Bicycle Boulevards create liveable neighborhoods by making them friendly for cyclists and pedestrians. The ideal candidates for bicycle boulevards are streets that weren’t originally meant to be a fast moving thoroughfare, but for one reason or another have turned into major traffic collectors.
The typical reaction of people is, “that sounds great – just not in my neighborhood!” What fear causes a knee-jerk resitance to a beautiful and peaceful blossoming of their community? I can say as a Mississaugan that the #1 concern is that I would need to get rid of one of my 2 vehicles and park it further away from my residence. Don’t worry, bike boulevards still allow cars. You just may have a slower speed limit. In addition, car drivers using it as a shortcut to shave a minute off their commute would be diverted to the roads designed for a safer high speed commute. Oh, and did I mention your property value is likely to go up? Come to think of it, who wouldn’t want their street turned into a bicycle boulevard?
Watch this 3 minute video about bicycle boulevards in Portland and consider the possibilities. We want to hear your opinions. Vote in the poll. Use the form to send us your opinions of the bicycle boulevard concept. Where in Mississauga do you think would be the ideal candidate for a bicycle boulevard?
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@metromorning Yes if integrates exercise w normal life like cycling 2work If 2 far at 1st park many blocks from office and walk rest of way - posted on 17/01/2012 03:38:41
@GWTAdventure WaterfrontTrailEzine projects happening on the WaterfrontTrail http://t.co/NKMYU5ON <can't wait4 InspirationLakeview 2 show! - posted on 12/01/2012 19:27:48
@brianmadden VDI vendor lockout attitude of (hey that's software 4U) doesn't sit well. Licensing ALWAYS needs emergency overrides built-in - posted on 12/01/2012 15:31:05
@ryanrcarruthers yes to any red-carpet facility built 4bikes? Any specifics u would like 2C? - posted on 12/01/2012 09:13:35
@simon_minelli In TO motorists seem to think bike lanes will slow down car traffic but really it's the opposite 'Sauga is smarter - posted on 12/01/2012 09:11:08
@Green_Passport thanks! Cycle 'Sauga podcast episode2 is in the works. I want to do *at least* one per month even in winter - posted on 12/01/2012 09:07:05
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Consider This: Bicycle Boulevards
The typical reaction of people is, “that sounds great – just not in my neighborhood!” What fear causes a knee-jerk resitance to a beautiful and peaceful blossoming of their community? I can say as a Mississaugan that the #1 concern is that I would need to get rid of one of my 2 vehicles and park it further away from my residence. Don’t worry, bike boulevards still allow cars. You just may have a slower speed limit. In addition, car drivers using it as a shortcut to shave a minute off their commute would be diverted to the roads designed for a safer high speed commute. Oh, and did I mention your property value is likely to go up? Come to think of it, who wouldn’t want their street turned into a bicycle boulevard?
Watch this 3 minute video about bicycle boulevards in Portland and consider the possibilities. We want to hear your opinions. Vote in the poll. Use the form to send us your opinions of the bicycle boulevard concept. Where in Mississauga do you think would be the ideal candidate for a bicycle boulevard?