Victoria cyclists furious after finding screws and nails left on purpose on new bike lane

Victoria cyclists are frustrated following the discovery of nails and screws on a recently built bike lane which has apparently drawn the ire of some locals who are not fond of the additional infrastructure.

Cyclist @somesarah, a Victoria-based cargo rider, tweeted about the alarming situation.

“Total haul from the Superior Street bike lane today, 43 screws and nails found lying in the middle of the bike path, and only on the bike path,” the tweet read.

She went on to say that they weren’t found in the street, not in the gutter, not on the sidewalks.

“Only in the middle of the new and controversial bike lane. I’m not inclined to assume the worst, but I have to say,” she added. “I’m pretty sure this was deliberate. Someone should be ashamed of themselves.”

Total haul from the Superior Street bike lane today. 43 screws and nails found lying in the middle of the bike path, and only on the bike path. pic.twitter.com/qxdUNsyC4k

— Sarah (@somesarah) July 21, 2023

The bike lanes were part of recent infrastructural improvements in the city. According to a report in the Cowichan Valley Citizen, new bike lanes were built on three streets, as well as enhanced crossings, and new traffic signals.

“Needless to say, this is not chill as hell. It’s dangerous. Cyclists are your friends, your kids, your neighbours, your baristas, your rickshaw drivers, your kid’s friend’s parents, etc. Just trying to get around without combustion engines,” Sarah added. “I was still prepared to think that it could have just been residual construction debris that was missed by the sweepers. But on my return trip I picked up another two dozen or so. All these nails were right in the centre of the bike lane.”