Wellington Crescent Walk Bike Project

We are starting the next phase of safety improvements on Wellington Crescent. On March 26, 2026, City Council gave new direction for this project.

Council asked us to:

Lower the speed limit to 40 km/h on:

• Wellington Crescent from Academy Road to River Avenue
• River Avenue from Wellington Crescent to Nassau Street North
• Stradbrook Avenue from Wellington Crescent to Nassau Street North

Create a permanent bike lane design for Wellington Crescent (Academy Road to Stradbrook Avenue). This work will:

• Include public engagement and promotion
• Be shared with Council in a final report
• Be built in spring or summer 2027 if Council approves it

Explore a temporary alternate bike route off Wellington Crescent.

• If a good route is found, we will add signs and safety measures
• We will share information about it in spring 2026

Once a consultant is hired, we will prepare materials to gather your feedback. In early 2027, you will be able to review the plans and give input.

Sign up for project updates to be notified when engagement begins.

Read the Public Engagement Report and appendices to learn more about how your feedback helped update the temporary bike lane design.

What we heard

Late last year you shared feedback about how a temporary bike lane on Wellington Crescent would affect you. We heard that:

• Right now, cycling feels unsafe. Driving feels safe. Walking feels safe for some and unsafe for others.
• People use Wellington Crescent in many different ways.
• If we add a temporary bike lane, most cyclists think it would be a good change.
• Residents on this section of Wellington Crescent are divided. Some think it would improve their experience. Others think it would make it worse.
• There is strong support for a permanent solution.

Next steps

An administrative report will be presented to the Standing Policy Committee on Public Works on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The report recommends approving the updated interim bike lane design and lowering speeds to 40 km/h.

The meeting will also be streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel.

How to participate

You can take part by:

• Submitting written comments, or
• Registering to speak at the meeting

You must register by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at winnipeg.ca/delegation or call 204‑986‑2974. All submissions become part of the public record, including any personal information provided.

Thank you to everyone who has shared their time and input. We are reviewing all feedback, and a summary of the engagement process will be posted online.

Sign up for project updates to be notified when a report is ready and scheduled to be reviewed by Council.

We are noticing your questions and conversations. You have brought up some questions we haven’t covered and we want to address them.

Thank you for your interest and dialogue.

Be sure to read the Frequently Asked Questions. We added some questions and answers about the design, transit, process and timing.

You know your street best. Your input will help us fine-tune the design of the temporary bike lanes and guide planning for a long-term solution.

We want to hear from people who live, work and travel along Wellington Crescent to:

• Better understand how the project may affect loading, deliveries, accessibility, building access, and safety
• Build a shared understanding for the need and opportunity as we prepare for future, permanent cycling improvements

Your voice will help to:

• Understand impacts: We want to know how this project might affect you, the local area, or your business, so we can answer questions and respond to concerns
• Shape what comes next: What we hear now will be shared with decision-makers and will help guide planning for future permanent bike lanes

Your voice can help us see the full picture of how this project affects the community and what opportunities it can bring.

Share your feedback by taking the survey!

The survey closes on December 12, 2025.