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From Becky Katz Twitter feed; Shuter's reconstruction is under way with new cycle tracks en route.
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From Becky Katz Twitter feed; Shuter's reconstruction is under way with new cycle tracks en route.
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No question that the Enbridge corridor would be a great alternative. I originally thought it was only ~6m wide, but upon further review right now, it's about ~13.5m wide - certainly wide enough for a multi-use trail.I understand the need to cross the 401 but I dont understand the desire to use Warden north of the 401, the abandoned hydro corridor continues after the 401 and seems like the perfect little corridor for a bike path.
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I guess enbridge isnt cool about it.
Cycle tracks are well and good, and Id understand if there were serious points of interest along Warden, but its nice to get away from cars and traffic when making long commute style bikes.
No question that the Enbridge corridor would be a great alternative. I originally thought it was only ~6m wide, but upon further review right now, it's about ~13.5m wide - certainly wide enough for a multi-use trail.
Around 2013-2014 Enbridge replaced their gas main from Hwy 401 to Steeles Ave. During a construction consultation meeting in the summer of 2013 I asked an Enbridge representative about the possibility of a multi-use trail. Since they are digging the whole thing up, why not just throw some asphalt down on top instead of some grass? The rep. seemed cool to the idea but it would require the City to pay for the extra construction and design, as well as enter into a lease agreement and register an easement for public access (which is common for multi-use trails within Ontario Hydro-owned lands),
However, during the initial community engagement that took place in 2012, I was told that a multi-use trail was suggested but was opposed by the local councilors, primarily Norm Kelly, and the residents who back onto the corridor. It didn't seem like there was much support for a trail. I was living in Vancouver at the time and wasn't even aware of the project until after I moved back to Scarborough in June 2013 when the detailed designs were being finalized.
It's also unfortunate that when the hydro corridor south of the Finch Corridor was sold off to developers, that most of the new local streets are cul-de-sacs. There are a few sidewalk connections between the cul-de-sacs and parks, but overall a wasted opportunity for active transportation connectivity. It might be possible to build a few missing links through segments of the Enbridge corridor, but will need a supportive councilor. Right now there is no councilor until Jimmy K's seat is filled.
The hydro corridor between Warden and Pharmacy will be used south of Hwy. 401. Cycle tracks will be along Warden north of Hwy 401. Crossing Hwy 401 will always be a challenge. There's no room on the Warden overpass for dedicated cycling lanes/tracks. If a new bridge were to be constructed, I would prefer a pedestrian / cycling bridge at Pharmacy. I would then have cycling lanes on Pharmacy rather than Warden.
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I always wondered how resistant those would in case of a car bashing into it. Looks like they are anchored into the ground?
They’ve got the dividers up on Shaw now where the direction was switched. Paint, bike share station, and planters still to-come.
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I’d say “somewhat resistant”; took less than a month for this to happen: