| Norco Kokanee - Orange (Bloor/Brunswick) Stolen from my backyard just north of Brunswick. The bike has horns on the handlebar (the right one is broken in half), slicks for tires, clipless pedals, front and rear fenders... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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(Also posted on I Bike T.O.)
Back on June 5, BikingToronto and I Bike T.O. attended Ward 21's Bike First Friday... a breakfast get together for cyclists in Councillor Joe Mihevc's ward.
It takes place on the first friday of every month, so this friday it'll be going again... and BikingToronto and I Bike T.O. will be there again, and giving away some FREE I Bike T.O. t-shirts and selling some too ($20, all profits go to charity), if you've been looking at getting one.
Here are a few photos from the June 5th Bike First Friday - of the breakfast, and one of the winners of a free I Bike T.O. shirt.
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| Norco Kokanee - Orange (Bloor/Brunswick) Stolen from my backyard just north of Brunswick. The bike has horns on the handlebar (the right one is broken in half), slicks for tires, clipless pedals, front and rear fenders, back rack, a thin, hard Italian seat, and the part where the pedals attach to (always forget the name) is a bit loose, and can't be fixed. |
| Globe and Mail: A city made for cyclists (Hint: it's not Toronto) There's a big, disturbing gap between what's normal for cyclists in Toronto and what's normal for cyclists in Copenhagen. Normal in Toronto means biking as an edgy urban sport. Normal means risking life and limb to dodge cars, pedestrians and, during the winter, ice and snow on roads and dicey bike paths. Normal in Copenhagen means bike paths receive the same kind of snow removal as the city's main arteries. In Copenhagen, half the city's population uses some of its 350 kilometres of devoted lanes, which is normal. |
| Spacing Toronto: The role of local government in promoting cycling With Bike Month all wrapped up for another year, it seems only appropriate to tackle to question of how our local government can take the reigns from cycling advocates and bike month organizers by promoting cycling through policy. |
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BikingToronto is a TCAT supporter. Here's the latest from TCAT:
1. Bloggers Keep Bike Summit 2009 Discussion Alive
TCAT's Bike Summit wound up over a month ago but we are pleased to note that while the event itself is over, bloggers are keeping the ideas alive. Read Torontoist's Cycling to the Summit, Spacing's multi-part "Reaching the Summit" series: Cycling Advocacy and Community Engagement, Bicycle Parking, New Approaches to Street Design and The Role of Local Government in Promoting Cycling and Comic Book Junkie's Toronto "bike wars" debate rages.
All media, photos, and interviews from the Bike Summit can be viewed here and powerpoint presentations here. Stay tuned for TCAT's summary report to be published in the coming months.
2. Bike Lanes - Good for Us, Our City, and the Bottom Line
An article written by Nancy Smith Lea, TCAT's Program Director, was published in the current issue of Harvey Kalles Collections Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 3 (pages 23-24). The title of the article is Bike Lanes - Good for Us, Our City, and the Bottom Line. The article is available on-line or you can download a copy here.
3. New Book on how Cyclists are Changing American Cities
A new book titled "Pedaling Revolution: How Cyclists are Changing American Cities" sounds like it's worth a read. Author Jeff Mapes argues that cycling promotion can raise society’s level of general fitness, since people exercise more when it seems less like exercise and more like something mostly enjoyable that also performs a function, like getting to work. “Bike and walking advocates,” he writes, “have been rebranding their cause as ‘active transportation,’ which manages to come off as nonthreatening to your average couch-bound American while carrying a nice touch of gravitas as well.”
The New York Times published a review of the book written by David Byrne (arguably New York City's most famous cyclist) available here.
4. Research Finds Urbanites Healthier than Suburbanites Worldwide
According to a June 16th SDSU NewsCenter article, "No matter which country you are in, new research finds those who live in an urban neighborhood are twice as likely to be physically active the those in the suburbs. According to a San Diego State University study published in this month's American Journal of Preventative Medicine, the biggest single factor influencing physical activity around the world is accessibility to sidewalks.
"Researchers looked at data from 11,541 survey participants in 11 countries, which included the United States, Lithuania, Brazil, Sweden and Japan. Those individuals who reported living in a city neighborhood with easy access to sidewalks were 15-50 percent more likely to get moderate-to-vigorous activity at least five days a week for at least 30 minutes each day. SDSU professor and lead author Jim Sallis said this is likely because sidewalks can be used for recreation like jogging and in-line skating as well as for transportation, in lieu of using a car or other means of transportation..."
From CenterLines, the e-newsletter of the National Center for Bicycling & Walking.
