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Originally Posted by Mazrim
The complete streets guide allows 2 or 4 lanes for a Neighbourhood Boulevard. It's not violating any policy. The Complete Streets guide is used all the time in tons of projects, so your crusade is a little misguided.
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I think you're misinterpreting my goal here, my goal is that the priorities listed in the policy are followed (in the case of a neighbourhood boulevard ped/bikes, then transit, then auto/goods). If the spokesperson is saying that it's an auto focused road, that goes directly against the policy. The number of lanes has little direct influence on the overall feel of the road. Lane widths, sidewalk widths, buffer areas, etc. have a much larger impact on it.
Also if it is used all the time, why is it never in the public communications? Again it's a communication/perception issue not necessarily a real one. BTW I've been told by City staff that they are not looking at making incremental improvements to roads to work towards the policy.
The city in general seems to struggle with translating technical language and jargon into language the majority of the population can understand. This applies to most every department from planning to roads and transit.
Disclaimer: I get that the spokesperson was likely trying to defuse a potential outcry about removing vehicle capacity. However that doesn't justify such a simplistic statement.