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Cycling infrastructure (Separated bike lanes)

April 27, 2021: Metrolinx Virtual Open House​

Metrolinx is hosting a virtual open house about the Kitchener 4th Track and West Toronto Railpath (WTRP) Realignment project which will support electrified two-way all-day service along core segments of the Kitchener Corridor.

On behalf of the City of Toronto, Metrolinx will also be building the West Toronto Railpath Extension to provide more active transportation connections for the area.

Meeting Details​

Date: Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Community members can register for and attend this virtual, fully accessible open house on Metrolinx Engage:www.metrolinxengage.com
Join meeting at: www.metrolinxengage.com/en/Davenport-LIVE

The Metrolinx project team will be on hand to answer your top questions.
 
Just back from a nice 15 km ride from Cabbagetown down River to Shuter, down to Richmond, up University, stopped in Queens Park for thermos tea, down University, Adelaide to Sherbourne, then south to Sugar Beach, then Martin Goodman Trail to Corktown Common, up River and home. I think the entire trip was on separated bike lanes. So, that’s progress.

I’m really enjoying this insulated Tourbon trunk bag, and IMO it matches the classic looks of the Breezer Downtown 8. https://www.amazon.ca/Tourbon-Bicycle-Roll-up-Panniers-Waterproof/dp/B011A0E2DO

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Admiral Beez said:
Just back from a nice 15 km ride from Cabbagetown down River to Shuter, down to Richmond, up University, stopped in Queens Park for thermos tea, down University, Adelaide to Sherbourne, then south to Sugar Beach, then Martin Goodman Trail to Corktown Common, up River and home. I think the entire trip was on separated bike lanes. So, that’s progress.

I’m really enjoying this insulated Tourbon trunk bag, and IMO it matches the classic looks of the Breezer Downtown 8. https://www.amazon.ca/Tourbon-Bicycle-Roll-up-Panniers-Waterproof/dp/B011A0E2DO

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Trunk bag looks perfect!
 
Admiral Beez said:
Just back from a nice 15 km ride from Cabbagetown down River to Shuter, down to Richmond, up University, stopped in Queens Park for thermos tea, down University, Adelaide to Sherbourne, then south to Sugar Beach, then Martin Goodman Trail to Corktown Common, up River and home. I think the entire trip was on separated bike lanes. So, that’s progress.

I’m really enjoying this insulated Tourbon trunk bag, and IMO it matches the classic looks of the Breezer Downtown 8. https://www.amazon.ca/Tourbon-Bicycle-Roll-up-Panniers-Waterproof/dp/B011A0E2DO
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Nice one. Next time maybe take your thermos out to the Spit. Trip's a bit longer, but once out there no stop/go so roughly the same workout. It's the ultimate bike getaway.
 
Undead said:
What's better for cyclist safety--barriers as shown in that rendering or raised lanes above curbs?
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Longer term, those curb lanes should become expanded sidewalks and separated bike lanes. The important thing is fixing intersections, where most conflicts and accidents occur.
 
allengeorge said:
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These would be useful for allowing easier cycling within the suburbs. There are side streets near Dundas that provide nicer cycling, but there are several barriers that really limit mobility unless you are quite comfortable cycling in traffic:
  • The 427
  • Mimico Creek (to a lesser extent)
  • Credit River
  • The 403
  • 16 Mile Creek
  • Bronte Creek (by far the worse one)
There are multi-use paths in areas, but these barriers are very noticeable when you are trying to get around. North-South across the QEW is another big one that needs to be addressed.
 
tsm1072 said:
These would be useful for allowing easier cycling within the suburbs. There are side streets near Dundas that provide nicer cycling, but there are several barriers that really limit mobility unless you are quite comfortable cycling in traffic:
  • The 427
  • Mimico Creek (to a lesser extent)
  • Credit River
  • The 403
  • 16 Mile Creek
  • Bronte Creek (by far the worse one)
There are multi-use paths in areas, but these barriers are very noticeable when you are trying to get around. North-South across the QEW is another big one that needs to be addressed.
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Trying to get anywhere beyond a couple of blocks without using major roads is either impossible, extremely zig-zaggy, hindered by poor/impossible crossings of major street or other barriers, etc.

The suburbs often have the benefit of really wide rights of way, making addition of bus lanes and separated cycling facilities much easier. They should take advantage of that whenever road construction / reconfiguration comes up.
 
Finally we may get massive 'e-bikes' banned from bike tracks/lanes. Govt has just introduced

Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, 2021​

This includes:
  • Redefine “power-assisted bicycles” (e-bikes) under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) to set out new standards for three different styles of e-bikes: bicycle-style, mopeds and motorcycle-style.
 
DSC said:
Finally we may get massive 'e-bikes' banned from bike tracks/lanes. Govt has just introduced

Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, 2021​

This includes:
  • Redefine “power-assisted bicycles” (e-bikes) under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) to set out new standards for three different styles of e-bikes: bicycle-style, mopeds and motorcycle-style.
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You mean the moped/scooter style?

Now there comes the minor issue of enforcement.
 
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