Parnell Road Reconstruction

Project Area

Project Plans

The City of St. Catharines has initiated a project to determine the preferred road cross-section to implement on Parnell Road between Vine Street and Niagara Street, as shown above. Parnell Road will be reconstructed to address infrastructure deficiencies and implement recommendations of the City’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and ongoing Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP).

The project is being completed under ‘Exempt’ (previously Schedule A+) of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2023), which means it is exempt from the Environmental Assessment Act. While the project is exempt from the Environmental Assessment Act, the City of St. Catharines is choosing to consult with interested and impacted parties to inform them of the proposed works and provide an opportunity for input and feedback.

Several design and road cross-section alternatives have been prepared and evaluated based on their ability to address existing deficiencies and align with the City’s TMP and ATMP. Before finalizing the preferred alternative and progressing to a detailed design, the City of St. Catharines hosted a Public Information Centre (PIC). The purpose of the PIC was to introduce the project, share information on its current status, present design alternatives and obtain input from interested and impacted parties.

Public Information Centre

Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Location: Grantham Lions Club, 732 Niagara Street, St. Catharines

The PIC was conducted in an open house format, with attendees welcome to drop in anytime during the two-hour event. There was no formal presentation made. The project team was present to answer questions and take comments. Comments received before, during and after the PIC will be reviewed and addressed at a later date.

Comments and questions can be provided through the tools on this page, or by contacting one of the project team members.

Project Area

Project Plans

Public Information Centre

Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Location: Grantham Lions Club, 732 Niagara Street, St. Catharines

Comments and questions can be provided through the tools on this page, or by contacting one of the project team members.

Comments and Questions

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The City welcomes your comments or questions on the Parnell Road Reconstruction project.

Please share your input by posting below.

Share I would suggest option 1, rebuild the road back to what it is. I am a bike rider and option 2 bike lanes are not an improvement here as on street parking eliminated and tree canopy impacted. Same for option 3, sidewalks are fine, why build a multi use path and impact tree canopy and also eliminate on street parking. Multi use path to where, connected to what? Option 4 is ridiculous. Parnell Rd was extended to Niagara when I was a kid and that was an improvement, closing it now is not. If you are closing Parnell to facilitate pedestrian traffic on Walker's Creek path, which isn't substantial, then should you not also consider closing Linwell and Lakeshore where the path crosses them. Closing Parnell will substantially increase traffic on side streets like Bradmon, Richelieu, Cartier and Bishop's which will lead to safety concerns for children playing, pedestrians and people exiting their driveways. Thank you on Facebook Share I would suggest option 1, rebuild the road back to what it is. I am a bike rider and option 2 bike lanes are not an improvement here as on street parking eliminated and tree canopy impacted. Same for option 3, sidewalks are fine, why build a multi use path and impact tree canopy and also eliminate on street parking. Multi use path to where, connected to what? Option 4 is ridiculous. Parnell Rd was extended to Niagara when I was a kid and that was an improvement, closing it now is not. If you are closing Parnell to facilitate pedestrian traffic on Walker's Creek path, which isn't substantial, then should you not also consider closing Linwell and Lakeshore where the path crosses them. Closing Parnell will substantially increase traffic on side streets like Bradmon, Richelieu, Cartier and Bishop's which will lead to safety concerns for children playing, pedestrians and people exiting their driveways. Thank you on Twitter Share I would suggest option 1, rebuild the road back to what it is. I am a bike rider and option 2 bike lanes are not an improvement here as on street parking eliminated and tree canopy impacted. Same for option 3, sidewalks are fine, why build a multi use path and impact tree canopy and also eliminate on street parking. Multi use path to where, connected to what? Option 4 is ridiculous. Parnell Rd was extended to Niagara when I was a kid and that was an improvement, closing it now is not. If you are closing Parnell to facilitate pedestrian traffic on Walker's Creek path, which isn't substantial, then should you not also consider closing Linwell and Lakeshore where the path crosses them. Closing Parnell will substantially increase traffic on side streets like Bradmon, Richelieu, Cartier and Bishop's which will lead to safety concerns for children playing, pedestrians and people exiting their driveways. Thank you on Linkedin Email I would suggest option 1, rebuild the road back to what it is. I am a bike rider and option 2 bike lanes are not an improvement here as on street parking eliminated and tree canopy impacted. Same for option 3, sidewalks are fine, why build a multi use path and impact tree canopy and also eliminate on street parking. Multi use path to where, connected to what? Option 4 is ridiculous. Parnell Rd was extended to Niagara when I was a kid and that was an improvement, closing it now is not. If you are closing Parnell to facilitate pedestrian traffic on Walker's Creek path, which isn't substantial, then should you not also consider closing Linwell and Lakeshore where the path crosses them. Closing Parnell will substantially increase traffic on side streets like Bradmon, Richelieu, Cartier and Bishop's which will lead to safety concerns for children playing, pedestrians and people exiting their driveways. Thank you link

I would suggest option 1, rebuild the road back to what it is. I am a bike rider and option 2 bike lanes are not an improvement here as on street parking eliminated and tree canopy impacted. Same for option 3, sidewalks are fine, why build a multi use path and impact tree canopy and also eliminate on street parking. Multi use path to where, connected to what? Option 4 is ridiculous. Parnell Rd was extended to Niagara when I was a kid and that was an improvement, closing it now is not. If you are closing Parnell to facilitate pedestrian traffic on Walker's Creek path, which isn't substantial, then should you not also consider closing Linwell and Lakeshore where the path crosses them. Closing Parnell will substantially increase traffic on side streets like Bradmon, Richelieu, Cartier and Bishop's which will lead to safety concerns for children playing, pedestrians and people exiting their driveways. Thank you

