(08-29-2015, 12:08 PM)timc Wrote:(08-28-2015, 06:15 PM)Markster Wrote: Uh... well, in most cases, ION will be using a dedicated platform, that cyclists would have no reason to be on, unless they were getting on/off the train.
In a few other cases, the platform is part of the sidewalk, and I'm not particularly aware of an epidemic of people getting off buses getting run down by sidewalk cyclists, so I imagine it will be fine.
I see people step off GRT buses all the time without looking where they are going, and yes, almost getting run over or run into. This particularly happens a lot near the universities. But I don't think that ION will make this any more of an issue.
I hope not.
I am looking at some ION stops and see a possibility of cyclists using the new LRT pathways as alternative route. For example, the Block Line ION stop -- it just plain sucks to cycle in that area, with the high traffic volumes and lack of bike lanes.
Depending on how the ION platform is connected to the sidewalks, cyclists COULD be tempted to use the pathway/platform area. With that possibility comes the possibility of transit users and cyclists colliding (happens all too frequently with the TTC and GRT buses).
Hopefully the Region and GrandLinq can act proactively and integrate cycle paths/cycle friendly access while maintaining pedestrian safety, especially when disembarking. Bike access sucks in many ION stop locations. Hopefully the new stops will help the situation with proper design integration.