Frequently Asked Questions

These are called 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.

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.

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.

No. Bike lanes are intended for bicycles, children's bicycles, power-assisted bicycles, motor-assisted bicycles and mopeds only. They are not intended for skateboards, scooters, pedestrians, rollerblades, dog walking etc.

Yes. The Town of Newmarket is monitoring bike lane usage. The Town does this through multiple bicycle counters strategically installed to monitor the usage and trends of users. To view the bike lane usage numbers, please visit our webpage. Please view the usgage trends on our webpage here.