Vicmar asked 2 months ago

Thank you for your comment. It will be taken into consideration when the project team makes a final decision on the design of Parnell Road.
Share We have lived in this area (LaSalle Dr/Richileau) for almost 30 years. While some improvements may well be needed on Parnell, some of the ideas being considered have some serious problems which are not being considered, particularly if you are talking about Option #4 as a preferred choice. By closing off Parnell at Walkers Creek you would certainly slow down traffic on Parnell but you would create traffic chaos and long delays for anyone living in our area to the North and East of Walkers Creek. There is considerable traffic in the morning and afternoon with parents driving their children to Prince Phillip Public School, particularly in the winter and with any inclement weather. The detour would be huge to go all the way around via Richileau Drive/Niagara/Lindwell and Vine Street. There are no other alternative through roads... because of Walkers Creek! Going the other way one would either have to go all the way to Niagara Street to get to Lakeshore and Vine Street. I also do not think you are taking into consideration the traffic that would end up going through some small side streets in residential areas to the North side of Parnell. Closing off Parnell at Walkers Creek IS NOT A VIABLE OPTION and would cause more problems than it would solve. One of the other options being considered in Option #2 are bike lanes. While this may be great it would not be helpful if it is achieved by the loss of parking spots, particularly in the area of the schools. As noted in the comments above, a lot of parents drive their children to and from the schools and need a place to park while the drop off and pick up. I walk the neighborhood extensively and honestly do not see that many children (or adults) riding bicycles along Parnell Road. By all means put in proper sidewalks, curbs and parking places where possible (Option #1). A stop sign of traffic signal somewhere between Bradmon and Richileau may also be a very helpful solution the speeding and traffic problems. on Facebook Share We have lived in this area (LaSalle Dr/Richileau) for almost 30 years. While some improvements may well be needed on Parnell, some of the ideas being considered have some serious problems which are not being considered, particularly if you are talking about Option #4 as a preferred choice. By closing off Parnell at Walkers Creek you would certainly slow down traffic on Parnell but you would create traffic chaos and long delays for anyone living in our area to the North and East of Walkers Creek. There is considerable traffic in the morning and afternoon with parents driving their children to Prince Phillip Public School, particularly in the winter and with any inclement weather. The detour would be huge to go all the way around via Richileau Drive/Niagara/Lindwell and Vine Street. There are no other alternative through roads... because of Walkers Creek! Going the other way one would either have to go all the way to Niagara Street to get to Lakeshore and Vine Street. I also do not think you are taking into consideration the traffic that would end up going through some small side streets in residential areas to the North side of Parnell. Closing off Parnell at Walkers Creek IS NOT A VIABLE OPTION and would cause more problems than it would solve. One of the other options being considered in Option #2 are bike lanes. While this may be great it would not be helpful if it is achieved by the loss of parking spots, particularly in the area of the schools. As noted in the comments above, a lot of parents drive their children to and from the schools and need a place to park while the drop off and pick up. I walk the neighborhood extensively and honestly do not see that many children (or adults) riding bicycles along Parnell Road. By all means put in proper sidewalks, curbs and parking places where possible (Option #1). A stop sign of traffic signal somewhere between Bradmon and Richileau may also be a very helpful solution the speeding and traffic problems. on Twitter Share We have lived in this area (LaSalle Dr/Richileau) for almost 30 years. While some improvements may well be needed on Parnell, some of the ideas being considered have some serious problems which are not being considered, particularly if you are talking about Option #4 as a preferred choice. By closing off Parnell at Walkers Creek you would certainly slow down traffic on Parnell but you would create traffic chaos and long delays for anyone living in our area to the North and East of Walkers Creek. There is considerable traffic in the morning and afternoon with parents driving their children to Prince Phillip Public School, particularly in the winter and with any inclement weather. The detour would be huge to go all the way around via Richileau Drive/Niagara/Lindwell and Vine Street. There are no other alternative through roads... because of Walkers Creek! Going the other way one would either have to go all the way to Niagara Street to get to Lakeshore and Vine Street. I also do not think you are taking into consideration the traffic that would end up going through some small side streets in residential areas to the North side of Parnell. Closing off Parnell at Walkers Creek IS NOT A VIABLE OPTION and would cause more problems than it would solve. One of the other options being considered in Option #2 are bike lanes. While this may be great it would not be helpful if it is achieved by the loss of parking spots, particularly in the area of the schools. As noted in the comments above, a lot of parents drive their children to and from the schools and need a place to park while the drop off and pick up. I walk the neighborhood extensively and honestly do not see that many children (or adults) riding bicycles along Parnell Road. By all means put in proper sidewalks, curbs and parking places where possible (Option #1). A stop sign of traffic signal somewhere between Bradmon and Richileau may also be a very helpful solution the speeding and traffic problems. on Linkedin Email We have lived in this area (LaSalle Dr/Richileau) for almost 30 years. While some improvements may well be needed on Parnell, some of the ideas being considered have some serious problems which are not being considered, particularly if you are talking about Option #4 as a preferred choice. By closing off Parnell at Walkers Creek you would certainly slow down traffic on Parnell but you would create traffic chaos and long delays for anyone living in our area to the North and East of Walkers Creek. There is considerable traffic in the morning and afternoon with parents driving their children to Prince Phillip Public School, particularly in the winter and with any inclement weather. The detour would be huge to go all the way around via Richileau Drive/Niagara/Lindwell and Vine Street. There are no other alternative through roads... because of Walkers Creek! Going the other way one would either have to go all the way to Niagara Street to get to Lakeshore and Vine Street. I also do not think you are taking into consideration the traffic that would end up going through some small side streets in residential areas to the North side of Parnell. Closing off Parnell at Walkers Creek IS NOT A VIABLE OPTION and would cause more problems than it would solve. One of the other options being considered in Option #2 are bike lanes. While this may be great it would not be helpful if it is achieved by the loss of parking spots, particularly in the area of the schools. As noted in the comments above, a lot of parents drive their children to and from the schools and need a place to park while the drop off and pick up. I walk the neighborhood extensively and honestly do not see that many children (or adults) riding bicycles along Parnell Road. By all means put in proper sidewalks, curbs and parking places where possible (Option #1). A stop sign of traffic signal somewhere between Bradmon and Richileau may also be a very helpful solution the speeding and traffic problems. link

