Donald Street at Vanier Parkway cycling safety improvements

Project description

The Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) has the objective of improving safety on Ottawa’s roads. As part of the 2022 RSAP, funds were allocated for design improvements to cycling safety at one intersection. A screening process was undertaken to select the preferred location. The screening process focused on the intersections identified in the Cycling Safety Review of High-Volume intersections.

The intersection of Donald Street at Vanier Parkway was selected as the preferred location for the funding. This intersection has received an increasing volume of cyclists and pedestrians since the Adawe Bridge was completed in December 2015. The intersection is 500 metres from the Adawe Bridge and Rideau River Eastern Pathway. It is a signalized intersection.

The overall purpose of this project is to undertake a preliminary and detail design leading to a construction project. Included in the scope is a protected intersection at Donald Street and Vanier Parkway. Also included is a multi-use pathway between Vanier Parkway and Grant-Toole Way.

Project timing

Design: spring 2025
Construction start: 2025 or 2026, subject to funding approval
Construction completion: to be determined

Project budget

Approved project funds to date are $1,040,000. 

Public engagement

An public information session was held on Monday November 25, 2024, to present the design drawings to the public. At that time, residents were able to review the design, ask questions and provide comment on the proposed works.

Accessibility

Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please contact the project team listed below. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

Safety

The City of Ottawa is committed to safety in and around project sites. The project team continues to work closely with the industry and to comply with recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. 

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:

City Project Manager
Bin Wang, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Services
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424 ext. 27595

The City of Ottawa held a public information session at the Overbrook Community Centre on November 25, 2024, to discuss a proposed infrastructure improvement project planned in your neighbourhood. Through this session, the City of Ottawa presented the latest design drawings related to the Donald at Vanier Cycling Safety Improvements project. Staff were present to answer questions and receive comments.

In addition to the above meeting, residents can also participate through viewing and commenting on the online documents:

Presentation [ 10.32 MB ]
Proposed improvements [ 2.38 MB ]

Your input is an important part of the consultation process. Your feedback can be submitted by email or by phone to the contact below by December 6, 2024.

What: The City’s Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) has the objective of improving safety on Ottawa’s roads. As part of the 2022 RSAP, the intersection of Donald Street at Vanier Parkway was selected as the preferred location for the active transportation safety improvements. The overall purpose of this project is to undertake a preliminary and detail design leading to a construction project. Included in the scope is a protected intersection at Donald Street and Vanier Parkway. Also included is a multi-use pathway between Vanier Parkway and Grant Toole Way.

Why: To improve intersection safety and enhance active transportation connections.

When: The current project schedule is as follows:

• Design is expected to be completed in spring 2025.
• Construction is expected to start in 2025 or 2026, subject to funding approval.

Where: Intersection of Donald Street and Vanier Parkway and the area between Vanier Parkway and Grant-Toole Way.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained Parsons to develop preliminary and detailed design for this project.

For further information about this project and/or to submit comments on the project, please contact the City project manager.

In early November, the City of Ottawa will undertake a geotechnical investigation in your neighbourhood. This investigation is required as part of the design for a protected intersection at Donald Street and Vanier Parkway and a multi-use pathway between Vanier Parkway and Grant-Toole Way.

Why: This geotechnical investigation supports the design of the Donald Street at Vanier Parkway Cycling Safety Improvement project.

When: This geotechnical investigation work will be carried out in early November 2023. The work is expected to be completed within 2-3 days, weather dependent.

Where: The geotechnical investigation will occur at the intersection at Donald Street and Vanier Parkway and the area between Vanier Parkway and Grant-Toole Way.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained Parsons and their sub consultant Thurber to complete the work.

Traffic

Lane reductions at the intersection at Donald Street and Vanier Parkway are anticipated during this work.

Impact on the right of way and adjacent private properties

This geotechnical work will require drilling boreholes into the road surface, which will be reinstated following drilling. It is not anticipated that private properties will be impacted by this geotechnical work.

Noise

You may notice noise during drilling. The City of Ottawa Noise By-law (2017-255) allows construction activity to occur weekdays between 7 am and 10 pm. On Saturdays, work is permitted between 7 am and 10 pm, while Sundays, statutory and public holidays work is permitted between 9 am and 10 pm. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.