Dear Editor:
I have been quite upset about the modifications to the Grand Boulevard area with regard to the paving and loss of green area.
Last night walking my dog in the dark along the east side outside paved trail, I was yelled at and almost hit by a cyclist stating I was not allowed to walk on that pathway (small sign I noticed afterwards).
I moved to the middle paved pathway: two bikes came down fast without lights and almost hit me and an older couple. I then moved to the west side pathway and was yelled at again by the cyclist who was going faster than the cars and who subsequently went right through 15th Street without stopping.
Keeping in mind, I am aware of cyclists, and move out of the way and am respectful of sharing the walkways.
So my question is: are these improvements being paid by the cyclists or is my tax money paying for this as well? I think this is ridiculous that the two sides are only bicycle paths – why can’t it be shared like at Victoria Park.
Seriously!
What about people walking with kids, dogs etc. Am I going to be ticketed? So disappointed!
Linda Birmingham
North Vancouver
Editor’s note: The paved paths along Grand Boulevard Park are an extension of the City of North Vancouver’s Green Necklace trail system. Separated single-direction bike paths are on the perimeter of the park. The formerly gravel, newly paved central path is for pedestrians only.
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