Yes, exactly. Dogs and toddlers absolutely should get to enjoy public spaces! I just want a bike network that connects us to the commons but doesn’t necessarily force us to go through the commons every time.
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Agreed! And transitions from road to Commons (both Hfx and Dartmouth) are pretty clunky. I often avoid the Halifax Commons paths if I’m trying to get somewhere (Cunard & North Park aren’t too bad on my bike). The sharp turns to get through the Dartmouth Commons gate are rough with my cargo bike.
aug 30, 2025, 11:47 pm • 4 0 • view
They very clearly don’t test any of our “AAA” infrastructure to see if it’s usable on a cargo bike with kids on board
aug 30, 2025, 11:50 pm • 3 0 • view
Ugh, it’s so true! There are so many big and small parts of our network that make it clear people designing/making it don’t have experience riding. I avoid routes with beg buttons because they’re often straight up dangerous for me to try to reach! And don’t get me started on bumpy curb cuts.
aug 30, 2025, 11:53 pm • 4 0 • view