Interested Calgarians will be able to complete the survey online from Tuesday, September 7 until Monday, September 13. The random telephone survey has been ongoing since September 1. Both cyclists and non-cyclists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate in the surveys.
A smaller stakeholder committee made up of cycling groups and private citizen volunteers will then work with City administration to incorporate the survey results into the comprehensive strategy, which will be presented to City Council in the spring of 2011.
For more information about the cycling strategy visit calgary.ca/transportationplanning.
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Currently there is no signage for out of town cyclists entering the city as to where to exit to enter the pathway system. For example, McLeod Trail at Canyon Meadows and Anderson can be dangerous spots for a cyclist, and if signage was posted at city limits for recommended routes and choice exit routes, then cyclists could have a better means of avoiding trouble spots even though they are new to the city.
ReplyDeleteCyclist don't know the rules of the road. They think sidewalks and crosswalks are their playground. Lets deal with enforcing the rules of the road before we waist our money on these stupid things
ReplyDeleteI am almost certain that most cyclists taking to the pathways have their driver's licence and are aware of the rules of the road, but the fact remains that some ignore the rules. It's the fact that there are no legitimate lanes in certain areas of the city that some cyclists are forced to the sidewalks. As for crosswalks? Give me a break!! When was the last time you have heard of a cyclist taking out a pedestrian at a cross walk?
ReplyDeleteHow about extending bike lanes off the road for outer communities. Routes along John Laurie for east/west traffic with sufficient room between the road and the barricades which surround the community next to it. Safer, quicker (less stops), no hassle for motorists who are incapable of passing.
I would love to cycle to work again. unfortunately the drivers in motorized vehicles are not aware of the fact that a bicycle is also allowed to use the road and is also governed by the rules of the road. I have had many a heated debate with motorized vehicle drivers who insist that I on my bicycle should be riding on the sidewalk!
ReplyDeleteI however know better, when I was little there was a program at my school on how to ride a bicycle and obey the rules of the road. The course was taught by a police constable! It was great!
I think everyone , no matter if they are going to ride a bike or not should have to take such a course to understand what the law really says
Let's spend our hard earned tax dollars on better things than this, especially with having to raise taxes because there isn't enough money already to cover the services we have, or so we are told.
ReplyDeleteComing from Vancouver I don't know how anyone cycles in this town... other than July to September--the weather and roads make it so dangerous.
ReplyDeleteSpend our hard earned tax dollars on something better than promoting a mode of transportation that is free, environmentally sustainable and keeps you active?...I for one would bike all year round if bike paths/roads were cleared in the winter.
ReplyDeleteLook at the city of Montreal to see what works for cyclists & motorists: respect for each other and well-defined routes for all.
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