CollingwoodToday welcomes letters to the editor at [email protected] or via the website. Please include your full name, daytime phone number and address (for verification of authorship, not publication). The following letter was sent in response to the Town of Collingwood's plans for the reconstruction of Sixth Street.
Watching the development of the pedestrian and bike lanes on Sixth Street has been very frustrating.
When I find myself in a losing proposition no matter which way I turn, I look for something completely different.
Why does Sixth Street have to be for cars, bikes and pedestrians when so many trees are going to be lost?
Just so you know, Sixth Street isn't pleasant to be on if you're not in a car. It will be far worse without any trees.
So, let's try a different tactic. What about making Fifth Street one way?
The now unnecessary second lane can be used for bikes and pedestrians can use the sidewalks that will need to be installed.
Cyclists wanting to continue west along Sixth towards the trail can turn on Spruce or at High to cross at the light. Same if they are heading east, turn at Maple or Hurontario.
No trees lost. Some signage, new sidewalks, a paint job and maybe a bit of curb to keep the cars from blocking the bike lanes is all that's needed. I'm betting that will cost a lot less too.
Marianne Lepa
Collingwood, Ont.
