Friday, July 23, 2010

City helps cyclists ease on down the road

"By diverting vehicles and non-local traffic away from bike routes to main boulevards and thoroughfares, the city hopes to ease the way for Vancouver's more reluctant or novice cyclists.

Five trial barriers that prevent all vehicles but bicycles from accessing neighbourhoods at specific intersections are designed to calm traffic on bike routes and change traffic patterns, said Lon LaClaire, a strategic transportation manager with the city."

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