Saint John considers requests for ATV use on certain roadways

A proposed bylaw change could allow ATVs on some roads in Saint John, N.B.

Saint John Common Council is considering a request that would allow all terrain vehicles (ATVs) to travel on certain roads on the west side of the city.

The change was requested by the Lorneville Trail Riders Club 57 and aims to link up existing off-road trails later this year.

The potential designated roadways are:

• portions of King William Road from Ocean Westway to Galbraith Place (excluding the Highway 1 overpass, which has an existing highway usage permit from the province)
• a portion of Paddy’s Hill Drive (230 metres west of King William Road to the westerly end)
• the full length of Galbraith Place

The city is seeking input from residents and other stakeholders to help inform Common Council’s decision on this potential bylaw change.

A survey from the council was sent to residents and asked to be completed before May 21. The council is encouraging the community to review the material and share their input.

If the council approves the bylaw change, ATV use on these roadways will be considered a pilot project. The city will seek further feedback before making any additional changes.

New Brunswick municipalities like Miramichi, Shediac, Bathurst and Grand Bay-Westfield already have bylaws allowing ATVs on certain parts of public roadways.

-With files from CTV Atlantic’s Nick Moore

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