The City of Saint John is moving forward with plans to extend the popular Harbour Passage trail, creating a direct active transportation link between the Uptown peninsula and Rockwood Park. Residents are invited to review the conceptual designs and share feedback at an upcoming public information session.

Connecting Broad Street to Rockwood Park

The proposed extension focuses on a new section starting at the intersection of Broad Street and Carmarthen Street, stretching north to Rockwood Park. This project aims to enhance transportation corridors and public spaces, integrating active transportation infrastructure into the existing street network.

According to the official announcement, the concept development involves redesigning roadway cross-sections for three key streets:

• Broad Street
• Crown Street
• Mount Pleasant Avenue

Beyond roadway changes, the conceptual design explores streetscaping elements such as improved lighting, new street furniture, and landscaping to create a safer and more inviting environment for pedestrians and cyclists.

Public Open House Details

City staff, along with design consultants from Englobe Corp. and UPLAND Planning & Design Studio, will host an open house to present the concept plan. The goal is to gather community input to refine the design, phasing, and cost estimates before incorporating the project into future Capital Programs.

You can attend the session at the following time and location:

• Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
• Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Trinity Anglican Church, 115 Charlotte Street

The session follows a drop-in format, allowing you to arrive at any time during the four-hour window to speak with the project team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What represents the scope of this project?

The project covers the conceptual design for extending Harbour Passage from Broad and Carmarthen Streets to Rockwood Park, including changes to Broad Street, Crown Street, and Mount Pleasant Avenue.

Who is designing the extension?

The project design team consists of representatives from the City of Saint John, Englobe Corp., and UPLAND Planning & Design Studio.

Do I need to register for the meeting?

No registration is required. The event is an open house, so you are welcome to drop in anytime between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.