We have lived in this area (LaSalle Dr/Richileau) for almost 30 years. While some improvements may well be needed on Parnell, some of the ideas being considered have some serious problems which are not being considered, particularly if you are talking about Option #4 as a preferred choice. By closing off Parnell at Walkers Creek you would certainly slow down traffic on Parnell but you would create traffic chaos and long delays for anyone living in our area to the North and East of Walkers Creek. There is considerable traffic in the morning and afternoon with parents driving their children to Prince Phillip Public School, particularly in the winter and with any inclement weather. The detour would be huge to go all the way around via Richileau Drive/Niagara/Lindwell and Vine Street. There are no other alternative through roads... because of Walkers Creek! Going the other way one would either have to go all the way to Niagara Street to get to Lakeshore and Vine Street. I also do not think you are taking into consideration the traffic that would end up going through some small side streets in residential areas to the North side of Parnell. Closing off Parnell at Walkers Creek IS NOT A VIABLE OPTION and would cause more problems than it would solve. One of the other options being considered in Option #2 are bike lanes. While this may be great it would not be helpful if it is achieved by the loss of parking spots, particularly in the area of the schools. As noted in the comments above, a lot of parents drive their children to and from the schools and need a place to park while the drop off and pick up. I walk the neighborhood extensively and honestly do not see that many children (or adults) riding bicycles along Parnell Road. By all means put in proper sidewalks, curbs and parking places where possible (Option #1). A stop sign of traffic signal somewhere between Bradmon and Richileau may also be a very helpful solution the speeding and traffic problems.

DonM asked 2 months ago

Thank you for your comment. It will be taken into consideration when the project team makes a final decision on the design of Parnell Road.
Share Have you given any thought to students who attend one of the three schools that students attend that leve east of Walkers Creek. Also the traffic on Brahmin Drive a street with no sidewalks. UNBELIEVABLE!!! on Facebook Share Have you given any thought to students who attend one of the three schools that students attend that leve east of Walkers Creek. Also the traffic on Brahmin Drive a street with no sidewalks. UNBELIEVABLE!!! on Twitter Share Have you given any thought to students who attend one of the three schools that students attend that leve east of Walkers Creek. Also the traffic on Brahmin Drive a street with no sidewalks. UNBELIEVABLE!!! on Linkedin Email Have you given any thought to students who attend one of the three schools that students attend that leve east of Walkers Creek. Also the traffic on Brahmin Drive a street with no sidewalks. UNBELIEVABLE!!! link

Have you given any thought to students who attend one of the three schools that students attend that leve east of Walkers Creek. Also the traffic on Brahmin Drive a street with no sidewalks. UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Logie asked 2 months ago

Thank you for your comment. It will be taken into consideration when the project team makes a final decision on the design of Parnell Road.
Share Parnell Road Redesign: I was SHOCKED to read the information sheet placed in our mailbox. CLOSING PARNELL ROAD TO TRAFFIC AT WALKER’S CREEK. I walk along Walker’s Creek and crossing at Lakeshore is definitely dangerous, BUT NOT PARNELL ROAD. For anyone living on Cabot Drive it is 1.7 k return to Prince Philip School. If this project proceeds we will now have drive to Niagara Street; Linwell Rd; Vine St to Prince Philip which is 6.4k return. An extra 23.5 K per week. GREENHOUSE GAS??? A large number of students in this area go to Prince Philip, Dalewood and/or Governor Simcoe and at times are driven. Parking on one side only would make more sense to allow vehicular traffic down Parnell Road; Brandmon Dr has no sidewalks. Have they given consideration to the traffic on Bishops and getting onto Lakeshore when the Bridge is up. Traffic can be backed up to Arthur Street. Hoping our City Councillors will see this is all wrong! Parnell Road Redesign: I was SHOCKED to read the information sheet placed in our mailbox. CLOSING PARNELL ROAD TO TRAFFIC AT WALKER’S CREEK. I walk along Walker’s Creek and crossing at Lakeshore is definitely dangerous, BUT NOT PARNELL ROAD. For anyone living on Cabot Drive it is 1.7 k return to Prince Philip School. If this project proceeds we will now have drive to Niagara Street; Linwell Rd; Vine St to Prince Philip which is 6.4k return. An extra 23.5 K per week. GREENHOUSE GAS??? A large number of students in this area go to Prince Philip, Dalewood and/or Governor Simcoe and at times are driven. Parking on one side only would make more sense to allow vehicular traffic down Parnell Road; Brandmon Dr has no sidewalks. Have they given consideration to the traffic on Bishops and getting onto Lakeshore when the Bridge is up. Traffic can be backed up to Arthur Street. Hoping our City Councillors will see this is all wrong! on Facebook Share Parnell Road Redesign: I was SHOCKED to read the information sheet placed in our mailbox. CLOSING PARNELL ROAD TO TRAFFIC AT WALKER’S CREEK. I walk along Walker’s Creek and crossing at Lakeshore is definitely dangerous, BUT NOT PARNELL ROAD. For anyone living on Cabot Drive it is 1.7 k return to Prince Philip School. If this project proceeds we will now have drive to Niagara Street; Linwell Rd; Vine St to Prince Philip which is 6.4k return. An extra 23.5 K per week. GREENHOUSE GAS??? A large number of students in this area go to Prince Philip, Dalewood and/or Governor Simcoe and at times are driven. Parking on one side only would make more sense to allow vehicular traffic down Parnell Road; Brandmon Dr has no sidewalks. Have they given consideration to the traffic on Bishops and getting onto Lakeshore when the Bridge is up. Traffic can be backed up to Arthur Street. Hoping our City Councillors will see this is all wrong! Parnell Road Redesign: I was SHOCKED to read the information sheet placed in our mailbox. CLOSING PARNELL ROAD TO TRAFFIC AT WALKER’S CREEK. I walk along Walker’s Creek and crossing at Lakeshore is definitely dangerous, BUT NOT PARNELL ROAD. For anyone living on Cabot Drive it is 1.7 k return to Prince Philip School. If this project proceeds we will now have drive to Niagara Street; Linwell Rd; Vine St to Prince Philip which is 6.4k return. An extra 23.5 K per week. GREENHOUSE GAS??? A large number of students in this area go to Prince Philip, Dalewood and/or Governor Simcoe and at times are driven. Parking on one side only would make more sense to allow vehicular traffic down Parnell Road; Brandmon Dr has no sidewalks. Have they given consideration to the traffic on Bishops and getting onto Lakeshore when the Bridge is up. Traffic can be backed up to Arthur Street. Hoping our City Councillors will see this is all wrong! on Twitter Share Parnell Road Redesign: I was SHOCKED to read the information sheet placed in our mailbox. CLOSING PARNELL ROAD TO TRAFFIC AT WALKER’S CREEK. I walk along Walker’s Creek and crossing at Lakeshore is definitely dangerous, BUT NOT PARNELL ROAD. For anyone living on Cabot Drive it is 1.7 k return to Prince Philip School. If this project proceeds we will now have drive to Niagara Street; Linwell Rd; Vine St to Prince Philip which is 6.4k return. An extra 23.5 K per week. GREENHOUSE GAS??? A large number of students in this area go to Prince Philip, Dalewood and/or Governor Simcoe and at times are driven. Parking on one side only would make more sense to allow vehicular traffic down Parnell Road; Brandmon Dr has no sidewalks. Have they given consideration to the traffic on Bishops and getting onto Lakeshore when the Bridge is up. Traffic can be backed up to Arthur Street. Hoping our City Councillors will see this is all wrong! Parnell Road Redesign: I was SHOCKED to read the information sheet placed in our mailbox. CLOSING PARNELL ROAD TO TRAFFIC AT WALKER’S CREEK. I walk along Walker’s Creek and crossing at Lakeshore is definitely dangerous, BUT NOT PARNELL ROAD. For anyone living on Cabot Drive it is 1.7 k return to Prince Philip School. If this project proceeds we will now have drive to Niagara Street; Linwell Rd; Vine St to Prince Philip which is 6.4k return. An extra 23.5 K per week. GREENHOUSE GAS??? A large number of students in this area go to Prince Philip, Dalewood and/or Governor Simcoe and at times are driven. Parking on one side only would make more sense to allow vehicular traffic down Parnell Road; Brandmon Dr has no sidewalks. Have they given consideration to the traffic on Bishops and getting onto Lakeshore when the Bridge is up. Traffic can be backed up to Arthur Street. Hoping our City Councillors will see this is all wrong! on Linkedin Email Parnell Road Redesign: I was SHOCKED to read the information sheet placed in our mailbox. CLOSING PARNELL ROAD TO TRAFFIC AT WALKER’S CREEK. I walk along Walker’s Creek and crossing at Lakeshore is definitely dangerous, BUT NOT PARNELL ROAD. For anyone living on Cabot Drive it is 1.7 k return to Prince Philip School. If this project proceeds we will now have drive to Niagara Street; Linwell Rd; Vine St to Prince Philip which is 6.4k return. An extra 23.5 K per week. GREENHOUSE GAS??? A large number of students in this area go to Prince Philip, Dalewood and/or Governor Simcoe and at times are driven. Parking on one side only would make more sense to allow vehicular traffic down Parnell Road; Brandmon Dr has no sidewalks. Have they given consideration to the traffic on Bishops and getting onto Lakeshore when the Bridge is up. Traffic can be backed up to Arthur Street. Hoping our City Councillors will see this is all wrong! Parnell Road Redesign: I was SHOCKED to read the information sheet placed in our mailbox. CLOSING PARNELL ROAD TO TRAFFIC AT WALKER’S CREEK. I walk along Walker’s Creek and crossing at Lakeshore is definitely dangerous, BUT NOT PARNELL ROAD. For anyone living on Cabot Drive it is 1.7 k return to Prince Philip School. If this project proceeds we will now have drive to Niagara Street; Linwell Rd; Vine St to Prince Philip which is 6.4k return. An extra 23.5 K per week. GREENHOUSE GAS??? A large number of students in this area go to Prince Philip, Dalewood and/or Governor Simcoe and at times are driven. Parking on one side only would make more sense to allow vehicular traffic down Parnell Road; Brandmon Dr has no sidewalks. Have they given consideration to the traffic on Bishops and getting onto Lakeshore when the Bridge is up. Traffic can be backed up to Arthur Street. Hoping our City Councillors will see this is all wrong! link

