Controversial Stanley Park bike lane to be removed next weekend The group is hopeful for a return to somewhat-normal conditions this summer as COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out, but warns the lane threatens the survival of already struggling attractions.“Last year’s situation was a nightmare.
Casual cyclists were forced up to Park Drive, cars couldn’t get across bike lanes to access parking lots at prospect point, it resulted in traffic jams and idling, and vehicles couldn’t access the accessible parking spots in the lot,” said Sue Kalfa, spokesperson for the Capilano Group, which operates the Prospect Point restaurant.Critics of the bike lane note it has led to a reduction of 27 per cent in parking spaces, along with no vehicle access to.