the 5th and 6th Ave SW 'Road Diet'

a revolutionary approach to dedicated cycling infrastructure

CtdnS has proposed a 'Road Diet' for both 5th and 6th Ave SW right through the heart of downtown. The project is a cost effective method of putting dedicated cycling infrastructure on the streets using existing municipal construction techniques for on-street bike routes. Ideally suited for massive one way avenues, each lane is narrowed and the newfound space is aggregated to create enough space for a dedicated bicycle lane. Downtown SOV (single occupant vehicle) commuters will likely not even notice any difference on their drive. The bicycle lane is placed on the left side of the avenue so transit stops on the right-hand side will not be affected. A portable, concrete barrier separates and protects the bicycle commuters from the main flow of traffic. No new construction is required, which reinforces a more environmentally-friendly and sustainable mode of transportation in the city.