Joe and I are voting Yes in the BC Transit Referendum for transit expansion because it is the right thing to do: for ourselves, for our children, for our grandchildren, for our city, and for our planet. For a relatively small annual cost to each household, we can expand transit and ensure that Vancouver continues to be a liveable region for years to come. I am a rare … [Read more...]
Barnet Highway Bike Lane (Training & Views!) – An Average Joe Cyclist Review
The Barnet Highway Bike Lane connects Burnaby and Port Moody in BC, Canada. It's a wide bike lane on the side of a highway. It's not separated, so it is not safe in bad weather or after dark. However, I enjoy the Barnet Highway bike lane for cycling training and working on my hill climbing abilities while enjoying amazing views and scenery. The Barnet Highway clings to the … [Read more...]
The HUMAN reason why completing the Sea to River Route should be a priority
The City of Burnaby has gone to great trouble to answer my concerns about the Sea to River Route in a reasonable way. However, I have to take issue with one crucial point. One of my main complaints was that the Sea to River Route simply STOPS at a dead end, instead of pushing through to the new industrial area on North Fraser. The City of Burnaby explains that: "This has … [Read more...]
Sea to River Bike Route in Burnaby – If a Bike Route is full of Cars, is it Still a Bike Route?
The bike route from North to South in Burnaby is poetically named the Sea to River Bike Route. I could suggest a lot of other names. “Death-defying route” springs to mind. As does “Suicide Run bike trail.” And “Are you Kidding Me?” Let me take you through my morning commute, along the Sea to River Bike Route. The first part of my route is heading west along the … [Read more...]
