Comments for Mississauga Cycling

Comment on ‘Crossrides’ are here by Henry

Henry — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:06:21 +0000

I know exactly what you’re getting at, and I completely agree that pedestrians should always be prioritized in city planning.

However, in the present state, painting strips on the road is much easier to implement than raised crossrides, which would involve a road construction crew. When the roads are due for repaving, then the city should consider these traffic calming devices you mentioned.

I think this is a good first step, in mitigating this ridiculous rule of forcing cyclists to walk the bike across every intersection. Cyclists and pedestrians alike will just have to be vigilant of unattentive drivers as always.

Comment on ‘Crossrides’ are here by George

George — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:14:22 +0000

Hi Henry, thanks for the response…however I disagree. I think raised crosswalks are indeed necessary. I have video taped footage where I can show you without a shadow of doubt, that drivers don’t stop. I tried presenting my findings to the road safety committee, but they only hold their meetings during the day when I am at work. If cars are not stopping at stop signs, they will not stop at crossride markings. Don’t get me wrong, I think they are great and the idea of red paint is awesome, but that needs to be re-enforced with a raised crosswalk. It comes down to a matter of priority….cars or pedestrians? Unless they raise the roadway and implement traffic calming measures, the city of Mississauga is telling its citizens that cars come first. The raised roadway forces a driver to slow down, paint and stop signs do not. It is unfortunate the city resists the idea of raised crosswalks so much.

Comment on ‘Crossrides’ are here by Henry

Henry — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:03:06 +0000

Raised crossrides may not be necessary, but they can definitely use more contrast to increase driver awareness. Have a look at Cycling Route #22 in Toronto (Eglinton Ave between Renforth and Jane). The crossrides along the way are all marked with bright red paint.

As the City of Mississauga implements more of these crossrides, it should look at a standardized paint scheme similar to the one described above. The white paint currently being used isn’t quite salient enough for most Mississauga motorists.

Comment on ‘Crossrides’ are here by George

George — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:56:21 +0000

Unless the crosswalk is raised, Mississauga drivers will stroll right through those zebra stripes. Drivers don’t stop at stop signs, let alone on white paint markings. If you want proof that they do not make full stops, contact me for video captured footage.

The MCAC needs to make the case for Raised Crosswalks throughout the city

Comment on The Middle Road: Cycling a Better Way by Patricia Dunham

Patricia Dunham — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:55:55 +0000

Designating sidewalk spce is a much better idea than painting off small lanes for cyclists that make driving lanes for cars even more narrow. I am tired of sharing lane space with careless cyclists. Vehicle drivers pay a lot of money for the right to use the roads – drivers & vehicle licences, tire tax, gas tax etc. – that cyclists do not pay. Plus, regardless of how careless some cyclists are, drivers are always held accountable for accidents with cyclists. It’s time we get some fairness in the issue for drivers.

Comment on Youngsters on Sidewalks – Beware the Driveways by Chandrahas

Chandrahas — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:27:01 +0000

1 comment on careless driving causing not only collision but two bones fractured because driver did not stop even after impact with bicycle and caused the bicycle riders leg to wedge between the car side and the bicycle stuck at the curbside.
When a bicycle rider is struck badly by right turning car while the bicycle rider was riding bicycle when the pedestrian cross light was on yet the car driver was not charged by Peel Police 11th Division. A case of very clear right of way. The same road Ellora drive where accident took place has a board at the point of entry “Think of Us” intended to alert drivers who live in the same area.

Some more actions are required and better policing too.

Yes I like backing up and parking in reverse whereever I feel that there may be a hazard. It is really worry free to get on with work after the work is done.

Comment on 24 Hour Spin returns Feb 2009 by MCAC

MCAC — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:56:37 +0000

Hello Melanie,
Welcome to Mississauga Cycling. The 24 hour Spin is an event managed by the Trillium Foundation. You may want to contact them here: http://www.24hourspin.com/contact.htm

Comment on 24 Hour Spin returns Feb 2009 by Melanie Wijeratna

Melanie Wijeratna — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:29:35 +0000

Hello,

My mom, Jay Wijeratna, and myself need to get the tax receipt for the sponsorship we gave to Madeleine Staffieri in February 2009.
We sponsored Ms. Madeleine Staffieri for her February 2009 spin.
I, Melanie Wijeratna, contributed $50 and my mother, contributed $50.
We’ve lost access to the tax receipts and were hoping you can provide us with the link or a copy of the tax receipts.
Thanks

Comment on Paths and Policies: A first look at the Cycling Master Plan by Allan Harder

Allan Harder — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:20:10 +0000

Welcome to Mississauga Cycling Carlo,
The Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee had a workshop with city staff on how to best evaluate routes and how to best assign their priorities. We will be meeting with them again in December and then finally in January 2010. Given the complexity (I think its draft size is about 150 pages) and the progress I see to this date, I would expect a public workshop/presentation by late Spring or early summer of 2010.

Comment on Paths and Policies: A first look at the Cycling Master Plan by Carlo

Carlo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:16:21 +0000

Does anyone know (or is willing to guess) when the Cycling Master Plan will be published?