The bike lane pilot project on Yonge Street from Bloor to Davisville has made Yonge a better street for walking as well as cycling. Walk Toronto has written to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee to support the continuation of this bike lane pilot project.
Among other things, Walk Toronto’s letter notes that “By providing a buffer between car traffic and the sidewalk, the bike lanes have made walking along Yonge Street much more appealing. The sidewalks are relatively narrow for the amount of foot traffic Yonge Street receives, and having a buffer from traffic makes using those sidewalks far more pleasant.”
A survey (PDF) confirmed that 77% of respondents who were on foot felt that the walking environment had improved.