Photo by Xander N'Dante
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2006
Cycling Cog Ride Photos
2007
New Stuff In The BikingToronto Store
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2008
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| Kona Caldera Stolen (Queen and Logan) Posted: 27 Jun 2009 05:51 AM PDT Gold Kona Caldera stolen at Queen and Logan Saturday June 27, 2009. |
| Toronto Star: Where the streets have no cars Posted: 26 Jun 2009 10:18 AM PDT Great article about Vancouver joining the ranks of New York, San Francisco, Portland, Bogota, etc in embracing the car-free streets movement. They'll be closing off 4 neighbourhoods to cars on Sundays... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Anti-HST Bike Rally at Queen's Park Posted: 26 Jun 2009 04:16 AM PDT I just got back from the Anti-BikeTax Rally at Queens Park (the incoming HST will add about tax to bikes and related items - which have been previously exempt from Provincial Sales Tax), and I took so... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Anti-HST Bike Rally at Queen's Park Posted: 26 Jun 2009 04:13 AM PDT From Rowena Santos, who you may remember ran for City Council in 2006 in Ward 14 Parkdale-High Park: Fellow Cyclists, As many of you know, the proposed 8% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will directly impa... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Headlines: Toronto Needs Some Car-Free Sundays [Main Blog] Posted: 26 Jun 2009 10:20 AM PDT Toronto Star: Where the streets have no cars Great article about Vancouver joining the ranks of New York, San Francisco, Portland, Bogota, etc in embracing the car-free streets movement. They'll... Read more... |
| June 26: Latest Comments Update [Main Blog] Posted: 26 Jun 2009 07:50 AM PDT Re: Headlines: Bamboo Bike Craze Posted: 25 Jun 2009 10:48 AM PDT I wonder how much flexy is it compared to steel.How will that affect power efficiency?I guess for short local trips it doesn't matte... Read more... |
| June 26: New in the BikingToronto Forum [Main Blog] Posted: 26 Jun 2009 06:29 AM PDT joe on "Jarvis Street" Posted: 25 Jun 2009 10:37 AM PDT City Council has voted in favour of installing bikelanes on Jarvis when the reversible 5th lane is removed! What do you think of the decision?... Read more... |
| June 26: News from Other Cities [Elsewhere] Posted: 26 Jun 2009 04:55 AM PDT <... Read more... |
| Photos from the Queens Park Anti-BikeTax Rally [Main Blog] Posted: 26 Jun 2009 03:53 AM PDT I just got back from the Anti-BikeTax Rally at Queens Park (the incoming HST will add about tax to bikes and related items - which have been previously exempt from Provincial Sales Tax), and I took so... Read more... |
| Weekly News Wrap-Up: Police Bike Blitz and More! [Main Blog] Posted: 26 Jun 2009 02:41 AM PDT Happy Friday! Time for all the news from the past week! :)Bike Union Releases First Annual Report The Toronto Cyclists Union has released their first Annual Report! The PDF is available here. Highligh... Read more... |
| Photo of the Day: Pink and Blue [Main Blog] Posted: 26 Jun 2009 01:51 AM PDT Photo by dalmond... Read more... |
| BikingToronto Archives: June 26 [Main Blog] Posted: 26 Jun 2009 01:27 AM PDT 2006 Six Points Interchange Reconfiguration Education and Safety Subcommittee Meeting 2007 Photo of the Day - Tues, June 26thNews Links - Tues, June 26thNews from Elsewhere - Tues, June 26th2008Roge... Read more... |
| June 26: BikingToronto Flickr Group Update [Photos] Posted: 25 Jun 2009 11:53 PM PDT Bikes and the Tower Posted: 25 Jun 2009 07:31 PM PDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool: Seemed like a good spot to stop to shoot cyclists and the CN Tower. Bells on Bloor Posted: 25... Read more... |
| June 26: Style Flickr Group Update [Style] Posted: 25 Jun 2009 11:38 PM PDT Cycling Socks Posted: 25 Jun 2009 07:31 PM PDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool: I met up with Mondo and Alanna in front of Saving Gigi along the bike route. Socks from Sock Dreams! ... Read more... |
| Bike Union Releases First Annual Report [Main Blog] Posted: 25 Jun 2009 10:19 AM PDT The Toronto Cyclists Union has released their first Annual Report! The PDF is available here. Highlights from the past year:- Hired an Executive Director to work full time for cycling issues- Partner... Read more... |
