The City of Niagara Falls is pleased to announce the initiation of Phase One Construction for the NS&T Trail—a rejuvenation of the preexisting NS&T historic rail corridor. This trail initiative is designed to enhance community connectivity and accessibility and improve active transportation.
In Phase One, the proposed construction limits will encompass connections on both the east and west sides of the QEW. The trail will link Kalar Road to Montrose Road on the western limits and Meadowvale Drive to Portage Road on the eastern limits.
We welcome residents to engage and contribute as we work towards a more connected and accessible community.
Phase One Construction
The construction limits for NS&T Trail - Phase One Construction are anticipated to span the rail corridor from Kalar Road to Montrose Road. While on the eastern side of the QEW, the construction limits are projected to reach from Meadowvale Drive to Portage Road. The timing of construction has not been determined yet and is subject to City Council's annual capital budget approval.
Benefits of the Trail construction include:
- Connectivity: Leveraging existing corridor connections facilitates the establishment of a comprehensive commuter trail, promoting connectivity across the region.
- Direct Access to Facilities: The trail provides direct access to park facilities and existing trail networks, including designated seating areas for user convenience.
- Minimal Disruption: Utilizing the existing rail bed minimizes disruptions to the corridor, ensuring a streamlined construction process with minimal community impact.
- Natural Buffer: In many locations, the presence of natural vegetation within and along the corridor provides a natural buffer to adjacent residential developments and main throughways.
- Supplemental Plantings: As part of the project scope, supplemental plantings will be installed to maintain these buffer treatments for neighbours of the proposed trail.
- Educational Signage: We plan to install educational signage along the rail corridor to provide historical context, enriching the trail experience for users.
We want to hear from you!
The City of Niagara Falls thanks you for your participation in our public engagement for NS&T Rail Trail, the comment section of this page is now closed. We appreciate the opportunity to hear from you, and encourage you to stay tuned for future updates for this exciting project.
Thank you!
