As riders now have several bike routes to downtown, Victoria staff have hinted at cycle-securing improvements coming in the weeks and months ahead.

During a climate action progress presentation to council last month, Sarah Webb, manager of sustainable transportation planning and development, outlined some already funded initiatives the city is getting ready to roll out.

Retrofits are coming to the Yates Street parkade that will enhance its bike parking area. The city looks to improve the layout and bike rack facilities at the parkade, which has covered spots and security-guard presence.

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Victoria is also looking to pilot smart bike racks at the existing bike shelter on Yates Street near Douglas Street. Such racks can be unlocked using a smartphone and Webb called them a major improvement in terms of the security they provide. A similar pilot project in Burnaby has proved to deter theft and damage, Webb added.

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Victoria will also see if thereB次元官网网址檚 any interest in a program such as the third-party bike valet service that Vancouver has at some major destinations.

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