Overview
The City of Mississauga has constructed cycle tracks on Matheson Boulevard East, from Creekbank Road to Commerce Boulevard. The roadway was also repaved, and street lighting was upgraded.
Cycle tracks are separate and raised lanes for bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters. The cycle tracks and other road enhancements will:
- Increase the safety and comfort of all road users
- Provide more transportation options to travel throughout the city
- Connect to the existing bike lane network in the Airport Corporate Centre
Construction was completed in 2024.
This project is located in Ward 5. It was approved as part of the City’s 2021 cycling program, and is consistent with City policies, such as the Cycling Master Plan, and Vision Zero Action Plan.
Features
A cycle track is a raised path for bike, e-bike, and e-scooter users. People who are walking or running, use the adjacent sidewalk.
One-way cycle tracks are installed on each side of the road.
A crossride marking highlights the place where a cycle track and multi-use trail crosses a road or driveway.
Major crossings may have a green surface, and bicycle traffic signals may be used.
The corners at some intersections may be made tighter. These types of corners are sometimes known as reduced corner radius. They slow down turning vehicles, and enhance the safety and comfort of pedestrians and cyclists crossing. Right turn channels and lanes may also be removed for the same reasons.
At some corners, red curb extensions (truck aprons) also tighten the corner, but allow the rear wheels of large trucks to run over the extension.
The City is enhancing bus stops with yellow tactile plates and bus-length concrete landing pads. These better define the bus stopping areas, make them more visible and accessible, and highlight the crossing cycle track.
The number of road lanes are being maintained, with two lanes per direction.
