Active Transportation Projects

The Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) provides the implementation framework for network plans, policies and programs that support the Brampton 2040 Vision. For additional information on Active Transportation in Brampton, including the many benefits of walking and cycling as a mode of transportation, please visit the City’s Cycling web page.

Adding bicycle infrastructure in the City is also about building ‘Streets for People'. In any city, the street network is pervasive, and the character of streets sets the character of the whole city. Streets for People is about providing a safe and comfortable street experience regardless of how someone chooses to travel on it. 'Streets for People' is being delivered in a number of different ways. Learn more about the various cycling facilities that you may see throughout the City.

The 2022 Active Transportation Implementation program included 11.9 km of "linear cycling infrastructure" (bike lanes, urban shoulders, multi-use paths and recreational trails/paths). Building on the success of last year, the City is implementing 30 km additional linear cycling infrastructure in 2023.

Do you have questions on bike lanes? Email us at: bikelanes@brampton.ca

Streets for People

The implementation of the recommended cycling network will be through the following programs:

Fix-it Program – improvements/enhancements to existing facilities that will improve Brampton’s active transportation network within 10 years. It provides low-cost solutions (such as providing curb-cuts and proper crossings where trails meet roadways, wayfinding signage, etc.) that will yield noticeable improvements for users.
Infill Program – in addition to the cycling and trails projects to be delivered through a coordinated capital program, standalone, dedicated “infill” projects will also be needed in order to achieve the planned 2041 network. An analysis was completed as part of the ATMP to understand what parts of the City have the greatest cycling potential, and therefore the greatest need for new “infill” infrastructure.
Capital Program - opportunities to coordinate implementation of cycling facilities are identified by comparing candidate cycling network routes against the City of Brampton’s capital works program for road projects. Incorporating cycling projects into existing road construction projects and the annual road resurfacing program is part of a ‘Complete Streets’ approach to designing and enhancing a road corridor for all users.

A number of active transportation projects are currently underway, planned or recently completed. Check out some of the projects below that support the Term of Council priority to be a Healthy and Safe City by creating ‘Streets for People’ and facilitating the transition from an auto-centric road network to one that supports multi-modal transportation.

East/West Cycling Corridor Project (Wards 1 & 7)

Status: On-going

The City of Brampton is currently looking at design alternatives for approximately 7-km of cycling facilities on:

Vodden Street, extending from Isabella Street to Howden Boulevard;
Howden Boulevard, from Williams Parkway to Central Park Drive; and
Hanover Road, between Howden Boulevard and Central Park Drive.

This will provide an east-west cycling route across Brampton, linking the destinations such as Downtown Brampton, Duggan Park, Century Gardens Recreation Centre, North Park Secondary School, Chinguacousy Park and a number of other amenities. The corridors will also connect with many existing north-south trails, such as the Etobicoke Creek, Esker Lake and Chinguacousy Recreational Trails for wider active transportation connectivity and access. The city is going forward with providing curb separated bike lanes along the corridor from Centre Street till Dixie Road.

This project is one of the key priorities in building a Safe and Green city as outlined in Brampton 2040 Vision. By providing a continuous and connected east-west corridor of separated cycling facilities, the intent is to provide existing and future cyclists with safer and more comfortable cycling options. The access to existing north-south trails and other modes of transportation will help to improve recreational and commuting travel options.

For more information, visit the project page.

Pedestrian Crossings at Trails/Paths (All Wards)

Status: On-going

Accessible and safe crossings will be provided at the following locations where existing recreational trails and/or park paths meet the roadway. For more information relating to the types of pedestrian crossings used in the City, click here.

Flower City Rec. Trail and Bramalea Rd (Ward 9)
Flower City Rec. Trail at Legate Street (Ward 6)
Flower City Rec. Trail at Brisdale Drive (Ward 6)
Flower City Rec. Trail at Edenbrook Hill Dr (Ward 6)
Flower City Rec. Trail at Checkerberry Cres (Ward 9)
Flower City Rec. Trail at Geddes Lane (Ward 9)
Flower City Rec. Trail at Fernforest Drive (Ward 9)
Flower City Rec. Trail at Sprucelands Ave (Ward 9)
Flower City Rec. Trail at Maidengrass Road (Ward 9)
Flower City Rec. Tr at Sunny Meadow Blvd (Ward 9)
Howden Boulevard, west of Horton Crescent (Ward 7)

Centre Street (Ward 3)

Status: On-going

Centre Street between Clarence Street and Haslemere Avenue was recently resurfaced as a part of a regular maintenance cycle. Within the scope of the road resurfacing program, cycling pavement markings called ‘sharrows’ are being installed between Queen Street and Clarence Street in place of bike lanes due to the narrow width of the road. These markings will clearly identify Centre Street as a bicycle route and provide wayfinding along this north-south cycling corridor.

