The 10 Attributes of Bikeways
Cycling provides environmental, health, social and economic benefits.
Also, it is cost-effective transportation for both users and taxpayers.
I am thankful for the recent addition of bike lanes to some of Clarington's streets. However we must also think about having bikeways throughout Clarington, increasing cycle tourism and make our community more bicycle-friendly.
- Functionality: Linking "need to go" areas
- Directness: Minimal travel distance
- Extensiveness: City-wide coverage
- Continuity: Gap-free interconnection of routing
- Safety: Protection against motorized vehicles
- Security: No isolated, unlit and inaccessible areas
- Availability: Useable any time and any season
- Smart Design
- Anthropocentricity: Cost-effective and increase the "Quality of Life"
- Economic Catalyst: Contributor to local commerce
Cycling provides environmental, health, social and economic benefits.
Also, it is cost-effective transportation for both users and taxpayers.
I am thankful for the recent addition of bike lanes to some of Clarington's streets. However we must also think about having bikeways throughout Clarington, increasing cycle tourism and make our community more bicycle-friendly.