New bike sharrows have just been installed along College between Lansdowne and Dufferin (only going eastbound).
These are actually comical. I may be able to see what the city peeps are trying to do here with their limited resources, but doesn't this just decrease/de-emphasize the 'sharrow value' to vehicle drivers during rush hour/in future use?
Isn't it clear that this vehicle/parked cars/sharrow association may set a bad precedent for all bike associated lanes? I think these just lead to driver confusion; moreover, they devalue actual bike lanes. I can certainly see the association and drivers may end up thinking they can park in those as well...
A grandstand for Toronto's improving cycling infrastructure! Are there future plans to modify parking restrictions at least?
Here is some info from the city. I really hope I'm not up to date here.
12 years ago
I think the only cyclist who could ride with those sharrows would be the famed trialist Ryan Leech.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
Next they'll install bike lanes and then install a sidewalk overtop of them.