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Sudbury's first crossride introduced to community

Cyclists can legally ride through intersection on Paris corridor
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The City of Greater Sudbury has opened the community’s first crossride intersections on the Paris Street corridor, as part of the active transportation improvements completed between York Street and Walford Road. (File)

The City of Greater Sudbury has opened the community’s first crossride intersections on the Paris Street corridor, as part of the active transportation improvements completed between York Street and Walford Road.

“The City of Greater Sudbury is committed in our efforts to continue working toward becoming a healthier and more bicycle-friendly community,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger. 

“These new crossrides provide the opportunity for cyclists to travel more safely and cross the road more conveniently without having to dismount and walk.”

A crossride is a dedicated space at an intersection, identified by unique pavement markings, for cyclists to legally ride their bicycle through an intersection without dismounting. 

Curb realignment and new crossrides installed at the Ramsey Lake Road and Paris Street, and Centennial Drive, Paris Crescent and Paris Street intersections allow cyclists to remain on their bikes while crossing these intersections. 

New signs will alert right-turning motorists that cyclists have the right-of-way when travelling straight through an intersection and motorists are required to yield before turning.

Paris Street Active Transportation Improvements are made possible through the Canada-Ontario Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF). 

The Government of Canada and Province of Ontario are cost-matching a municipal investment of $367,500 for infrastructure improvements under the administration of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.


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