4th Avenue West Reconstruction

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The City of Owen Sound plans to rebuild 4th Avenue West from 15th Street to 20th Street.

This work will replace water and sewer pipes, sidewalks, and the road.

Now is the time to discuss how the street should look and function in the future!

This is a unique opportunity to ensure decisions made serve the community to the best degree possible for years to come.



The City of Owen Sound plans to rebuild 4th Avenue West from 15th Street to 20th Street.

This work will replace water and sewer pipes, sidewalks, and the road.

Now is the time to discuss how the street should look and function in the future!

This is a unique opportunity to ensure decisions made serve the community to the best degree possible for years to come.



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  • Share Folks drive much too quickly in this residential area that includes many families, bus stops, schools, and day cares. Priority to traffic quieting features and converting the community to a pedestrian and bike friendly area should be given. on Facebook Share Folks drive much too quickly in this residential area that includes many families, bus stops, schools, and day cares. Priority to traffic quieting features and converting the community to a pedestrian and bike friendly area should be given. on Twitter Share Folks drive much too quickly in this residential area that includes many families, bus stops, schools, and day cares. Priority to traffic quieting features and converting the community to a pedestrian and bike friendly area should be given. on Linkedin Email Folks drive much too quickly in this residential area that includes many families, bus stops, schools, and day cares. Priority to traffic quieting features and converting the community to a pedestrian and bike friendly area should be given. link

    Folks drive much too quickly in this residential area that includes many families, bus stops, schools, and day cares. Priority to traffic quieting features and converting the community to a pedestrian and bike friendly area should be given.

    16th & 4th asked 15 days ago

    Thank you for sharing your opinion and letting us know what your priorities are for this project. Community feedback is valued and we appreciate your time.

  • Share Street parking seems to always be very utilized on this stretch of the road, so I can understand why it is preferred by many to keep it. I would however like to see the street slightly widened and parking only on one side enforced as too many times you weave in and out of the parked cars. It would be nice if the road was a little wider so that you didn’t have to stop behind the parked cars when there is an oncoming vehicle. I don’t feel designated bike lanes are needed because they don’t connect anywhere else. I love the idea if more of the town had them. Very much appreciate having the four way stop at 4th and 19th. I think people are finally realizing that it’s there as they are not running through it as much anymore. Anything to slow traffic down on the avenue is a good idea. Looking forward to finally getting the avenue repaired. The frost certainly does a number on this road every year and that in turn has done a number on our vehicles. on Facebook Share Street parking seems to always be very utilized on this stretch of the road, so I can understand why it is preferred by many to keep it. I would however like to see the street slightly widened and parking only on one side enforced as too many times you weave in and out of the parked cars. It would be nice if the road was a little wider so that you didn’t have to stop behind the parked cars when there is an oncoming vehicle. I don’t feel designated bike lanes are needed because they don’t connect anywhere else. I love the idea if more of the town had them. Very much appreciate having the four way stop at 4th and 19th. I think people are finally realizing that it’s there as they are not running through it as much anymore. Anything to slow traffic down on the avenue is a good idea. Looking forward to finally getting the avenue repaired. The frost certainly does a number on this road every year and that in turn has done a number on our vehicles. on Twitter Share Street parking seems to always be very utilized on this stretch of the road, so I can understand why it is preferred by many to keep it. I would however like to see the street slightly widened and parking only on one side enforced as too many times you weave in and out of the parked cars. It would be nice if the road was a little wider so that you didn’t have to stop behind the parked cars when there is an oncoming vehicle. I don’t feel designated bike lanes are needed because they don’t connect anywhere else. I love the idea if more of the town had them. Very much appreciate having the four way stop at 4th and 19th. I think people are finally realizing that it’s there as they are not running through it as much anymore. Anything to slow traffic down on the avenue is a good idea. Looking forward to finally getting the avenue repaired. The frost certainly does a number on this road every year and that in turn has done a number on our vehicles. on Linkedin Email Street parking seems to always be very utilized on this stretch of the road, so I can understand why it is preferred by many to keep it. I would however like to see the street slightly widened and parking only on one side enforced as too many times you weave in and out of the parked cars. It would be nice if the road was a little wider so that you didn’t have to stop behind the parked cars when there is an oncoming vehicle. I don’t feel designated bike lanes are needed because they don’t connect anywhere else. I love the idea if more of the town had them. Very much appreciate having the four way stop at 4th and 19th. I think people are finally realizing that it’s there as they are not running through it as much anymore. Anything to slow traffic down on the avenue is a good idea. Looking forward to finally getting the avenue repaired. The frost certainly does a number on this road every year and that in turn has done a number on our vehicles. link

    Street parking seems to always be very utilized on this stretch of the road, so I can understand why it is preferred by many to keep it. I would however like to see the street slightly widened and parking only on one side enforced as too many times you weave in and out of the parked cars. It would be nice if the road was a little wider so that you didn’t have to stop behind the parked cars when there is an oncoming vehicle. I don’t feel designated bike lanes are needed because they don’t connect anywhere else. I love the idea if more of the town had them. Very much appreciate having the four way stop at 4th and 19th. I think people are finally realizing that it’s there as they are not running through it as much anymore. Anything to slow traffic down on the avenue is a good idea. Looking forward to finally getting the avenue repaired. The frost certainly does a number on this road every year and that in turn has done a number on our vehicles.

