English Bay, late afternoon / Remembrance Day:
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There can’t be this …
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… without this.
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Together, harmony.
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So true. I remember back when there weren’t separate paths for cycling and walking. Some of the time it was okay but often there were conflicts. They usually go at different speeds so should only be mixed when the volumes are low.
It was such a pretty day today. So sunny. Cold but not like east of here. Dry so easy to dress for.
Today I saw the mayor on the corner campaigning with some others. I almost went up to talk to him but didn’t. I realize that I really don’t have anything to say to him other than to thank him for the good stuff that he’s been a part of making happen and to caution him on what to watch out for based on my perspective. But I didn’t. I was too much into enjoying the nice sunny day.
We live in a pretty city. We don’t need politics to have a good time.
That is a good example of a cycle path that does not bisect a park!
Groan, have you never been there?
The path follows the water from Burrard Bridge along Sunset Beach then “bisects” the park along the hill upto Beach Ave along English Bay then cuts back closer to the water in Stanley Park. It is very similar to what was proposed for Kits. It followed the water where the parks are not busy then goes away from the water where it is busier. It works well at English Bay and would work well at Kits if you would just give it a chance.
Yes, Richard, as soon as the bike paths through Kits and Hadden parks are implemented, the naysayers will love them and wonder why they opposed them in the first place. The neighbourhood association coalition of mostly uninformed individuals has adopted their reject-everything-the-City-proposes stance from irrationally and stubbornly fearing change. Once they experience it, those with consciences will feel guilty and embarrassed for any delay they caused to projects and their fellow citizens’ enjoyment of them.
Yes, I ride it often. The path is great, but it is very different to what was proposed at Kits Beach, which was an area of green space heavily used by park goers who use that space as a destination. That can’t be said for the green which follows the water all along from Burrard to English Bay. Totally different use of park and so the terms for a bike path are different. That’s the point, Richard and Susan, each situation should be assessed on their merits and issues.
Fair is fair, and accessibility and enjoyment should be for all. What a beautiful city we have; let’s all try harder to co-exist without divisiveness.
And tankers too.
the Vancouver we want
We are very fortunate where we live, something we should not take for granted. Hopefully more people will vote this election, and also take the time to research where the candidates stand on the issues and what they are proposing. It easy to say. “stick it to Mayor Moonbeam”, but in the last six years he has done a lot with very little, to make this city a much better place.