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Kingston cycling routes have their own map
Release Date: 15-Jun-2012
People in Kingston now have a new, free map to help them bicycle comfortably throughout the city. Developed by KFL&A Public Health and the Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation, with route research by Cary Weitzman, the map is the first of its kind in Kingston. It is available at a number of locations, including all KFL&A Public Health offices, the Kingston Frontenac Public Library’s Central Branch, local bike shops, and the Tourist Information office across from Kingston City Hall. The map is also online at the Kingston Trails-at-a-Glance website, www.trails-at-a-glance.ca.
“Some people are hesitant to cycle on Kingston streets because they don’t know where bicycle routes are, so it was important to put this guide together to help people choose routes that match their skill and comfort levels,” said Anne MacPhail, public health nurse with KFL&A Public Health. “The map indicates roads with cycling lanes, higher and lower volumes of traffic, and connecting links between streets. It also illustrates Kingston’s multi-use trails, including the K&P Trail, the Waterfront Trail, and the Greenwood Park Trail and indicates amenities such as public washrooms, access to change rooms, bike shops, water, access to the internet, and links to other types of active transportation such as bus, ferry, and park and ride locations.”
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