WINNIPEG Starting Monday next week, cyclists might once again have some roads all to themselves. City council is mulling over the Open Streets concept and if it should come back for a second year. The project would see traffic limited to one block on certain roads. But unlike last year when pedestrians and cyclists shared the widened roads, the current plan would only allow people in bikes. A report from the province says pedestrians are not allowed on the road where a sidewalk is present. Walking on the street is wonderful and it should be allowed because right now because of the restrictions we can t go anywhere, said Gabriela Aguero, who enjoys jogging along Wolseley Avenue.
On Thursday, city council voted to move ahead with the Open Streets concept. This means that beginning on Monday, vehicle traffic will be limited to one block on select routes to allow cyclists to use the street. However, unlike last year when pedestrians and cyclists shared the widened roads, the current plan would only allow people on bikes. A report from the province says pedestrians are not allowed on the road where a sidewalk is present. Walking on the street is wonderful and it should be allowed because right now because of the restrictions we can t go anywhere, said Gabriela Aguero, who enjoys jogging along Wolseley Avenue.
Winnipeg city council opens streets for cyclists, not pedestrians
Winnipeg city council has voted to expand the number of streets that are part of the Sunday and holiday bicycle route program, but it will not allow pedestrians to walk on those streets because that s against Manitoba s Highway Traffic Act.
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Manitoba is extending an emergency measures move for the thirteenth time.
On Thursday, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler is announcing the state of emergency is continuing for another 30 days.
“Our government continues to take preventative measures and remain cautious as we reopen the province,” Schuler says. “These have been challenging times and we understand the impact it has had on Manitobans, but we want to remind everyone to follow the fundamentals and keep your friends and family safe.”
This takes effect at 4 p.m. Thursday.
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