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Halifax councillors face off on bike lanes, approve cost-saving alternatives
['Rebecca Lau', 'Angela Capobianco', 'Global News']
The network would consist of protected bike lanes, multi-use pathways and local street bikeways as part of the municipality’s Integrated Mobility Plan.
Councillors debated Tuesday whether to go ahead with the original AAA network plans, investing in cost-saving alternatives, or continuing the network without meeting AAA design standards.
“I want everyone to feel comfortable riding their bike.
Now, if you just do painted bike lanes like we have on Windsor Street, people are not going to feel comfort,” he said.
Whereas if you build protected bike lanes, like we had on Almon Street, then anyone can ride that and they’ll feel comfortable on it and this becomes so critical.”Story continues below advertisement