Route 90 is a vital transportation corridor through Winnipeg, linking major residential, employment and commercial areas in the southwest and northwest quadrants of the city. The route needs to be upgraded to address current and future traffic volumes, new development, future redevelopment, and the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The City of Winnipeg (the City) is working with technical experts, key stakeholders, and the public to develop a preferred design for the widening of Route 90 between Taylor Avenue and Ness Avenue, building on the recommendations of the 2012 Transportation Planning Study (TPS), and examining improvements that may be required due to changes in standards and changes in the area since the previous study.

Updates June 2019 Earlier this year, the City approached the Province of Manitoba to explore the acquisition of all or parts of the Manitoba Youth Centre land to accommodate the proposed westerly alignment for the expansion of Route 90. The Province continues to review whether any portion of the Manitoba Youth Centre property is in scope for disposal to support the Route 90 Improvements Study. Exploring this request is contingent on many existing factors including the Province's current review of the youth justice system and its connections to the child welfare system announced in February 2019. April 2019 We continue to refine our next steps and will be back to the public and stakeholders later this spring with more information on the design, revised timelines and details on how to get involved. January 2019 Thank you for your continued interest in the Route 90 improvements study. The project team continues to refine the functional design with the help of public input collected in 2018. We will reach out to you again in early 2019 with more information on the design and details on how to get involved. We appreciate your patience – stay tuned! September 2018 Thank to you those who participated in Phase 2 of engagement and to those community members who pointed out areas for improvement in project web content. Please visit the documents tab for summaries and results and project advisory committee tab and FAQs tab to find updated information on the project. Sign up for updates to receive emails at key project milestones. Subscribe Inscription Your Email Address Votre adresse de courriel Subscribe to project emails Inscription aux courriels sur le projet Privacy Statement Déclaration de confidentialité Your personal information is being collected in accordance with s.36(1)(b) of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information will be used to manage your subscription and notification preferences. Your information will not be used or disclosed for any other purposes, except as authorized by law. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, contact the Corporate Access and Privacy Officer by mail to City Clerk’s Department, Administration Building, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg MB, R3B 1B9, or by telephone at 311. Vos renseignements personnels sont recueillis au titre de l’alinéa 36(1)b) de la Loi sur l’accès à l’information et la protection de la vie privée. Ils seront utilisés pour gérer votre abonnement et vos préférences. Ils ne seront ni utilisés ni divulgués pour d’autres raisons, sauf dans les cas où cela est autorisé par la loi. Si vous avez des questions sur la collecte de ces renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec l’agent de l’accès à l’information et de la protection de la vie privée de la Ville en écrivant au Bureau du greffier, immeuble Susan-A.-Thompson, 510, rue Main, Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3B 1B9, ou en composant le 311.

Engage We want to hear from you! Phase 2 Phase 2 of public engagement provided Winnipeggers with an opportunity to share input on key areas for the preliminary design, including: active transportation, traffic changes, transit, local improvements and access, accessibility and other design elements. Thank you to all who participated. A Phase 2 Public Engagement Summary Report is now available and provides an overview of the feedback collected for the second phase of public engagement. Engagement in Phase 2 included: Project Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting

Stakeholder outreach and meetings (6)

Online survey and scientific survey

Pop-up events (2) Visit the documents tab for summaries and results of Phase 2. The City will refine the functional design into a preliminary design with the help of input collected from Phase 2 of public engagement. Phase 3 of public engagement will begin in winter 2018/19, which will coincide with the completion of the preliminary design. For inquiries or those who require alternate formats to participate, please contact the project team at 204-943-3178 or route90@winnipeg.ca. Phase 1 Thank you to all those who completed the first online survey. Online surveys were accepted until April 6, 2018. A Phase 1 Public Engagement Summary Report is now available and provides an overview of the feedback collected for the first phase of public engagement. Engagement in Phase 1 included: Project Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings

Stakeholder meetings and outreach

Online survey and statistical survey

Background The City previously examined the widening of Route 90 as part of the 2012 TPS, which determined the preferred alignment for the corridor. The goal of this project is to build on the recommendations of the previous study and develop a preliminary design for the widening of Route 90 between Taylor Avenue and Ness Avenue, including: Three travel lanes in each direction on Route 90. The alignment from Academy Road to Taylor Avenue is not expected to significantly change from the 2012 recommendation;

