Comment 93507

By seancb (registered) - website | Posted October 22, 2013 at 09:33:51

Don't worry, the city does have some alternate routes in mind for you. Just follow these simple instructions:

The intent of the Transit Only Lane is to ensure transit vehicles (buses) can travel through that segment of King St with minimal delays. The project is a pilot, so we will be reviewing the various aspects of the facility during the next 12 months. Cyclists and e-bike riders are not included as a permitted use in this bus lane. Cyclists are encouraged to use parallel routes through that area of the city. The other lanes on King St will continue to be legal for bicycles, but I agree that it is not expected to be an ideal route during peak volume periods.

Alternate Routes:
On the north side of King St, the suggested cycling route is Wilson St to the York Blvd bike lane beside the Farmer's Market. It is suggested that it will be faster to dismount and cross the York/Bay intersection to connect to the easterly end of Napier St beside the Federal Building rather than riding around Sir John A MacDonald High School. Continue along Napier St to Victoria Park, and through Victoria Park on the multi-use trail. Continue on Head St on the west side of the park, do a quick "jog" on the Dundurn St bike lanes to connect to the bike lanes over Hwy 403 (either via Hunt St or the King St bike lane). Much of this route serves you in both the easterly and westerly direction.

On the south side of King St, the suggested cycling route is Hunter St or Jackson St. We are planning to install bike lanes on portions of Hunter St still this fall, so watch for them shortly. West of Queen St, the primary through routes for cycling to get to the Dundurn St bike lanes are Jackson St (there is a short trail connection at the west end of this street through a small parkette to Dundurn St) or Hunter St/Hill St. Canada St (between Jackson St and Hunter St) is the eastbound cycling connection.

Please let me know if you require any additional details,
Daryl Bender B.E.S.
Project Manager, Alternative Transportation
Public Works, City of Hamilton
905-546-2424 x 2066

These easy-to-follow directions will be printed on signs placed at each intersection for your convenience.

Please do not take any shortcuts on sidewalks, or go the wrong way on any one way streets while navigating these simple parallel alternate routes. Please come to a complete 3-second stop at each stop sign.

You may need to make extra time for your commmute. To avoid frustration, it is recommended that you leave 15-20 minutes earlier so that you are not rushed.

If you are attempting to reach a destination on King Street, please take the alternate route to the nearest side street, and take the side street back to King. If the side street is one-way, please continue to the next side street, and dismount and walk back along King to your destination.

If you must cross King street in order to reach your destination, please dismount and walk your bike to the nearest pedestrian crossing.

The city will be revisiting this project in a short time (one year) and will make improvements as necessary.

After trying this method for a year, you are invited to send your comments to the city for consideration.

Comment edited by seancb on 2013-10-22 09:41:39

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