| Headlines: Bamboo Bike Craze [Main Blog] Posted: 25 Jun 2009 09:05 AM PDT Toronto Star: Riding a bike made of grass It's light, it sucks carbon out of the air and you could compost it. What more would you want from your bike? Move over Prius, the bamboo bike is the next ho... Read more... |
| BikeTax Rally at Queens Park Tomorrow [Main Blog] Posted: 25 Jun 2009 08:34 AM PDT From Rowena Santos, who you may remember ran for City Council in 2006 in Ward 14 Parkdale-High ParkFellow Cyclists,As many of you know, the proposed 8% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will directly impact ... Read more... |
| June 25: New in the BikingToronto Forum [Main Blog] Posted: 25 Jun 2009 07:13 AM PDT joe on "Scwinn Cadence (High Park)" Posted: 24 Jun 2009 05:34 AM PDT from craigslist: My bike was stolen tonight at around 6pm from outside my house. It looks like this (see below) If anyone sees it... Read more... |
| June 25: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing [Main Blog] Posted: 25 Jun 2009 07:13 AM PDT joe on "Schwinn Cadence (High Park)" Posted: 24 Jun 2009 05:34 AM PDT from craigslist: My bike was stolen tonight at around 6pm from outside my house. It looks like this (see below) If anyone sees ... Read more... |
| June 25: Latest Comments Update [Main Blog] Posted: 25 Jun 2009 04:30 AM PDT Re: Report from the Ward 29 Bikes Public Meeting Are the Richmond & Adelaide lanes contra-flow? I'm hoping they are, as that eliminates conflicts with right-turning cars. Re: Toronto Police ... Read more... |
| Photo of the Day: St. Clair & Christie [Main Blog] Posted: 25 Jun 2009 03:09 AM PDT Photo by photofiend358... Read more... |
| BikingToronto Archives: June 25 [Main Blog] Posted: 25 Jun 2009 02:59 AM PDT 2007 Photo of the Day - Mon, June 25thMississauga Embraces BikeFriday!News Links - Mon, June 25th News from Elsewhere - Mon, June 25th2008June 25: Cycling News from Around the World June 25: Today's ... Read more... |
| June 25: News from Other Cities [Elsewhere] Posted: 25 Jun 2009 01:26 AM PDT <... Read more... |
| June 25: BikingToronto Flickr Group Update [Photos] Posted: 25 Jun 2009 01:23 AM PDT Wheels and Wings Posted: 24 Jun 2009 04:42 AM PDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool: Quite a few folks wore costumes or pimped their bikes for this event. Bike Lanes on Bloor and D... Read more... |
| Report from the Ward 29 Bikes Public Meeting [Main Blog] Posted: 24 Jun 2009 11:26 AM PDT Cycling advocate and BikingToronto reader Todd Tyrtle attended the Ward 29 Bikes Public Meeting last Wednesday, and brings us this report of things Dan Egan (Manager of Cycling Infrastructure for the ... Read more... |
| June 24: New in the BikingToronto Forum [Main Blog] Posted: 24 Jun 2009 06:22 AM PDT toddtyrtle on "Public Meeting: Wednesday, June 17, 2009" Posted: 23 Jun 2009 03:18 PM PDT Absolutely - I only wish I'd done a better job of taking notes. Like I said, I'll bring the digital recorder... Read more... |
| BikeMonth Events on Thurs, June 25, 2009 [Main Blog] Posted: 24 Jun 2009 05:51 AM PDT Toronto Cyclists Union "Cinq à Sept"5pm-7pmThis monthly event is intended to provide a space where bike union board, executive, management team, ward captains, volunteers, and members can come togethe... Read more... |
| June 24: Latest Comments Update [Main Blog] Posted: 24 Jun 2009 03:43 AM PDT Re: Headlines: Helmet Saftey Runs in the Family Re: BikingToronto: Toronto Starts Looking at BikeSharing Options Re: BikingToronto: Toronto Starts Looking at BikeSharing Options Re: City Amendin... Read more... |
| Popular May 2009 Posts [Main Blog] Posted: 24 Jun 2009 03:06 AM PDT Here are the 10 blog posts that saw the most action in May.1. Two New Electric Bike Stores in TownWhether or not you've seen them, or like them, or think they have a right to use bikelanes, you're abo... Read more... |
| Toronto Police Bike Blitz: Helpful or Harmful? [Main Blog] Posted: 24 Jun 2009 02:15 AM PDT Spacing Toronto has a great post from Dave "Mez" Meslin (who has also posted it on his new blog - Mez Dispenser) on the Toronto Police Services' "Safe Cycling Campaign" (forum discussion here)... abou... Read more... |
| Photo of the Day: College St. Bikelane [Main Blog] Posted: 24 Jun 2009 01:57 AM PDT Photo by martinho... Read more... |
