I really think that as the trees grow, this will create a natural barrier and more of a visual cue.I've previously suggested installing fences along the entire length of the cycle path, with large gaps in between them to still allow for easy pedestrian movement. Perhaps more than half the length of the route would be gaps in this fence. I think this would be enough of a visual cue to keep pedestrians off the cycle path, while maintaining pedestrian flows.
Also, it's still part of the roadway, and vehicles and cyclists will be on various parts of the ROW. So I can't see MTO allowing such a surface.
How about granite bricks? The very same that were brought to this country as ballast and have been on our streets and streetcar tracks for over a century? They look good, and any driver would easily identify that it's not a typical roadway (and therefore possibly shouldn't be driven on). Or, failing that, a few cans of paint?
Why would vehicles and cyclists be on it, except where it is necessary to cross the road? You just leave it off of those bits. I don't think granite bricks are enough of a clue, since drivers can't figure it out now and the whole area that has different use of bricks/paving/blue boxes/white stencils doesn't seem to be visual enough for a lot of people.
I like the idea of retractable bollards to the ROW that the streetcars can trigger.
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