You can have your say on the future use and layout of an east Saint John street.
An open house has been scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 27, to discuss Heather Way.
The street was reduced to two lanes from four earlier this fall following a recommendation from council.
Safety has been a concern in the area after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a speeding vehicle in 2008.
In 2021, staff sought feedback from residents on potential options for imagining the street and brought up several ideas for discussion.
One involved reducing the street to one lane in each direction while maintaining the shared left-turn lane and adding buffered bike lanes on each side.
Another was to close one side of Heather Way to vehicle traffic, similar to a 2009 proposal, and use it solely for active transportation.
To date, no decisions have been made about what will happen with the abandoned lanes.
“The goal for this open house is to create an open dialogue between City representatives and the residents to explore possible options and understand the scope of [any] input and concerns,” said a news release from the city.
“Participation from residents is highly valued and everyone is encouraged to join in this conversation. Together, we can work towards effective solutions and ensure the best options for the growth, safety and well-being of our community and future infrastructure.”
The open house will take place at Simonds High School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Residents will also be able to fill out an online survey through Shape Your City Saint John beginning Nov. 28. Printed copies will be available at the Customer Service Centre at City Hall.
