Thank you to everyone who shared feedback on the proposed active transportation upgrades on Thorne Ave.

Key Results

We have reviewed the feedback and summarized the results in our summary graphic here and in the Community Engagement section below.

• Who Participated: Over 61% of respondents indicated they live on or are directly connected to Thorne Avenue.

• How People Travel on Thorne Avenue: Driving (85%); walking, rolling, or running (70%); cycling (44%)

• Preferred Design Option: Participants were asked to review four design options, which included variations of multi-use paths, one-way and two-way cycling facilities, and changes to on-street parking. Overall, Option 1 featuring a multi-use path on the north side of Thorne Avenue with parking on both sides, received the strongest support:

• 56% of respondents selected Option 1 as their overall preferred option
• 54% identified Option 1 as the best option for walkers and cyclists
• 54% felt Option 1 best supports children and families (e.g., school travel)

• Parking Preferences:

• Eastern Section: Strong support to retain parking on the north side of Thorne Avenue between 207 Street and the school site.
• Western Section: Interest in a balanced approach between the school site and 203 Street without impeding existing front yards.

• Cycling Preferences:

• 60% of respondents said a dedicated cycling lane was not important to them
• Just over half preferred combined walking and cycling spaces rather than fully separated facilities.

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Next Steps

The final design will be shared in summer 2026.

Once complete, the upgrades will connect the multi-use paths on Hammond Road and 117 Avenue, providing a continuous active transportation corridor from the Maple Meadows West Coast Express station to Laity Street and Lougheed Highway.

These upgrades align with the recommendations of the City's Strategic Transportation Plan and will be designed to improve accessibility and foster neighbourhood connects.

Community Engagement

From September 18 - October 8, 2025 the City invited the community to share feedback on four design concept options for active transportation upgrades along Thorne Avenue. Feedback could be shared through a survey available online or in print.

The City hosted an open house event as an opportunity for residents to discuss the options with staff directly:

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
4:00-8:00 PM
Riverside Centre / Ridge Meadows College
20575 Thorne Avenue

Results

View our summary graphic here.

• Who Participated: Over 61% of respondents indicated they live on or are directly connected to Thorne Avenue.

• How People Travel on Thorne Avenue: Driving (85%); walking, rolling, or running (70%); cycling (44%)

• Preferred Design Option: Participants were asked to review four design options, which included variations of multi-use paths, one-way and two-way cycling facilities, and changes to on-street parking. Overall, Option 1 featuring a multi-use path on the north side of Thorne Avenue with parking on both sides, received the strongest support:

• 56% of respondents selected Option 1 as their overall preferred option

• 54% identified Option 1 as the best option for walkers and cyclists

• 54% felt Option 1 best supports children and families (e.g., school travel)

• Parking Preferences:

• Eastern Section: Strong support to retain parking on the north side of Thorne Avenue between 207 Street and the school site.

• Western Section: Interest in a balanced approach between the school site and 203 Street without impeding existing front yards.

• Cycling Preferences:

• 60% of respondents said a dedicated cycling lane was not important to them

• Just over half preferred combined walking and cycling spaces rather than fully separated facilities.

Engagement Level

This engagement was at the "consult" level of the International Association for Public Participation's (IAP2) Spectrum of Public Participation and the City of Maple Ridge Engagement Framework.

Consult: Obtain public feedback on analysis, alternatives, or decision.

Learn more about how we use the spectrum as a foundation for community engagement here.

Construction Impacts

Once the design is finalized, construction is planned to begin in spring 2026.

Construction Notice letters will be delivered to directly impacted residents prior to construction and the City and contractor will work to reduce the impacts, including:

• On-street parking will be unavailable in the construction area
• Bike lanes will be unavailable in the construction area
• Single-lane alternating traffic will be in effect
• A temporary road closure may be required
• A bus stop will be temporarily relocated during construction
• Landscaping (trees, hedges, fences) located in the road right-of-way may be trimmed or removed

Level of Engagement - Consult

The engagement for this project was at the "consult" level of the International Association for Public Participation's (IAP2) Spectrum of Public Participation. This means that we obtained public feedback on analysis, alternatives and/or decisions.

Learn more about how we use the Spectrum as a foundation for community engagement here!

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