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No bikes allowed: Centennial Park closes off to cyclists during pandemic

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Centennial Park in the West Island is known for its scenic trails, playgrounds and a place for people to bike safely. But that changed last week. “When there’s that many people on the park, in our paths, it’s just not safe to have bikes using them at the same time,” said Paul Desbarats, the city’s director of sports, recreation and culture.

In order to respect social distancing rules in the park, the city put new measures in place. Narrow trails are closed, people are only allowed to walk in one direction, the park is only accessible to Dollard-des-Ormeaux residents and now the city has also prohibited bicycles. “Bikes go a lot faster than walkers,” said Desbarats. “So you get some of the slalom effect.” The city tries to make sure people

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