Cycling in Waterloo Region

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I honestly don't understand what the difference is. I think all that was paved before was it not? I think that whole intersection, staff just don't seem to have any idea how to deal with it.

It was all paved before. Nothing has changed as far as I can tell, except that the Trail Crossing sign is now missing (but I'll assume they just haven't replaced it yet).

And this paved area is definitely not a MUT, nor is there one on Victoria St, so legally this is not a cycling alternative to the regular crossings.

Well, it does lead to the traffic light where crossing feels safer than the trail crossing. There is a painted bike lane on Victoria. It would be great if they built a MUT from the intersection to the IHT. There is enough room, I think.