WINDSOR-DETROIT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES TRAVELLERS WILL BE PERMITTED TO BIKE OR HIKE GORDIE HOWE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE

Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) announced today that as a result of public consultation and feedback and engagement with Canada Border Services Agency and US Customs and Border Protection, the Gordie Howe International Bridge will include a dedicated multi-use path that will accommodate pedestrians and cyclists. WDBA has asked the three Proponent teams to include this design element in their responses to the Request for Proposals. It will be up to the Proponents to provide design details to best incorporate this active transportation feature that is important to our communities. The integration of the multi-use path will benefit the communities, as it will support active transportation, a healthy lifestyle as well as enhance cycle tourism across the border.

“Today’s announcement is an example of how WDBA responds to opportunities our communities bring to our attention. We have heard you loud and clear that the ability to cross the Gordie Howe International Bridge by bike or by foot is important to you. They say that a vision needs a plan, otherwise it’s a dream and I am pleased to say that dreams do come true. The integration of a multi-use path will benefit the communities, as it will support active transportation, a healthy lifestyle as well as enhance cycle tourism across the border.” – Dwight Duncan. Chair WDBA Board of Directors

It is anticipated that the multi-use path will be located on the east side of the bridge. Barriers will separate pedestrians and cyclists from vehicular traffic to ensure the safety and security of the travelling public.

Quick Facts

• The multi-use path will be one lane that will accommodate two-way traffic of pedestrians and cyclists.
• The multi-use path will connect users to local road networks.
• Pedestrians and cyclists will be required to carry the same identification as if travelling by automobile and will be processed through the respective countries’ customs and immigration systems.
• Users will not cross pathways with vehicular traffic to ensure the safety and security of travelling public.
• A span of 2.5 kilometres, the same length as the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
• Path will be approximately 3.6 metres wide.
• Connections to local road networks in both Canada and the US.

Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) is a not-for-profit Canadian Crown corporation created to manage the procurement process for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan through a public-private partnership (P3). WDBA is also responsible for project oversight.