Barton Street Functional Design Study

The City of Hamilton is reviewing road configuration options for the Barton Street corridor from the Red Hill Valley Parkway to Locke Street North. The goal and intended outcome of the study is to identify a preferred design plan that provides:

• Enhanced safety
• Efficient movement for all users
• Enhanced active and sustainable transportation
• Improved pedestrian space and a vibrant streetscape

The study is applying a Complete Streets approach which considers the needs of all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and motorists, to create a safe, accessible, and vibrant street for everyone. The project also includes renewing and upgrading municipal services and utility relocations. This approach is aligned with the City of Hamilton 2022-2026 Council Priorities, specifically Priority 2 which seeks to ensure that neighbourhoods are cared for and vibrant, and that people can move around safely and effectively no matter how they travel. Improved active transportation and pedestrian space will provide better access to all residents, provide an alternative to other modes of travel, and help create a more active and vibrant streetscape and neighbourhood.

Study Corridor

The study corridor has been divided into several segments based on the existing corridor conditions and developed to capture the variety of land uses and street typologies along the corridor. These include:

• Ward 1 and 2 Segment 1 – Locke St N to Bay St N: Low density residential
• Ward 2 Segment 2 – Bay St N to James St N: Low density residential
• Ward 2 and 3 Segment 3 & 4 – James St N to East Ave N: Residential, various retail and commercial uses, and several significant health care institutional uses.
• Ward 3 Segment 5 – East Ave N to Leeming St: Residential, various retail and commercial uses.
• Ward 3 and 4 Segment 6 to 9 – Leeming St to Kenilworth Ave N: Residential, retail, commercial, and community uses and open space.
• Ward 4 Segment 10 & 11 – Kenilworth Ave N to Woodward Ave N: Low density residential; various retail, commercial, and employment uses; and community uses and open space. Segment 12 – Woodward Ave N to Red Hill Valley Parkway: Low density residential

Land Use Definitions and Examples

• Low density residential: Urban form consisting of detached dwellings including row houses.
• Retail and commercial: Businesses offering goods and services, including shopping, restaurants, offices, etc.
• Employment: Office and industrial areas, including office parks and industrial zones.
• Community: Uses that offer social, cultural, or recreational activities for the community, including community. centres, sports complexes/fields, playgrounds, schools, libraries, etc.
• Open Space: Parks and green spaces.

We want to hear from you!

We are interested in receiving your feedback, questions, and interests regarding the project.

We're collecting information as part of this project
The City of Hamilton collects information under the authority of Section 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001. Any personal information collected for the Barton Street Functional Design Review Study will be used to inform improvements to the functionality of Barton Street from the Red Hill Valley Parkway to Locke Street North. More details and contact information can be found in the right column of this page under "Notice of Collection".