The COV is facing some stiff opposition to their plans of creating the Hornby bike lane. Much of this opposition is coming from business owners who are fearful that the reduced car traffic and car parking will cause a drop in patronage.
Biketarian would like to direct the COV and opposers of the bike lane to a Toronto study conducted by Fred Stabinksy for the Clean Air Partnership. This study took a look at percpetions and reality surrounding the business impacts of increased cycling and pedestrian traffic in the Bloor St. corridor.
http://www.cleanairpartnership.org/pdf/Bike%20Lanes,%20Parking%20and%20Business%20-%20Report%20-%20Final.pdf
We by no means are advocating for a similar study to be conducted in Vancouver for the Hornby lane, as these business cases take time and money to assemble, however, there are some things that can be learned from the Bloor St. case that could be applicable to Hornby.