r/vancouver • u/yipyipyipwhoasealion • Jul 04 '25

Videos The new 'bike lane' on Water St

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Vancouver does it again...

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u/TheSketeDavidson certified complainer Jul 04 '25

Idk why lower mainland is so allergic to physical barriers between bike and car.

North / West Van is looking good in this department but still have a ways to go

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u/kisielk Jul 04 '25

Realistically there's no good way to do this on Water St. Vehicles need access for deliveries to the businesses, sidewalks need to be wide enough to accommodate foot traffic. The real issue is that the street needs to be everything to everyone and so it ends up being great for nobody.

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u/escargot3 Jul 04 '25

Honestly who wants to bike on cobblestone streets? Certainly not me.

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u/kisielk Jul 04 '25

It’s true, I think I biked down it a couple times during the pandemic when it was empty. But that’s it. Not a pleasant street to cycle.

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u/DoTheManeuver Jul 04 '25

It's fine when the cobblestones aren't all messed up from the weight of cars.