June 24, 2021 - Victoria, BC, recently completed a 2.5km, all ages and abilities (AAA), cycling route that’s part of a 32-kilometre AAA cycling network expected to be completed by the end of 2022 to provide a safe, eco-friendly and affordable way to move around the city reports the Times Colonist.
“Research shows that people who are interested in cycling but concerned about safety are more likely to hop on a bike when there is a safe, connected cycling network,” said Sarah Webb, the city’s manager of transportation planning and development.
The modifications were introduced slowly to give drivers time to adjust. The changes were specifically designed to support new and less-confident riders, not seasoned cyclists.
““Since we started getting back into cycling, we now spend way more time in the city of Victoria than we used to,” said Elise Cote who previously didn’t feel comfortable cycling around Victoria.
Read the full article by Regan Elliott here.
