Milton Council to Consider Motion to Remove Bergamot Avenue Bike Lane and Add Parking

A motion before Milton council could see the bike lane on Bergamot Avenue removed and replaced with additional on-street parking — the latest chapter in an ongoing community conversation about how to balance cycling infrastructure and resident parking needs in a growing neighbourhood.

What Happened

Ward 4 Councillor Sarah Marshall has brought forward a motion that would remove the existing bike lane on Bergamot Avenue and convert that space to permanent on-street parking. According to Councillor Marshall, she has received repeated concerns from area residents about a shortage of parking near the road, and has indicated that the current seasonal arrangement has not adequately addressed those concerns.

The current setup dates to 2025, when a compromise was reached to allow cyclists a designated lane for most of the year, while residents would be permitted to park in that lane between November 15 and April 15. The motion now before council suggests that this arrangement has not resolved the parking concerns of local residents. No vote date has been confirmed at this time.

Key Details

• Location: Bergamot Avenue, Milton

• Motion brought by: Ward 4 Councillor Sarah Marshall

• Proposed change: Remove bike lane, replace with permanent on-street parking

• Current arrangement: Seasonal — cycling lane April 16 to November 14; resident parking November 15 to April 15

• Current arrangement introduced: 2025 as a compromise

• Status: Motion pending council vote — no vote date confirmed

Community Impact

The motion reflects a debate that communities across Ontario have been navigating — how to fairly balance cycling infrastructure with practical day-to-day parking demand, particularly in established residential areas. For Bergamot Avenue residents and regular cyclists who use the route, the outcome of the upcoming council vote could significantly change how they use the street day to day.

Residents on both sides of the issue may want to monitor the upcoming council agenda and consider speaking as a delegate or submitting written comments to their councillor before the vote takes place.

Background

The Province of Ontario has been an active participant in bike lane debates across the region in recent years, with municipalities balancing provincial road policies, local cycling master plans, and resident feedback. In Milton, the Bergamot Avenue arrangement was itself the result of a prior community debate. The current motion indicates that compromise has not settled the matter for all parties involved.

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