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Cycling infrastructure (Separated bike lanes)

imerk said:
I'm trying to understand this. Is the bidirectional facility on the one side for the small section to provide a connection for those traveling from Bartlett eastward to Havelock?
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This is correct. There is no traffic light at Bartlett, so the desire was to make a seemless, protected, connection.
 
CEO of KingSett is against the proposed bike lanes on Avenue Road.

Here's the website if you want to receive updates about the study: https://www.toronto.ca/community-pe...ns/infrastructure-projects/avenue-road-study/
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Initiatives like the one of that CEO pointed out above are precisely the type that motivate me to speak up/write to/do every survey about better mobility for bicycles and pedestrians. Because I KNOW that those types will be organizing/speaking out against it - gotta make sure I come to the issue with just as much energy and drive!
 
Now I’ll definitely make sure to write in support.

That said, I wouldn’t be surprised if these lanes were neutered, given Tory listening to CEOs and the various ratepayer groups. Incredibly frustrating nonetheless.
 
allengeorge said:
Now I’ll definitely make sure to write in support.

That said, I wouldn’t be surprised if these lanes were neutered, given Tory listening to CEOs and the various ratepayer groups. Incredibly frustrating nonetheless.
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Not all 'ratepayer groups' oppose bike lanes. The new ones on The Esplanade were (and are) supported by the St Lawrence Neighbourhood Assn as they see them as a positive way to reduce through traffic through a mainly residential area. (Of course, some residents find them a nuisance!) They have certainly reduced through vehicle traffic (and are great for cyclists) now if only the police would do some enforcement of the new no-entry and one way blocks!
 
Since Thursday the Martin Goodman has been blocked at Yonge. Eastbound cyclists can merge with traffic fairly easily, westbound is not so safe. I asked what's up and heard " GFL is currently repairing damaged Hydro One cables. The cycle track has been closed to facilitate construction activities. Starting next Thursday evening, the set-up will be modified to accommodate a bi-directional bike lane on the eastbound through lane. The approximate duration is one month."

Pity the proper diversion will not be set up for a week but I understand the cable problem was unexpected and urgent.
 
Nadnev said:
Toronto strikes again!
Street pole installed in downtown bike lane
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As noted in another thread, the whole of Adelaide is about to become a huge construction site with new streetcar tracks, new watermain and the bike lane on Adelaide is in the process of being moved to north side of the street. While I agree it would have been better to close the lane before the pole was added but the lane is closing VERY soon as work is starting next week.
 
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