Update: The City of Hamilton has completed the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to address traffic, active transportation, and stormwater management needs along Garner Road (Wilson Street to the Highway 403 off-ramp).The road improvements have been planned as a Schedule C Project under Municipal Engineers Association Class Environmental Assessment, (2000, last amended February 2024). Phases 1 through 4 of the process have been completed. The preferred design for Garner Road includes four-lane cross-section with two travel lanes in each direction, multi-use path on the north side and sidewalk on the south side of the roadway. This configuration addresses the needs of all road users in a safe and efficient manner, while accommodating future growth, and supports active transportation.
Garner Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Consultation has concluded
The City of Hamilton is completing a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study along Garner Road (Wilson Street to the Highway 403 off-ramp) to improve transportation infrastructure. Falling along the S-Line of the BLAST Rapid Transit Network, the study will ensure that the transit priority corridor supports multi-modal (pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles) safety, capacity, traffic management and consistency with neighbouring road segments on Garner Road. The project will also look at stormwater management, complete streets and servicing improvements needed along the road.
We want to hear from you
Public consultation is important in this study. The design for Garner Road improvements will reflect the long-term needs of the community. There will be two Public Information Centres (PICs) held during the study to gather feedback on the designs and recommendations. Please use the “Subscribe” button to sign up to follow this project and get updates on consultation and opportunities for input.
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Phone 905-546-2424 ext 2732 Email megan.salvucci@hamilton.ca -
Phone 519-675-6643 Email isaac.bartlett@stantec.com
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About the Study
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Active Transporation
- How will the study consider active transportation?
- Will there be improvements to active transportation infrastructure?
- Will active transportation be separated from vehicular lanes and truck traffic?
- What is a Transitioning Avenue?
- Why is a sidewalk being recommended for the south side when all of the large communities are on the north side of Garner Road?
- Will a sanitary sewer be installed to support development?
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Built Heritage Resources & Cultural Heritage Landscapes
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Climate Change
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Natural Environment
- How will the project consider the natural environment?
- How many trees will be removed?
- Will the project impact the Garner Marsh?
- Will there be wildlife crossings along the corridor? How will species at risk (SAR) be impacted?
- What is being done to preserve the green spaces, walking trails, trees, and other important natural features such as the Greenbelt within the corridor?
- Will there be wildlife crossings along the corridor? How will species at risk (SAR) be impacted?
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Noise & Construction
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Traffic & Safety
- Will Garner remain a truck route?
- What are you doing to improve safety on Garner Road?
- What is a transit-priority corridor?
- What will be the posted speed limit of Garner Road?
- Will there be a designated turning lane?
- How will winter maintenance (i.e., salt, snow removal) impact my property?
- Garner Road is often used as an alternate route for Hwy 403 traffic. What is being done to mitigate traffic congestion, specifically in the surrounding communities?
- What will be the posted speed limit of Garner Road?
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Evaluation Criteria
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Construction Phase
