Kitchener’s Downtown Cycling Grid wins national infrastructure award
Posted Nov 11, 2025 09:56:44 AM.
Last Updated Nov 11, 2025 02:22:41 PM.
The City of Kitchener’s continued push for bike lanes and cycling options, particularly when it comes to its Downtown Cycling Grid project, have now garnered some national attention, receiving the 2025 Active Transportation Achievement Award.
The award comes from the Transportation Association of Canada, which is given to cities and municipalities that have made considerable efforts in advancing local transportation infrastructure in a progressive manner.
For Kitchener, the award is mainly being given thanks to its latest Downtown Cycling Grid project, completed through the City of Kitchener’s Cycling and Trails Master Plan.
“The award underscores council’s ongoing commitment to building a safer, more connected city through active transportation and road safety initiatives,” said the city in a statement.
The city said the project has already seen upwards of 160,000 users in 2025 alone, thanks in part to the input from 5,700 residents across the city.
“This multi-year initiative added approximately 10 km of new and upgraded infrastructure, creating a safe, accessible network for cyclists of all ages and abilities,” the city said.
