Bike Spotting on Bloor: What do you think of the new bike lane? Part 2

Photos by Cayley James, interviews by Tammy Thorne and Cayley James

We asked: What do you think of this new bike lane on Bloor?

Check out Part 1 of this Bike Spotting session here.

Dwayne

I don't like it because you’ve got to worry about people walking out, traffic and cars. They just jump in front of you - pedestrians and passengers. It should be sidewalk, parked cars, then bike lane.

I’ve got fat tires for the snow, and a electric assist motor on here cause I work up by Canada’s Wonderland. And during the weekend I transport my 14-month old grandkid.

Chris

I love it!

Michelle and Gilbert

Michelle: It's kind of slow!

Gilbert: It needs a passing lane, and they need to ban e-bikes from using them.

George

I just had to yell at some lady cause she was opening her door on me but when that’s not happening it’s great! I mean it’s pretty narrow, but pedestrians and people coming out of their cars need to be a little more cautious.

Boaz

I like the bike lane. It's safer and the expansion of the bike share program is good. I like it!

Erin

I like it very much. It's safer ... most of the time. Except when drivers don't realize that it isn't a turning lane.

Related on the dandyBLOG:

Bike Spotting at Bloor and Brunswick

Bloor bike lane opening in photos by Martin Reis

Bloor Bike Lanes Officially Open
The First Week of the Bloor Bike Lane in Photos
Bike Spotting on Bloor Part One from our new issue
Bike Spotting on Bloor Part Two from our new issue
Bike Spotting on Bloor Part Three from our new issue