Project overview
Project description
The project encompasses active transportation improvements for walking, cycling, and transit in the Westboro area. The project includes the following:
- New multi-use pathway (MUP) from the intersection of Richmond Road / Golden Avenue to Dominion Avenue. It will cross through Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) lands located at 445 Richmond Road. The new MUP will have lighting and connect to the crosstown bikeway #2 and the Kichi Zìbì O-Train Station.
- Landscaping modifications on OCH property to implement the proposed MUP.
- Intersection modifications at Richmond Road / Golden Avenue to enhance safety, accessibility, and connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users.. Includes bidirectional crossrides with signals, cycle tracks, curb extensions, and bulb outs. The underground work will be limited to the installation of new catch basins and pathway lighting structures.
- Bus stop enhancements and relocation.
Project timing
Design completion: spring 2025
Construction start: summer 2025
Construction completion: fall 2025
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $2.5 million.
Public engagement
A public information session – open house will be held on April 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Churchill Seniors Recreation Centre to present the design drawings to the public.
Previous consultations include:
• Consultation with residents at 445 Richmond Road (June 2022)
• Online public survey (May 24 to June 30, 2023)
• Virtual public open house (May 31, 2023)
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. Accessible formats(link is external) 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.
Contact information
Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:
City Project Manager
Matthew Raymond(link opens email application), P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 21813
Public information session - open house: Golden Avenue intersection modifications and multi-use pathway (April 3, 2025)
Date and time
Location
Townhall
The City of Ottawa invites you to attend a public information session – open house to discuss the proposed infrastructure improvement project in your neighbourhood. Background information and design drawings will be on display for your review and staff will be present to answer any questions, receive comments and discuss what to expect during construction. There will not be a formal presentation at this open house. Please attend at your leisure.
In addition to the above meeting, residents can also participate through viewing and commenting on the online documents to be posted here after the event.
Your input is an important part of the consultation process. Your feedback can be submitted at the open house, via the online form(link is external), by email or by phone to the contact below by April 17, 2025.
The following provides additional information about the project:
What: The proposed intersection improvements at Golden Avenue and Richmond Road, along with the new multi-use pathway connection to Dominion Avenue, include several key components:
Intersection modifications:
- Design and construction of new curb extensions.
- Installation of new sidewalks and cycle tracks.
- Implementation of new traffic signals, including a bidirectional crossride on the west leg of the intersection.
Transit improvements:
- Upgraded bus stops that comply with the latest pedestrian, cycling, and accessibility standards.
- Relocation of the eastbound bus stop on Richmond Road to the far side of the intersection.
- Removal of the eastbound transit priority signal.
New multi-use pathway:
- Construction of a 3.0 metre wide pathway extending from the intersection of Richmond Road and Golden Avenue to Dominion Avenue.
- This pathway will provide direct walking and cycling access to the future Kichi Zìbì O-Train Station.
Why: These improvements aim to enhance safety, accessibility, and connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users in the area.
When: Construction is expected to start in the summer of 2025 and be completed in fall 2025. Notices will be sent prior to the start of construction.
Where: Golden Avenue and Richmond Road, and from this intersection along the east side of the building at 445 Richmond Road to Dominion Avenue.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, Parsons Inc, to develop the preliminary and detailed designs for the intersection improvements at Golden Avenue and Richmond Road, along with the new multi-use pathway connection to Dominion Avenue.
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.
For further information about this project and/or to submit comments, please contact the City’s Project Manager:
City Project Manager
Matthew Raymond(link opens email application), P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 21813