Sumas-Delair Bikeway Project
The City of Abbotsford is looking to expand the cycling network in the City by building a new AAA (all ages and abilities) bikeway along Sumas Way and Delair Road.
The proposed Sumas-Delair Bikeway includes the following improvements:
- Replacement of the existing sidewalk on the east side of Sumas Way between Marshall Road and South Fraser Way with a 3.0m wide multi-use path
- Installation of a new pedestrian activated Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crosswalk on Delair Road near Griffiths Road
- Expansion of the sidewalk on the south side of Delair Road to connect to Sumas Way
- Maximization of available parking adjacent to homes and businesses
- Implementation of traffic calming measures on Delair Road by narrowing travel lanes to discourage speeding
- Implementation of a protected bi-directional bikeway on Delair Road from Sumas Way to Delair Park.
The City is seeking feedback on the concept design! View the drawings and share your ideas for this project!
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Share your ideas and thoughts on the City of Abbotsford's plan to expanding the cycling network by building the Sumas-DeLair bikeway which will connect existing and future bike lanes.
View All Ideas8 months ago
Has a survey of bicycle use been done on this before proposal? We overlook the road and might see 1 bicycle a month! You are taking parking!
Don't sacrifice parking safety
7 months ago
CONNECT the network.
If it isn't connected, it isn't a network, it is just an isolated lane. A network CONNECTS. This plan fails to connect to nearby existing bike infrastructure that ends prematurely on South Fraser Way at Abbotsford way. Here, cyclists and other vulnerable road users are left to "fend for themselves" switching either to the sidewalk (safer but against the rules) to cross the bridge over the train tracks) OR they must now ride in traffic in a "high-traffic" area. To connect this properly, bike lanes should be extended from where they end on South Fraser Way, to the bidirectional bike lane/ Multi-use path proceeded. this could include; Eastbound 1. removal of the "bike lane ends" sign West of Abbotsford way, 2. Green lane markings across Abbotsford way Eastbound. 3. A curb-cut ramp to bring bikes up onto the sidewalk. 4. Clear signage indicating that the sidewalk is shared and is a multi-use path across the bridge. 5. Signage and lane markings at the onramp from the underpass. 6. Signage and lane markings at Sumas way to connect to the planned Multi-use Path on the East side. Westbound - Much of the same in reverse to join the proposed Sumas way Multi-use path to the South Fraser Way bike lane that resumes West of "The Keg".
8 months ago
Remove unnecessary bend in path by gas station (pg.2)
Unless there are tanks or utilities buried near the surface, the property line provides adequate space to remove this unnecessary jog in the bike path. If it was included to slow cyclists and cause them to look at drivers entering from behind them, then a better solution would be to adjust the entrance angle of the driveway and move the bike crossing further from the street, so drivers have time to look and react to cyclists.
8 months ago
Water. It's a Human Right & Necessary for Active Transport
Once again, water is a human right, and it is essential if you want people to be able to get around using active transportation. Drinking fountains must be accessible, should provide a pet bowl, and a bottle filling station. Please use proper / standard fixtures used by most other municipalities and regional districts, not the cheap junk that lacks proper features. An installation should go at the corner of Marshall & Sumas Way, in the wide boulevard area, near the old tourism facility. This would serve both the Sumas/Delair Route, as well as the Marshall Corridor. A second installation should go at Delair Park which would serve people on the Delair Route, the Old Yale Route, as well as park users.
8 months ago
Bicycle Detection / Signal Interaction
Where cyclists cross signalised intersection, preferably automated detection will be present. Camera based detection is ideal, however loops are an option. Push buttons can be used but must be placed correctly, and are less desirable. Feedback that cyclists were detected as used by other municipalities is ideal, as well as appropriate markings and signage to match the detection method used (sensor loops need the proper stencil & sign indicating to wait on stencil, camera detection should note that there is automatic detection)
Who's Listening
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Phone 604-853-2281 ext 5535 Email gJaswal@abbotsford.ca
