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Originally Posted by Bunk
It's being looked at as part of the centre city cycling network planning. It would be 1st SE between the Bow and Elbow Rivers only - but subject to more detailed analysis of traffic data.
1st SE carries 6000 fewer vehicles per day than it used to 10-15 years ago. Also, the downtown segment carries 4 lanes at its lowest volume points, whereas just south of the Elbow as traffic accumulates southbound, it has 3. Currently the trip from Bow to Elbow takes about 4.5 minutes during PM peak and early analysis shows with a cycle track and mitigation measures like some advanced turning and signal optimization that trip would increase by about 30 seconds.
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I think 4th Street SW, would be a much better fit. It's traditionally a slower commute, and 1/2 of the length of the west lane (south bound), is full of parked vehicles as it is. Much of 4th Street SW, is the Mission/Belt-line area, and it's more conducive to bike culture. As well 4th street, dissipates bicyle traffic easily to the Elbow River bike path system.