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Wayfinding and Branding for Walking, Cycling and Rolling

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Kitchener has a growing network of routes that allow residents to walk, roll or bike across the city. To improve these, residents have asked for better signage to make it easier to connect to where they want to go.

Based on the Cycling and Trails Master Plan, we identified eight major neighbourhoods. We also identified eight priority routes to connect them. We gave each route a name, colour, and number to make them easy to identify and navigate.

Tell us if we got it right by sharing your feedback. We will then revise the proposed route network and the associated signage.

For more information, read the Project Background

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Kitchener has a growing network of routes that allow residents to walk, roll or bike across the city. To improve these, residents have asked for better signage to make it easier to connect to where they want to go.

Based on the Cycling and Trails Master Plan, we identified eight major neighbourhoods. We also identified eight priority routes to connect them. We gave each route a name, colour, and number to make them easy to identify and navigate.

Tell us if we got it right by sharing your feedback. We will then revise the proposed route network and the associated signage.

For more information, read the Project Background

Stay informed

Subscribe for updates and be the first to know about news and information about this project. Add your email to the Stay Informed box on this page and click ‘Subscribe’.

  • How to get involved

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    There are many different ways for your to share your feedback on the proposed map and signage:

    • Answer the survey
    • Attend a workshop on wheels
    • Visit us at the Gaukel Block Party
    • Ask a question


    Survey

    Can’t make one of our in-person pop-ups or workshops? Our survey is available online until Oct. 25, 2024. It gives you more detail about what we’re proposing. Then it asks you to review and give your feedback on some draft materials. It only takes 10 minutes to answer.

    Answer the survey

    Workshop on Wheels

    Join our upcoming in-person Workshop on Wheels this fall:

    Tuesday, Oct. 22

    5:30 to 7 p.m.

    Starting at the Victoria Park Pavillion

    Please register

    Ride your bike with us along Route 1 (the pink route) out to the Boardwalk. The ride is 6km in length. City staff will collect feedback along the way. This will inform improvements as we prepare to open the route in 2025. There will be food at The Boardwalk Station when you arrive. Free to attend. All ages welcome.

    Join us at the Kitchener 2051 Block Party

    Interested in learning more about the wayfinding strategy? Find us at the Kitchener 2051 Block Party!

    Saturday, Oct. 5

    12 to 6 p.m.

    Gaukel Block (44 Gaukel Street)

    Join us for fun fall day with neighbours! There will be interactive activities for all ages, along with free food and entertainment. The Block Party kicks off an extensive community consultation on our new Official Plan, Kitchener 2051. We’ll be there to talk about the wayfinding strategy and how it connects with the City’s official plan. Find our booth and have a chat with our team.

    Any questions?

    If you have any questions, you can ask them directly on this page.

    Ask a question

    You can also contact the project lead, Alison Carlyle, at alison.carlyle@kitchener.ca or 519-741-2345 (TTY: 1-866-969-9994)

  • Project background

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    In 2020, Council approved the 20-year Cycling and Trails Master Plan. It guides the development of safe and comfortable active transportation options. The plan identifies a complete route network across Kitchener. It also includes the direction to create a wayfinding strategy. In 2023, we created more wayfinding guidance with other Waterloo Region local governments.

    Developing city-wide active transportation routes is also an action in the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. The aim is to:

    • encourage the use of active transportation
    • connect neighbourhoods through holistic trail and bike route enhancements
    • make routes easy to identify, navigate, and use for all ages and abilities

    We are now creating a wayfinding strategy to help residents more easily navigate the city by walking, rolling and cycling. This project brings together existing efforts to develop city-wide routes and trails.

Page last updated: 04 Nov 2024, 04:29 PM