Hi All, Here is an update on the Lions Gate Bridge:

Please pass this message on to all cyclists you know (and anyone else who might be interested)
 

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Please take a couple of minutes TODAY and phone or e-mail some or all of the MLAs below.

Tell them you want the sidewalks on the Lions Gate crossing including North Viaduct , the Bridge and the Causeway widened to at least 3.7 metres as recommended by the provinces Interim Cycling Policy so bikes and pedestrians can conveniently and safely pass each other.

If you phone, leave a message to this effect.

You can phone all MLAs toll-free through Inquiry BC at 660-2421.

Honourable Harry Lali
Minister of Transportation and Highways
E-mail: Harry.Lali.Office@leg.bc.ca
Fax: (250) 356-2290

Honourable Joy MacPhail
MLA Vancouver-Mount Pleasant
Phone: (250) 251-5582
Fax: (250) 660-1930
E-mail: Joy. MacPhail.Office@leg.bc.ca

Honourable Glen Clark
Premier
MLA Vancouver-Kingsway
Phone: (604) 431-8119
Fax: (604) 660-0279
E-mail: Glen.Clark.Office@leg.bc.ca

Honourable Jenny Kwan
MLA Vancouver-Mount Pleasant
E-mail: Jenny.Kwan.Office@leg.bc.ca
Phone: (604) 253-7905
Fax: (604) 660-0672

Honourable Ian Waddell
MLA Vancouver-Fraserview
Phone: (604) 321-2223
Fax: (604) 775-1250
E-mail: Ian.Waddell.Office@leg.bc.ca

Mr. Graeme Bowbrick
MLA New Westminster
E-mail: Graeme.Bowbrick.Office@leg.bc.ca
Phone: (604) 521-8111
Fax: (604) 660-3835
 

The province has committed to widening the sidewalk on the suspension part of the bridge to 2.0 metres (it will be actually 2.67 metres but there will be supports every few metres thus reducing the available width). The Stanley Park Causeway will also be widened to 2.0 metres. The North Viaduct will be widened to 2.0 metres. These improvements will greatly increase the number of people cycling and walking on the bridge, making futher widening essential.

The Ministry of Transportation and Highways Interim Cycling Policy recommends a width of 3.7 metres for such a structure.

The Lions Gate is a crucial link for commuter, recreational, racing and touring cyclists as well as serving as an alternate route for the Cross Canada Trail. The bridge must be safe and accessible for everyone including families and inexperienced cyclists.

The planned widening of the sidewalk on the suspension part of the bridge will greatly increase the number of cyclists using the bridge, making the widening of the Viaduct sidewalk essential. It is estimated that up to 3000 people will cycle or walk over the bridge per day. By comparison, the Golden Gate Bridge carries 10,000 cyclists and pedestrians per day. We need to make the route cyclist- friendly to encourage people to cycle instead of drive, The estimate widening the North Viaduct to 2.67 metres will cost 2.5 million dollars. They claim any futher widening of the Viaduct or Bridge will cost from 25-50 million dollars but it never hurts to push them on this. They may be able to come up with some innovative solutions if they have to.

Thanks

Richard the Lion Gate Hearted (of the VACC)
733-1764
campbell@cs.sfu.ca

For more info contact:

campbell@cs.sfu.ca

or

Link here to get back to the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition who have spearheaded this fight.

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