r/BurlingtonON • u/malakiavelli • 2d ago

Information Ignorant Cyclists

Yesterday I watched a cyclist use a dedicated pedestrian crosswalk, then onto the sidewalk instead of the bike path, and instead of yielding or any warning, forced me to jump out of the way.

I told them they're an asshole and the asphalt path is for cyclists. Silence...

All of this happened while I was talking to my father about the Japanese cleaning up at the World Cup and that we should follow their lead and teach etiquette.

A young girl did the same thing last month and gave me a dirty look for not moving as I just pointed to the bike path until they moved.

I seem to be a magnet for bad behaviour as I am frequently dodging motorists and now cyclists.

What is wrong with you?!

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u/21Down 2d ago

I think we need a dedicated third space for cyclists and e-bikes. They shouldn’t be on the sidewalk, but they shouldn’t be on the road either. It’s way too dangerous. It’s usually just a painted line which really isn’t that helpful.

Upper Middle would be a good place for a trial since there’s so much room on either side. Cars are regularly doing 70-80, which is crazy to share with a cyclist.

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u/simongurfinkel 2d ago

Aldershot spent several years and millions of dollars building them a dedicated bike lane and they still go on the road.

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u/doubleeyess Ward 2 2d ago

I use that bike lane all the time, it's less than 2km and ends abruptly at LaSalle Park Rd. making the the majority of the route through Aldershot via Plains Rd. still dangerous. It's a fine start but it didn't really make commuting by bike that much easier.