LNahid2000
Senior Member
^I hate when cycling paths use those types bars. They're all over the waterfront trail in Mississauga.
Here's what the new level crossing looks like on the Finch Hydro Corridor Bike Path at the GO Transit Newmarket Subdivision.
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Cyclists are forced to do a very challenging slalom before crossing the tracks, even though there is tons of visibility, there are crossing lights and bells, and trains are required to sound their horns at the crossing.
I suspect the bars are far more dangerous than the danger they are mitigating. And even if it isn't the case, I'd rather some idiot jumping the lights get hit by a train than have a law-abiding cyclist crash while trying to go through the gates.
They're ok when it's just you, but when cyclists are coming from both directions, they are a PITA. Or add in pedestrians, strollers, etc. I know they're meant to slow people down, but they annoy me.^I hate when cycling paths use those types bars. They're all over the waterfront trail in Mississauga.
They're ok when it's just you, but when cyclists are coming from both directions, they are a PITA. Or add in pedestrians, strollers, etc. I know they're meant to slow people down, but they annoy me.![]()
Designed by someone who never (repeat, never) rode a bicycle before.
And why are the painted lines going under or through the P poles? Looks like something out of a Roadrunner cartoon.
I think this is designed very well, and I'm a regular bike user. It's an appropriate place to get people to slow down. Purpose served.
I think this is clearly a case where the bike path should be grade-separated from the tracks.
How well lit is this location at night? The Iron Horse Trail in Kitchener has a similar slalom at an angled track crossing, and there was a fatality a few years ago from a cyclist riding in the dark who didn't see it, and I believe there's been a number of other incidents.