Sumas-Delair Bikeway Project

Fix the sidewalk / bike lane west of Everett

There is ample room outside the property lines (and fencing) to locate the sidewalk to the north of the utility pole, and the bike lane south of the pole, with a buffer space around the utility pole. This negates the unsafe sharp bend in the curb and narrowing of the bi-directional bike lane and provides a more natural path for both pedestrians and cyclists.

Ensuring the bike lane is BUFFERED & protected by parked cars and NOT the reverse

Abbotsford has been missing a very simple improvement. Sadly... On roads like Old Clayburn, vulnerable road users in bike lanes, provide the buffer between traffic and parked cars AND cyclists ride on the drivers' side, putting them in the "door-zone". By reversing this, cyclists are further from traffic, nearer pedestrians (other active transportation) and when the lanes are properly buffered, they are out of the "door-zone"

Along busy roads, segregated bike lanes are really the only safe way to bike. Not always possible, so a painted line is next best.

Marshall - Delair no MUP, sidewalk & bikelanes (pg.2)

There is more than adequate space on the section of Sumas Way between Marshall and Delair to provide a separate sidewalk and cycle track. Unlike north of Marshall there is no retaining wall in the way, and there is plenty of space outside the property line of the gas station.

Install a large map board (which allows up dates) of all available connected and protected bike infrastructure at Delair park and Mill Lake.

Any expansion and connections of bike paths in the city are great. We've gone with green for the colour scheme so keep that as well for Delair Rd. Bike lanes should be protected from automobile traffic lanes of course. Make all bike lanes on the least hilly roads please.