6 Jul 2026 Council meeting Transportation

Allocation of 2026 Active Transportation Funds - Phase 2

Motion
That Council direct Staff to allocate up to $550,000 for the construction of a recreational trail within the E&N railway corridor connecting Junction Avenue to Extension Road, including design work and the construction of rail cro ssings between Junction Avenue and the Parkway Trail, and between Thirteenth Street and the Parkway Trail, funded by reallocating $189,000 budgeted for E&N Trail expansion and $361,000 from the 2026 Unallocated Active Transportation budget.
This vote follows the minutes. The City’s vote record differs.
Sources
Staff reportPage 1
Purpose
To seek Council’s approval to allocate existing budgets to create a recreational trail between Junction Avenue and Extension Road along the E&N Corridor.
Staff recommendation
That Council direct staff to allocate up to $550,000 for the construction of a recreational trail within the E&N railway corridor connecting Junction Avenue to Extension Road, including design work and the construction of rail crossings between Junction Avenue and the Parkway Trail, and between Thirteenth Street and the Parkway Trail, funded by reallocating $189,000 budgeted for E&N Trail expansion and $361,000 from the 2026 Unallocated Active Transportation budget.
DocumentsStaff report about Transportation & Mobility