06-12-2018, 09:22 PM
(06-12-2018, 07:12 AM)danbrotherston Wrote:(06-12-2018, 06:55 AM)Canard Wrote: Thank you Kevin. What is the purpose of the “Sharrow” markings?
The HTA doesn't mention sharrows, but they are found in the MTO Traffic Manual Book 18, where it states:
"Sharrows are intended to indicate to both motorists and cyclists the appropriate line of travel for cyclists. .... Where shared lanes are too narrow for this, the sharrows are placed in the centre of the lane."
Of course according to WRPS, they're "the lane is too narrow, so be sure to ride in the door zone and encourage cars to squeeze past dangerously" markings.
Frankly, at this point, I'm considering taking the bus into work. Between the 1 hour of cyclist hate on FB, and the Police actively endangering my life by encouraging it and telling motorists that I'm breaking the law by following the MTO guidelines, I'm not feeling particularly safe right now.
Or do what I do, ride on the sidewalk. I really don't care if it's not legal. Apart from the DT cores, there usually is not enough pedestrian traffic not to do it. I have kids so I need to make sure I arrive alive.