Published Sep 12, 20251 minute readThe still-under-construction East-West Housing Corridor in Summerside intersects with The Confederation Trail and will eventually help connect active transportation routes to Rotary Friendship Park in the city’s north end. ContributedArticle contentSUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. – The City of Summerside is looking for the community’s input on what to officially name the East-West Housing Corridor. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe 1.6 km thoroughfare, which is still under construction, stretches from Water Street East to the intersection with Ryan Street and MacEwen Road and is expected to open to traffic later this fall. Article contentArticle contentCity council recently held a discussion about what to name the street, with some councillors expressing a desire to seek public input. It’s going to be one of the main roads in the city, they argued, so it’s an opportunity to honour someone or something of special local significance. Article contentResidents have the option to vote for a name already on the city’s pre-approved street name list or suggest one of their own. The link to vote can be found here, or through the city’s website and social media channels. Paper copies of the same form can be found at the second floor of Summerside City Hall. Article contentAny suggested name not chosen for this road may be selected for review and addition to the city’s pre-approved street name list. Article contentThe deadline to vote and provide input is Sept. 25.Article contentArticle content
Summerside seeking public input on official East-West Housing Corridor name
