Thomas Koop jogs Wellington Crescent three to four times a week and sometimes bikes there.

He enjoys the summer months, when the speed limit is reduced from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on this section, because it is a seasonal cycle route.

“I liked it. I mean, it’s not too long a street, and I don’t think it’s a big deal if the drivers are a little slower if it keeps everyone safe.” , Koop said.

The council is now working to keep the speed limit lower all year round, until safety is improved.

“I think it makes sense. People still use the street in the winter, so yes, if the speed is 30 km/h in the summer, there’s no reason why the speed shouldn’t be 30 km/h /h in winter.”

A motion from Council. Sherri Rollins said the city should lower the limit to 30 km/h on Wellington from River Avenue to Kenaston Boulevard until a safe bike path can be built for all ages.

The motion noted there had been deaths and near misses of pedestrians and cyclists on Wellington Crescent. This summer, the cycling community called for changes after cyclist Rob Jenner was killed in a hit-and-run.

Bike Winnipeg board member Patty Wiens said the speed limit should definitely stay at 30 km/h, even if proper cycling infrastructure is installed.

“Because it has to stay at a manageable speed for something that’s used, you know, a bicycle network. It’s used by a lot of pedestrians that walk around there, a lot of people take public transportation,” he said. declared Wiens.

But some drivers and owners might not agree with a permanent year-round shift, fearing it would significantly slow down their commute.

Wiens said this should not be considered a problem.

“It’s a matter of half a minute at most, it’s really not much,” Wiens said.