Thursday, September 20, 2007
Meanwhile in Montreal ...
New bike path on the way
As Maisonneuve bike lane inches toward completion, the city weighs in on the bike system across Montreal -By Kristen Dobbin
While Montreal has a reputation as being a haven for cyclists – evidenced by a bike network totalling over 400 kilometres – the future of the city’s cycling network remains unclear.
Over the summer the City began construction on a new barrier-protected bike lane along Maisonneuve. Slated for completion by the end of the year, the four-km path will connect the current network of bike lanes and link four university campuses.
Despite criticism from some business owners, the bike path has been heralded as a step forward in making the downtown city more bike-friendly.
Montreal resident Misha Franta said the bike lane should improve accessibility for cyclists going downtown.
“The Maisonneuve bike lane is a great move. I think everyone who rides a bike is excited about it,” she said. (Rest of the article here in the McGill Daily)
As Maisonneuve bike lane inches toward completion, the city weighs in on the bike system across Montreal -By Kristen Dobbin
While Montreal has a reputation as being a haven for cyclists – evidenced by a bike network totalling over 400 kilometres – the future of the city’s cycling network remains unclear.
Over the summer the City began construction on a new barrier-protected bike lane along Maisonneuve. Slated for completion by the end of the year, the four-km path will connect the current network of bike lanes and link four university campuses.
Despite criticism from some business owners, the bike path has been heralded as a step forward in making the downtown city more bike-friendly.
Montreal resident Misha Franta said the bike lane should improve accessibility for cyclists going downtown.
“The Maisonneuve bike lane is a great move. I think everyone who rides a bike is excited about it,” she said. (Rest of the article here in the McGill Daily)
