Pedestrian and Cycling Bridges: Chief Peguis Trail

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This project would widen the existing deck on the Kildonan Settlers Bridge (Bridge) and relocate existing traffic barriers on the south side of the Bridge to current accessibility standards that will accommodate pedestrians and cyclists. The project would connect the recently constructed Chief Peguis Trail Greenway, which was partially funded federally, to the North Winnipeg Parkway which connects to the Forks, closing a gap between these two prominent Winnipeg active transportation facilities. The project provides increased flexibility for people to access more transit routes and reduces people’s trip time through trip chaining (i.e., stops on the way to a destination). Chief Peguis Trail connects two major north-south transit corridors on Main and Henderson (Route 77). Upgrading existing pedestrian facilities to current accessibility standards and providing dedicated bicycle facilities between Main and Henderson will enable people to walk or ride their bikes to either Main or Henderson and access the proposed transit bike locker system or attach their bike to the bus. This improved walking/cycling connection will also connect to future Park and Ride locations at both Main and Henderson intersections at Chief Peguis. The proposed corridor improvement area is adjacent to high density residential land use, with a high percentage of seniors who rely on transit for their main source of transportation.

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