The city has formally cancelled the proposed construction plans for the West End Bikeway within our park. This successful outcome preserves the integrity of our green space and reflects the shared conviction of everyone involved. Please remain vigilant as we continue to monitor future development projects in our community.
May 16, 2010
Final supporters
1) Increase paved surfaces in the park by expanding existing asphalt paths and adding new ones. Alternatively, Friends of Trinity Bellwoods advises that new construction in the park reduce paved surfaces. This could be achieved by replacing existing damaged paths with environmentally friendly grass pavers and/or decomposed granite.
2) Decrease park green space and recreational space. Because parks are the lungs of our city, Friends of Trinity Bellwoods advises that we preserve all park green space and recreational space unless there are no viable alternatives. There are viable alternatives for the West End Bikeway.
3) Increase the quantity and speed of bikes and scooters in the park. Although Friends of Trinity Bellwoods supports recreational cycling in the park, we advises against routing this high volume transportation corridor for commuter cyclists and e-bikes through our predominantly pedestrian park.
4) Increase opportunities for collisions between cyclists and pedestrians. In particular, Friends of Trinity Bellwoods opposes construction of the high volume transportation corridor adjacent to the playground and through the Farmer's Market location.
In summary, please sign this petition to ask City Councilor and mayoral candidate Joe Pantalone to work with the City of Toronto transportation department to stop the proposed upgrades to the Multi-use Pathways in our park, and to not include any routes through the park in the official Bikeway Network or Toronto cycling maps.
Updates
March 2, 2010
The local planning office has acknowledged receipt of our petition regarding the proposed bikeway construction. I am currently preparing a formal response to address the specific concerns raised by your signatures.
Reached 100 supporters
March 2, 2010
6 Comments
Trinity Bellwoods is for the neighborhood not for commuters trying to shave five minutes off their ride. Find another route.
Bad idea. The park is one of the few places left that feels like actually leaving the city. Once you pave it you cant unpave it.
RIDICULOUS. stop destroying everything nice in this city.
so tired of them taking away our green space.
Keep the park green. We dont need more concrete cutting through our green space. Leave it alone!
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The city has formally cancelled the proposed construction plans for the West End Bikeway within our park. This successful outcome preserves the integrity of our green space and reflects the shared conviction of everyone involved. Please remain vigilant as we continue to monitor future development projects in our community.
May 16, 2010
Final supporters
1) Increase paved surfaces in the park by expanding existing asphalt paths and adding new ones. Alternatively, Friends of Trinity Bellwoods advises that new construction in the park reduce paved surfaces. This could be achieved by replacing existing damaged paths with environmentally friendly grass pavers and/or decomposed granite.
2) Decrease park green space and recreational space. Because parks are the lungs of our city, Friends of Trinity Bellwoods advises that we preserve all park green space and recreational space unless there are no viable alternatives. There are viable alternatives for the West End Bikeway.
3) Increase the quantity and speed of bikes and scooters in the park. Although Friends of Trinity Bellwoods supports recreational cycling in the park, we advises against routing this high volume transportation corridor for commuter cyclists and e-bikes through our predominantly pedestrian park.
4) Increase opportunities for collisions between cyclists and pedestrians. In particular, Friends of Trinity Bellwoods opposes construction of the high volume transportation corridor adjacent to the playground and through the Farmer's Market location.
In summary, please sign this petition to ask City Councilor and mayoral candidate Joe Pantalone to work with the City of Toronto transportation department to stop the proposed upgrades to the Multi-use Pathways in our park, and to not include any routes through the park in the official Bikeway Network or Toronto cycling maps.
Updates
March 2, 2010
The local planning office has acknowledged receipt of our petition regarding the proposed bikeway construction. I am currently preparing a formal response to address the specific concerns raised by your signatures.
Reached 100 supporters
March 2, 2010
6 Comments
This will just make it dangerous for kids and dogs playing in the park. My kids go there all the time to run around and this ruins the whole point of a park.
Trinity Bellwoods is for the neighborhood not for commuters trying to shave five minutes off their ride. Find another route.
Bad idea. The park is one of the few places left that feels like actually leaving the city. Once you pave it you cant unpave it.
RIDICULOUS. stop destroying everything nice in this city.
so tired of them taking away our green space.
Keep the park green. We dont need more concrete cutting through our green space. Leave it alone!
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This will just make it dangerous for kids and dogs playing in the park. My kids go there all the time to run around and this ruins the whole point of a park.