Editor:
The article “HUB presses for cycling changes” in the Record addresses at least some of the issues challenging cyclists such as myself.
I gave up car ownership about three years ago, in the interests of reducing my carbon footprint.
The main issue to me is the whole idea of cycling on main thoroughfares. These are deathtraps, as evidenced by the several cyclist/motor vehicle fatalities on main streets each year.
Now, it is possible that barrier separation of the cycle lane is effective, but why reduce the capacity of the road to handle motor vehicles? Surely designating parallel side streets as bicycle/pedestrian-only routes is a far better solution.
I also note the letter to you from the irate B. Craig (of Vancouver, no less) on the subject of street closures. My understanding of archeology is obviously wrong. Dinosaurs are alive and well here in B.C.
Colin Dover, New Westminster
