Toronto cyclists are expressing frustration as snow and ice continue to impede bike lanes a week post a major storm hit the city.
Karan Singh, an Uber worker, shares his struggle of navigating through the streets alongside cars to deliver food due to the impassable bike lanes filled with snow. This has forced many cyclists to share the road with motorists, leading to potentially dangerous encounters with aggressive drivers.
Michael Longfield, a biking advocate from Cycle Toronto, is urging the city to outline a clear snow removal plan for bike lanes to ensure the safety of cyclists. He emphasizes the existing risks faced by cyclists in bike lanes and the heightened danger when forced to ride in vehicle lanes.
The City of Toronto had initially stated that it would take several days to clear snow from bikeways and sidewalks following the storm. As of the latest update on Sunday, crews are actively inspecting and clearing ‘hot spot’ areas identified as problematic, either through winter inspectors’ observations or reports via 311.
Residents are encouraged to report any further issues by contacting 311 or submitting a service request online to aid in the ongoing snow removal efforts.
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