2nd / 7th ave cycle track is now open in sunnyside

We are excited to share that the 2nd Ave cycle track in Sunnyside is open! 

We got over a dozen emails when the 2nd Ave / 7th Ave cycle track looked nearly completed but pathway barriers remained. What we heard was a majority of people were excited and supportive of the dedicated bike lanes, but despite being essentially complete, they remained blocked by barriers. 

This was due to a a delay in the sign making process. Permanent road markings also did not get painted before winter hit.

From The City's perspective, they wanted to guarantee safety, so the barriers remained as they were concerned the laneway uses were unclear. 

Our goal was clear: Open the wheeling lane.

People wanted the bike lanes open, and The City wanted to ensure that they would be safe and properly marked when they opened. We started with a walkthrough visit, led by the project manager. We were joined by some of the Hillhurst Sunnyside Mobility Committee as well. 

By connecting at the walkthrough in-person, we were able to hear each other's perspectives in a constructive way. We appreciate The City's Mobility Unit for their work and for walking us through the project. They explained the setbacks while meeting highly engaged community members through HSCA's mobility committee. They were able to speed up the process for us - and keep it safe - by installing some temporary signage and road markings.  

Wheeling lane on January 7, 2026

Wheeling lane on January 29th, 2026

We hope that this demonstrates that the Ward 7 office is here for your questions and concerns! You can make a difference when you engage in local issues by emailing us about how you experience your own community. We get a lot of emails, but we reply to every single one. 

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