Location: Pike Street (between Hunt Club Road and Lorry Greenberg Drive) and Lorry Greenberg Drive (between Pike Street and Conroy Road)
Project Type: Neighbourhood Traffic Calming and Active Transportation Improvements
Developer/Lead Agency: City of Ottawa
Project Overview
The City of Ottawa has completed a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming study for Pike Street and Lorry Greenberg Drive to improve road safety, reduce speeding, and enhance conditions for pedestrians and cyclists. The project was initiated in 2023 in response to community concerns and follows the City’s approved traffic calming prioritization process.
The recommended improvements are designed to slow traffic, improve pedestrian crossings, and create safer cycling connections, particularly near schools, parks, and residential areas.
Key project elements include:
- Two sets of speed cushions:
- Between Hunt Club and Huntersfield Drive
- Between Castlegreen Private and Lorry Greenberg Dr.
- Painted edge lines on Pike Street
- A raised pedestrian crosswalk at Pike Street and Lorry Greenberg Drive
- Corner radius reduction at the southeast corner of the Pike/Lorry Greenberg intersection
- Two additional sets of speed cushions:
- Between Finland Prv (West) and Finland Prv (East)
- Between Huntersfield Dr and Bramblegrove Crest (West)
- New painted bicycle lanes with buffers and delineators
- Ride-through bulb-outs to calm traffic while maintaining cyclist safety
- Relocation of a north-side bus stop and construction of a new bus platform
- Updated pedestrian landing pads and crossing infrastructure
Current Status
Phase: Council Approval and Detailed Design (1 year)
Progress Update:
The traffic calming study is complete, and staff have recommended proceeding with the proposed roadway modifications. Following Council approval, the project will be transferred to the Infrastructure and Water Services Department for detailed design and construction scheduling which takes one year to complete.
Timeline
- Study Initiated: July 2023
- Public Consultation: November 2024
- Final Recommendations Presented: 2026
- Detailed Design: To be scheduled following approval
- Construction: Timing to be determined by Infrastructure and Water Services
What’s Next
Upcoming Actions:
- Consideration of staff recommendations by the Transportation Committee and Council
- Transfer of the project to Infrastructure and Water Services for detailed design
- Development of final construction drawings and implementation schedule
Community Involvement:
Residents were invited to provide feedback through a public survey conducted in November 2024. A total of 247 responses were received, with 62% supporting the study and 59% expressing comfort with the proposed design. Additional updates will be shared as the project advances through detailed design and implementation.
Benefits
- Reduced vehicle speeds in residential and school areas
- Improved pedestrian visibility and safer crossing opportunities
- Enhanced cycling safety and network connectivity
- Better protection for vulnerable road users
- Support for the City’s Strategic Road Safety Action Plan and Transportation Master Plan
Questions or Comments:
Learn more here: Pike and Lorry Greenberg NTC
File Lead:
Nick Agro
Project Manager – Neighbourhood Traffic Calming
City of Ottawa
613-580-2424, ext. 26836
Nick.Agro@ottawa.ca
