Bike Route Project
The City of Nelson has received funding from the provincial government to complete phase 1 of the primary bike route. The bike route has been identified as a priority in the City’s Active Transportation Plan.
This project includes 3 major components:
1. Shared neighbourhood bikeway on Third Street from Anderson St to Gordon St which includes
- Sidewalk upgrades with Bump-outs to reduce vehicle traffic speeds
- Re-orientation of STOP signs to allow for free flow bike traffic
- Pavement markings and signage to identify the bike route
- Reduce speed limit to 30km/h
2. Closure of Anderson St / Nelson Ave intersection which includes
- Improved pedestrian connection to access school
- Bike only travel lane
- One-way travel down Anderson St to improve school traffic movements
3. Shared neighbourhood bikeway on High Street Corridor (from Anderson St. to Vernon St.)
- Speed humps (6) which are designed to reduce motor vehicle speed to 30km/h
- Pavement markings and signage to identify the bike route
- Upgraded sidewalks sections
- Reduce speed limit to 30 km/h
DETAILED CONSTRUCTION PLANS
To view detailed construction plans for this project, click here.
The City of Nelson Council has adopted a new implementation plan for Active Transportation on November 4, 2019.
