By Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs - (@morrittjacobs on Twitter)

City to gauge public public feedback on traffic issues as West side growth continues

Sep 19, 2016 | 3:05 PM

LETHBRIDGE –  West Lethbridge is the fastest growing area of our city, and to address this growth the city will be holding a community information session this week, displaying growth management tactics and listing to the public’s questions and comments.

On Wednesday, September 21st, a drop session will be held at the ATB Center in the main floor concourse from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Residents will learn about traffic congestion, new leisure facilities and improved access to new neighbourhoods and public spaces.

“We want to showcase the two major projects that we doing on the west side,” Richard Brummund, Road Infrastructure Manager said. “We are already seeing some growing pains over the last year with the commercial and teaching expansion plans for west lethbridge, so this is why we are advancing the funding to match the growth.”

The information session will allow the public to:

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– See design plans for accelerating the construction of four-lanes on Whoop-Up Drive from McMaster Boulevard West/Jerry Potts Boulevard West to 30 Street West
– Review design plans for accelerated construction of Metis Trail from Whoop-Up Drive to Walsh Drive
– Tour the brand new arenas and 10-sheet curling rink in ATB Centre-Phase 1
– Learn more about the aquatics centre, fitness centre, gyms and fieldhouse that will be in ATB Centre-Phase 2 which will open in 2019
– Share thoughts on the future needs of our growing community

Over the past five years, the rate of population growth in west Lethbridge has been as much as three times the rates in other areas of the city.
According to the 2016 municipal census, nearly 40 per cent of our city’s population now lives in west Lethbridge.

City staff will be on hand to answer questions and receive comments.