The City of Dauphin will be shortening the height of the green markers along the Safe Schools Bike Lane Route.

Mayor Dowhan says they were advised to shorten the markers, which will allow oncoming bikers to pass each other.

Dowhan and the rest of the council are unanimously in favour of continuing with the Safe Schools Bike Lane Route.

“We feel, for the safety of our children, we should continue on with the project this year up to Mountain Road. There are no operational issues with the bike lanes. It’s strictly a safety project.”

Dowhan adds that it seems like people are forgetting that the bike lanes are for young people. Lines will be painted in the intersection for the bike lanes so drivers and bikers know where they need to be on the road.

Dowhan says it’s time to move forward in the community.

“We’re moving on with the project, and we will, over time, expand it. We want the safe school route bike lanes to all schools in our community.”

Dowhan says the bike lanes will be a part of Dauphin’s sustainable, safe community.

The RCMP received a report of mischief to the bike lane markers. Some were bent or completely removed from the concrete. The Dauphin RCMP is investigating.