What infrastructure should…

What infrastructure should be prioritized to make cycling in Ontario safer and more convenient to support commuter cycling between residential communities, major transit stations, employment areas and other destinations travelled to on a frequent basis?
Town of Whitby Response: Highway 407, Highway 412, and Highway 401 are the largest barriers to cycling within the Town of Whitby. All grade separations (and approaches) of these facilities should be constructed with the appropriate cycling infrastructure. Of these, the most urgent location is the Brock Street/Highway 401 interchange which is currently planned for reconstruction by MTO in 2018.

What evidence can demonstrate the impact of cycling infrastructure investments on the number of cyclists and on GHG emissions?
Town of Whitby Response: N/A

For local cycling networks, what types of cycling infrastructure would best support commuter cycling between residential communities, major transit stations, employment areas and other destinations travelled to on a frequent basis?
Town of Whitby Response: Physically Separated Bicycle Lanes and In-Boulevard (Off-road) Bicycle Facilities would best support more frequent commuter cycling within communities. As mentioned within the Discussion Paper – “One third of Ontarians have a daily, one way commute of less than five kilometres – a distance that an average adult can cycle in 30 minutes or less”, therefore targeting these local commuters is the preference and investment in cycling infrastructure that provided the greatest separation between motorists and cyclists. These types of facilities target a larger percentage of the cycling users allowing for all ability levels and ages to use the facility.

What types of cycling infrastructure on provincial highways would best support commuter cycling between residential communities, major transit stations, employment areas and other destinations travelled to on a frequent basis?
Town of Whitby Response: Physically Separated Bicycle Lanes, and In-Boulevard (Off-road) Bicycle Facilities parallel to provincial highways would best support commuter cycling. These provincial facilities often include larger right-of-way widths and connect communities and employment areas. Local example: Installation of linear cycling facilities adjacent to Highway 407/Highway 412 East Extension within the protected transit-way right-of-way.

What types of bike parking facilities (e.g., bike racks, lockers, fee-based enclosures) are needed to support cycling for commuting and other frequent trips?
Town of Whitby Response: All parking facilities would support commuting except fee-based enclosures.

What types of government-owned, publicly accessible facilities should have bike parking?
Town of Whitby Response: All government-owned, publicly accessible facilities should have bike parking.

What types of transit or transportation stations should have bike parking to support improved cyclist access (e.g., GO Stations, LRT stations, bus terminals)?
Town of Whitby Response: All transit or transportation stations should have bike parking.

What types of private facilities could potentially be eligible to receive provincial funding for bicycle parking facilities?
Town of Whitby Response: All private commercial and employment facilities should potentially be eligible to receive provincial funding for bike parking.

[Original Comment ID: 202499]