Cycling in Waterloo Region

[ookpik]

There are other improvements on University to go along with the path, there's a small island east of Marsland where the trail crosses and they've painted sharrows on Carter Avenue to lead cyclists down to Moses Springer and on to the path that follows the creek up to Waterloo City Hall. I hope they put some sort of map or signage to help direct people, it's pain to cross at the lights at Lincoln Road or you can cross at MacKay if the traffic on Weber is in your favour and then just continue on the path. I think they should put a crossing island on this part of Weber it might keep traffic speeds down a bit too.

There is a tunnel under Lexington so there's no need to dodge four lanes of traffic when crossing it.

Unfortunately that's where the city's enlightenment ends. As you point out, crossing Weber to get from the mall and Moses Springer is a disgrace. So is crossing Bridgeport Road at Laurel Creek and to a lesser extent crossing University. At least there's a traffic light at Marsland for the latter crossing.

What's needed is either more tunnels or at least button operated traffic lights like the Erb St crossing. Only then will it be safe and attractive to walk or cycle between the Conestogo Mall area and Uptown.