| BikingToronto Archives: June 24 [Main Blog] Posted: 24 Jun 2009 01:55 AM PDT 2006 P.S. Kensington Tomorrow 2007 Photo of the Day - Sun. June 24th2008June 24: Weekly Site Daily Digest June 24: Today's Headlines Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community Added Yesterday to the S... Read more... |
| June 24: News from Other Cities [Elsewhere] Posted: 24 Jun 2009 12:57 AM PDT Musician, artist, bike lover David Byrne in Portland tonight [BikePortland] Posted: 23 Jun 2009 05:54 PM PDT David Byrne (R) chats with NYC bike activist Noah Budnick. (Image: Streetfilms) Rock and ... Read more... |
| June 23: TCAT News Bulletin [Main Blog] Posted: 23 Jun 2009 08:01 AM PDT BikingToronto is a TCAT supporter. Here's the latest from TCAT: 1. CBC Radio One Morning Shows Across the Country Feature Bike Helmet Legislation Alternatives: Jun 22 On June 22nd between 6 and 9 a.... Read more... |
| June 23: New in the BikingToronto Forum [Main Blog] Posted: 23 Jun 2009 07:51 AM PDT joe on "Bike Parking Handbook" Posted: 22 Jun 2009 08:46 AM PDT The City has a do-it-yourself bicycle parking handbook in order to help citizens and companies order and install bike parking. Click t... Read more... |
| June 23: BikingToronto Flickr Group Update [Photos] Posted: 23 Jun 2009 01:49 AM PDT Roller Dude Posted: 22 Jun 2009 08:30 PM PDT St-Even has added a photo to the pool: Criterium Posted: 22 Jun 2009 07:02 PM PDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool: Just to show that... Read more... |
| June 23: News from Other Cities [Elsewhere] Posted: 23 Jun 2009 01:48 AM PDT Oberstar's Transportation Bill: The Early Word [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 22 Jun 2009 03:46 PM PDT Policy wonks across the capital are still poring over the 775-page bill released earlier today by Rep... Read more... |
| June 21: BikingToronto Flickr Group Update [Photos] Posted: 21 Jun 2009 11:13 PM PDT Day 169: Passing by Posted: 18 Jun 2009 08:23 PM PDT sevenman has added a photo to the pool: Droplets Posted: 20 Jun 2009 07:08 PM PDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool: Taken on ... Read more... |
| June 20: News from Other Cities [Elsewhere] Posted: 21 Jun 2009 10:54 PM PDT Sunday Parkways this weekend! [BikePortland] Posted: 19 Jun 2009 06:54 PM PDT Rolling through Peninsula Park at last year's event. (Photos © J. Maus) This Sunday is the North Portland edition of the... Read more... |
| June 20: BikingToronto Flickr Group Update [Photos] Posted: 21 Jun 2009 10:53 PM PDT Rose Posted: 19 Jun 2009 06:09 PM PDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool: Come here often little lady? Gotta be Quick! Posted: 19 Jun 2009 03:52 AM PDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo... Read more... |
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What's on this week:
View more than the next week on the BikingToronto Events Page.
Jun 30 6:45pm Midweek Tuesday Night Race Series Midweek’s Tuesday Elite Race Series enables you to learn, try and practice road bike racing in a competitive environment. The races are fast-paced and often have large field sizes and are not suitable for a first-time-in-a-pack racer. Therefore, we require all participants to have at least some racing experience. |
Jul 1 10am TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride The nature of the Wednesday day rides known as the "Wednesday Wheelies" might be the best-kept secret in the TBN. Wednesday Wheelies are social, tourist-level rides that cover routes similar to the popular Country Cruises, but which have the glorious advantage of roads, often busy with traffic on a Sunday, being nearly deserted mid-week. |
Jul 4 11am-3pm Big Wheel Bike Club Big Wheel Bike Club is a downtown cycling club that meets every Saturday at 11am at the Amsterdam Brewery. The club is free to join, Just show up on any Saturday with valid government issued identification. Members must be 19 years or older. Weekly Speakers: Top brand reps, Stretch workshops, Broil King BBQ workshops, Nutritionists ect... Complimentary apres ride sampling and Broil king BBQ on Saturday's 1-3pm |
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2006
Welcoming New Commuters
Critical Mass Tomorrow!
2007
Toronto's Weekly Carnage
Photo of the Day - Fri, June 29th
2008
Explore old BikingToronto with posts like this or the Archives Page.
