archited
Senior Member
something like this for the pedestrian/wheelie bridge over 109th street at 102nd Avenue...
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TAS
Senior Member
Our provincial transportation minister is pretty much the textbook example of 'car brain' - where the mindset is that the current car-dependent system is the only viable way to live.
Similar to Edmonton, Calgary has about 2% of people commute to work by bike (less than 1% of roads in the city have bike lanes).
In Dreeshen's mind:
"So that means 98 per cent of people are commuting on a daily basis in their vehicles," he told CBC Radio's The Homestretch.
Unbelievable. No thought that people get around by transit, walking and other means.
Similar to Edmonton, Calgary has about 2% of people commute to work by bike (less than 1% of roads in the city have bike lanes).
In Dreeshen's mind:
"So that means 98 per cent of people are commuting on a daily basis in their vehicles," he told CBC Radio's The Homestretch.
Unbelievable. No thought that people get around by transit, walking and other means.
trevorhayden
Active Member
The 2% of Edmonton who are cyclists would be more than happy if bike lanes received 2% of transportation funds. Instead, they get like 0.2% of funds.
CplKlinger
Senior Member
And considering there's an increase as we get more protected and connected infrastructure, it's safe to say that more than 2% would bike if we didn't only design roads for the majority.
policyenthusiast
Senior Member
I would absolutely bike to work if I could do so without dying. Saved me a ton of money when I worked Downtown.
CplKlinger
Senior Member
It's pretty selfish of you that you don't want your bike commute to be life-threatening even though it would hypothetically maybe save drivers five seconds, in theory.*
*Source: Devin Dreeshen's feelings.
policyenthusiast
Senior Member
My bad everyone, please feel free to run me over in your 2007 Dodge Ram financed at 16.99% APR.
TAS
Senior Member
Work is underway on the new 113st bike lane from 105-111Ave. North of 111 Ave, it will transition from a two-way seperated lane to a Multi-Use Path to Kingsway Ave.
Bike lanes are actually less expensive to build because it usually means using the existing road than the multi-use paths which require more concrete and more intensive work and can even include full redo of the existing sidewalk.
I hope Dresheen relaxes - this bike lane is on a quiet, tree-lined street similar to 102 and 83Aves. It's not going to mean longer commute times for drivers but it will serve as important connector in the bike network.
Bike lanes are actually less expensive to build because it usually means using the existing road than the multi-use paths which require more concrete and more intensive work and can even include full redo of the existing sidewalk.
I hope Dresheen relaxes - this bike lane is on a quiet, tree-lined street similar to 102 and 83Aves. It's not going to mean longer commute times for drivers but it will serve as important connector in the bike network.
thommyjo
Senior Member
TAS
Senior Member
I am almost certain that is how he will try to spin it.
policyenthusiast
Senior Member
I'm all for bike lanes - but this is a stupid location to put one. I feel 100% comfortable riding through low-speed residential areas.
I hope they start using this funding to build MUPs along major transit corridors and roads, where people currently can't travel without cars. Once we have a workable network of bike infrastructure to get around the whole city, then maybe there's value to putting these inside low speed areas.
ededed
New Member
Exactly! I see kids and seniors using the bike lanes in my neighborhood and I can't help but think they seriously need to toughen up or just drive like the rest of us.
TAS
Senior Member
What neighbourhood is this?
policyenthusiast
Senior Member
TAS
Senior Member
The stretch of 113st north of 111Ave is a trickier area at times. I have to go from the street to the sidewalk when the church on the corner is getting out - plus people are coming in and out of the seniors rec centre and further down is all the parking for the ball diamonds.
If we're talking putting bike lanes on multiple consecutive side streets like 113, 114, 115, then no. But we're talking about a few select streets to complete a more protected network where a more concentrated number of people by bike can utilize.