I have never seen so may press releases quoting members of the crazy 7+1. Media Release The Corporation of the City of Oshawa For Immediate Release August 12, 2014 Oshawa adds new bike lanes/routes across the city OSHAWA – The City of Oshawa has added an additional 18 kilometres of bike lanes/routes in 2014 to enhance its cycling infrastructure and to support cycling in Oshawa and Durham Region. New bicycle lanes and routes have been created in the following neighbourhoods: Mary Street North (Beatrice Street to Taunton Road) Beatrice Street (Somerville Street to Wilson Road) Central Park Boulevard (Charrington Avenue to Beatrice Street) John Street (Michael Starr Trail to Park Road) Elmgrove Avenue (Park Road to Oshawa Centre) Athol Street (Mary Street to Farewell Avenue) Farewell Street (Athol Street to Taylor Avenue) Taylor Avenue (Farewell to Harmony Road) Mary Street (William Street to Athol Street) “Bicycling is no longer just for recreation, but an important part of a city’s transportation plan,” said Councillor John Aker, Chair of the Development Services Committee. “Oshawa has seen an increase in the use of bicycles on our roads, and these bike lanes are a way to make this mode of transportation both more convenient and safer for all users.” In total, Oshawa now features 56 kilometres of bike lanes/routes, as well as 27 kilometres of paved trails. Furthermore, as part of the Integrated Transportation Master Plan, the City is currently developing an Active Transportation Master Plan that will recommend an on- and off-road pedestrian and cycling network and implementation strategy to becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly. “The addition of these bike lanes is one way to improve road safety for cars and cyclists,” said Councillor Bob Chapman, Chair of the Community Services Committee. “Hopefully these improvements to our roadways will encourage more people to get out and go for a bike ride.” Oshawa was one of the first municipalities in Ontario to be designated a bicycle friendly community by Canada’s Share the Road Cycling Coalition. Oshawa was awarded bronze level status as a “Bicycle Friendly Community” in 2012. For more information on trails and bike-related infrastructure within Oshawa, visit oshawa.ca/trails or call Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311. For details on the Integrated Transportation Master Plan, visit oshawa.ca/itmp. For updates on the City of Oshawa, visit oshawa.ca or follow “OshawaCity” on: Twitter and Facebook. - 30 - Media Contacts: Councillor Bob Chapman Chair, Community Services Committee 905-436-5619; [email protected] Councillor John Aker, Chair, Development Services Committee 905-436-5612; [email protected] Jag Sharma Commissioner, Community Services 905-436-3311 ext. 2259; [email protected] Glenn Simmonds Director, Operations, Community Services 905-436-3311 ext. 2229; [email protected] ______________________________________________ Corporate Communications | City of Oshawa 905-436-3311 extension 5686 | TTY 905-436-5627 [email protected] | oshawa.ca facebook/OshawaCity twitter/OshawaCity youtube/OshawaCity
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:33:04 +0000
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