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Protected bike lanes proposed for Third Avenue in downtown Saskatoon appear to have generated as much concern as dedicated bus routes.

The City of Saskatoon administration released its preferred options for dedicated bus lanes and permanent protected bike lanes last week.

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Bus lanes initially proposed for Third Avenue would move to First Avenue under the recommendations, and bike lanes that have proved controversial on Fourth Avenue would move to Third Avenue. Placing bike lanes on Third Avenue would eliminate 54 parking stalls, according to the city.

Some business owners and operators seemed unaware of the bike lanes plan. City council is scheduled to decide on bus routes and bike lanes on Monday.

“I’m really concerned about it, but what can I do?” said Thien Vietnam restaurant owner Vins Giang. “They will hurt a lot of businesses downtown.”

Photo by Matt Smith / Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Helen Tang, who runs the No. 1 Noodle House on Third Avenue, seemed to be hearing about the bike lanes proposal for the first time.