    Rachel Howell asked 17 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to leave this detailed feedback!

  • Share I agree with the previous post. On street parking is a real need. I really don't want to see any trees come down. It doesn't seem to be a good use of tax payer dollars to put in bike lanes and paths for only a short stretch of road. On Alpha Street the path was added and now there is only the sidewalk plowed. Not much sense with all the rest if you don't use it. on Facebook Share I agree with the previous post. On street parking is a real need. I really don't want to see any trees come down. It doesn't seem to be a good use of tax payer dollars to put in bike lanes and paths for only a short stretch of road. On Alpha Street the path was added and now there is only the sidewalk plowed. Not much sense with all the rest if you don't use it. on Twitter Share I agree with the previous post. On street parking is a real need. I really don't want to see any trees come down. It doesn't seem to be a good use of tax payer dollars to put in bike lanes and paths for only a short stretch of road. On Alpha Street the path was added and now there is only the sidewalk plowed. Not much sense with all the rest if you don't use it. on Linkedin Email I agree with the previous post. On street parking is a real need. I really don't want to see any trees come down. It doesn't seem to be a good use of tax payer dollars to put in bike lanes and paths for only a short stretch of road. On Alpha Street the path was added and now there is only the sidewalk plowed. Not much sense with all the rest if you don't use it. link

    I agree with the previous post. On street parking is a real need. I really don't want to see any trees come down. It doesn't seem to be a good use of tax payer dollars to put in bike lanes and paths for only a short stretch of road. On Alpha Street the path was added and now there is only the sidewalk plowed. Not much sense with all the rest if you don't use it.

    Ed asked 21 days ago

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If you are able, please consider attending the PIC tomorrow evening to learn more about the various options being considered. It will be held on Tuesday, February 3 at First United Church, 435 21st Street W, from 5 PM to 7 PM. 

  • Share Street parking is heavily used in this area for school and daycare pick up and drop off and anytime there is an event at kelso beach. Losing street parking would negatively impact almost every house on the street as some houses have limited parking space and rely on the street parking for all visitors to their home. Option three shows an enlarged pathway on the east side which will come very close to the front steps of multiple homes on the east side of the road has a consideration been given to how close some of the homes are to the right of way? A better way to ensure traffic calming would be to actually have an officer present more as anytime there is one present they ticket numerous vehicles. Lights at 4th and 19th would also be a much better option then the four way stop presently installed which sees multiple accidents every year. Have traffic lights been considered? There is also already a bike path on 2nd ave west that bicyclists could use. I don’t see the benefit of adding just a few blocks of multiple cycling lanes. on Facebook Share Street parking is heavily used in this area for school and daycare pick up and drop off and anytime there is an event at kelso beach. Losing street parking would negatively impact almost every house on the street as some houses have limited parking space and rely on the street parking for all visitors to their home. Option three shows an enlarged pathway on the east side which will come very close to the front steps of multiple homes on the east side of the road has a consideration been given to how close some of the homes are to the right of way? A better way to ensure traffic calming would be to actually have an officer present more as anytime there is one present they ticket numerous vehicles. Lights at 4th and 19th would also be a much better option then the four way stop presently installed which sees multiple accidents every year. Have traffic lights been considered? There is also already a bike path on 2nd ave west that bicyclists could use. I don’t see the benefit of adding just a few blocks of multiple cycling lanes. on Twitter Share Street parking is heavily used in this area for school and daycare pick up and drop off and anytime there is an event at kelso beach. Losing street parking would negatively impact almost every house on the street as some houses have limited parking space and rely on the street parking for all visitors to their home. Option three shows an enlarged pathway on the east side which will come very close to the front steps of multiple homes on the east side of the road has a consideration been given to how close some of the homes are to the right of way? A better way to ensure traffic calming would be to actually have an officer present more as anytime there is one present they ticket numerous vehicles. Lights at 4th and 19th would also be a much better option then the four way stop presently installed which sees multiple accidents every year. Have traffic lights been considered? There is also already a bike path on 2nd ave west that bicyclists could use. I don’t see the benefit of adding just a few blocks of multiple cycling lanes. on Linkedin Email Street parking is heavily used in this area for school and daycare pick up and drop off and anytime there is an event at kelso beach. Losing street parking would negatively impact almost every house on the street as some houses have limited parking space and rely on the street parking for all visitors to their home. Option three shows an enlarged pathway on the east side which will come very close to the front steps of multiple homes on the east side of the road has a consideration been given to how close some of the homes are to the right of way? A better way to ensure traffic calming would be to actually have an officer present more as anytime there is one present they ticket numerous vehicles. Lights at 4th and 19th would also be a much better option then the four way stop presently installed which sees multiple accidents every year. Have traffic lights been considered? There is also already a bike path on 2nd ave west that bicyclists could use. I don’t see the benefit of adding just a few blocks of multiple cycling lanes. link

