Inviting Public Feedback: Whycocomagh Active Transportation

June 2, 2025

Project Planners Seeking Public Feedback to Help Shape the Whycocomagh Active Transportation Project

Work continues on Whycocomagh Active Transportation and Detailed Design, a project initiated enhance mobility and promote active lifestyles for residents and visitors alike. Currently, the design of Main Street and Highway 105 prioritizes vehicle traffic, limiting opportunities for walking, cycling, and other forms of active transportation.

This project aims to improve mobility for residents and visitors in Whycocomagh and help create a vibrant, sustainable community where active transportation is safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.

How You Can Participate:

1. Review Potential Design Concepts
   In January 2025, consultants from UPLAND Planning & Design Studio conducted an online survey, created a social map, and met with local interest groups. Based on feedback, a series of potential design concepts have been developed.

Design Concepts

2. Complete a Short Online Survey
   After reviewing the concepts, residents are encouraged to complete a brief, anonymous survey to share their thoughts.

Survey

3. Attend the Open House – Public Engagement Session
   An opportunity to learn more and provide feedback directly to the design team. This session offers a chance to view the proposed plans and contribute ideas that will help shape the final design.

Engagement Session Details:

Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre, 9650 Highway 105, Whycocomagh

Design concepts and the online survey will remain open for review and feedback until June 30, 2025.

Families are welcome—members of the Municipality’s Recreation & Community Wellness team will host a Children’s Zone at the session for children accompanying participants.

What’s Next?

Feedback from the open house and online survey will guide the development of a construction-ready design, targeted for completion in Fall 2025. The final plan will prioritize safety, comfort, and connectivity for active transportation users and celebrate Whycocomagh’s identity as a gateway to outdoor adventure. Construction will begin once funding is secured.

Learn More:
For more information or to ask questions about the project, please:
Visit: Whycocomagh Active Transportation and Detailed Design Plan
Email: construction@invernesscounty.ca
Call: 1-866-258-0223 (Select option #5)