Kingston, Ontario, residents now have a safer and more connected active transportation route after the City officially completed its $6.9-million Bayridge Drive upgrade project on July 15, 2026. The five-kilometre stretch between Cataraqui Woods Drive and Henderson Boulevard features new off-road multi-use pathways, protected bike lanes, upgraded bus platforms, and safer intersections.
The federal government provided over $6.9 million through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s Public Transit Infrastructure Stream. “With over $6.9 million in funding from the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Public Transit Infrastructure Stream, the City expanded the project to enhance pedestrian, cycling and transit connections along the corridor,” said the City of Kingston in a statement.
Key improvements include dedicated off-road multi-use pathways and cycle tracks that give people walking and biking their own space away from vehicle traffic. Intersections now have bike signals, crossrides, and protected safety features. Island bus platforms and transit shelters make it easier to access Kingston Transit service. A portion of the route, from Coverdale Drive to Henderson Boulevard, will form part of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, a 3,600-kilometre signed route.
The need for safe cycling infrastructure was clear from the start. Pre-construction surveys showed that more than 90 per cent of respondents wanted to bike along Bayridge Drive, but 80 per cent said a lack of protected cycling infrastructure was a key barrier. Over 84 per cent said they would use off-road facilities, making the project a direct response to community demand.
Construction began in 2023 and wrapped up in spring 2026, delivered in two phases. The corridor is also a key piece of a future north-south route that will eventually link Creekford Road to Front Road and into downtown Kingston, offering even greater connectivity for those who walk, roll, or cycle.
