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Why the Information Session? • Follow up Information Session to the first Open House held in 2016 for the 123 Avenue Corridor Traffic Management • Obtain feedback for the concept before
proceeding into design Why are we doing this? 1. To improve 123 Avenue which is a designated cycle route that connects to schools, park and commercial areas. 2. To provide AAA (All
Ages and Abilities) cycling facilities. 3. To support the Regional Cycling Strategy in increasing cycling mode share Cycling Benefits* -Emission free -Space efficient -Energy efficient
-Safer -Cost efficient -Time competitive -Healthy community *excerpts from Cycling for Everyone, A Regional Cycling Strategy for Metro Vancouver, June 2011 123 Avenue Corridor Management
Strategy (203 Street to Laity Street)
123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy (203 Street to Laity Street) *excerpts from Cycling for Everyone, A Regional Cycling Strategy for Metro Vancouver, June 2011 TransLink conducted
market research to understand the different markets for cycling and determine the barriers that prevent people from cycling. There are 41% of residents who are interested in cycling
but concerned or deterred by safety concerns. Lower mainland cities are striving to provide AAA cycling facilities to encourage those interested but concerned residents to increase
cycling mode share. Interested but Concerned 41% Regular Cyclist 25% Not interested In Cycling 34% The Market for Cycling*
123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy (203 Street to Laity Street) Concept Elements Protected Bike Lanes and curb bulges • One-way travel lane on each side of the road • One-way protected
bike lane on each side of the road (except on 300m east of 206 Street to 208 Street where a Multi-Use Path exists) What does this mean: • On-street parking will entirely be eliminated
• Driving lanes will be narrowed Advantages of Protected Bike Lanes: • Accommodates all levels of riders • Narrowed roadway will impact driver behaviour and encourage lower speed •
Connectivity with the 203 Street protected bike lane
123 Avenue Corridor Management Strategy (203 Street to Laity Street) Concept Elements Off-street parking at Volker Park What are the City’s Objectives? •To manage traffic behaviour in
response to resident concerns and observed conditions •To improve multi-modal facilities along 123 Avenue corridor •To improve the transportation network connectivity and functionality
•To provide connected bike network Thank you for coming and please feel free to provide comments on the blue forms.