Winnipeg, MB – Starting today, the City of Winnipeg will begin installing adjustable bike lane curbs in two locations to test installation methods, monitor maintenance including snow clearing and spring clean-up, and comfort level of users. The adjustable bike lane curbs are being installed on Sherbrook Street south of Cumberland Avenue today and on a section of Bannatyne Avenue next to Old Market Square tomorrow.
These adjustable bike lane curbs will allow the City to install protected bike lanes, while still being able to adjust the design of the lane if necessary to accommodate feedback from users and other stakeholders, as well as future changes in roadway use. Adjustable bike lane curbs can be more cost effective and a faster way to create a protected bike lane. Rather than constructing a permanent curb into the road, as was done with Assiniboine bike lane for example, the curb is anchored to the road surface using steel pins. This method does not require a complete road renewal to implement as with permanent lanes and can be adjusted more easily.
This nine-month pilot project will help determine the feasibility of using these types of curbs elsewhere before possibly making a larger investment and expanding the use of adjustable bike lane curbs.
There are no anticipated impacts to parking or loading zones in the trial areas. The estimated cost of the trial is $15,000.
More information
For more information, to fill out a survey or to view a map of the changes online, please visit winnipeg.ca/walkbikeprojects and click on the adjustable bike lane curbs icon.