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Published On: Jul 13, 2004 09:29 AM
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Published On: Jul 13, 2004 09:29 AM
Bike Lane Review - Beverly Street
Introduced in 1993, this busy Bike Lane runs the entire length of Beverley from College to Queen.
It is a major conduit for bicycles heading into the downtown core. It is also widely used by students
of U of T and OCAD and cycling commuters heading to work at city hall or further east. It runs along the edge of Chinatown and is likely the best alternative south route to Spadina Avenue in the area.
Claim to fame is the corner of Baldwin going
south where cops annually cherry pick cyclists going through the stop sign
('Cycle
Right' campaign). Police went as far as ticketing cyclist for not
putting
their foot down while stopping at this corner in the late 1990s.
Road markings are poor and the road is a bit rough in spots. There are occasional issues with
vehicles parking illegally. Watch for Starvebuck yuppies going for their latte fix at College idling their SUVs in the Bike Lane, for example. West side of the Bike Lane has cars parked on the right, careful. East side has little of this which is a relief. Also, buses parking south of Dundas are an issue.
Dangerous intersections are Dundas and especially Queen where it gets downright hairy. Better to
take Stephanie street to John with the option of following back alleys north of Queen to Simcoe, if
you are heading east. Going west turn right on Soho and save yourself the aggravation of dealing
with too many cars turning all over the place.
The Beverley Bike Lane is a relatively quiet ride and feels quite safe. Despite the fact that cars seem
to speed a bit on this straight wide road.Not really usable during winter due to messy conditions when there is snow. Baldwin Street is a nice place to eat, shop and hang out and is just screaming to be declared car-free.
Bike-friendly places near Beverley: Urbane Cyclist on John, AGO?
2003/2004 Bike Lane Diary Rating: B
Comments: Without cops could be tops.
their foot down while stopping at this corner in the late 1990s.
Road markings are poor and the road is a bit rough in spots. There are occasional issues with
vehicles parking illegally. Watch for Starvebuck yuppies going for their latte fix at College idling their SUVs in the Bike Lane, for example. West side of the Bike Lane has cars parked on the right, careful. East side has little of this which is a relief. Also, buses parking south of Dundas are an issue.
Dangerous intersections are Dundas and especially Queen where it gets downright hairy. Better to
take Stephanie street to John with the option of following back alleys north of Queen to Simcoe, if
you are heading east. Going west turn right on Soho and save yourself the aggravation of dealing
with too many cars turning all over the place.
The Beverley Bike Lane is a relatively quiet ride and feels quite safe. Despite the fact that cars seem
to speed a bit on this straight wide road.Not really usable during winter due to messy conditions when there is snow. Baldwin Street is a nice place to eat, shop and hang out and is just screaming to be declared car-free.
Bike-friendly places near Beverley: Urbane Cyclist on John, AGO?
2003/2004 Bike Lane Diary Rating: B
Comments: Without cops could be tops.
Posted: Tue - February 10, 2004 at 09:54 AM