Discussion Questions on the…

Discussion Questions on the Proposed Plan

Plan to Improve Commuter Cycling Networks
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?

There are many two lane roads that are too narrow for cyclist to properly share with mortar vehicles, which compromised by the new 1 meter passing law. Roads should be widen or include a smooth well maintained sholder. Stay away of paths and segregated infrastructure, they are no good for the average commuter and leads to greater conflicts and cost for all road users. Stick to well established “safe” engineered policies.

What evidence can demonstrate the impact of cycling infrastructure investments on the number of cyclists and on GHG emissions?

May get a few more bikes, but will loose a few bus riders and pedestrians. Most car drivers will stick with their vehicle.

Local Cycling Infrastructure
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?

Good clean road surface, without impediments. Maintain established roads before way past due dates, cyclist always are first to be impacted with poor road maintenance. Commuters are looking for the most efficient route. Stay away from special treated cycling infrastructure, as in many cases they are slower and less direct and add confusion / conflict to all that use the roads. The average commuting cyclist travel faster than what can be safely provided by special built infrastructure. Insuring when building new infrastructure or closing old, that direct routes are maintained for cyclist and including pedestrians, ie dead ends.

Provincial Cycling Infrastructure
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?

A wider road that can be properly shared. Highway maintenance standards should be required equally by law for both the paved shoulder as that of the paved portion of the road. Currently both Municipalities and the Province give soldiers a lower level of service, including timely repairs. Also, remember straight through traffic flows best when traveling to the left right turn lanes.

Bicycle Parking
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?

Bike racks where there is demand

What types of government-owned, publicly accessible facilities should have bike parking?

Where there is a demand

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

Where there is a demand

What types of private facilities could potentially be eligible to receive provincial funding for bicycle parking facilities?

Private facilities can look after their own funding.

[Original Comment ID: 202734]