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This is an important moment for cycling in parks in the City. Park Board staff have been saying that Park Board wants cycling to, not through parks. This could really affect the great recreational, transportation and environmental synergies that cycling and parks share.
Commissioners, I want to be able to bike in the park with the children in my life learning to ride, the older family and friends who are less stable and all of the rest of us who love to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the exercise of biking! Bonus, we can get to the park in a non-polluting manner as well!
The Seaside Greenway Kits Beach area bike routing on the narrow shared path by the sea as well as on the roads by the parks is dangerous and not enjoyable year round. Improvements need to be made.
Although the scope of this project currently doesn’t include east of Maple Street, we encourage Park Board to work with Engineering staff to take this opportunity to look for a routing along the north side of Ogden Ave (to avoid legal issues with adjacent Hadden Park) and to connect in a safe way to the path through Vanier Park.
I look forward to being able to bike safely and with the enjoyment of sea and park in that area and to have a chance to provide feedback at a public consultation.
Thanks for reading.
Kate Wilson
An alternative would be to create a separated bike lane along Cornwall from Arbutus to Trafalgar that connects to the separated bike lane on Point Grey Road. This would be much more expensive than simply extending the existing bike path the one block from Arbutus to Yew St. just inside the park. If however, money is available, the separated bike lane may be what keeps all parties happy with the exception of those who currently use the parking spaces there but even then, if Cornwall is reduced to one lane heading west, then the parking could be retained as well.
This is an important moment for cycling in parks in the City. Park Board staff have been saying that Park Board wants cycling to, not through parks. This could really affect the great recreational, transportation and environmental synergies that cycling and parks share.
Commissioners, I want to be able to bike in the park with the children in my life learning to ride, the older family and friends who are less stable and all of the rest of us who love to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the exercise of biking! Bonus, we can get to the park in a non-polluting manner as well!
The Seaside Greenway Kits Beach area bike routing on the narrow shared path by the sea as well as on the roads by the parks is dangerous and not enjoyable year round. Improvements need to be made.
Although the scope of this project currently doesn’t include east of Maple Street, we encourage Park Board to work with Engineering staff to take this opportunity to look for a routing along the north side of Ogden Ave (to avoid legal issues with adjacent Hadden Park) and to connect in a safe way to the path through Vanier Park.
I look forward to being able to bike safely and with the enjoyment of sea and park in that area and to have a chance to provide feedback at a public consultation.
This is an important moment for cycling in parks in the City. Park Board staff have been saying that Park Board wants cycling to, not through parks. This could really affect the great recreational, transportation and environmental synergies that cycling and parks share.
Commissioners, I want to be able to bike in the park with my friends and enjoy the exercise of biking! Bonus, we can get to the park in a non-polluting manner as well!
The Seaside Greenway Kits Beach area bike routing on the narrow shared path by the sea as well as on the roads by the parks is dangerous and not enjoyable year round. Improvements need to be made.
Although the scope of this project currently doesn’t include east of Maple Street, we encourage Park Board to work with Engineering staff to take this opportunity to look for a routing along the north side of Ogden Ave (to avoid legal issues with adjacent Hadden Park) and to connect in a safe way to the path through Vanier Park.
I look forward to being able to bike safely and with the enjoyment of sea and park in that area and to have a chance to provide feedback at a public consultation.
At your meeting on Monday, March 12, I urge you to vote for a safe Seaside Greenway route in the Kitsilano Beach area. The Greenway should be a park and seaside experience for both people walking and biking, similar in design and intent throughout the 28 km of Greenway.
This is an important moment for cycling in parks in the City. Park Board staff have been saying that Park Board wants cycling to, not through parks. This could really affect the great recreational, transportation and environmental synergies that cycling and parks share.
Although the scope of this project currently doesn’t include east of Maple Street, we encourage Park Board to work with Engineering staff to take this opportunity to look for a routing along the north side of Ogden Ave (to avoid legal issues with adjacent Hadden Park) and to connect in a safe way to the path through Vanier Park.