Parnell Road Redesign: I was SHOCKED to read the information sheet placed in our mailbox. CLOSING PARNELL ROAD TO TRAFFIC AT WALKER’S CREEK. I walk along Walker’s Creek and crossing at Lakeshore is definitely dangerous, BUT NOT PARNELL ROAD. For anyone living on Cabot Drive it is 1.7 k return to Prince Philip School. If this project proceeds we will now have drive to Niagara Street; Linwell Rd; Vine St to Prince Philip which is 6.4k return. An extra 23.5 K per week. GREENHOUSE GAS??? A large number of students in this area go to Prince Philip, Dalewood and/or Governor Simcoe and at times are driven. Parking on one side only would make more sense to allow vehicular traffic down Parnell Road; Brandmon Dr has no sidewalks. Have they given consideration to the traffic on Bishops and getting onto Lakeshore when the Bridge is up. Traffic can be backed up to Arthur Street. Hoping our City Councillors will see this is all wrong! Parnell Road Redesign: I was SHOCKED to read the information sheet placed in our mailbox. CLOSING PARNELL ROAD TO TRAFFIC AT WALKER’S CREEK. I walk along Walker’s Creek and crossing at Lakeshore is definitely dangerous, BUT NOT PARNELL ROAD. For anyone living on Cabot Drive it is 1.7 k return to Prince Philip School. If this project proceeds we will now have drive to Niagara Street; Linwell Rd; Vine St to Prince Philip which is 6.4k return. An extra 23.5 K per week. GREENHOUSE GAS??? A large number of students in this area go to Prince Philip, Dalewood and/or Governor Simcoe and at times are driven. Parking on one side only would make more sense to allow vehicular traffic down Parnell Road; Brandmon Dr has no sidewalks. Have they given consideration to the traffic on Bishops and getting onto Lakeshore when the Bridge is up. Traffic can be backed up to Arthur Street. Hoping our City Councillors will see this is all wrong!

