Advertisement

Adjustable curb bike lanes to be extended along Bannatyne Avenue

An adjustable curb pilot program is being expanded. handout / City of Winnipeg

An adjustable bike lane curb pilot project is being expanded after a successful nine-month trial last year.

The City of Winnipeg will extend a technical trial of bike lane curbs on Sherbrook Street south of Cumberland Avenue and on part of Bannatyne Avenue next to Old Market Square. The lanes will be extended along Bannatyne, said the city.

“Using adjustable bike lane curbs will allow us to install protected bike lanes more quickly, and allow us to make adjustments to the design based on public feedback and future adjustments to roadways,” said Coun. Matt Allard, who chairs the city’s infrastructure committee.

During the trial, the bike lanes were adjusted to improve durability and maintenance.

Story continues below advertisement

“During the pilot, feedback was gathered from the public through an online survey and was generally positive,” the city said in a statement.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

“In both pilot locations, survey respondents using all modes of transportation (driving, cycling, and walking) reported increased comfort when passing through areas with adjustable curbs.”

The upcoming West Alexander to East Exchange Corridor project will use adjustable bike lanes, they added.

WATCH: Protected bike lane network in Winnipeg years away

Click to play video: 'Protected bike lane network in Winnipeg years away'
Protected bike lane network in Winnipeg years away

Sponsored content

AdChoices