In addition to the ‘sharrow’ treatment south of Queen Street, bicycle lanes have been installed along Centre Street between Williams Parkway and Queen Street. Together with the facility implemented along Centre Street North in 2020 (north of Williams Parkway) the proposed 4.0 km bicycle route will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, places of worship, parks, the parkland trail system (Etobicoke Creek Trail) and the east-west cycling corridor.

Harold Street (Ward 3)

Status: On-going

Bicycle lanes are being installed along Harold Street from Main Street to McLaughlin Road. The proposed bike lanes along Harold Street will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, parks and the existing cycling facilities along McMurchy Avenue, Main Street and the Fletchers Creek Trail.

The proposed bike lanes along Harold Street will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, parks and the existing cycling facilities along McMurchy Avenue and Main Street.

Blackforest Drive (Ward 9)

Status: On-going

Bicycle lanes are being installed along Blackforest Drive between Bramalea Road to Fernforest Drive.

The proposed bike lanes along Blackforest Drive will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, parks, parkland trail system and the existing cycling facilities along Fernforest Drive and Bramalea Road.

Central Park Drive (Ward 8)

Status: On-going

Bicycle lanes will be installed along Central Park Drive between Bramalea Road and Torbram Road and only two vehicle lanes (one per direction) are being installed in place of the previous four vehicle lanes.

Pre-Covid-19 traffic data reveals that the volume of cars that typically travel along Central Park Drive do not justify the need for four vehicle lanes (two/direction). The introduction of bicycle lanes will calm traffic by placing Central Park Drive on a "road diet". In this case, a road diet involves changing the four-lane roadway into two through car lanes, with the rest of the roadway used for other purposes such as bike lanes and left turn lanes. Road diets reduce vehicle speeds and collisions, making the road safer for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Central Park Drive (Clark Boulevard. to Bramlea Road), Rutherford Road and Birchbank Road are three examples of local roads that have been placed on a successful road diet.

The proposed bicycle route will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, parks, parkland trail system (Chinguacousy and Don Doan Recreational Trails) and existing bike lanes along the section of Central Park Drive, west of Bramalea Road.

Central Park Drive is also identified as a link in the City’s Priority Cycling Network. To prioritize and direct the development of the City’s cycling network, a core network of higher order cycling facilities was identified in the Active Transportation Master Plan as the City’s Priority Cycling Network. The Priority Cycling Network comprises a 40 km loop along a north-south axis (encompassing the Etobicoke Creek, Esker Lake, and Chinguacousy recreational trails) and 42 km of east-west routes connecting the loop to the outer edges of the City in either direction.

Balmoral Drive (Ward 7)

Status: On-going

Bicycle lanes will be installed along Balmoral Drive between Bramalea Road and Torbram Road and only two vehicle lanes (one per direction) are being installed in place of the previous four vehicle lanes.

Pre-Covid-19 traffic data reveals that the volume of cars that typically travel along Balmoral Drive do not justify the need for four vehicle lanes (two/direction). The introduction of bicycle lanes will calm traffic by placing Balmoral Drive on a "road diet". In this case, a road diet involves changing the four-lane roadway into two through car lanes, with the rest of the roadway used for other purposes such as bike lanes and left turn lanes. Road diets reduce vehicle speeds and collisions, making the road safer for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Central Park Drive (Clark Boulevard. to Bramlea Road), Rutherford Road and Birchbank Road are three examples of local roads that have been placed on a successful road diet.

The proposed bicycle route will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, parks, parkland trail system (Don Doan Recreational Trail) and existing cycling facility along Balmoral Drive, west of Bramlea Road and the planned bike lanes along Dearbourne Boulevard.

Glenvale Boulevard (Ward 8)

Status: On-going

Bicycle lanes will be installed along Glenvale Boulevard between Central Park Drive and Queen Street East and only two vehicle lanes (one per direction) are being installed in place of the previous four vehicle lanes.

Pre-Covid-19 traffic data reveals that the volume of cars that typically travel along Glenvale Boulevard do not justify the need for four vehicle lanes (two/direction). The introduction of bicycle lanes will calm traffic by placing Glenvale Boulevard on a "road diet". In this case, a road diet involves changing the four-lane roadway into two through car lanes, with the rest of the roadway used for other purposes such as bike lanes and left turn lanes. Road diets reduce vehicle speeds and collisions, making the road safer for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Central Park Drive (Clark Boulevard. to Bramlea Road), Rutherford Road and Birchbank Road are three examples of local roads that have been placed on a successful road diet.

The proposed bicycle route will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, recreation centre, parks, parkland trail system (Don Doan Recreational Trail) and planned bike lanes along Central Park Drive and Finchgate Boulevard.

