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Pedestrians, cyclists, people on wheelchairs and other mobility devices, and riders of scooters and other wheeled recreational devices may all use shared paths. For the new shared path, we will have signage along the path clearly showing where it starts and ends. 

Past improvements to Onewa Road, such as adding the T3 lanes (for buses and vehicles with 3 or more passengers), have made it very efficient in moving people during peak hours.

However, it’s not as efficient off-peak, especially in the early afternoon when schools finish and on weekends. As the area continues growing, it is important Onewa Road is efficient and reliable for more people at all times of day.

The changes we’re proposing target some key pain points along the road that contribute most to delays, congestion and safety issues, even at off-peak times. By making these changes, we can ensure everyone has a smooth, efficient journey on Onewa Road no matter when they’re travelling or how they’re travelling. 

Most of the changes can be done relatively quickly – in a few nights –  with minimal disruption. We’re aiming to deliver most of the corridor improvements this year. 

The upgrades to the Birkenhead Avenue/Onewa Road intersection require more investigation and planning before we can implement them. Our design plan will not likely be ready until at earliest next year.