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From: Richard Campbell <campbell@cs.sfu.ca>
Subject: Lions Gate Sidewalk Open March 9!!!
To: trans-action@communicopia.net (Transaction List),
   vacc@communicopia.net (VACC)
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 19:06:54 -0800 (PST)

> Finally!!!!!
>
> East Sidewalk Opens March 9, 2002
>
> http://www.lionsgatebridge.gov.bc.ca/p32.htm
>
> As part of the Lions Gate Project, the sidewalks on the bridge, viaduct and ca
useway have been widened to improve mobility and safety for both cyclists and 
pe
destrians. On both the bridge and the viaduct, the sidewalks are now wider and
s
eparated from vehicle traffic.
>
> The east sidewalk on the bridge will open for pedestrian and two-way cycling t
raffic on March 9 and the Lions Gate shuttle service will end. The east 
sidewalk
 will close again briefly for final modifications after the west sidewalk 
re-ope
ns and temporary two-way cycling has shifted to the west sidewalk. Signs have 
be
en posted at key locations, with route maps to help direct those who are 
unfamil
iar with the area. Once both sidewalks are open, two-way cycling will not be 
per
mitted.
>
> Rules of the road
>
> Temporary two-way cycling raises some operational issues. Therefore, we ask cy
clists to follow the instructions listed below, which have been prepared in 
cons
ultation with cycling organizations. (Click here to download our two-way 
cycling
 information brochure, which includes a route map.)
>
> *     Please obey all posted directional signs.
> *     Temporary two-way cycling applies only to the bridge and viaduct, not th
e roadway approaches at either end. In particular, please cycle with the 
directi
on of traffic on the Stanley Park causeway. Please use the switchback paths 
unde
r the bridge to change sides.
> *     Pedestrians have the right of way at all times.
> *     Cyclists travelling in the direction of vehicle traffic have right of wa
y over those travelling against traffic. Therefore, when the east sidewalk is 
op
en, northbound cyclists will have priority over southbound cyclists. And, when
t
he west sidewalk is open, southbound cyclists will have priority over 
northbound
 cyclists.
> *     Please use voice or bell when passing pedestrians or other cyclists.
> *     Cycling on the bridge and viaduct roadway is prohibited.
>