Weaving cyclists and pedestrians to the heart of campus
The Midgard Connection Pathway and the western-most segment of the Campus Greenway is now open, connecting pedestrians and cyclists from Gordon Head Road and Midgard Avenue to Ring Road.
The functional pieces of the pathway are complete and ready for use, and additional features will be installed in the spring while the pathway remains open to cyclists and pedestrians. The additional features include upgraded lighting, new benches, wayfinding and interpretive elements to ensure the greenway is a safe, secure and inclusive path at all times and in all weather conditions, and will also support learning opportunities.
The West Campus Greenway integrates strategies from the Campus Cycling Plan. The opening of the pathway coincides with the completion of the District of Saanich upgrades to the cycling/pedestrian crossing at Midgard Avenue and Gordon Head Road. Together, the opening of these projects allows for a safe, comfortable and sustainable trip to campus.
Separated pedestrian and cyclist pathways
When you’re on the pathway, keep an eye out for the weaving paving pattern that was inspired by the metaphor of weaving cedar in UVic’s Indigenous Plan. This pattern of weaving will be used throughout the Campus Greenway as a way of embedding Indigenous ways of knowing and being in the design of this capital project. As UVic works towards this design goal, watch for new banners and interpretive signage, this spring.
The weaving paving pattern is a feature of the West Campus Greenway near Ring Road
The 1.3 kilometre Campus Greenway runs through the heart of campus and is the primary multi-modal pathway connecting Gordon Head Road to Sinclair Road. The Campus Greenway Landscape Plan and Design Guidelines establishes guiding principles, big ideas and design guidelines to support and coordinate the implementation of landscape and public realm improvements along the length of the Greenway. The landscape plan addresses several programming and character features, including academic and social interactions, restoration of ecosystems, campus gateways, crossings and the overall organizational framework of the greenway.
Once completed, the greenway will create vibrant academic and social hubs, connecting buildings and public spaces on the campus.