    Street parking is heavily used in this area for school and daycare pick up and drop off and anytime there is an event at kelso beach. Losing street parking would negatively impact almost every house on the street as some houses have limited parking space and rely on the street parking for all visitors to their home. Option three shows an enlarged pathway on the east side which will come very close to the front steps of multiple homes on the east side of the road has a consideration been given to how close some of the homes are to the right of way? A better way to ensure traffic calming would be to actually have an officer present more as anytime there is one present they ticket numerous vehicles. Lights at 4th and 19th would also be a much better option then the four way stop presently installed which sees multiple accidents every year. Have traffic lights been considered? There is also already a bike path on 2nd ave west that bicyclists could use. I don’t see the benefit of adding just a few blocks of multiple cycling lanes.

    Dave asked 23 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your input for this project. 

    We encourage you to attend the upcoming Public Information Centre on Tuesday Februrary 3 from 5-7PM at First United Church. You can learn more about the options being considered. 

    If you are concerned about issues related to policing in the area, please reach out to the Owen Sound Police Serivices at 

    519-376-1234. 

  • Share Public handout shows Option 2 illustration with bike lanes on road and text says ‘one shared path…’ and Option 3 illustration shows one shared path but text says ‘bike lanes on road’. Going to be an interesting public meeting. Personally, I prefer the Option 3 illustration and the Option 2 text. Clear as mud. on Facebook Share Public handout shows Option 2 illustration with bike lanes on road and text says ‘one shared path…’ and Option 3 illustration shows one shared path but text says ‘bike lanes on road’. Going to be an interesting public meeting. Personally, I prefer the Option 3 illustration and the Option 2 text. Clear as mud. on Twitter Share Public handout shows Option 2 illustration with bike lanes on road and text says ‘one shared path…’ and Option 3 illustration shows one shared path but text says ‘bike lanes on road’. Going to be an interesting public meeting. Personally, I prefer the Option 3 illustration and the Option 2 text. Clear as mud. on Linkedin Email Public handout shows Option 2 illustration with bike lanes on road and text says ‘one shared path…’ and Option 3 illustration shows one shared path but text says ‘bike lanes on road’. Going to be an interesting public meeting. Personally, I prefer the Option 3 illustration and the Option 2 text. Clear as mud. link

    Public handout shows Option 2 illustration with bike lanes on road and text says ‘one shared path…’ and Option 3 illustration shows one shared path but text says ‘bike lanes on road’. Going to be an interesting public meeting. Personally, I prefer the Option 3 illustration and the Option 2 text. Clear as mud.

    IanH asked 24 days ago

    Thank you for voicing your opinion. 

  • Share Can we get speed bumps and or a crosswalk at 16th street and 4th Avenue. I live right here and have seem far to may accidents and close calls. The 30km speed limit sign isnt doing enough with the amount of school kids that use this corner for bussing on Facebook Share Can we get speed bumps and or a crosswalk at 16th street and 4th Avenue. I live right here and have seem far to may accidents and close calls. The 30km speed limit sign isnt doing enough with the amount of school kids that use this corner for bussing on Twitter Share Can we get speed bumps and or a crosswalk at 16th street and 4th Avenue. I live right here and have seem far to may accidents and close calls. The 30km speed limit sign isnt doing enough with the amount of school kids that use this corner for bussing on Linkedin Email Can we get speed bumps and or a crosswalk at 16th street and 4th Avenue. I live right here and have seem far to may accidents and close calls. The 30km speed limit sign isnt doing enough with the amount of school kids that use this corner for bussing link

    Can we get speed bumps and or a crosswalk at 16th street and 4th Avenue. I live right here and have seem far to may accidents and close calls. The 30km speed limit sign isnt doing enough with the amount of school kids that use this corner for bussing

    Concerned parent asked 25 days ago

    Thank you for sharing your concerns. We will evaluate and incorporate traffic-calming measures as part of the reconstruction. In the meantime, if you have concerns about speeding, please report them to the Owen Sound Police Service at 519-376-1234

    If you are able, we encourage you to attend the upcoming Public Information Centre on February 3 between 5-7pm at First United Church. 

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