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With respect to your proposals on cycling my comments are below. I regularly cycle in my neighbourhood and know of some of the sites that you flag as needing improvement. I would be happy to go on a tour to see some of the other problems -- many of which do not seem to be difficult to address. The only hesitation I have about your statement is the specific reference to an east-west route along Albert and Slater. I am not sure whether that is the best choice and I understand that Somerset, Laurier and Gladstone are under study.

Comment:
I am a three-season cyclist (in winter I use a transit pass) and recognize the importance of improving safety and comfort of cyclists. I support the proposals set forth in your nine point program.

In particular, I have long supported a bridge linking the Glebe to Ottawa East and I have encountered several of the top ten issues in my own cycling experience. I would particularly underscore the issue of poor surfaces on the rightmost parts of many routes. I often use Bank Street itself and find that maintenance of the right side of the roadway is more poorly maintained than the central portion of the roadway. Marking hazards with paint and cones is definitely required.

I share your concern about the integration of cycling with current LRT plans. I cannot imagine how a cyclist will use the train eight to ten storeys below street level.

There are circumstances in which I have problems in finding parking for my bike, but I also consider that some bike racks, especially those provided by private property owners, are poorly designed and make it difficult to secure your bicycle.

The cancellation of cycling safety education was a mistake. I cannot directly attribute the numerous tragic cycling accidents to that decision, but over time such effect will emerge.

I am disappointed learn that the Advisory Committee meets only six times a year. If cyclists' input on construction projects is to be obtained, the Advisory Committee should meet on a monthly basis.

Comparison with other cities is needed, not just for cycling issues, but more widely. Only by measurement and facing our deficiencies can we improve.