This Class Environmental Assessment and Detail Design assignment was for the planning and design of active transportation facilities on Beverly Street from Dundas Street North to Elgin Street North. Beverly Street currently operates as a 2-lane arterial road constrained by the historic CP Rail subway that operates as a courtesy crossing.

The EA study defined a roadway improvement plan to safely accommodate vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist travel along Beverly Street. The Recommended Plan included a three phased approach including: construction of a sidewalk on the east side of the corridor (through the existing subway) in the short-term; construction of a multi-use trail behind the existing south abutment to separate vehicular and active transportation in the medium term; and construction of a single lane bridge east of the existing structure to allow 2-way flow and accommodate space for all modes.

Following completion of the EA, BTE proceeded to detail design which included design of road reconstruction, municipal services and a new pedestrian underpass. This involved consultation with the Region of Waterloo and CP Rail.