Separated bike lane along Broadway rejected by Vancouver city council

The redesign of a stretch of Broadway will not include a new separated bike lane.

Vancouver city council voted in favour of a plan to revamp a segment of Broadway affected by subway construction to prioritize curb space to parking, public space, and wider sidewalks. 

The redesign does not include a protected bike lane, but the city says the door is open for them being added in the future. 

Coun. Mike Klassen of ABC Vancouver, which holds a majority on council, said the redesign will make the street more pedestrian-friendly.

“Right now Broadway is not an attractive street, it will be a more attractive street if we follow this plan,” said Klassen.

Construction of the Millennium Line extension along Broadway in Vancouver is shown on June

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