Connecting Downtown Locations

Idea:

Connect the Regent Street Sobeys' parking lot to the York Street Train Station Alcool NB Liquor store for easy accessibility by car.

Staff Feedback:

Thank you for your suggestion! In general, the City tries to avoid having commercial properties connected in such a way that it creates a short-cutting opportunity for traffic between major streets (in this case between Regent Street and York Street). Our research shows that short-cutting traffic through parking lots usually results in people driving aggressively and putting other users of the commercial establishments at risk. As an alternative, however, the City is working on formalizing a more permanent paved multi-use trail connection between the properties and also connecting to the Crosstown Trail at Regent Street and on Aberdeen Street. These trail improvements will make it much easier and safer to walk or bike between these adjacent commercial establishments.