Cyclists, electric bicycle users, and electric scooter riders in Mississauga now have more safe travel spaces with the city’s addition of dedicated lanes for these modes of transportation.
Cyclists, electric bicycle users, and electric scooter riders in Mississauga now have more safe travel spaces with the city’s addition of dedicated lanes for these modes of transportation.
City officials announced that they have installed the first cycle tracks this year in two locations: Argentia Road in Meadowvale, from Tenth Line West to Winston Churchill Boulevard, and Matheson Boulevard in the east end near Pearson Airport, from Creekbank Road to Commerce Boulevard.
“Cycle tracks provide separate paths for cyclists, e-scooter, and e-bike users,” city officials stated in an online update, explaining that these asphalt paths are positioned between the curb and the sidewalk along the roadway.
These tracks are designed for one-way travel exclusively for cyclists and e-scooter and e-bike users, creating a more comfortable environment for all road users, officials noted.
Mississauga boasts approximately 500 kilometers of multi-use trails, park pathways, bike lanes, and marked cycling routes for cyclists, e-bike users, and e-scooter riders. Multi-use trails are wide asphalt paths that serve as an alternative to sidewalks, typically located next to major collector and arterial roads. These trails accommodate two-way travel for cyclists, pedestrians, and e-scooter and e-bike users.
Park trails, which may be paved or unpaved, exist in parks and conservation areas for two-way travel among cyclists, pedestrians, and e-bike users. Some park trails are also accessible to e-scooter riders.
Bike lanes are located on the road and marked with signs and pavement markings, designated for one-way travel by cyclists, e-scooter, and e-bike users.
Cyclists and e-bike users are permitted to use all roads, while e-scooter users can only ride on roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less.
In June, the city launched its first shared micro-mobility program, offering up to 300 electric pedal-assist bicycles (e-bikes) and 900 electric kick-style scooters (e-scooters) for rent at various locations throughout the city, including parks, the downtown area, and other neighborhoods.
Officials stated that the e-bikes and e-scooters are available for rent near community centers, libraries, bus stops, and park entrances. Users can park their devices at bike racks or other designated areas close to their destinations.
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