Erik Beerepoot\u2019s recent letter <\/a>concerning cycling in Saanich along the Quadra corridor contains significant fallacies. I have lived in the north Quadra area for 30 years and cycle as a main means of transportation, for exercise, and enjoyment.<\/p>\nThe recent letter states that \u201ca look at a map of the north Quadra area\u201d shows that the surrounding residential streets do not connect through and that there is no continuous north-south street parallel to Quadra in this corridor. But, speaking from extensive experience, this does not mean that there are no such cycling routes available.<\/p>\n
I happily and readily cycle in all directions in this area, going north, south, east and west. Luckily, many of the streets which, on a map, may not appear to be connected are, in fact, connected by pathways and parks. And these provide cycling through-routes by which I, and others, readily and easily travel to local shopping malls, residences, past schools and to many other destinations within the area and far beyond \u2013 Gordon Head, downtown, etc.<\/p>\n
I know these routes intimately since I cycle them often. I avoid riding along Quadra due to the volume and speed of the vehicle traffic there. There are many obvious benefits to riding along side street routes \u2013 they are calmer, fewer cars improve safety, there is sufficient space for both cars and bikes \u2013 leaving one with the opportunity to greet and acknowledge pedestrians, other cyclists, dog walkers and the like. And not breathe exhaust (cough, cough).<\/p>\n
I am a driver as well, when needing to transport grandchildren or bulky items. After riding my bike all over Greater Victoria since the early 1970s, I urge for some common sense \u2013 can we please avoid putting cycling infrastructure that impedes vehicle traffic on major routes unless absolutely necessary?<\/p>\n
There are other and likely less expensive options in most cases. I am hopeful that Saanich\u2019s Neighbourhood Bikeways project and other similar initiatives, along with frustrated vehicle drivers\u2019 pushback, will bring some moderation and reason into transportation discussions.<\/p>\n
Kevin Neary<\/p>\n
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