Check out Belmont Ave in…

Check out Belmont Ave in Kitchener. It is the perfect example to support this bill. I've lived on the street for 5 years and it was originally 4 lanes with two in either direction. The city decided to reduce the street to 1 lane in either direction with a centre turning lane and two bike lanes.

The issue is Belmont Avenues bike lanes sit empty all day because the street runs parallel to a very popular riding/walking trail (Iron horse trail). The trail and the street are approximately 50 meters apart. As a result of the lane reduction traffic backs ups several blocks daily and restricts movement even through intersections. The centre turning lane is also an issue as I've almost witnessed several head on collisions.

During the winter months the bike lanes are plowed constantly and sit empty. Yet our roads are horrendous. It's an absolute joke.

Thank you for reading.