Cycling in Waterloo Region

[danbrotherston]

I think you very much underestimate what curb you can run over. A normal car probably wouldn't run it without damage but certainly could still drive up or down it. It is only the threat of damage which causes people to choose not too.

Pretty much any pickup could handle it easily. Source: I've watched them do it.

Thanks for the information. I haven’t witnessed anybody try that curb, except for I think one car that appeared to have got on it starting where it’s flat at the crossing and driving along until it was at a very awkward angle. Next time I’m near I’ll drive my minivan up next to it and see where the curb actually comes on the wheel. In any case, it’s high enough that most people don’t try it, which is the crucial element.

Yes, I totally agree, barrier curbs as seen in most new construction in KW are sufficient to keep all by the most obtuse pickup drivers from intentionally crossing the curb.

I just wish our regional engineers saw that as a good thing, instead of deciding to allow drivers the freedom to drive over every surface in our city.