Shared-Use Paths

Shared-use paths are used by people walking, cycling and wheeling. Paved shared-use paths are designed to be accessible for people of all ages and abilities. They are wheelchair-friendly, stroller-friendly, and provide a safer and smoother surface for all users, regardless of their mobility or physical limitations.

In June 2023, we completed Public Engagement Sessions on three sections of the shared-use path network. To learn more, visit EngageStJohns.ca or read our What We Heard report.

Tips for Using Shared-Use Paths

• You may travel in both directions
• Keep to the right
• People who are walking always have the right of way
• If you are cycling, always ring your bell before passing others
• Follow all posted signage
• Be respectful of others' space

Shared-Use Path Locations

• T’railway along the Waterford River from Railway Coastal Museum on Water Street, through Bowring Park to Mount Pearl - Gravel
• Along Portugal Cove Road from Airport Heights Drive to Windsor Lake - Gravel
• From Airport Heights Drive to Penney Crescent - Gravel
• Along Columbus Drive, from Captain Whelan Drive to Wishingwell Road - Paved
• Along Prince Philip Drive, from Wexford Street to Westerland Road - Paved
• Along Captain Whelan Drive from Columbus Drive to Blackmarsh Road- Paved
• Throughout the Galway development - Paved

Upcoming Shared-Use Paths

As part of building an active transportation network in St. John’s, there are several shared-use path projects in various stages of development. 

Kelly’s Brook Trail

A shared-use path is currently under construction from Kings Bridge Road to Columbus Drive

Project status (by section):

• Carpasian Road to Guy Street – Construction complete
• Guy Street to Columbus Drive – Currently under construction
• Bannerman Road to Carpasian Road – Construction planned for 2025

This trail will provide a connection from the east end to the west end of the city, with many amenities and parks and destinations along the route.

For background information and the latest updates on this project, visit EngageStJohns.ca.

Canada Drive

A street re-build with a new shared-use path is planned on Canada Drive from Columbus Drive to the Team Gushue Highway. A shared-use path will be installed on the south side of the street along with road reconstruction and an upgraded sidewalk on the north side of the street. For background information and the latest updates on this project, visit EngageStJohns.ca. 

Crosstown Shared-Use Path (Columbus Drive, Prince Philip Drive, Kenny's Pond, Tupper Laurier Park)

The Crosstown Shared-Use Path will extend from the Trailway at Bowring Park to Logy Bay Road, enhancing connectivity across the city. Although some sections have been in place for over a decade, the city is working to complete this important connection by filling in gaps and extending the route. The Crosstown Shared-Use Path between Waterford Bridge Road and Westerland Road, and between Portugal Cove Road and Logy Bay Road will be complete by 2027. The remaining section between Westerland Road and Portugal Cove Road will be completed when funding becomes available.

Ongoing design/construction of Crosstown Shared-Use Path includes:

• SUP on Columbus Drive is being extended westward from Captain Whelan Drive to the T'railway in Bowring Park. For background information and the latest updates on this project, visit EngageStJohns.ca.
• Filling in a gap in the SUP along Columbus Drive between Wexford Street and Wishingwell Road.
• A shared-use path will be added from Portugal Cove Road to Logy Bay Road via Kenny's Pond and Tupper Laurier Park. For background information and the latest updates on this project, visit EngageStJohns.ca.

Elizabeth Avenue

As part of a street rehabilitation project, a new shared-use path will be constructed on Elizabeth Avenue. The construction work will rehabilitate road and sidewalk infrastructure, underground utilities, upgrade existing pedestrian crossings, and add new pedestrian crossings. The shared-use path will be constructed on a section of the north side of Elizabeth Avenue, adjacent to Memorial University, extending from Bonaventure Avenue to Paton Street. For background information and the latest updates on this project, visit EngageStJohns.ca.

Major's Path

A new shared use path will be placed on the north side of Major's Path It will connect to the Airport Heights shared-use path via a future roundabout with active transportation crossings. For background information and the latest updates on this project, visit EngageStJohns.ca.

Airport Heights

An upgrade and extension of the shared-use path from Airport Heights via Penney Crescent and Spruce Meadows Park to the Paul Reynolds Community Centre on Carrick Drive. For background information and the latest updates on this project, visit EngageStJohns.ca.