Forget bikes, I walked through there with a stroller the other night and it was dicey. Beyond bicycle speed and handling being an issue there's also the simple fact that its a transition from a wide, popular mixed-use path to a narrow sidewalk with two right angle turns.

I assume it's temporary. The sidewalks in the bus access road just a bit further towards the square are all nice and wide. The pavement used looks entirely temporary.

That said, you know what they say about assuming... especially when it comes to government projects.