09-24-2019, 07:43 AM
My response on twitter after their original decision:
My concern in this case was more about how it was evident of council thinking about cycling routes as something we tuck in where we can instead of a larger network. Young isn't exactly a busy street, so in some ways I personally don't really think lanes are a huge priority there - ideally I'd rather see cars, bikes and pedestrians all use the same space on streets like that where car volume is very low. That said, an E-W cycle route is sorely needed, and this is the route they chose. If it's going to be the primary EW cycle route, it has to be a sensible one, and twisting around to avoid a bunch of parking spaces makes no sense at all.
My concern in this case was more about how it was evident of council thinking about cycling routes as something we tuck in where we can instead of a larger network. Young isn't exactly a busy street, so in some ways I personally don't really think lanes are a huge priority there - ideally I'd rather see cars, bikes and pedestrians all use the same space on streets like that where car volume is very low. That said, an E-W cycle route is sorely needed, and this is the route they chose. If it's going to be the primary EW cycle route, it has to be a sensible one, and twisting around to avoid a bunch of parking spaces makes no sense at all.