Sharing Lanes Returns with Focus on Road Safety

This summer, the City of Mississauga is taking a creative approach to improving safety for road users with the return of its tactical urbanism project Sharing Lanes – and you’re invited to share your feedback and ideas.

Tactical urbanism is an approach to city building that uses affordable, temporary measures to demonstrate different uses of the roadway and public space. This year’s Sharing Lanes project will test new ideas on some of the sidewalks and roadway sections of The Credit Woodlands, specifically around Bert Fleming Park and two nearby schools, to increase safety for vulnerable road users and improve access to Bert Fleming Park.

Plans for the space include:

• Traffic calming measures including piloting a new configuration for the roadway around Bert Fleming Park
• Vibrant designs on the roadway in front of two nearby schools
• Transformed streets where a section of the roadway is replaced with a car-free community plaza space that will provide space for things like seating and community activities

Community feedback is an important part of planning these installations. During the month of April, residents are invited to share their thoughts and experiences online or at an in-person community meeting.

The feedback received will help the City understand what pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and drivers experience when traveling in the area. It will also help prioritize the best way to use the space to enhance the enjoyment and safety of all road users.

Engagement Details

What:

Online and in-person engagement to gather feedback on traveling in The Credit Woodlands neighbourhood and the planned enhancements through the Sharing Lanes project.

Who:

• Mississauga residents, businesses and community groups in The Credit Woodlands neighbourhood
• Individuals who are interested in Sharing Lanes and tactical urbanism projects in Mississauga

Where/When:

Until April 30, residents can share their feedback through online and in-person engagement opportunities.

1. Online:

Visit yoursay.mississuaga.ca/sharing-lanes:

• Take the online survey
• Leave feedback in the interactive presentation and idea board:
  • Review photos taken along The Credit Woodlands and share the experiences and feelings you’ve had moving through this area, whether it’s as a cyclist, transit user, pedestrian or driver.
  • Share your thoughts and preferences on design plans for the Sharing Lanes project.
  • Contribute ideas to inform the artistic designs on the asphalt.

2. Community Meeting:

Residents can learn more about the project and share their feedback at the drop-in community meeting at Springfield Public School on Tuesday, April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is not required.

More Information:

Final plans will be shared in May, with installation work to begin in July. More opportunities for residents to give feedback will be provided throughout the project.

To participate in the online engagement and to sign up for updates about this project, visit yoursay.mississauga.ca/sharing-lanes.

BACKGROUND

Tactical urbanism initiatives have been used by cities around the world to examine new ways to think about and enliven public spaces. The City of Mississauga identifies spaces that vulnerable road users may find uncomfortable or difficult to navigate, where the addition of tactical urbanism measures can have a positive effect.

The Credit Woodlands is the City’s third tactical urbanism project. Earlier projects include Jaguar Valley Drive and Princess Royal Drive in 2022 and Living Arts Drive in 2019.

Tags

• Planning and Building
• Roads and Traffic