Help to stop the 10th Ave Bikeway plan for the Health Precinct area

Bike lanes are very important, but this is already a very congested corridor, so chosing a different street would be preferable and definitely safer

I am opposed to this plan because I don’t think it takes into consideration the needs of all the people who use the medical services in the area. Will these bike lane improvements really help people of all ages and abilities who have appointments along this section of 10th Ave.? I have used the medical services in that area and come from outside Vancouver. I couldn’t have traded my car and crutches for a bicycle to get to my appointment. Not everyone can take Handydart or get dropped off at the door. The expensive parking meter spots although limited are really needed. Please consider how this decision will impact people with complicated medical and mobility issues who must attend appointments along this section of 10th Ave.

I am a strong supporter of reducing singular vehicle traffic but the current blanket approach of the city neglects to consider the needs of those with mobility issues. At the very least, adequate drop off spots directly adjacent to major service providers is essential. I gave up up my car years ago, take transit everywhere, and am unable to ride a bike due to arthritis. During flares, when I rely on a walker or cane, it is always a challenge to easily access taxi pick up and drop off locations in close proximity to health services. At those times, every added step is incredibly painful. I request that the city equally consider the needs of those with mobility issues in any and all transportation initiatives.

Hi, I have psoriatic arthritis and need access to the Mary Pack centre and other health services in the area. Is Gregor and his team steamroll this change through without public comment and consultation like they have done with the bike lanes elsewhere.

While I am a strong supporter of bike lane development in our city, I am strongly opposed to the location of this particular route. I am a patient at both the eye care and arthritis centres and I can tell you from first hand experience crossing 10th, Laurel and Willow streets, those throughways are already overcrowded with service vehicles, bikes and most importantly, people like myself who require more time to get in and out of buildings due to our health challenges. Parking in these areas in essential to providing me fair access to provincially provided health care services. As well, the Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Ambulance entrance is on the corner of Laurel and 10th, and considering putting a bike lane on this street in particular, from Yukon to Oak, is terribly thought out. Again, I strongly oppose the 10th Avenue bike lane proposal! Cheryl Koehn Vancouver, BC

I travel on 10th avenue whenever I see specialists whose offices are on this corridor. If this were to blocked as planned, it would mean more travel on foot. Being physically disabled would increase my fatigue and pain levels, not to mention placing extra stress on my heart. Please, don't do this until City Hall does many more consultations with those who would be adversely affected.

Design needs to take care to ensure universal access for all users and particularly accommodate the needs of patients in the section through the hospital precinct, and their families providing transportation.

I am opposed to this proposed bike lane because 10th Avenue is already a very narrow and busy street. As a cyclist, I do not find any complications with the current shared bike lane with vehicles. I am worried that if a new bike lane is implemented, it will be more dangerous to avoid cars pulling into and out of current and new parking garages. This bike corridor is one for business, not leisure. The only people who use it are those going to and from work. It is very busy during rush hours, perhaps from 8am-10am and 4pm-6pm, 4 hours of the day. At any other time, it is busy with patients and caregivers using the medical services in the area. When you do the math and add up those hours, a separate bike lane is not justified.

While I am in favor of bike lanes, this is a unique corridor and I am very opposed to a bike lane being in such a vital health corridor.

Please be sensitive to the special needs of people with different types of disabilities; beware of service erosion - don't take away things that help with the independence of people with disabilities.

I park in the area at least once to twice a week for medical appointments. I cannot walk very far due to my Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and heart condition.

There is not enough rules in place with people that are riding the bike

I drive a wheelchair bus for Hospital Transfer. I know how important cyclists are to this city. The non-cyclists using this corridor are not able to cycle due to cancer, spinal cord injuries, blindness and so on. These folks should have the priority over cyclists for these few blocks 10th Ave. Route the cyclists elsewhere for the sake of the sick and those of us that care for them.

I thought this was a joke, but in the case this is not, I am signing against this.

That area is far to congested as is with people needing treatment to cut it down to one lane because of bikers is ridiculous. You have a Hospital with the emergency entrance on that lane it makes no sense for the city to cut that down to one lane of traffic. If you do that your seriously making an already congested area worse.

can't believe it would even be considered with the amount of foot traffic due to all the employees at the hospital and various clinics and the patents attending these places. bad enough already with the amount of bikes , foot traffic and cars. Why would they not consider 13th or 14th away from this already congested area!!! honestly!!!!!

This would be absolutely ridiculous

Too much congestion in this corridor. Patients should take priority not cyclists who have ill regard for other users of this corridor. Please consider an education and thoroughly researched option prior to making a snap decision like the city usually does.

No bike lane on 10th.

This medical precinct serves all residents of British Columbia and the bike lanes should be allowed to proceed as currently designed. First priority should be the pedestrians.