TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 4, 2026 Report No. EPW-26-002
TO: Council
FROM: Joel Clary, Director of Engineering & Public Works
SUBJECT: Esquimalt Road Active Transportation and Underground Improvements - Phase 2 Update
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council:
a. Receive the Esquimalt Road Active Transportation and Underground Improvements - Phase 2 What We Heard Report for information;
b. Direct staff to continue with detailed design followed by construction tendering for:
i. Protected bike lanes on Esquimalt Road between Lampson Street and Fraser Street;
ii. Protected bike lanes on Esquimalt Road between Admirals Road and Canteen Road;
iii. Crosswalk and lighting upgrades on Esquimalt Road at:
1. Fernhill Road;
2. 1188 Esquimalt Road (The Renaissance);
3. Fraser Street;
4. Constance Avenue;
5. Sturdee Street;
6. St Paul Street;
iv. New signalized intersection at the Esquimalt Road and Nelson Street intersection;
v. New bus stop on south side of Esquimalt Road east of Constance Avenue; and
vi. Underground utility renewals and pavement restoration;
as described in Staff Report EPW-26-002.
Body
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of this report is to provide an update on Phase 2 of the Esquimalt Road Active Transportation and Underground Improvements project, which is from Lampson Street to Fraser Street, and Admirals Road to Canteen Road. This report provides Council with a What We Heard Report on recently completed engagement for Phase 2. Staff are seeking direction from Council to proceed with detailed design followed by construction tendering, with construction beginning this summer.
BACKGROUND:
The Esquimalt Road Active Transportation and Underground Improvements Project is identified in the Township's Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) to add quick-build protected bike lanes on Esquimalt Road from Canteen Road to Dominion Road. In addition, the project includes crossing, lighting and pedestrian improvements and...
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