Coun. Sean Chu wants cheaper bike plan for Stephen Avenue

Acity councillor wants to drastically cut how much money is spent to accommodatecyclists on Stephen Avenue.

Calgary's new downtown cycle track network is expected to be up and running this summeron a one-year trial basis.

Sean Chu, the councillor for Ward 4, said the city plans to spend nearly $600,000 to change the pedestrian mall to allow for cyclists.

"Why can't we spend, let's say, $10,000 for paint and just paint the line on the road," he said.

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The city has yet to explain how it plans to spend the nearly $600,000 on thestreet. Designs are expected to be made public in the coming months.

Under current plans,cyclists will be allowed on Stephen Avenue during off-peak times and no physically separated track will be built.

The city could spend the money onentry andexit gates, additional seating areas, planters, public art and installing patterns on the ground to help direct cyclists and pedestrians.