Cyclists in Ottawa are celebrating the opening of the O'Connor Street bike lane, but some drivers are concerned about the effect it will have on traffic flow downtown. Cab driver Harcharan Singh says he's worried about potential problems with cyclists along O'Connor Street during rush hour. (CBC)Navigating around city's main highwayAnother challenge the O'Connor bike lane helps cyclists overcome is getting around highways like the 417, said DeVries. Catherine McKenney says having a designated bike lane makes O'Connor a safer roadway for cyclists and pedestrians. The O'Connor bike lane cost the city about $2.5 million and it will be maintained during the winter months, said McKenney.

Source: CBC News October 21, 2016 10:30 UTC