PGR still doesn’t connect to finished bikeways or lanes at either end where active construction is still underway, but people are beginning to flock there anyway. If anything it’s harder now: the signal at MacDonald and PGR was just decommissioned a few days ago and Stephens has been plugged up for construction. (It also doesn’t seem like anyone is riding up the West 1st hill to use local streets even though that’s where the new signal is.)
But here’s what it looked like this Sunday:
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And rather like the separated lanes on the Burrard Bridge, the benefits accrue as much if not more to the walkers, who now have unobstructed use of the sidewalks (or road if they wish to use it), instead of having to compete with cyclists, runners and scooters.
A great addition to the city, indeed. All winners, no losers. Why was it so controversial ?
Yes, a great addition. But what will the trolls do now?
They could go for a run… 🙂
For Mr. Skalbania and others who attempted to portray closed Point Grey Road as “deserted” and “eerie”, “a disaster”, “a cemetery”, and “Chip Wilson’s Way”, etc., just let them try to make those false claims now. How and why would, or could, anyone, including George Affleck, the NPA, and The Cedar Party, want to deny these families and individuals (as shown in these photos), and more Vancouverites to come, these activities on this prime, green residential and recreational road?
Looks like a good location for a survey of road users. Do they like the changes or not, have they increased or decreased their use of the road since the changes, do they live on that stretch or have they come to use it? Do they have ideas for other roads that could be looked at for the same treatment? Copies of results could be sent to all current and aspiring civic politicians, regardless of party affiliation.
Jeff: Yes, it does.