Highway 19’s Cycling Nightmare | Canada News

Cyclists on mid-Vancouver Island are sounding the alarm over a dangerous ten-kilometer stretch of Highway 19, where narrow, crumbling shoulders and illegal clam-harvesting parking create a ticking time bomb for riders hurtling by at 100 km/h. With no safe alternative, this route is the only direct connection between Nanoose Bay and Lantzville — and as cycling grows, so does the demand for safer paths. Advocates see huge tourism potential but say current conditions make biking feel like a gamble. The Mid Island Velo Association is pushing for immediate fixes like parking restrictions and shoulder repairs, while dreaming of a long-term solution: a dedicated active transportation corridor along the old rail tracks. Inspired by Nanaimo’s low-cost, high-impact rail-trail success, they’re urging officials to collaborate — and fast — before another tragedy strikes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46234f274ca0a492