Stamand asked 2 months ago

Thank you for your comment. It will be taken into consideration when the project team makes a final decision on the design of Parnell Road.
Share I am completely opposed to Option 4. As a resident on Cartier Drive I would not be able to turn left onto Parnell to access my children’s school, Prince Philip. We walk when we can, however, there are times when driving is necessary due to work, or other extracurricular commitments. In order to access my children’s school, which we are in the boundaries for, I would have to go all the way to Lakeshore then down Vine. There are 4 schools along Parnell alone. It is vital in connecting residents to the school their children attend. School buses access this road. Emergency vehicles access this road. If Parnell is closed all that will accomplish is diverting traffic down quieter side streets which residents, like myself, recently chose to live on to raise a family because it is a quieter side street. After diverting vehicles down quieter side streets, roads like Niagara, Lakeshore, Vine, Linwell will become even busier then they already are, impeding vehicle traffic flow. With the city’s population growing, options for Parnell should be focused on facilitating BOTH vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow. on Facebook Share I am completely opposed to Option 4. As a resident on Cartier Drive I would not be able to turn left onto Parnell to access my children’s school, Prince Philip. We walk when we can, however, there are times when driving is necessary due to work, or other extracurricular commitments. In order to access my children’s school, which we are in the boundaries for, I would have to go all the way to Lakeshore then down Vine. There are 4 schools along Parnell alone. It is vital in connecting residents to the school their children attend. School buses access this road. Emergency vehicles access this road. If Parnell is closed all that will accomplish is diverting traffic down quieter side streets which residents, like myself, recently chose to live on to raise a family because it is a quieter side street. After diverting vehicles down quieter side streets, roads like Niagara, Lakeshore, Vine, Linwell will become even busier then they already are, impeding vehicle traffic flow. With the city’s population growing, options for Parnell should be focused on facilitating BOTH vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow. on Twitter Share I am completely opposed to Option 4. As a resident on Cartier Drive I would not be able to turn left onto Parnell to access my children’s school, Prince Philip. We walk when we can, however, there are times when driving is necessary due to work, or other extracurricular commitments. In order to access my children’s school, which we are in the boundaries for, I would have to go all the way to Lakeshore then down Vine. There are 4 schools along Parnell alone. It is vital in connecting residents to the school their children attend. School buses access this road. Emergency vehicles access this road. If Parnell is closed all that will accomplish is diverting traffic down quieter side streets which residents, like myself, recently chose to live on to raise a family because it is a quieter side street. After diverting vehicles down quieter side streets, roads like Niagara, Lakeshore, Vine, Linwell will become even busier then they already are, impeding vehicle traffic flow. With the city’s population growing, options for Parnell should be focused on facilitating BOTH vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow. on Linkedin Email I am completely opposed to Option 4. As a resident on Cartier Drive I would not be able to turn left onto Parnell to access my children’s school, Prince Philip. We walk when we can, however, there are times when driving is necessary due to work, or other extracurricular commitments. In order to access my children’s school, which we are in the boundaries for, I would have to go all the way to Lakeshore then down Vine. There are 4 schools along Parnell alone. It is vital in connecting residents to the school their children attend. School buses access this road. Emergency vehicles access this road. If Parnell is closed all that will accomplish is diverting traffic down quieter side streets which residents, like myself, recently chose to live on to raise a family because it is a quieter side street. After diverting vehicles down quieter side streets, roads like Niagara, Lakeshore, Vine, Linwell will become even busier then they already are, impeding vehicle traffic flow. With the city’s population growing, options for Parnell should be focused on facilitating BOTH vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow. link

I am completely opposed to Option 4. As a resident on Cartier Drive I would not be able to turn left onto Parnell to access my children’s school, Prince Philip. We walk when we can, however, there are times when driving is necessary due to work, or other extracurricular commitments. In order to access my children’s school, which we are in the boundaries for, I would have to go all the way to Lakeshore then down Vine. There are 4 schools along Parnell alone. It is vital in connecting residents to the school their children attend. School buses access this road. Emergency vehicles access this road. If Parnell is closed all that will accomplish is diverting traffic down quieter side streets which residents, like myself, recently chose to live on to raise a family because it is a quieter side street. After diverting vehicles down quieter side streets, roads like Niagara, Lakeshore, Vine, Linwell will become even busier then they already are, impeding vehicle traffic flow. With the city’s population growing, options for Parnell should be focused on facilitating BOTH vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow.

S Hare asked 2 months ago

Thank you for your comment. It will be taken into consideration when the project team makes a final decision on the design of Parnell Road.
Share Design Option No. 4 is a terrific way to improve St. Catharines environmental plan, while at the same time reduce the amount of speeding and accidents that take place on Parnell Road. All residents have easy access to main streets without using Parnell as a main throughfare. Also, with the improved Walker's Creek parkette, we would not need to have a specific bike lane because of the decreased traffic. A side note, all houses facing Parnell appear to use the road for guest parking and various times throughout the year. Parking on either north or south would cause less congestion than having parking on both sides, while providing necessary guest parking to a great number of community members. on Facebook Share Design Option No. 4 is a terrific way to improve St. Catharines environmental plan, while at the same time reduce the amount of speeding and accidents that take place on Parnell Road. All residents have easy access to main streets without using Parnell as a main throughfare. Also, with the improved Walker's Creek parkette, we would not need to have a specific bike lane because of the decreased traffic. A side note, all houses facing Parnell appear to use the road for guest parking and various times throughout the year. Parking on either north or south would cause less congestion than having parking on both sides, while providing necessary guest parking to a great number of community members. on Twitter Share Design Option No. 4 is a terrific way to improve St. Catharines environmental plan, while at the same time reduce the amount of speeding and accidents that take place on Parnell Road. All residents have easy access to main streets without using Parnell as a main throughfare. Also, with the improved Walker's Creek parkette, we would not need to have a specific bike lane because of the decreased traffic. A side note, all houses facing Parnell appear to use the road for guest parking and various times throughout the year. Parking on either north or south would cause less congestion than having parking on both sides, while providing necessary guest parking to a great number of community members. on Linkedin Email Design Option No. 4 is a terrific way to improve St. Catharines environmental plan, while at the same time reduce the amount of speeding and accidents that take place on Parnell Road. All residents have easy access to main streets without using Parnell as a main throughfare. Also, with the improved Walker's Creek parkette, we would not need to have a specific bike lane because of the decreased traffic. A side note, all houses facing Parnell appear to use the road for guest parking and various times throughout the year. Parking on either north or south would cause less congestion than having parking on both sides, while providing necessary guest parking to a great number of community members. link

Design Option No. 4 is a terrific way to improve St. Catharines environmental plan, while at the same time reduce the amount of speeding and accidents that take place on Parnell Road. All residents have easy access to main streets without using Parnell as a main throughfare. Also, with the improved Walker's Creek parkette, we would not need to have a specific bike lane because of the decreased traffic. A side note, all houses facing Parnell appear to use the road for guest parking and various times throughout the year. Parking on either north or south would cause less congestion than having parking on both sides, while providing necessary guest parking to a great number of community members.