Thank you for your attention.
Don’t be discouraged by the vocal minority, these changes are for the good of Vancouver.
Proper, separated bike paths also make things safer for pedestrians and drivers.
I urge you to support a safe Seaside Greenway route that will protect cyclists of all ages and abilities.
While the scope of this project doesn’t extend East of Maple St., I encourage Park Board to work with Engineering staff to look for more routes connecting Vanier Park to the Seawall. This is a beautiful potential link between East and West Vancouver, but the current setup does not allow for a fun, stress-free ride from Ontario St. through to Kitsilano Beach. It’s a wasted opportunity to take advantage of our local beauty.
In addition, please consider more bike racks at this park as they take up virtually no space. The current setup means I visit the park far less than I normally would. I do not drive.
I have been a resident of Vancouver since 2012 and have lived in various neighbourhoods, including Kitsilano. I have a car which I use for long distance trips but I also cycle, walk, and use transit in our city. I support the establishment of a safe, separated bike path through or next to Kits Beach. I’m not particular on the location, but I trust that through the lengthy consultation process of this route, the best option has been selected. I support the staff recommendations and urge you to implement without delay.
Thanks and Kind Regards,
Laurel Eyton.
But now I have young kids, 6 and 4 years old. And we ride as best we can everywhere, but our cycling infrastructure is just not safe enough when viewed through the eyes of a child, 1m tall. It feels so strange to make a choice to keep others safe but not have those people return the same respect.
So I urge you to fix this corridor to keep me and my kids safely riding. Getting kids out of that parking lot will also protect bad drivers like me from ever injuring one of them. Everyone is safer in the long run. Please support cycling improvements in this area.
This evening you will have the opportunity to create safer cycling for families, visitors to the city and local residents such as myself when you vote on the Seaside Greenway in Kitsilano – and I urge you to vote in favour of a separated path for cyclists that will safely take people from the park onto Point Grey Road. In the three years that I have lived on 4th and Larch, I have nearly been knocked off my bike on several occasions trying to enter or exit the park due to the current routing forcing riders to contend with a busy junction where cars are often turning right on red from Cornwall. I also on one occasion had to break so sharply to avoid a child that ran in front of me on the path that I came off my bike
I urge you to vote for a safe and delightful Seaside Greenway route in the Kitsilano Beach area. The Greenway should be a park and seaside experience for both people walking and biking, similar in design and intent throughout the 28 km of Greenway.
This is an important moment for cycling in parks in the City. Park Board staff have been saying that Park Board wants cycling to, not through parks. This could really affect the great recreational, transportation and environmental synergies that cycling and parks share. By creating a safe route through the park, linking the protected lanes at Point Grey to the Seawall, you have the opportunity to create one of North America’s best (and safest) cycling routes. Please seize this opportunity before a collision or serious injury occurs, as everyone should be able to enjoy Vancouver’s parks whether on foot or bike.
Although the scope of this project currently doesn’t include east of Maple Street, I encourage Park Board to work with Engineering staff to take this opportunity to look for a routing along the north side of Ogden Ave (to avoid legal issues with adjacent Hadden Park) and to connect in a safe way to the path through Vanier Park.
I look forward to being able to bike safely and with the enjoyment of sea and park in that area and to have a chance to provide feedback at a public consultation.
This is an important moment for cycling in parks in the City. Park Board staff have been saying that Park Board wants cycling to, not through parks. This could really affect the great recreational, transportation and environmental synergies that cycling and parks share.
Commissioners, I want to be able to cycle in the park with my four year old son who is still learning to ride, and not have to worry about being struck by a moving vehicle!
The Seaside Greenway Kits Beach area bike routing on the narrow shared path by the sea as well as on the roads by the parks becomes congested and is not enjoyable year round. Improvements need to be made.
