Belleville Cycling Network
Project Details
The City's Transportation Master Plan, 2014 identified a recommended cycling network to accommodate and promote active transportation.
In 2015, Council approved a Cycling Network Implementation Plan project to seek public input on what cycling projects are short-term priorities. City staff used this input to develop a three year Implementation Plan.
In 2016, the City of Belleville started implementing the Cycling Network as part of planned road reconstructions or stand-alone projects.
In 2017, Belleville was awarded a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community award from the Share the Road Coalition and was successful in receiving $430,000 in funding through the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Infrastructure Program.
Council approved $250,000 toward Cycling Implementation Plan projects in 2016, 2017, and again in 2018. In addition, cycling improvements have been and continue to be completed under other capital projects.
Upcoming Cycling Projects
On-Road Bicycle Lanes
Avondale Road – Aldersgate Drive to Harder Drive and Albion Street - Pine Street to Station Street, On-road bicycle lanes are planned to be constructed as part of the capital road reconstruction projects for each. The Avondale Road Reconstruction project in 2020 & 2021 and Albion Street in 2022 & 2023.
Path To Loyalist College - Meagher Place to Avonlough Road
A paved, lit, off-road asphalt trail is planned to be constructed through an existing City owned right-of-way to Avonlough Road (back of Loyalist College) in 2020. This will complete the Bridge Street West Cycling Route.
Bell Boulevard Path - Sidney Street to 1.5km west of Sidney Street
A paved in-boulevard multi-use path is planned to be constructed along the south side of Bell Boulevard as part of the Bell Boulevard Widening project in 2020-2021.
Sidney Street Path - Hydro Corridor to north of Bell Boulevard
A paved in-boulevard multi-use path is planned to be constructed along the east side of Sidney Street as part of the Sidney Street Corridor project in 2021.
University Avenue Path - Adam Street to Jamieson Bone Road
Design is underway. Construction of a paved in-boulevard multi-use path will proceed when a CPR Level Crossing Approval is received. This will complete the Northeast Industrial Park Road and Sidewalk Upgrades project.
Catharine Street Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
Design is complete. The existing Catharine Street Pedestrian Bridge will be replaced with a new wider structure capable of accommodating pedestrians and cyclists. Construction will proceed when Environmental Approvals are received.
If you would like more information or have questions, please contact: construction@belleville.ca