City champions Laurier bike lane despite opposition
Evgeniya Kulgina, Centretown News
The proposed segregated bike lanes could block access to underground parking on Laurier Avenue. Archive 1997-2016
Despite strong objections voiced by the head of the Bank Street merchants’ association, City of Ottawa officials say the proposed pilot project for segregated bike lanes along Laurier Avenue will be put before city council as planned.Evgeniya Kulgina, Centretown NewsThe proposed segregated bike lanes could block access to underground parking on Laurier Avenue.
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Laurier Avenue has been selected as the preferred route for the segregated bike lane pilot project, city officials say.
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