West Ridge Drive Traffic Calming, Bike Lanes, and Sidewalk
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Policy Context
The City’s Transportation Master Plan includes a list of projects that will be implemented to address missing links or opportunities for expansion in the active transportation network. This list was developed based on public consultation, Councillor input and a city-wide network review. The Council-approved list was published in 2023 and later updated in 2025 to identify projects of priority. West Ridge Drive is one of these priority projects.
The project aligns with the City’s goals of improving pedestrian safety, providing safe and connected cycling facilities, and making it easier to cross the road.
Local Context
West Ridge Drive is a collector road, which means that it connects communities as well as the local and arterial road network. The project area (West Ridge Drive from Hazeldean Road to Stittsville Main Street) is adjacent to several parks and trails, including the Trans Canada Trail, Poole Creek Pathway, Alfred McCoy Park, and Coyote Run Park.
Currently, there are no cycling facilities that exist along West Ridge Drive.
Additionally, there is no sidewalk that exists on the south side of West Ridge Drive between Alfred McCoy Park and Sable Run Drive. A desire path has been formed by residents, showing demand for this missing segment.
Policy Context
The City’s Transportation Master Plan includes a list of projects that will be implemented to address missing links or opportunities for expansion in the active transportation network. This list was developed based on public consultation, Councillor input and a city-wide network review. The Council-approved list was published in 2023 and later updated in 2025 to identify projects of priority. West Ridge Drive is one of these priority projects.
The project aligns with the City’s goals of improving pedestrian safety, providing safe and connected cycling facilities, and making it easier to cross the road.
Local Context
West Ridge Drive is a collector road, which means that it connects communities as well as the local and arterial road network. The project area (West Ridge Drive from Hazeldean Road to Stittsville Main Street) is adjacent to several parks and trails, including the Trans Canada Trail, Poole Creek Pathway, Alfred McCoy Park, and Coyote Run Park.
Currently, there are no cycling facilities that exist along West Ridge Drive.
Additionally, there is no sidewalk that exists on the south side of West Ridge Drive between Alfred McCoy Park and Sable Run Drive. A desire path has been formed by residents, showing demand for this missing segment.
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Based on the review of traffic data, coordination with various stakeholders, public feedback and other project constraints, City staff are recommending to proceed with the the Final Recommended Plan for West Ridge Drive, including:
Six sets of speed cushions.
Upgrade the existing pedestrian crossover (PXO type D) near Delamere Drive to a raised PXO with a bulb-out on one side.
One raised pedestrian crossover (PXO type D) with a bulb-out on one side. The PXO is proposed at the desired line of path of Alfred McCoy Park.
Upgrade of the southern leg of West Ridge Drive at Abbott Street west to a raised crosswalk. This also includes the renewal of the existing pedestrian landing pads (SE and SW corners) to meet current accessibility standards.
Addition of the missing sidewalk link on the west side of West Ridge Drive, between Alfred McCoy Park and Sable Run Drive.
Continuous painted reserved cycling lanes from Beverly Street to Stittsville Main Street, delineated with pavement markings and roadside regulatory signage. This also includes the replacement of the existing bulb-out on the NE corner of the Ballyhaise Street intersection, with a cycle-friendly ride-over bulb-out.
Based on the review of traffic data, coordination with various stakeholders, public feedback and other project constraints, City staff are recommending to proceed with the the Final Recommended Plan for West Ridge Drive, including:
Six sets of speed cushions.
Upgrade the existing pedestrian crossover (PXO type D) near Delamere Drive to a raised PXO with a bulb-out on one side.
One raised pedestrian crossover (PXO type D) with a bulb-out on one side. The PXO is proposed at the desired line of path of Alfred McCoy Park.
Upgrade of the southern leg of West Ridge Drive at Abbott Street west to a raised crosswalk. This also includes the renewal of the existing pedestrian landing pads (SE and SW corners) to meet current accessibility standards.
Addition of the missing sidewalk link on the west side of West Ridge Drive, between Alfred McCoy Park and Sable Run Drive.
Continuous painted reserved cycling lanes from Beverly Street to Stittsville Main Street, delineated with pavement markings and roadside regulatory signage. This also includes the replacement of the existing bulb-out on the NE corner of the Ballyhaise Street intersection, with a cycle-friendly ride-over bulb-out.
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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
Thank you to all participants who took part in the drop in public information meeting on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10 am to noon at the Trans Canada Trail trailhead (intersection of West Ridge Drive and Abbott Street West).
Thank you to all participants who took part in the drop in public information meeting on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10 am to noon at the Trans Canada Trail trailhead (intersection of West Ridge Drive and Abbott Street West).