Flowertown Avenue (Ward 5)

Status: On-going
Flowertown Avenue between Phelps Drive and McLaughlin Road is being resurfaced this summer as a part of a regular maintenance cycle. Within the scope of the road resurfacing program, cycling pavement markings called ‘sharrows’ are being re-installed in place of bike lanes due to the narrow width of the road. These markings will clearly identify Flowertown Avenue as a bicycle route and provide wayfinding along this east-west cycling corridor. From Grange Drive to Chinguacousy Road, bicycle lanes will be installed.

The proposed bicycle route route from Mclaughlin Road to Chinguacousy Road
will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, places of worship, parks and the parkland trail system (Fletchers Creek and Etobicoke Creek Recreational Trails).

Peter Robertson Boulevard (Ward 9 & 10)

Status: On-going
Peter Robertson Boulevard between Dixie Road and Bramlea Road is being resurfaced this summer as a part of a regular maintenance cycle. Within the scope of the road resurfacing program, bike lanes are being installed along Peter Robertson Boulevard.
The proposed bike lanes will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, parks and the parkland trail system.

Church Street (Ward 1)

Status: On-going

Bicycle lanes will be installed along Church Street between Mill Street and Kennedy Road. The proposed bicycle route will provide a local east-west cycling connection to Central Peel High School, commercial land uses, natural parks, parkland trail systems (the Etobicoke Creek trail) and existing bike lanes along Centre Street.

Royal West Drive (Ward 5)

Status: On-going

Bicycle lanes will be installed along Royal West Drive between Williams Parkway and Queen Street. The proposed bicycle route will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, natural parks and parkland trail systems.

Elbern Markell Drive (Ward 5)

Status: On-going

Bicycle lanes will be installed along Elbern Markell Drive between Bovaird Drive and Queen Street. The proposed bicycle route will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, natural parks, and parkland trail systems.

Mountainberry Road (Ward 10)

Mountainberry Road will be receiving sharrows and bike lanes between Mountainash Road and Snowcap Road to connect to the proposed bike lanes along Peter Robertson Boulevard, finishing an east-west route across wards 9 and 10.

The proposed bicycle route will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, natural parks and parkland trail systems.

Van Kirk Dr (Ward 2)

Van Kirk Drive between Potters Wheel Gate and Wanless Drive is being resurfaced this as a part of a regular maintenance cycle. Within the scope of the road resurfacing program, bike lanes are being installed along Van Kirk Drive between Sandalwood Parkway and Wanless Drive.

The proposed bike lanes along Van Kirk Drive will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, parks, parkland trail system and the existing cycling facilities along Wanless and Sandalwood.

Rutherford Road (Ward 1)

Rutherford Road between Kennedy Road and Williams Parkway is being resurfaced this as a part of a regular maintenance cycle. Within the scope of the road resurfacing program, bike lanes are being installed the corridor.

The proposed bike lanes along Rutherford Road will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, parks, parkland trail system and the existing cycling facilities along Centre Street and Rutherford Road (south of Williams).

Avondale Boulevard (Ward 7)

Avondale Boulevard between Bramalea Road and Aloma Crescent is being resurfaced this as a part of a regular maintenance cycle. Within the scope of the road resurfacing program, bike lanes are being installed along Avondale Boulevard between Bramalea Road and Birchbank Road

The proposed bike lanes along Avondale Boulevard will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, parks, parkland trail system and the existing cycling facilities along Birchbank Road, Avondale Road (north of Birchbank Road) and the Esker Lake, Chinguacousy and Don Doan Trails.

Mary St (Ward 3)

Mary Street between Guest Street and Wellington Street is being resurfaced this as a part of a regular maintenance cycle. Within the scope of the road resurfacing program, cycling pavement markings called ‘ super sharrows’ are being installed along Wellington Street and Mary Street from James Street to Armstrong Street.

The proposed “super sharrows” will provide improved cyclist wayfinding for users of the popular Etobicoke Creek Trail.

Brisdale Dr (Ward 6)

Brisdale Drive between Bovaird Drive and Fairhill is being resurfaced this as a part of a regular maintenance cycle. Within the scope of the road resurfacing program, cycling pavement markings called ‘sharrows’ are being installed along the corridor in place of bike lanes due to the narrow width of the road. These markings will clearly identify Brisdale Drive as a bicycle route and provide wayfinding along this north-south cycling corridor. In locations with available width, bicycle lanes will be considered.

The cycling corridor along Brisdale Drive will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, parks and the existing cycling facilities along Bovaird Drive.

Sterrit Drive (Ward 4)

Sterritt Drive between Chinguacousy Road and Lockwood Road is being resurfaced this as a part of a regular maintenance cycle. Within the scope of the road resurfacing program, bike lanes are being installed along Sterritt from Chinguacousy Road to Drinkwater Road

The proposed bike lanes along Sterritt Drive will provide a local cycling connection to area schools, commercial land uses, parks, parkland trail system and the existing cycling facilities along Drinkwater Road and Bonnie Braes Drive.