Justin Doiron - City Councillor, Ward 2: St. Eleanors - Slemon Park

TRAFFIC ADVISORY ⚠️🚘

Beginning Thursday, September 19th, and continuing for the foreseeable future, First Street will be closed from the Consolidated Credit Union driveway to Summer Street due to the construction of The Regent, a 5-story residential and commercial development featuring 40 units and 10,000 sq. ft. of commercial space.

The remaining portion of First Street from the Credit Union driveway to Central Street will remain open and reverting to two-way traffic up to this point. Customers of the Consolidated Credit Union will continue to have access to its drive thru service through the two-way street.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY ⚠️🚘

On Tuesday, September 17th, between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, motorists traveling between Water Street and Spring Street are advised to consider alternate routes.

This is due to the City of Summerside’s effort to consolidate its cultural assets by relocating Bishop’s Machine Shop from 101 Water Street to the Lefurgey Cultural Centre at 205 Prince Street.

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The City of Summerside is excited to announce the expansion of its active transportation network, with construction beginning on September 16th, 2024, to add new bike lanes along Pope Road.

This project, part of the City’s 2024 budget, is a major investment in providing safer, greener transportation options for residents and visitors.

The bike lane construction on Pope Road will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 will extend from Central Street to Greenwood Drive, and Phase 2 will continue from Greenwood Drive to South Drive. Once completed, the 1.9-kilometer route will connect cyclists from South Drive all the way to Central Street, making Pope Road a
cyclist-friendly corridor.

Previously, the City completed a separate active transportation lane along most of Greenwood Drive, offering bikers and hikers a safe and convenient path from Pope Road to Water Street. The new bike lanes along Pope Road will enhance this network, creating a safer and more connected route for cyclists throughout the city.

The total cost of the project is $1.3 million, with funding shared between the City of Summerside and the Province of Prince Edward Island. Summerside’s portion will be drawn from the 2024 budget.

Key features of the project include:
• An asphalt pathway on the south side of Pope Road.
• Pavement markings and 8 shared-use pathway signs.
• Pedestrian signal head curbing for enhanced safety.
• New traffic lights at the intersection of Greenwood Drive and Pope Road.
“I am extremely proud of the Government of Prince Edward Island Island’s continued investment in Summerside.

The project is scheduled to be completed by November 30th, 2024. These upgrades will not only encourage more cycling and walking within Summerside but also contribute to the City’s long-term sustainability goals by reducing traffic congestion and promoting active transportation.

If you are against something, at least have all the information correct before trying to scare other people.

These are currently being delivered to residents in all areas of the city.

REMINDER: Public Information Session (open house) will be next Thursday, September 26 at 6:00pm at Credit Union Place. Not tonight. Tonight is simply an additional presentation of the package.

I've said time and time again that I will always do my best to represent the voices of residents (and I believe my track record of doing so will speak for itself), but not when those voices are opposing something based on completely inaccurate information and replying on the misinformation of others to form their opinion.

PLEASE attend the information session next Thursday to have any and all questions you may have answered, and do not rely on this misinformation that kids on roller blades are tossing into your mailbox.

Interactive zoning map:
https://summerside.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=126e01681af444e6ae5aa32eaf87ce9a

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION ℹ️

The City of Summerside is holding an Open House Drop-In to discuss the draft amendment to the Official Plan and new Zoning Bylaw (SS-15) regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund.

👉Residents will have an opportunity to review these revised changes and provide feedback.

🗓Thursday, September 26th
⏰6:00 PM
📍Credit Union Place (Veterans Convention Centre)

Read more on the proposed changes here: bit.ly/Summerside-OP-Changes