Barton Street Functional Design Study

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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.

Beyond roadway improvements, the project includes renewal and upgrading of municipal services and coordination of utility relocations. This initiative aligns with the City of Hamilton’s 2022–2026 Council Priorities, particularly Priority 2: “Neighbourhoods are Cared for and Vibrant.” The enhancements will improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity, enabling residents to move effectively regardless of their mode of travel.

Improvements to active transportation and pedestrian spaces will provide alternatives to motor vehicle travel, increase accessibility for all residents, and contribute to a more active, attractive, and vibrant Barton Street corridor.

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".

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.

Beyond roadway improvements, the project includes renewal and upgrading of municipal services and coordination of utility relocations. This initiative aligns with the City of Hamilton’s 2022–2026 Council Priorities, particularly Priority 2: “Neighbourhoods are Cared for and Vibrant.” The enhancements will improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity, enabling residents to move effectively regardless of their mode of travel.

Improvements to active transportation and pedestrian spaces will provide alternatives to motor vehicle travel, increase accessibility for all residents, and contribute to a more active, attractive, and vibrant Barton Street corridor.

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".

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    What will happen to Enbridge’s “Hamilton Reinforcement Project” also known as the natural gas pipeline that may go through Barton St E?

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    Utility coordination for this project will take place during future design work; and will need to consider the Hamilton Reinforcement Project as works by third party utilities.

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    What is the goal of Vision Zero and how will it be implemented in this project?

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    The goal of Vision Zero is to reduce traffic-related serious injuries and fatalities to zero. An example of such an approach during design is to consider road safety elements such as speed mitigation, providing sufficient sidewalk width, safety at intersections, etc.

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    How will input received from this public meeting be incorporated into the future design?

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    Feedback from the public will be gathered during the public meeting up until two weeks after the public meeting. Input received will be clearly documented and reviewed as the project proceeds to the detailed design phase.

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    What stakeholders are considered for this project?

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    Internal city departments (Hamilton Water, Transportation, Transit, etc.), utility companies, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), and community members had all been consulted as part of this project.

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    Does the study review limits extend from Locke Street to Red Hill Valley Parkway?

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    The function of Barton Street from Locke Street to Red Hill Valley Parkway was reviewed as part of this study. The City is only considered road work between Ferguson Avenue and Parkdale Avenue. Areas outside of this were not the focus of the Barton Street Functional Design.

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    When will construction begin for this project?

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    This phase of the study is expected to be completed by December 2025. Once completed, the project will enter the detailed design phase, where specific design details about the roadway cross sections and work required for underground utilities will begin. Once detailed design is completed, tTiming for construction will involve the City’s Capital Budget coordination process, which will take into account several factors to decide how soon a project can be implemented.

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    How does Bill 60 affect this study?

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    Bill 60 proposes to prohibit municipalities from reducing motor vehicle lanes for new bike lanes or other purposes. This follows 2024’s Bill 212 changes to constrain municipal bike lanes changes. There are no existing bicycle lanes on Barton Street, and no further cycling facilities are proposed for Barton Street within the study corridor.

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    What are the next steps for this project?

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    The next step of the study is to conduct detailed design of the preferred alternative. This will include municipal servicing, traffic and transit modeling, electrical, geotechnical and pavement design, geotechnical for water, sanitary, and storm water infrastructure, tree management plan, and public realm features. Once detailed design is completed, the project will be ready for construction, based on the City’s Capital Budget process.

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    Is the design selected or finalized?

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    Yes, a preferred functional design has been determined through public input and feedback from various stakeholders including the Barton Village Business Improvement Association (BIA), Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) and the City of Hamilton Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (ACPD). An evaluation process was conducted in order to redesign Barton Street in a manner that provides enhanced, safe, efficient movement for all users, with improved pedestrian space and a vibrant streetscape.

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    Will accessibility for pedestrians and people using mobility devices be considered (especially in the area when crossing from Barton St E to get to the Centre)?

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    The design concepts and the evaluation process included considering the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act , which included options which provide for improved pedestrian circulation, and increased sidewalk widths.

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