KathrynJ asked 2 months ago

Thank you for your comment. It will be taken into consideration when the project team makes a final decision on the design of Parnell Road.
Share Design Option No.4 is a wonderful idea! My family lives on Parnell, we are very active in the city and out so we travel daily and would LOVE the idea of closing the road to extend Walkers Creek. We certainly would need to change our routes away from our home and would be more than happy to do so knowing that a green path exists and that traffic would be rerouted and slowed down. Parnell should not be seen as a through route in the city. It is a residential street. Those who have used Lock 1 bridge closers and Lakeshore slowdowns as an argument should consider requesting those issues be resolved in a way that does not promote people speeding down a residential street. Please go with Option No.4! on Facebook Share Design Option No.4 is a wonderful idea! My family lives on Parnell, we are very active in the city and out so we travel daily and would LOVE the idea of closing the road to extend Walkers Creek. We certainly would need to change our routes away from our home and would be more than happy to do so knowing that a green path exists and that traffic would be rerouted and slowed down. Parnell should not be seen as a through route in the city. It is a residential street. Those who have used Lock 1 bridge closers and Lakeshore slowdowns as an argument should consider requesting those issues be resolved in a way that does not promote people speeding down a residential street. Please go with Option No.4! on Twitter Share Design Option No.4 is a wonderful idea! My family lives on Parnell, we are very active in the city and out so we travel daily and would LOVE the idea of closing the road to extend Walkers Creek. We certainly would need to change our routes away from our home and would be more than happy to do so knowing that a green path exists and that traffic would be rerouted and slowed down. Parnell should not be seen as a through route in the city. It is a residential street. Those who have used Lock 1 bridge closers and Lakeshore slowdowns as an argument should consider requesting those issues be resolved in a way that does not promote people speeding down a residential street. Please go with Option No.4! on Linkedin Email Design Option No.4 is a wonderful idea! My family lives on Parnell, we are very active in the city and out so we travel daily and would LOVE the idea of closing the road to extend Walkers Creek. We certainly would need to change our routes away from our home and would be more than happy to do so knowing that a green path exists and that traffic would be rerouted and slowed down. Parnell should not be seen as a through route in the city. It is a residential street. Those who have used Lock 1 bridge closers and Lakeshore slowdowns as an argument should consider requesting those issues be resolved in a way that does not promote people speeding down a residential street. Please go with Option No.4! link

Design Option No.4 is a wonderful idea! My family lives on Parnell, we are very active in the city and out so we travel daily and would LOVE the idea of closing the road to extend Walkers Creek. We certainly would need to change our routes away from our home and would be more than happy to do so knowing that a green path exists and that traffic would be rerouted and slowed down. Parnell should not be seen as a through route in the city. It is a residential street. Those who have used Lock 1 bridge closers and Lakeshore slowdowns as an argument should consider requesting those issues be resolved in a way that does not promote people speeding down a residential street. Please go with Option No.4!