Although the scope of this project currently doesn’t include east of Maple Street, we encourage Park Board to work with Engineering staff to take this opportunity to look for a routing along the north side of Ogden Ave (to avoid legal issues with adjacent Hadden Park) and to connect in a safe way to the path through Vanier Park.
I look forward to being able to cycle safely and with the enjoyment of sea and park in that area and to have a chance to provide feedback at a public consultation.
While I am not a full-time cyclist, my family and I regularly enjoy cycling down to the beach to get some fresh air and to enjoy the outdoors. However, without a safe path through Kits beach we rarely make it any further to Jericho or Locarno. When we do, typically it means that we’re avoiding cars in the parking lot and the road. The lack of a safe option has made these other beaches inaccessible to us. Having a dedicated bike lane will increase accessibility of all parks for us, and will increase safety for both cyclists and pedestrians.
I urge you to make the parks accessible for all.
Let’s continue to improve the south side of False Creek so that it is as awesome for pedestrians and cyclists as the north side.
This is an important moment for cycling in parks in the City. Park Board staff have been saying that Park Board wants cycling to, not through parks. This could really affect the great recreational, transportation and environmental synergies that cycling and parks share.
Commissioners, I want to be able to bike in the park with the children in my life learning to ride, the older family and friends who are less stable and all of the rest of us who love to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the exercise of biking! Bonus, we can get to the park in a non-polluting manner as well!
The Seaside Greenway Kits Beach area bike routing on the narrow shared path by the sea as well as on the roads by the parks is dangerous and not enjoyable year round. Improvements need to be made.
Although the scope of this project currently doesn’t include east of Maple Street, we encourage Park Board to work with Engineering staff to take this opportunity to look for a routing along the north side of Ogden Ave (to avoid legal issues with adjacent Hadden Park) and to connect in a safe way to the path through Vanier Park.
I look forward to being able to bike safely and with the enjoyment of sea and park in that area and to have a chance to provide feedback at a public consultation.
I know that it is often difficult to make these decisions in the face of loud opposition from a small group of locals, but I encourage you to prioritize safety over the whims of a few activist residents.
The Seaside Greenway Kits Beach area bike routing on the narrow shared path by the sea as well as on the roads by the parks is dangerous and not enjoyable year round. Improvements need to be made as the current route endangers pedestrians, children, cyclists, and tourists alike.
This is an important moment for cycling in parks in the City. Park Board staff have been saying that Park Board wants cycling to, not through parks. This could really affect the great recreational, transportation and environmental synergies that cycling and parks share.
I look forward to being able to bike safely and with the enjoyment of sea and park in that area.
This is an important moment for cycling in parks in the City. Park Board staff have been saying that Park Board wants cycling to, not through parks. This could really affect the great recreational, transportation and environmental synergies that cycling and parks share.
Commissioners, I want to be able to bike in the park with my children, the older family and friends who are less stable and all of the rest of us who love to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the exercise of biking! Bonus, we can get to the park in a non-polluting manner as well!
The Seaside Greenway Kits Beach area bike routing on the narrow shared path by the sea as well as on the roads by the parks is dangerous and not enjoyable year round. Improvements need to be made.*
Although the scope of this project currently doesn’t include east of Maple Street, we encourage Park Board to work with Engineering staff to take this opportunity to look for a routing along the north side of Ogden Ave (to avoid legal issues with adjacent Hadden Park) and to connect in a safe way to the path through Vanier Park.
I look forward to being able to bike safely and with the enjoyment of sea and park in that area and to have a chance to provide feedback at a public consultation.
As a father I love riding with my kid along the amazing bike routes in this city but I am always very nervous having to ride through the parking lot and having to ride near awestruck pedestrians checking out the view and not paying attention to where they’re going. And really why should they have to watch out for bikes along here when they’re trying to enjoy a nice walk by the seaside? Let’s get bikes and pedestrians their own safe and separate paths.
Please don’t listen to the antibike crusaders and the NIMBY associations. Please vote yes to a bike path off road and separated from pedestrians for a safer Kits beach experience!
Thanks so much for listening.