Cycling Infrastructure

Cycling Goals for 2019.

We’ve achieved much in 2018, but we’re a long way from finished our advocacy work. Here’s our shortlist of cycling infrastructure-related goals for 2019. What’s on yours? 1.  The first protected bike lane in the city.  2.  The first painted intersection in the city painted with a bike box, cross ride and/or directional arrows. 3.  The first …

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University Avenue – Let’s Dream Big!

The City of Windsor has begun a study to look at what improvements should be made to University Avenue from Huron Church to Victoria.  This crumbling stretch of road that connects the west end and the University of Windsor to downtown, is likely to be the highest density commuter cycling corridor in the city.  It merits …

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Want to improve the parking garages? Add secure bike parking!

The City of Windsor is planning to spend $4.1 million to improve the Goyeau Street and Pelissier Street parking garages and they are interested in hearing about changes that you’d like to see.  Let’s make this a real game changer for cyclists.  We propose that these parking garages include secure bicycle parking.  We are not …

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Pillette Road Bike Lanes

Spotlight on Infrastructure This is the first in a series of posts to inform you of changes and improvements in cycling infrastructure. Over the past year, with the help of provincial grants, we have seen significant investment in bike lanes and trails. This Spotlight on Infrastructure series will bring you reviews, videos, stories and photos …

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University Ave could be a game-changer…with your help

  Imagine University Avenue the way it could be… Imagine a tree lined boulevard with separated, protected bike lanes, sidewalks, special bus lanes, comfortable and accessible public transportation stops, frequent and safe crossing opportunities, median islands, accessible pedestrian signals, curb extensions, narrower travel lanes and more.  There is a good chance this dream could become …

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Interactive Cycling Infrastructure Map

In October 2016, Windsor City Council voted to reallocate the funding previously allocated to the Transportation Planning Department for the Cabana Road Cycling Facilities and Windsor Loop in the amount of $6.8 million. Council Decision Numbers: CR627/2016 and CR628/2016 provide the details of the new projects proposed as cycling infrastructure to be charged to Bikeways Development.  The Council reports …

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Recommendations to Standing Committee 2/17/16

Below is our letter to Councillors Bill Marra, Chris Holt, Hilary Payne, Fred Francis and Paul Borrelli in advance of the Standing Committee meeting 2/17/16. “Bike Friendly will be a delegation on Wednesday evening regarding Reports CQ54-2015 and CQ62-2015. We are anxious to see interim safety measure put into place before the cycling season ramps …

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