Jason Walloschek asked 2 months ago

Thank you for your comment. It will be taken into consideration when the project team makes a final decision on the design of Parnell Road.
Share We recently moved our family into the neighbourhood (North end of Richelieu Dr.) and use Parnell Rd multiple times per day - I have never observed / experienced any traffic issues, nor have I ever seen cyclists on the roads. Parnell is a wide road that accommodates, vehicles, on-road parking, and sidewalks on each side of the road just fine. I strongly oppose the closing of Parnell Rd to through traffic, especially given that this will increase the traffic on Richelieu Dr - a street full of young children, that has no sidewalks, and is very narrow. It would be unsafe and illogical to divert traffic away from the road that has sidewalks on both sides and is very wide, to a neighbourhood street such as Richelieu Dr. Additionally, families in the Walkers Creek neighbourhood attend Prince Philip Public School. As it stands right now, it would take me 5 minutes to drive my kids to school and get to work, this was a majour factor in the purchase of our home. If you close Parnell Rd, this would increase our travel time by approximately 30 minutes per day depending on the traffic conditions. Now multiply that by all the families in the neighbourhood who will be experiencing the same issue. If you proceed with closing Parnell Rd you would be responsible for taking that time away from children who spend enough of their day apart from their parents who are struggling to find enough time to work and cook, and take care of their house and children. PLUS the city already doesn't offer enough after school care for working parents, and now we would somehow have to find a way to leave work even earlier to collect the kids or arrange some sort of childcare. Additionally, to remove the mature tree canopy from Parnell road to add in cycling lanes (which seem to be unnecessary) is like taking 50 steps backwards for a city that is in a climate crisis. We need to be maintaining and protecting our tree canopy as much as possible. Holding a public meeting during March Break when a large number of families are away is absolutely ridiculous, though surely part of the plan. How is it that you are asking the public's opinion when you have already awarded the bids? This is all incredibly disappointing. on Facebook Share We recently moved our family into the neighbourhood (North end of Richelieu Dr.) and use Parnell Rd multiple times per day - I have never observed / experienced any traffic issues, nor have I ever seen cyclists on the roads. Parnell is a wide road that accommodates, vehicles, on-road parking, and sidewalks on each side of the road just fine. I strongly oppose the closing of Parnell Rd to through traffic, especially given that this will increase the traffic on Richelieu Dr - a street full of young children, that has no sidewalks, and is very narrow. It would be unsafe and illogical to divert traffic away from the road that has sidewalks on both sides and is very wide, to a neighbourhood street such as Richelieu Dr. Additionally, families in the Walkers Creek neighbourhood attend Prince Philip Public School. As it stands right now, it would take me 5 minutes to drive my kids to school and get to work, this was a majour factor in the purchase of our home. If you close Parnell Rd, this would increase our travel time by approximately 30 minutes per day depending on the traffic conditions. Now multiply that by all the families in the neighbourhood who will be experiencing the same issue. If you proceed with closing Parnell Rd you would be responsible for taking that time away from children who spend enough of their day apart from their parents who are struggling to find enough time to work and cook, and take care of their house and children. PLUS the city already doesn't offer enough after school care for working parents, and now we would somehow have to find a way to leave work even earlier to collect the kids or arrange some sort of childcare. Additionally, to remove the mature tree canopy from Parnell road to add in cycling lanes (which seem to be unnecessary) is like taking 50 steps backwards for a city that is in a climate crisis. We need to be maintaining and protecting our tree canopy as much as possible. Holding a public meeting during March Break when a large number of families are away is absolutely ridiculous, though surely part of the plan. How is it that you are asking the public's opinion when you have already awarded the bids? This is all incredibly disappointing. on Twitter Share We recently moved our family into the neighbourhood (North end of Richelieu Dr.) and use Parnell Rd multiple times per day - I have never observed / experienced any traffic issues, nor have I ever seen cyclists on the roads. Parnell is a wide road that accommodates, vehicles, on-road parking, and sidewalks on each side of the road just fine. I strongly oppose the closing of Parnell Rd to through traffic, especially given that this will increase the traffic on Richelieu Dr - a street full of young children, that has no sidewalks, and is very narrow. It would be unsafe and illogical to divert traffic away from the road that has sidewalks on both sides and is very wide, to a neighbourhood street such as Richelieu Dr. Additionally, families in the Walkers Creek neighbourhood attend Prince Philip Public School. As it stands right now, it would take me 5 minutes to drive my kids to school and get to work, this was a majour factor in the purchase of our home. If you close Parnell Rd, this would increase our travel time by approximately 30 minutes per day depending on the traffic conditions. Now multiply that by all the families in the neighbourhood who will be experiencing the same issue. If you proceed with closing Parnell Rd you would be responsible for taking that time away from children who spend enough of their day apart from their parents who are struggling to find enough time to work and cook, and take care of their house and children. PLUS the city already doesn't offer enough after school care for working parents, and now we would somehow have to find a way to leave work even earlier to collect the kids or arrange some sort of childcare. Additionally, to remove the mature tree canopy from Parnell road to add in cycling lanes (which seem to be unnecessary) is like taking 50 steps backwards for a city that is in a climate crisis. We need to be maintaining and protecting our tree canopy as much as possible. Holding a public meeting during March Break when a large number of families are away is absolutely ridiculous, though surely part of the plan. How is it that you are asking the public's opinion when you have already awarded the bids? This is all incredibly disappointing. on Linkedin Email We recently moved our family into the neighbourhood (North end of Richelieu Dr.) and use Parnell Rd multiple times per day - I have never observed / experienced any traffic issues, nor have I ever seen cyclists on the roads. Parnell is a wide road that accommodates, vehicles, on-road parking, and sidewalks on each side of the road just fine. I strongly oppose the closing of Parnell Rd to through traffic, especially given that this will increase the traffic on Richelieu Dr - a street full of young children, that has no sidewalks, and is very narrow. It would be unsafe and illogical to divert traffic away from the road that has sidewalks on both sides and is very wide, to a neighbourhood street such as Richelieu Dr. Additionally, families in the Walkers Creek neighbourhood attend Prince Philip Public School. As it stands right now, it would take me 5 minutes to drive my kids to school and get to work, this was a majour factor in the purchase of our home. If you close Parnell Rd, this would increase our travel time by approximately 30 minutes per day depending on the traffic conditions. Now multiply that by all the families in the neighbourhood who will be experiencing the same issue. If you proceed with closing Parnell Rd you would be responsible for taking that time away from children who spend enough of their day apart from their parents who are struggling to find enough time to work and cook, and take care of their house and children. PLUS the city already doesn't offer enough after school care for working parents, and now we would somehow have to find a way to leave work even earlier to collect the kids or arrange some sort of childcare. Additionally, to remove the mature tree canopy from Parnell road to add in cycling lanes (which seem to be unnecessary) is like taking 50 steps backwards for a city that is in a climate crisis. We need to be maintaining and protecting our tree canopy as much as possible. Holding a public meeting during March Break when a large number of families are away is absolutely ridiculous, though surely part of the plan. How is it that you are asking the public's opinion when you have already awarded the bids? This is all incredibly disappointing. link

We recently moved our family into the neighbourhood (North end of Richelieu Dr.) and use Parnell Rd multiple times per day - I have never observed / experienced any traffic issues, nor have I ever seen cyclists on the roads. Parnell is a wide road that accommodates, vehicles, on-road parking, and sidewalks on each side of the road just fine. I strongly oppose the closing of Parnell Rd to through traffic, especially given that this will increase the traffic on Richelieu Dr - a street full of young children, that has no sidewalks, and is very narrow. It would be unsafe and illogical to divert traffic away from the road that has sidewalks on both sides and is very wide, to a neighbourhood street such as Richelieu Dr. Additionally, families in the Walkers Creek neighbourhood attend Prince Philip Public School. As it stands right now, it would take me 5 minutes to drive my kids to school and get to work, this was a majour factor in the purchase of our home. If you close Parnell Rd, this would increase our travel time by approximately 30 minutes per day depending on the traffic conditions. Now multiply that by all the families in the neighbourhood who will be experiencing the same issue. If you proceed with closing Parnell Rd you would be responsible for taking that time away from children who spend enough of their day apart from their parents who are struggling to find enough time to work and cook, and take care of their house and children. PLUS the city already doesn't offer enough after school care for working parents, and now we would somehow have to find a way to leave work even earlier to collect the kids or arrange some sort of childcare. Additionally, to remove the mature tree canopy from Parnell road to add in cycling lanes (which seem to be unnecessary) is like taking 50 steps backwards for a city that is in a climate crisis. We need to be maintaining and protecting our tree canopy as much as possible. Holding a public meeting during March Break when a large number of families are away is absolutely ridiculous, though surely part of the plan. How is it that you are asking the public's opinion when you have already awarded the bids? This is all incredibly disappointing.

