06-21-2020, 02:18 PM
The Region is considering rapidly implementing some cycling infrastructure[1]. I think it’s a good idea, and CycleWR[2] has written an article about why they think it is a good idea.
You all know I am a strong proponent of cycling infrastructure, if you support the same, I’m asking you to do two things, it won’t take long, but time is of the essence.
First, fill out the regional survey. [3]
This survey is the official “public consultation” for the project, and it’s only available for one week.
Second, take a moment to write our Regional Council. Zeitspace has a link here to make it easy if you want. [4]
Why am I asking this? Usually I don’t, but in this case, I really do think every piece of feedback is meaningful. Council voted on this issue last week, and the vote was tied 7-7. They are voting on it again on Wednesday of this week. While a few councillors are entrenched, many others seem receptive to feedback. This is a moment where everyone can make a difference, everyone can move the needle a little bit, so please take a little time and make a statement.
[1] Staff Report For Rapid Implementation
https://s3.amazonaws.com/zeitspace.com/media/2020/06/DOCS_ADMIN-%233309269-v13-TES-TRP-20-13_Rapid_Re-allocation_of_Road_Space_for_Active_Transportation_to_Address_the_COVID-19_.pdf
[2] CycleWR Blog Post: http://cyclewr.ca/2020/06/20/urgent-tell-regional-council-to-vote-for-temporary-pandemic-bike-lanes/
[3] Regional Online Engagement Survey:
https://www.engagewr.ca/rapid-reallocation-road-space-covid19
[4] Zeitspace Council Contact Form:
https://covid.zeitspace.com/
I have some maps in this twitter post.
You all know I am a strong proponent of cycling infrastructure, if you support the same, I’m asking you to do two things, it won’t take long, but time is of the essence.
First, fill out the regional survey. [3]
This survey is the official “public consultation” for the project, and it’s only available for one week.
Second, take a moment to write our Regional Council. Zeitspace has a link here to make it easy if you want. [4]
Why am I asking this? Usually I don’t, but in this case, I really do think every piece of feedback is meaningful. Council voted on this issue last week, and the vote was tied 7-7. They are voting on it again on Wednesday of this week. While a few councillors are entrenched, many others seem receptive to feedback. This is a moment where everyone can make a difference, everyone can move the needle a little bit, so please take a little time and make a statement.
[1] Staff Report For Rapid Implementation
https://s3.amazonaws.com/zeitspace.com/media/2020/06/DOCS_ADMIN-%233309269-v13-TES-TRP-20-13_Rapid_Re-allocation_of_Road_Space_for_Active_Transportation_to_Address_the_COVID-19_.pdf
[2] CycleWR Blog Post: http://cyclewr.ca/2020/06/20/urgent-tell-regional-council-to-vote-for-temporary-pandemic-bike-lanes/
[3] Regional Online Engagement Survey:
https://www.engagewr.ca/rapid-reallocation-road-space-covid19
[4] Zeitspace Council Contact Form:
https://covid.zeitspace.com/
I have some maps in this twitter post.