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Canayjun<p>Snowstorm eh? View out the window so far. <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/onstorm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>onstorm</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/BurlON" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BurlON</span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p>🚲Slip Lanes are Dangerous to Cyclists🚲</p><p>Many <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/HamOnt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HamOnt</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a> intersections need to be redesigned!</p><p>When we have slip lanes at intersections that also have bike lanes, we encourage drivers join roads at unsafe speeds &amp; at awkward visual angles.</p><p>WATCH<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/KnPkf-OmmOs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/KnPkf-OmmOs</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p>Since Plains Rd in <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a> has large gaps in its <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>cycling</span></a> infrastructure, taking Townsend Av can be a great alternative.</p><p>That being said...</p><p>The smaller gaps in cycling infrastructure can be just as dangerous!</p><p>From Fairview to York Bv in <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/HamOnt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HamOnt</span></a></p><p>WATCH<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/C-8cpcjZBIg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/C-8cpcjZBIg</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p>I&#39;ll be getting back to some <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/HamOnt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HamOnt</span></a> <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/Cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Cycling</span></a> content soon, but in this video, I bike the Westbound Fairview Alternative Route in <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a> &amp; discuss how sometimes the &quot;safe&quot; option doesn&#39;t always look or feel intuitive!</p><p>WATCH<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/1EyJBsTh0jE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/1EyJBsTh0jE</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p>🚲The Fairview Street Alternative Route🚲</p><p>This route in <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a> is fairly safe when traveling east.</p><p>Unfortunately, it brings <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/cyclists" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>cyclists</span></a> further and further away from destinations on Fairview as you go.</p><p>But, considering how safe it is, I highly recommend it!</p><p>WATCH<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/63_OvIk9qkA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/63_OvIk9qkA</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p><a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/Cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Cycling</span></a> the Plains Road Alternative Routes</p><p>When entering into <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a> from <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/HamOnt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HamOnt</span></a>, York Bv and Plains Rd seem to be the most direct route. Unfortunately, Plains Rd only has limited infrastructure.</p><p>Knowing this bike route can keep you safe!</p><p>WATCH<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/uE3ghV2m_ss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/uE3ghV2m_ss</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p>🚲Fairview St🚲</p><p>This hwy/stroad in <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a> is part of one of the few &quot;safe&quot; ways to cross the QEW.</p><p>It has bike lanes on it until the Burlington Go Station, and sharrows the rest of the way.</p><p>By the way... this is a 7 to 5-lane, 60km/h road!</p><p>WATCH<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/Klb7yfe8Sqo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/Klb7yfe8Sqo</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p>🚲Cycling Plains Road🚲</p><p>In this video, I cover Plains Road in <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a> from York Boulevard to Fairview Street.</p><p>Ideally, it is best to take <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/HamOnt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HamOnt</span></a>&#39;s Valley Inn Trail from York Boulevard to connect to the new cycling infrastructure, just east of the Royal Botanical Gardens.</p><p>WATCH<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/L94o7pnRqxY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/L94o7pnRqxY</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p>🚲York Blvd Northbound🚲</p><p>This is my preferred route to get from <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/HamOnt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HamOnt</span></a> into <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a>. It has some protected sections, but the high-speed roads later on are just painted lanes.</p><p>Take **Valley Inn Trail** as a safe alternative to Plains Road though!</p><p>WATCH<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/X3bcCq_L0v8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/X3bcCq_L0v8</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p>🚲Cycling Valley Inn Trail🚲</p><p>This route in <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/HamOnt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HamOnt</span></a> can divert cyclists away from the cautionary section of Plains Road West where it turns into York Boulevard.</p><p>Unfortunately, there are some hills involved, but overall it is safer and more scenic!</p><p>WATCH<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/9NsS5LeGcuk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/9NsS5LeGcuk</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p>🚲Elgin Street Path🚲</p><p>Cycling from Centennial Trail in <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a> to North Shore Boulevard takes you through a pedestrianized area that connects to Elgin Street. </p><p>However, crossing under the QEW can be dangerous. Perhaps one day a tunnel could be installed from Maple Park to Greenwood Drive.</p><p>WATCH<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/U9o3XtXyLsA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/U9o3XtXyLsA</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p>🚲Cycling the Burlington Hydro Corridor🚲</p><p>I&#39;ve mentioned this <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a> trail in many of my <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/Bikeability" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bikeability</span></a> videos as a trail for <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/HamOnt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HamOnt</span></a> to emulate with its own hydro corridors.</p><p>There may be some issues with it, but overall it&#39;s absolutely great!</p><p>WATCH<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/cG7DyNhfZbU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/cG7DyNhfZbU</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p>🚲Cycling from North Shore Bv to Crosstown Trail🚲</p><p>In this video, we check out a route that some cyclists may prefer to take in <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a> rather than having to cycle through [2] highway interchanges. It includes Francis Road Trail, King Road, &amp; bike lanes on North Service Road.</p><p>WATCH<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/aW5SHyIRGAA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/aW5SHyIRGAA</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p>🚲Cycling the Centennial Trail🚲</p><p>This trail in <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a> can take you from the downtown area and bring you all the way to <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/Oakville" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Oakville</span></a>. It is a great way to cross the city, and was designed exceptionally well!</p><p><a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/HamOnt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HamOnt</span></a>, please take note!</p><p>WATCH<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/UB-McvFKSV0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/UB-McvFKSV0</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Rambling Hamiltonian<p>🚲Cycling the Waterfront Trail to Burlington🚲</p><p>This enjoyable Lake Ontario trail in both <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/HamOnt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HamOnt</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/BurlOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BurlOn</span></a> connects the two cities quite well. It extends from Grays Road, connects to the Red Hill Valley Trail, and goes all the way to Spencer Smith Park in downtown Burlington Ontario.</p><p>WATCH:<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/hphk4eyFbHc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/hphk4eyFbHc</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Randy Kay<p>Grindstone creek <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/HamOnt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HamOnt</span></a> <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/burlon" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>burlon</span></a></p>
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