RichelieuResident asked 2 months ago

Thank you for your comments regarding the various design options. Your comments will be taken into consideration when the project team makes a final decision on the design of Parnell Road. The City is currently working with an engineering consultant to help complete the planning and design of the Parnell Road improvements. At this time, a final decision for Parnell Road has not be made by the project team. The Public Information Centre and ongoing public consultation period are part of the planning phase and will collect feedback and input from residents on their preferences for Parnell Road. This information will help the project team make an informed decision on the improvements for Parnell Road.
Share Are you going to be consulting with the DSBN and Catholic Board on the impact of closing part of Parnell as to how it will impact the children getting to and from schools in the area? Do you consult with Emergency services as to how this will impact service to the schools in the area as well as homes in the area? Have you considered in impact of bridge closures at Lock 1 and the increase in traffic with one less route available? on Facebook Share Are you going to be consulting with the DSBN and Catholic Board on the impact of closing part of Parnell as to how it will impact the children getting to and from schools in the area? Do you consult with Emergency services as to how this will impact service to the schools in the area as well as homes in the area? Have you considered in impact of bridge closures at Lock 1 and the increase in traffic with one less route available? on Twitter Share Are you going to be consulting with the DSBN and Catholic Board on the impact of closing part of Parnell as to how it will impact the children getting to and from schools in the area? Do you consult with Emergency services as to how this will impact service to the schools in the area as well as homes in the area? Have you considered in impact of bridge closures at Lock 1 and the increase in traffic with one less route available? on Linkedin Email Are you going to be consulting with the DSBN and Catholic Board on the impact of closing part of Parnell as to how it will impact the children getting to and from schools in the area? Do you consult with Emergency services as to how this will impact service to the schools in the area as well as homes in the area? Have you considered in impact of bridge closures at Lock 1 and the increase in traffic with one less route available? link

Are you going to be consulting with the DSBN and Catholic Board on the impact of closing part of Parnell as to how it will impact the children getting to and from schools in the area? Do you consult with Emergency services as to how this will impact service to the schools in the area as well as homes in the area? Have you considered in impact of bridge closures at Lock 1 and the increase in traffic with one less route available?

Pmeyers asked 2 months ago

Thank you for your comments. Yes, the school boards and emergency services are key stakeholders for the project and have/will be consulted.
At this stage in the planning phase, we are engaging residents to provide feedback on the various design options proposed. Based on the input provided by residents, the project team will continue to meet with key stakeholders to discuss design options before making a final decision for Parnell Road.
Share I used to live on Bradmon. Traffic was like a freeway at times. To close off Parnell between Bradmon and Richelieu would make all the other side streets even worse than before. I like Proposed Option 1... but with the addition of a second all-way stop at Bishops Road. The use of all-way stops works on Cindy Drive. The use of all-way stops works on Glen Morris Drive. The use of all-way stops is more cost effective for the purpose of traffic calming. I do not agree with taking out healthy mature trees from a neighborhood. I use the park pathway all the time and have no problem crossing. The All-Way stop at Richelieu would make it easier to cross. I think we can all co-exist with traffic calming measures of All-Way Stops. Thank you for considering my recommendation of the addition of a second all-way stop at Bishops Road. on Facebook Share I used to live on Bradmon. Traffic was like a freeway at times. To close off Parnell between Bradmon and Richelieu would make all the other side streets even worse than before. I like Proposed Option 1... but with the addition of a second all-way stop at Bishops Road. The use of all-way stops works on Cindy Drive. The use of all-way stops works on Glen Morris Drive. The use of all-way stops is more cost effective for the purpose of traffic calming. I do not agree with taking out healthy mature trees from a neighborhood. I use the park pathway all the time and have no problem crossing. The All-Way stop at Richelieu would make it easier to cross. I think we can all co-exist with traffic calming measures of All-Way Stops. Thank you for considering my recommendation of the addition of a second all-way stop at Bishops Road. on Twitter Share I used to live on Bradmon. Traffic was like a freeway at times. To close off Parnell between Bradmon and Richelieu would make all the other side streets even worse than before. I like Proposed Option 1... but with the addition of a second all-way stop at Bishops Road. The use of all-way stops works on Cindy Drive. The use of all-way stops works on Glen Morris Drive. The use of all-way stops is more cost effective for the purpose of traffic calming. I do not agree with taking out healthy mature trees from a neighborhood. I use the park pathway all the time and have no problem crossing. The All-Way stop at Richelieu would make it easier to cross. I think we can all co-exist with traffic calming measures of All-Way Stops. Thank you for considering my recommendation of the addition of a second all-way stop at Bishops Road. on Linkedin Email I used to live on Bradmon. Traffic was like a freeway at times. To close off Parnell between Bradmon and Richelieu would make all the other side streets even worse than before. I like Proposed Option 1... but with the addition of a second all-way stop at Bishops Road. The use of all-way stops works on Cindy Drive. The use of all-way stops works on Glen Morris Drive. The use of all-way stops is more cost effective for the purpose of traffic calming. I do not agree with taking out healthy mature trees from a neighborhood. I use the park pathway all the time and have no problem crossing. The All-Way stop at Richelieu would make it easier to cross. I think we can all co-exist with traffic calming measures of All-Way Stops. Thank you for considering my recommendation of the addition of a second all-way stop at Bishops Road. link

I used to live on Bradmon. Traffic was like a freeway at times. To close off Parnell between Bradmon and Richelieu would make all the other side streets even worse than before. I like Proposed Option 1... but with the addition of a second all-way stop at Bishops Road. The use of all-way stops works on Cindy Drive. The use of all-way stops works on Glen Morris Drive. The use of all-way stops is more cost effective for the purpose of traffic calming. I do not agree with taking out healthy mature trees from a neighborhood. I use the park pathway all the time and have no problem crossing. The All-Way stop at Richelieu would make it easier to cross. I think we can all co-exist with traffic calming measures of All-Way Stops. Thank you for considering my recommendation of the addition of a second all-way stop at Bishops Road.

Sisser asked 2 months ago

Thank you for your comment. It will be taken into consideration when the project team makes a final decision on the design of Parnell Road.

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Have you given any thought to students who attend one of the three schools that students attend that leve east of Walkers Creek. Also the traffic on Brahmin Drive a street with no sidewalks. UNBELIEVABLE!!!

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