A friend who lived in the area once complained to me about "those bikers" riding on Point Grey Road about them, "holding up traffic" so the next time I was on it I looked, and sure enough, there are many signs stating the 30 kmh speed limit beside the playground warnings. You have to take the lane on the road. I always maintain 30 kmh. The road is only a few kms long. If some bozo is behind me reving his engine or honking, that's his problem. I've got a cell and have no problem calling 911 if he wants to argue. Tell a cop you want to speed in a playground zone. See what he says.

As far as emergency vehicles goes, I would think the bike lane idea is in their favor. Imagine, a lane in each direction always free. Bikes can get out the way much easier than cars can on a jammed bridge.

I think bikes and pedestrians need to be separated. 50 kph on the downside is easy and a ped just has to make a small move laterally to create a dangerous situation.

I think the ride accross the Arther Laing to go out to Iona Isl. perfect as long as you take the right lane to go over the overpass to go up Miller and don't try to go straight down the main drag accross right turning traffic at the end of the bridge.