bicycle lane

Spot the Stop Sign

Submitted by RA on Tue, 09/14/2010 - 17:05

I was riding blithely along the bike route today with my tiny passenger in the back seat, when I blew through a stop sign without even realising it. This time we were lucky.

Two Thumbs Up For Vancouver's Separated Bike Lanes

Submitted by RA on Thu, 09/09/2010 - 12:04

Yesterday, I dropped by the public consultation on the Hornby Street separated bike lanes. I have to say I'm very impressed by City Hall taking the initiative here, especially as this is the busy downtown core and there's obviously many variables to work with.

I've only ridden on the newish Dunsmuir separate bike lanes a handful of times (they officially opened on 15 June), but found the experience wonderful.

Video: Car Driver Takes New Burrard Bridge Bike Lane

Submitted by RA on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 01:10

Even detractors have had to admit that the Burrard Bridge lane reallocation trial has worked. The sky did not fall in. Cars kept moving. Pedestrians enjoy the extra space on the bridge's West sidewalk. Cyclists have to admit that it's a fair compromise that makes crossing the bridge safer. At least, most of the time.

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