We’re upgrading cycling infrastructure along John Counter Boulevard between Division and Princess streets to make travel easier and safer. We are upgrading the buffered bike lanes on both sides of the street toyear-round curb-protected bike lanes.
Pinned curbs and bollards will be installed in fall 2026 after the micro-surfacing work along John Counter Boulevard this summer is complete. Due to the planned construction, the seasonal bollards will not be installed this summer along the existing bike lane.
Project area
What is a curb-protected bike lane?
Curb-protected bike lanes have low concrete barriers with reflective markers (i.e., bollards) that create physical separation from motor traffic. The curbs will be positioned where the existing buffered bike lane markings already exist. The spacing between the curbs will be approximately 10 cm. In some places, the gap between the curbs will be larger to accommodate adjacent streets, driveways, entrances and transit stops.
Right: An example of a curb-protected bike lane.
Project benefits
Safe: Concrete barrier curbs provide physical separation between people cycling and driving, improving comfort and safety for all road users.
Efficient: The curbs make use of the existing bike lanes, avoiding the need for major roadway reconstruction.
Cost-effective: Curb-protected bike lanes are more affordable than building an in-boulevard cycle track or multi-use pathway.
Year-round protection:Existing buffered bike lanes with seasonal bollards will be upgraded to permanent, physically separated, all-season bike lanes.
Predictability: Physical separation helps people driving and cyclingtravel more predictably and reduce the risk of collisions.
Maintenance: Individual curbs can easily be replaced if damaged, minimizing repair time and costs.
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We’re upgrading cycling infrastructure along John Counter Boulevard between Division and Princess streets to make travel easier and safer. We are upgrading the buffered bike lanes on both sides of the street toyear-round curb-protected bike lanes.
Pinned curbs and bollards will be installed in fall 2026 after the micro-surfacing work along John Counter Boulevard this summer is complete. Due to the planned construction, the seasonal bollards will not be installed this summer along the existing bike lane.
Project area
What is a curb-protected bike lane?
Curb-protected bike lanes have low concrete barriers with reflective markers (i.e., bollards) that create physical separation from motor traffic. The curbs will be positioned where the existing buffered bike lane markings already exist. The spacing between the curbs will be approximately 10 cm. In some places, the gap between the curbs will be larger to accommodate adjacent streets, driveways, entrances and transit stops.
Right: An example of a curb-protected bike lane.
Project benefits
Safe: Concrete barrier curbs provide physical separation between people cycling and driving, improving comfort and safety for all road users.
Efficient: The curbs make use of the existing bike lanes, avoiding the need for major roadway reconstruction.
Cost-effective: Curb-protected bike lanes are more affordable than building an in-boulevard cycle track or multi-use pathway.
Year-round protection:Existing buffered bike lanes with seasonal bollards will be upgraded to permanent, physically separated, all-season bike lanes.
Predictability: Physical separation helps people driving and cyclingtravel more predictably and reduce the risk of collisions.
Maintenance: Individual curbs can easily be replaced if damaged, minimizing repair time and costs.
Project updates, including more details on construction impacts, will be shared on this page and with project followers. Use the Follow Project feature on this page to subscribe to receive updates in your inbox.
Page published: 25 May 2026, 01:18 PM
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Fall 2026: Pinned curbs and bollards installed
John Counter Boulevard protected bike lanes is currently at this stage
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Curb-protected bike lanes have low concrete barriers with reflective markers (i.e., bollards) that create physical separation from motor traffic. The curbs will be positioned where the existing buffered bike lane markings already exist.