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**On the 5th page, '''Ross Rd to E 27th Street''' regarding the - Bikelane southbound + MUP northbound
**On the 5th page, '''Ross Rd to E 27th Street''' regarding the - Bikelane southbound + MUP northbound
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***Our suggested comment is: "Add protection (buffer+ posts) between traffic lanes and bike/multi-user paths on both sides, Narrow the traffic lanes to slow traffic speeds and provide buffer.
***Add protection (buffer+ posts) between traffic lanes and bike/multi-user paths on both sides, Narrow the traffic lanes to slow traffic speeds and provide buffer.
**** The large the number of driveway on this section is similar to E29th and upper Lynn Valley Road and this will preclude full protection, So I expect they use the Upper LV Rd design, (Barrier at start of block and them just paint.
***Consider including: On the East side, I'd prefer to see a sidewalk with a separate bike lane. MUPs are shown to cause conflicts with people walking and cycling - not nice for people on foot - especially with the continued growth of ebikes (a good thing!) but average speeds are much higher - especially a long a utility trip route like this.
***Prefer to see a sidewalk plus a separate protected bike lane on the East side. Busy Multi-User Paths not comfortable for either people walking or on bikes - especially with the continued growth of ebikes.
***The end of the bike lane before Ross road - dumping people on bikes into a right turn lane for cars must be fixed on this section.
***The end of the bike lane before Ross road - dumping people on bikes into a right turn lane for cars must be fixed on this section.
***The Bikelanes need to be extended up to join the Bike Lanes on Lynn Valley Road, Otherwise there will be a one block "Gap" that is not comfortable for most people on Bikes.
***The Bike lanes need to be extended all the way to Ross Rd and beyond up to join the existing bike lanes on Lynn Valley Road, Otherwise there will be a one block "Gap" that is not comfortable for most people on Bikes.
**'''Whiteley Crt to E18th''' -
**'''Whiteley Crt to E18th''' -
***Option 1 provides more comfort for both people walking and on bikes. Ensure the bikes lanes are wide enough to allow passing.
***Option 1 provides more comfort for both people walking and on bikes. Ensure the bikes lanes are wide enough to allow passing.
***On block or segments with no driveways the Bikelanes on the west side should be protected with plastic posts in the buffer. (North & south of 24th, power line crossing, ...)
**Loading zone/short term Parking pockets - expensive.
***On segments with driveways the west side bikelanes should use the Upper Lynn Valley design.
**'''East 18th Street to Arborlynn Drive'''
**'''East 18th Street to Arborlynn Drive'''
*** This is a false choice, both should be implemented - and at the very least - 14th to 18th requires protected bike lanes. Thank you for including the alternate route in your plans - a neighbourhood bikeway is an excellent option for this route. The neighbourhood bikeway would be better if it also continued along Appin, up East 27th, and Viewlynn all the way to LVTC.
*** We think both should be implemented - and at the very least - 14th to 18th requires protected bike lanes. Thank you for including the alternate route in your plans - a neighbourhood bikeway is an excellent option for this route.
***Option 1 - Mtn Hwy - slightly less steep, but next to heavy traffic
***Option 1 - Mtn Hwy - slightly less steep, but next to heavy traffic
****Ensure the bikelanes are protected from traffic, especially at the sharp corners
****Ensure the bikelanes are protected from traffic, and with concrete barriers at the sharp corners
****The bikelanes should be wide enough to permit passing, especially uphill.
****The bikelanes should be wide enough to permit passing, especially uphill.
***Option 2 - E18th, Appin, Arbourlynn - bit steeper, quieter.
***Option 2 - Neignbourhood bikeway on E18th, Appin, Arbourlynn - bit steeper, much quieter.
****Protected bikelanes on both sides of Arbourlynn with separated sidewalk. Busy Multi-user paths are not comfortable for people walking or on Bikes.
****Protected bikelanes on both sides of Arbourlynn with separated sidewalk. Busy Multi-User Paths are not comfortable for people walking or on bikes. Bi-directional bike paths on one side of bi-directional streets are a well known hazard.
***Consider connection to 20th and Viewlynn (quieter but less direct parallel route to Mtn Hwy)
****Consider a connection along Alpin, up 20th, along Viewlynn to E27th. This would provide an alternative quiet neighbourhood bikeway all the way to Lynn Valley Town Centre.

Revision as of 00:29, 10 October 2023

Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions.
Please make sure your voice is heard!!

The Section titles below are linked to the surveys.

Central Mountain Hwy Safety improvements (Arborlynn to Lynn Valley Road)

  • Safety improvements including bikelanes, sidewalks and improved crossings.
    • Open House - Thursday, Oct-12th, 6-8pm, Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre, Eagle Room
  • Link to the Survey now open until Oct 24th, 2023 (~5 mins, 6 webpages with mostly multiple choice)

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  • Some things you may want to consider when completing the survey:
    • On the 5th page, Ross Rd to E 27th Street regarding the - Bikelane southbound + MUP northbound
      • Add protection (buffer+ posts) between traffic lanes and bike/multi-user paths on both sides, Narrow the traffic lanes to slow traffic speeds and provide buffer.
        • The large the number of driveway on this section is similar to E29th and upper Lynn Valley Road and this will preclude full protection, So I expect they use the Upper LV Rd design, (Barrier at start of block and them just paint.
      • Prefer to see a sidewalk plus a separate protected bike lane on the East side. Busy Multi-User Paths not comfortable for either people walking or on bikes - especially with the continued growth of ebikes.
      • The end of the bike lane before Ross road - dumping people on bikes into a right turn lane for cars must be fixed on this section.
      • The Bike lanes need to be extended all the way to Ross Rd and beyond up to join the existing bike lanes on Lynn Valley Road, Otherwise there will be a one block "Gap" that is not comfortable for most people on Bikes.
    • Whiteley Crt to E18th -
      • Option 1 provides more comfort for both people walking and on bikes. Ensure the bikes lanes are wide enough to allow passing.
      • On block or segments with no driveways the Bikelanes on the west side should be protected with plastic posts in the buffer. (North & south of 24th, power line crossing, ...)
      • On segments with driveways the west side bikelanes should use the Upper Lynn Valley design.
    • East 18th Street to Arborlynn Drive
      • We think both should be implemented - and at the very least - 14th to 18th requires protected bike lanes. Thank you for including the alternate route in your plans - a neighbourhood bikeway is an excellent option for this route.
      • Option 1 - Mtn Hwy - slightly less steep, but next to heavy traffic
        • Ensure the bikelanes are protected from traffic, and with concrete barriers at the sharp corners
        • The bikelanes should be wide enough to permit passing, especially uphill.
      • Option 2 - Neignbourhood bikeway on E18th, Appin, Arbourlynn - bit steeper, much quieter.
        • Protected bikelanes on both sides of Arbourlynn with separated sidewalk. Busy Multi-User Paths are not comfortable for people walking or on bikes. Bi-directional bike paths on one side of bi-directional streets are a well known hazard.
        • Consider a connection along Alpin, up 20th, along Viewlynn to E27th. This would provide an alternative quiet neighbourhood bikeway all the way to Lynn Valley Town Centre.