The provincial government has approved $640,298 in annual funding for the City of Burlington to support up to 80 per cent of costs associated with the implementation of eligible commuter cycling projects in the city. The money will be used to assist with capital costs to build new commuter cycling infrastructure and enhance existing cycling …
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Press release – Below are links to a webinar and guide book dealing with cycling for all abilities provided by the Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee. The information addresses a wide range of cyclists, from highly experienced confident cyclists, children, adults, people with disabilities, seniors etc. Various riding conditions are discussed such as riding with high …
A Burlington resident has started a Facebook page to invite residents to join the quest for better streets for walking, cycling and transit. The group describes itself as follows: “We are a group of local residents who support better streets for walking, cycling, and transit. We believe our streets should be safe for everyone from …
Resident forms Better Streets Burlington to advocate for walking, cycling, transit Read More »
City staff are recommending that the New Street bike lane pilot project (road diet) be ended, and the road be returned to four lanes of vehicular traffic. Additional recommendations include: consideration of cycle tracks on New Street between Guelph Line and Burloak Drive as part of the 2019 to 2028 capital budget and forecast, and …
New Street bike lane report recommends removing bike lane road diet Read More »
The City of Burlington began a one-year pilot on a section of New Street between Walkers Line and Guelph Line, reducing the number of lanes from four to three with buffered bike lanes. Staff Report on One-Year Pilot Program – Nov. 27 A staff report with findings from the one-year New Street pilot project will …
New St bike lane pilot project to committee Nov. 27, and My Take Read More »
Celebrate cycling and Ontario’s 150 birthday at a bike fest, 9am to 1pm Fri. Aug. 11 at Spencer Smith Park (compass area). There will be refreshments, giveaways and bike maintenance, followed by a bike ride along the Beachway multiuse path at noon.
This just in: Watermain work with Halton Region will begin on Tuesday, March 7 and continue till May on New Street between Dynes Road and Cumberland Avenue. This is in the same area that is currently part of the on-road bike lane pilot project that began in August 2016. The construction will result in lane …
Watermain work begins in same area as New St bike lane pilot Read More »
The one-year pilot project to narrow New Street for on-road bike lanes from Guelph Line to Walkers Line commenced on August 23, 2016. The pilot consisted of reducing the existing 4-lane cross section to 3-lanes (eliminating one vehicle lane in each direction), introducing a centre two-way left-turn lane, as well as provision of buffered on-road …
I’ve heard from many residents upset about the lane narrowing on New Street for bike lanes, and asking why I supported the pilot project. Here’s My Take – but know that I am listening to all the feedback and if the project proves a nightmare for drivers without increasing cycling, I’ll be voting to change …
Why I supported the New St lane change, and how your input makes a difference Read More »
Starting in late August, New Street will be narrowed for one year between Guelph Line and Walkers Line as part of a cycling pilot project, reducing the road from four lanes to three, and adding buffered bike lanes on both sides. There will be one lane of vehicular travel in each direction, with a centre …
New Street is going on a “road diet.” City council voted 6-1 July 18 to reduce traffic lanes from four to two, and add on-road bike lanes on both sides of New Street between Guelph Line and Walkers Line. The bike lanes will be “buffered” with 0.5 m of paint. The space would provide opportunity …
Reduced vehicle lanes for bike lanes on New St. approved, Guelph Ln to Walkers Read More »
Options for cycling on New Street from Guelph Line east to Burloak range from painted bike lanes to boulevard paths/cycle tracks beside the sidewalk, with estimates ranging from a few hundred thousand to several million dollars. These options were presented by city staff at a public open house May 24, to gather input. You can …
Missed the meeting on New St cycling options Guelph-Burloak? Summary here Read More »
Parking. At almost every public meeting that I’ve attended with Councillor Marianne Meed Ward, there is a discussion about how the parking in the area will be impacted, followed by more concerns about parking in general. On May 2 at the Martini House, Marianne and I joined about 25-30 downtown business owners, as well as members …
Claire’s Take: Elgin Promenade, and of course parking Read More »
There was lively discussion about parking needs East of Brant around Village Square at a recent morning meeting of businesses to discuss the Elgin Promenade. The promenade is a bike and walking route planned to connect the Centennial BIkeway, that currently ends at Martha Street, through several parking lots to Brant and Elgin streets. A gas line and …
Parking lost for Elgin Promenade to be replaced; take survey to name path Read More »
Drop in to a Public Information Centre tonight to review options for increasing cycling infrastructure from Guelph Line to Burloak, including a boulevard path and road diet to accommodate on street bike lanes. Date: May 24 Time: 6pm – 9pm (drop in style) Location: Robert Bateman High School Cafeteria (5151 New Street) Staff will be …
Tonight: review cycling options for Guelph Line east to Burloak Read More »
The City of Burlington and Healthy Kids Community Challenge Burlington have partnered with Metrolinx to encourage local teachers and students to register their schools for Bike to School Week, taking place from May 30 to June 6. Schools that register for Bike to School Week by May 6 will be entered into a draw for a …
Register for Bike to School week by May 6 & get entered in draw for bike rack Read More »
Some of you may be wondering what happened at the March 22 Development & Infrastructure (D&I) committee, where discussion took place on a range of options for cycling infrastructure on New Street, from Martha to Cumberland, during road work which has already started along this stretch. Essentially, the clock ran out on us. Our procedural …
Cycling options on New St – it ain’t over yet (April 19) Read More »
Residents are invited to provide feedback by March 15 to city staff and members of council regarding the options for cycling infrastructure on New Street, from Cumberland to Martha Street, in Wards 2 and 4. Send your comments to: danijel.ozimkovic@burlington.ca (email for members of council below) At a recent public meeting, staff outlined the various options and …
Feedback due March 15 for New St cycling options; My Take; Claire’s Take Read More »
Seven split speed humps and on-road bike lanes (both sides) are proposed as a one-year pilot project along Drury Lane, south of Fairview Street (maps below). At the Feb. 22 public meeting that discussed the two-year road construction project on New-Drury-Prospect-Courtland-Tallman-Stinson, city staff heard that residents want to see increased traffic calming on Drury Lane. …
Additional speed bumps, bike lanes proposed for Drury Lane Read More »
Missed last night’s meeting where staff outlined additional options, and related costs, for cycling infrastructure along New Street from Martha Street to Cumberland? You can see the power point presentation here: March 9 2016 PowerPoint Presentation – Cycle Track Options for New Street About 50 people were at last night’s meeting; there was no clear …
Options for New St cycling include widening, cycle track, road diet; cost $150k to $1.9m Read More »