Will cycling facilities remain open?
All road users are considered during the planning of construction projects. While every effort is made to maintain access for people who ride bikes, temporary closures may be unavoidable due to the nature of the work and location of infrastructure.
Where cycling facilities are temporarily closed, people who cycle have two options to safely navigate the construction site:
- Cyclists are reminded that under the Highway Traffic Act, they are defined as a vehicle and as such, are entitled to use an entire lane of any public roadway. Where cycling facilities may be unavailable, cyclists are encouraged to take the full lane of traffic to increase their visibility and navigate the site, or
- Alternatively, people who ride bikes can choose to dismount and follow signage for pedestrian detours.