To the editor: Re: "Kits residents divided over cycling upgrades," July 5. As a Point Grey resident and a driver and cyclist, I am disheartened to see opponents of the Cornwall Avenue Active Transportation Corridor Project attempting to delay the vote by claiming the city hasn't taken enough time for evaluation.
Consultations have been held for six months with multiple opportunities to be heard. This is one of many misconceptions about the process and the impacts of a bike lane. We know Cornwall is the top priority because of accidents and injuries among road users. Independent evaluations have also shown that the Burrard, Hornby and Dunsmuir bike lanes have been incredible successes for both cyclists, drivers and businesses.
And we know that proposed changes to the corridor will minimize impacts for existing users, won't add more time for motorists and will be accompanied by traffic-calming measures to improve safety for residents.
Vehicle ownership and use is down in all cities as dense as Vancouver, and newer generations of residents are using active transportation methods more and more. This move brings Vancouver to the forefront by expanding its network and making it a more desirable, healthy and sustainable place to live.
Tyler Bryant,
Vancouver
