Why did Vancouver want to build a freeway?
Announced in 1967, the freeway was part of a larger urban renewal scheme to modernise Vancouver’s road network and revitalise its then-struggling inner city. Had it gone through, the scheme would have razed vital neighbourhoods and built massive elevated roadways with an LA-style cloverleaf interchange.
What was the first blow to the freeway plan?
The first major blow to the freeway plan came in November 1967. The city was lobbying the federal minister for transport and housing, Paul Hellyer, for his support. A tour of the “blight” areas of downtown was arranged to help him understand the need for the project. Marzari and Chan managed to infiltrate the tour.
Which is the only North American city without a freeway?
Such a plan seems unthinkable today. Known for its embrace of public space and pedestrian- and bike-friendly planning, Vancouver is the only major North American centre without an inner-city freeway. Gastown and Chinatown together form the cultural heart of the postcard-beautiful downtown peninsula.
Is it safe to ride a bike on the freeway?
If you ride primarily in the city, this next point may not be true for you, but for cyclists who ride a lot of miles on county roads, you’ll like how comparatively smooth the shoulders are on the freeway. I discovered a few minor rough patches, but I wasn’t riding on chip seal or dodging pot holes.
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When was the last time I rode my bike on the freeway?
Not having a driver’s license, I hopped on my bike and rode to her house on a route that included a five-mile stretch of Interstate 5. A few months later I got my driver’s license, and that was the last time I rode my bike on the freeway. Until now.
What’s the best part of riding on the freeway?
My favorite part of riding on the freeway is the shoulders. They’re wide enough to park a truck. Literally. With shoulders that wide there’s plenty of room between me on my bike and the vehicles zooming by. And the width is consistent (mostly consistent — more on that later).