The City’s by-laws already include e-bikes or power assisted bicycles.

As per our by-laws, e-bikes are not allowed on sidewalks but, can be operated along trails.

E-bikes are allowed to be operated in bike lanes as the same rules of the road that apply to bicycles also apply to e-bikes.

For more information on e-bikes and where they can be operated, please visit our webpage.

This is an enforcement issue and we will work with our Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services department on resolving this matter.

Currently, the City does not collect data on cyclists. However, as part of this project, counters will be implemented to collect data on cyclists.

Additional parking is not envisioned to be added as part of this project. However, the project team have been in contact with Transportation and Parking Services to determine if additional parking is required.

As part of implementation of cycle tracks, bike parking will be considered.

The Council approved Active Transportation Master Plan provides the City with directions and recommendations on how to expand the active transportation network within the City. For more information, please refer to the Active Transportation Master Plan.

22 parking spaces will be removed to accommodate the proposed design.

The proposed width is 1.8 metres with at least 0.5 metre buffers.

Connections to the existing Michael Starr Trail and the Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path will be implemented either as an expansion of the scope of work for this project, if Council approves or it will be scheduled for implementation for a later year, subject to Council approval.

We would use standard pavement markings that have been used elsewhere in the city along with any that are recommended in the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18.

Snow removal along the road should not be impacted and depending on the option that is implemented, snow removal in the cycle track will occur similar to how the City clears sidewalks.

A mountable curb has sloping faces that allow vehicles to readily climb/encroach on them without damaging tires and wheels. Mountable curbs would allow delivery vehicles to maneuver in and out of loading areas while using the full width of the roadway. It would also allow entry and exit from the cycle track for passing other cyclists or to access vehicular turn lanes.

Currently, the scope of this project does not include the connections. However, we will be taking a report to Council in the Spring to update them on the feedback received from the open house and to request Council to expand the scope of work to include the connections.

As more and more cycling infrastructure is implemented and as the number of residents choose to cycle, there definitely needs to be some form of educational programs for both cyclists and motorists. 

Durham Region has a Regional Cycling Communication Plan and is currently implementing the recommendations.

The City established the Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee to advise Council on active transportation matters and to promote and educate the public. Also, the City is working towards creating cycling educational programs to do the same.

Thank you for your interest in the Athol Street Cycle Tracks survey. It is available on the Athol Street Cycle Tracks project webpage under the “Take the Suvey” tab or you can access it directly now. 

Currently, this information is not being collected. However, as part of this project, a bike counter will be installed along Athol Street to collect how many cyclists will be using the cycle track.

At this point, there are no plans for any mandatory bicycle licencing program to be implemented.

All the options proposed for cycle tracks will accommodate two-way cycling.

The design and associated markings and signage will be in accordance with the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18.  The proposed curb/buffer between parked cars and the bike lane/cycle track will be at least 0.5 metres wide.

A bike lane is a portion of the road that is assigned solely for cyclists using pavement markings and signage.  An example is the bike lanes along Mary Street.

A cycle track, separated bike lane or protected bike lane, all refer to the same thing, which is, a bike lane that is located within or next to the roadway, but is made distinct from both the sidewalk and roadway by vertical barriers or elevation differences. 

In order to expand the scope of work for this project to include the connections to the Michael Starr Trail and the Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path, Council approval is required. The best way to get approval is to advise your Councillor of your interests in this project and let them know that you want the trail connections to happen as part of this project.

It is anticipated that construction will be completed by the Fall of 2017.

By participating in the Athol Street Cycle Track Public Information Centre event on Tuesday, February 28 from  6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in the C Wing Committee Room located within Oshawa City Hall (50 Centre Street South, Oshawa). City staff from Engineering Services will provide a presentation on the proposed project beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by a question and answer session. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide their perspective on the key areas of consideration.

You can also participate by filling out the online survey before March 17 or by contacting the project lead listed in the project contacts.

Depending on the preferred design, it is estimated that the project will cost approximately $80,000 to $150,000.