Modifications to the St. James bridges and ramp structures;

Modifications to the Portage Avenue and Academy Road interchanges/intersections;

Improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and transit users; and

Development of staging plans for the eventual construction of the corridor that ensures two lanes of traffic will be maintained at all times in both directions. A review of the recommendations from the 2012 TPS was completed to identify what has changed, what has stayed the same, and recommendation of options to be considered as part of the functional design phase from Ness Avenue to Academy Road. Other phases of this project include: Functional Design (3.4 MB) (60.5 MB) of options between Ness Avenue and Academy Road – complete

Preliminary Design – in progress

Detailed Design and Construction – timing and funding to be determined by Council Please visit the timeline tab for more details. The 2012 Transportation Planning Study The recommendation from the 2012 TPS was to widen Route 90 on the west side between Taylor Avenue and Tuxedo Boulevard, transitioning to widen on the east side between Tuxedo Boulevard and the St. James Bridges. The 2012 recommendation was based on technical and cost-benefit considerations, neighbourhood impacts, pedestrian and cyclists' needs, and public input gathered through a city-wide omnibus survey, stakeholder interviews, meetings with residents and businesses, telephone surveys and public open house meetings. Key stakeholders in the project area included local residents, businesses and property owners, as well as transportation stakeholder groups. For more information on the 2012 TPS, including a summary of public engagement and its recommendations, please visit the study website. New Developments Since 2012 Since the completion of the 2012 study, a number of changes have occurred that will need to be considered to allow the project to proceed into detailed design and construction. These changes include: Updated traffic information and forecasts

The Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies approved by City Council in 2015

New accessibility requirements for pedestrian ramps

Updates and future planning for Winnipeg Transit

Updates to the surrounding transportation network

New residential, business, and industrial development in the area

Changing conditions of roadways, bridges, and water mains

New information on the Kapyong lands redevelopment

Updates to the St. James bridge and interchanges at Portage Avenue and Academy Road in light of bridge conditions and to improve access, safety and visibility

Improvements The design of Route 90 will consider key improvements to help address the needs of current and future traffic, new developments, pedestrians, cyclists and transit users, as well as the surrounding communities. Improvements include: Roadway improvements for better traffic flow Safety improvements to reduce collisions and provide safe crossings for pedestrians and cyclists Walk bike improvements to support pedestrians and cyclists Place-making improvements such as landscaping, green spaces and public art Forward-thinking improvements to accommodate future development

Project Advisory Committee A Project Advisory Committee (PAC) has been established to help ensure that local perspectives are clearly heard at all stages of this project. PAC members have been selected to represent key perspectives and interests and include community members and business groups; area schools and institutions; accessibility, housing and active transportation advocates; and transport organizations. PAC members are committed community partners that access their own broad community networks to coordinate feedback, and share information and updates throughout the project. PAC members are provided with the same information that is shared with the public and do not have additional influence on the project. Specifically, the purpose of the committee is to: Verify and confirm the project goal and objectives;

Facilitate information sharing between community, stakeholders and the project team; and

Share and gather input on aspects of the project where stakeholder perspectives will help inform the design. Please see the PAC Terms of Reference for more information or view the meeting notes from previous PAC meetings: PAC meeting 1 notes

PAC meeting 2 notes

PAC meeting 3 notes Current representatives include: Name Organization Gayle Waxman Rady JCC Gordon Armstrong Carpathia School Veronica Eno Seasons Outlet Winnipeg Mark Cohoe Bike Winnipeg Aaron Dolyniuk Manitoba Trucking Tom Scott Academy Road BIZ Jennifer Mathieson St. James BIZ Claire Mahoney & Dave Turton Carpathia Housing Co-op Daevid Ramey École Assiniboine Parent Council Alexis Kinloch Winnipeg Arts Council Chris Sobkowicz Access Advisory Committee Ingrid Nolan Kenaston Village Mall - Superior Management Jolene McKay Haven II Senior Citizens Residence David & Carol Styles Kenaston Community Network The City is committed to listening to all perspectives. We are working together with the PAC and project team to identify other organizations or groups that are not directly represented on the committee, but may nevertheless be impacted by the project and have helpful perspectives or insights to share; including community, Indigenous, business, and resident groups. If you have suggestions for organizations or groups that we should be contacting as part of this project, please get in touch. You can reach us at Route90@winnipeg.ca or by phone at 204-943-3178.