Figure 2: Bicycle Priority Network Map Excerpt (Red: High Priority, Yellow: Medium Priority, Green: Low Priority)

Through both BIAs, Wyandotte Street East is identified as a multi-modal corridor, i.e. a route where, because of competing demands and priorities, in-depth analysis is required to determine how best to accommodate all travel modes as well as other uses of the right-of-way. The Walk Wheel Windsor final report describes these multi-modal corridors as follows:

The proposed bicycle network includes several multi-modal corridors, which are major streets that need further review to consider how they will accommodate active transportation given other competing priorities. [...] Along these corridors there is a need to have an established process to consider the mobility of all modes and competing needs when implementing bicycle facilities. These streets are some of Windsor’s main travel corridors, serving a variety of vehicle types and modes while playing an important role in the City’s transportation system.

These multi-modal corridors will require more in-depth analysis through specific corridor studies or Environmental Assessments. Recognizing that these corridors serve desire lines within the bicycle network, these studies can determine whether bicycle facilities can be accommodated on the corridors or adjacent streets.

It is important to note that as part of a complete and connected bicycle network that meets the needs of all users, there is still a place for complementary, non-AAA [“all ages and abilities”] facilities such as painted bicycle lanes.