Bike Lanes
Newmarket is a dynamic place for cyclists. Our vast trail system runs north to south and connects the Towns of Aurora and East Gwillimbury, while our East-West bikeway connects the heart of Newmarket and to other bike lanes around Town. These bike-friendly routes create a more comfortable and safer environment for residents and visitors to cycle in Newmarket.
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Why invest in bike lanes?
Investing in cycling infrastructure is important for ensuring that all road users have safe access to facilities for travelling. Bike lanes offer an alternative way to travel around Newmarket. Within York Region, Newmarket has the highest percentage of residents that commute to work by active transportation methods, according to the 2016 Census conducted by Stats Canada. New bike lanes also encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle for all Newmarket residents while supporting Council's priority in environmental stewardship.
Bike lanes and parking
Dedicated bike lanes protect both cyclists and motorists by creating a visual separation between cars and bikes, making it easier for both to share the road. As safety is a top priority, there are instances where there may be on-street parking restrictions on collector roads in order to accommodate bike lanes. Typically, local or more narrow roads which have insufficient space for dedicated bike lanes will be marked with a sign as bike routes and will not be impacted by parking restrictions. For more information on on-street parking and bike lanes, please call 905-895-5193.
Winter maintenance
Some of the bike lanes in the Town of Newmarket are currently being maintained and cleared in the winter by our Public Works Services department. An implementation plan is currently underway to maintain the bike lanes all year-round.
Flexible bollards
Flexible bollards are a safety feature which creates a physical barrier between cyclists and cars. They are removed prior to winter months and reinstalled in the spring. They are also used as a speed mitigation tool around Newmarket.
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Completed bike lane projects
A number of new bike lanes have been implemented throughout Newmarket. Below is a summary of the completed bike lane projects. Projects partly funded by the province of Ontario.
| Street | Boundaries | Type of Bike Lane | Length (m) |
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| Srigley Street | Leslie Street to Prospect Street | Conventional Bike Lane / Buffered Bike Lane | 1,890 |
| Prospect Street | Srigley Street to Timothy Street | Conventional Bike Lane / Buffered Bike Lane | 220 |
| Timothy Street | Prospect Street to Main Street S | Conventional Bike Lane / Shared Roadway | 300 |
| Main Street S | Timothy Street to Park Avenue | Shared Roadway | 170 |
| Park Avenue | Main Street S to Lorne Avenue | Advisory Bike Lanes | 540 |
| Lorne Avenue | Park Avenue to Millard Avenue | Buffered Bike Lane | 110 |
| Millard Avenue / Millard Avenue W | Lorne Avenue to Eagle Street W | Buffered Bike Lane | 1,590 |
| Eagle Street W | Millard Avenue W to Davis Drive W | Shared Use Path | 380 |
| Lundy's Lane | Davis Drive to Bolton Avenue | Conventional Bike Lane | 500 |
| Main Street North | Davis Drive to Bristol Road | Conventional Bike Lane / Shared Roadway | 1,770 |
| Woodspring Avenue | Bathurst Street to north Town limit | Conventional Bike Lane | 2,230 |
| Bonshaw Avenue | Gilpin Drive to Yonge Street | Conventional Bike Lane | 920 |
| Harry Walker Parkway /North | South/North Mulock Drive to north Town Limit | Buffered Bike Lane | 3,730 |
| Stackhouse Road | Leslie Street to Harry Walker Parkway | Conventional Bike Lane | 590 |
| London Road | Yonge Street to Main Street North | Conventional Bike Lane | 2,140 |
| Alexander Road | Srigley Street to Davis Drive | Conventional Bike Lane | 600 |
Bike repair stations
Cycling in Newmarket and need to do a few repairs? Stop by various Bike Repair Stations in Newmarket!
These stations allow you to conduct basic maintenance in your bicycles. Each station is equipped with an air pump, bike stand to secure your bike to work on it and a set of tools (Phillips and standard screwdrivers, steel core tire levers, headset/pedal wrench, 8/10 and 9/11mm cone wrenches, Torx T-25, and Hex key set).
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Bike repair station locations
- Riverwalk Commons
(200 Doug Duncan Drive) - Haskett Park (Millard Avenue)
- Magna Centre (800 Mulock Drive)
Two Locations near the East and West Entrances - Ray Twinney Recreation Complex (100 Eagle St W)
Near the main entrance