Metro Vancouver Bike & Pedestrian Discussion - Page 230

WarrenC12 · #**4581** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 11:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by logan5

Next logical step would be expanding further west into Kits.

Bikes and bike lanes work as way to commute in the city. I would like to see Translink get in the bike sharing business or even partner with Mobi so we can see a major expansion that covers all of the CoV, and add some ebikes to the fleet, which would be an alternative to driving. Bike infrastructure is super cheap to build compared to public transit infrastructure, so it would be in Translink's best interests to seriously consider it.

One way bike sharing makes a ton of sense when combined with transit, particularly Skytrain. And yes, Mobi could be hugely expanded with a minor blip on Translink's finances.

Migrant_Coconut · #**4582** Posted **Dec 12, 2019, 1:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

They were demo'ing some electric assist bikes back at the PNE in August. I have yet to hear of any of them getting deployed or when that might happen. I often commute "one way" on a Mobi as going uphill in work clothes is less than ideal. E-assist would obviously solve that issue.

E-bikes (not e-scooters, obviously) would definitely be a major selling point.

CanSpice · #**4583** Posted **Dec 12, 2019, 5:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Does anybody know how Mobi is doing? Given the city invested $1M in the project, I'd like to think there would be a little more information available to the public on their finances, users, future plans, etc.

I have a membership and love to hop on the bikes when it helps me get somewhere, but I'd also love a little more info.

They were demo'ing some electric assist bikes back at the PNE in August. I have yet to hear of any of them getting deployed or when that might happen. I often commute "one way" on a Mobi as going uphill in work clothes is less than ideal. E-assist would obviously solve that issue.

Here's a thread showing ridership by week for past three years, which shows that the number of trips has been steadily increasing. Looks like member trips peaked at about 18,000 in 2018 and about 24,000 in 2019.

WarrenC12 · #**4584** Posted **Dec 12, 2019, 5:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Migrant_Coconut

E-bikes (not e-scooters, obviously) would definitely be a major selling point.

Yes and I'm sure they would all collect at the highest elevation stations.

officedweller · #**4585** Posted **Jan 20, 2020, 10:59 PM**

West side option chosen.
Note the suicide barrier.

Granville Bridge pedestrian and cycling pathway final design chosen
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/granville-connector-bridge-pathway-design-configuration

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/granville-connector-bridge-pathway-design-configuration

dreambrother808 · #**4586** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 1:04 AM**

The traffic lights are a positive change.

Migrant_Coconut · #**4587** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 1:49 AM**

I've never had a problem with crossing the off-ramps as-is, but I can see why other people might. Just hope this doesn't mean bottlenecks somewhere else.

At any rate, glad to see they're going with the more scenic west configuration.

VancouverOfTheFuture · #**4588** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 3:09 AM**

will probably not be at all synchronized and end up a bottleneck.

WestCoastEcho · #**4589** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 3:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by VancouverOfTheFuture

will probably not be at all synchronized and end up a bottleneck.

Considering that Granville Street will be reduced to 1 lane in each direction at merger while all ramps will have 2 lanes, yeah, it's going to create a nice bottleneck there.

ilikeredheads · #**4590** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 8:51 AM**

lol this city sure loves bottlenecks smh....

This is a terrible design because not only does it not improve existing problems (crosswalks at all the on/off ramps) but it'll also make traffic worse because southbound granville is essentially reduced to one lane. AND they are adding more traffic lights.

Why can't they just put both the pedestrian path and bikelane on just one side of the bridge???

WarrenC12 · #**4591** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 4:28 PM**

Granville Brigde will not become a bottleneck with this change.

Where's my elevator to Granville Island?!

whatnext · #**4592** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 7:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

West side option chosen.
Note the suicide barrier.

The suicide barriers on the onramps make it look like a cage.

Government should just accept they can't bubblewrap everybody from their choices.

Migrant_Coconut · #**4593** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 8:35 PM**

Worked out just fine for Burrard - both the traffic adjustments and the suicide fencing. Skepticism is always good, but can the thread wait at least until Friday before preaching imminent doom?

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Originally Posted by ilikeredheads

Why can't they just put both the pedestrian path and bikelane on just one side of the bridge???

One of the ideas was to shut down the 4th onramp and make that the multi-use lane, but the City put their foot down - apparently it's needed for their service and emergency vehicles. And they'd have to close the Howe ramp too.

officedweller · #**4594** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 9:46 PM**

There's not a lot of traffic destined or originating from Granville St. because of the transit mall, so I don't think there will be a bottleneck. Traffic circling the block (looping from Pacific) will travel through the one lane section, though.

PS - there's already a curb cut in the median of Pacific under the bridge in line with Rolston Street.
- probably to allow access to/from Vancouver House.

SpongeG · #**4595** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 10:00 PM**

Ive never had any congestion issues with the Granville Bridge any time of the day, after 9 pm its pretty much empty except for taxis and busses.

officedweller · #**4596** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 10:12 PM**

If congestion on the bridge does develop, they may have to install a warning sign at the middle of the bridge where the crest of the bridge creates a blind spot (and you can't see stopped traffic ahead).

WarrenC12 · #**4597** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 10:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

If congestion on the bridge does develop, they may have to install a warning sign at the middle of the bridge where the crest of the bridge creates a blind spot (and you can't see stopped traffic ahead).

Probably ok if you are doing the artificially low speed limit.

s211 · #**4598** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 11:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by ilikeredheads

lol this city sure loves bottlenecks smh....

Indeed. I can't think of any other creature that would deliberately fill its arteries with plaque. But hey, greenest city in the world and all those other lies.

Metro-One · #**4599** Posted **Jan 21, 2020, 11:51 PM**

Overall I like this plan. Like anything it could always use a little fine tuning.

Unlike the Cambie Bridge plan, which I am against, the Granville Street Bridge actually has excess road capacity that can be converted into bike lanes and wider sidewalks without much detriment for vehicle traffic.

Migrant_Coconut · #**4600** Posted **Jan 22, 2020, 4:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

Ive never had any congestion issues with the Granville Bridge any time of the day, after 9 pm its pretty much empty except for taxis and busses.

There's the occasional protest or suicide, not to mention snow days... so I guess we can argue about the merits of an all-year recreation path versus a 10 in 365 chance of gridlock?