We are ready to create more safe space for cyclists and pedestrians. Well-planned cycling routes, including along subway lines, will provide a much-needed relief valve for our transit system, support our #VisionZero road safety plan, and allow for space to physically distance.
Most of the proposed initiatives in this report are quick-start installations that safely and temporarily re-purpose curb lanes, using paint, signage, and temporary barricades – similar to initiatives we have seen in cities around the world as they reopen their economies.
As part of the City’s focus on Main Street revitalization in the wake of #COVID19, staff are proposing to create more public space and patios in addition to this new active transportation infrastructure.
I want to reassure businesses that City staff will be reaching out to work with the local BIA offices to finalize all designs well before they are installed. This feedback will be critical before any changes are made.
Bikes do bring business and in an era where people, more than ever, want to support local businesses, our push for more space for pedestrians, cyclists and patios will, I believe, make a positive difference.
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