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Photo by Xander N'Dante
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2006
Biking In The Islands, Dragonboating And T-Shirts
Darren Stehr's Critical Mass Book
2007
Photo of the Day - Thurs, June 28th
Tomorrow is BikeFriday
2008
Explore old BikingToronto with posts like this or the Archives Page.
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Photo by Prof. Tournesol
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2006
Tuesday Morning Showers
Bikeway Network Subcommittee Meeting
Cycling Cog Toronto Group Ride
2007
News from Elsewhere - Wed, June 27th
Photo of the Day - Wed, June 27th
News Links - Wed, June 27th
The Star: Electric bike riders razzed by police, cyclists
2008
Explore old BikingToronto with posts like this or the Archives Page.
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| Toronto Star: Where the streets have no cars Great article about Vancouver joining the ranks of New York, San Francisco, Portland, Bogota, etc in embracing the car-free streets movement. They'll be closing off 4 neighbourhoods to cars on Sundays in July and August, creating 20 car-free routes just for pedestrians and cyclists. Toronto has 7 car-free Sundays in Kensington Market this year... and really, a lot more downtown areas should embrace the concept too. The Church and Wellesley area would be fantastic with no cars on Sundays in the Summer. My personal favourite though, would have to be the Yonge-Dundas Square area... Yonge from Gerrard to Queen and Dundas from Victoria to Bay (excepting streetcar passage, of course). Some may put up a fuss, but businesses would do well, and tourists would love it! Where would you like to see car-free Sundays? Discuss it in the Forum. The Toronto area hasn't found a political champion for the car-free Sunday concept, says Gil Penalosa, of Walk and Bike for Life in Mississauga. Yet in a time of economic restraint, there is no cheaper or more effective way to encourage fitness than allowing pedestrians and cyclists unimpeded access to the street, he said. (more at the Toronto Star) |
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| Re: Headlines: Bamboo Bike Craze Posted: 25 Jun 2009 10:48 AM PDT I wonder how much flexy is it compared to steel. How will that affect power efficiency? I guess for short local trips it doesn't matter. Then there's cold/hot weather and moisture affecting it |
| Re: BikeTax Rally at Queens Park Tomorrow Posted: 25 Jun 2009 10:29 AM PDT I think it's good. Who knows, this money might just go into new bike infrastructure? |
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| Posted: 25 Jun 2009 10:37 AM PDT City Council has voted in favour of installing bikelanes on Jarvis when the reversible 5th lane is removed! What do you think of the decision? Were you at City Council yesterday to show your support... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| joe on "Toronto Cyclists Union" Posted: 25 Jun 2009 10:13 AM PDT The Bike Union has released their first Annual Report! The PDF is available here. Highlights from the past year: - Hired an Executive Director to work full time for cycling issues - Partnered with th... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 25 Jun 2009 08:09 AM PDT Thanks! I've seen Ten Thousand Villages, but haven't been in yet. :) I have added it to the list above. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| joe on "How To Deal with Traffic Tickets" Posted: 25 Jun 2009 08:04 AM PDT Great resource from the nice people at ARC (Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists). TICKETS UNDER THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT Tickets may be issued for moving violations (such as failing to stop), or for inad... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 25 Jun 2009 02:27 AM PDT Ten Thousand Villages - half the staff and volunteers bike to work, also dog friendly! ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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I just got back from the Anti-BikeTax Rally at Queens Park (the incoming HST will add about tax to bikes and related items - which have been previously exempt from Provincial Sales Tax), and I took some photos for you.
There was a good media turn-out, and Andrea Horwath (the new provincial leader of the NDP) spoke and answered questions from reporters.
I've started a topic about this in the Forum. :)
Happy Friday! Time for all the news from the past week! :)
- Bike Union Releases First Annual ReportThe Toronto Cyclists Union has released their first Annual Report! The PDF is available here. Highlights from the past year: - Hired an Executive Director to work full time for cycling issues - Partnered with the City to offer a standing-room only, exceptionally well received 1st annual Toronto Bike… (read the blog post / discuss in forum)
- Headlines: Bamboo Bike CrazeToronto Star: Riding a bike made of grass It's light, it sucks carbon out of the air and you could compost it. What more would you want from your bike? Move over Prius, the bamboo bike is the next hot thing for environmentalists... (read the blog post)
- BikeTax Rally at Queens Park TomorrowFrom Rowena Santos, who you may remember ran for City Council in 2006 in Ward 14 Parkdale-High Park Fellow Cyclists, As many of you know, the proposed 8% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will directly impact you and future cyclists. By the end of 2010, the HST will apply to all… (read the blog post)
- Report from the Ward 29 Bikes Public MeetingCycling advocate and BikingToronto reader Todd Tyrtle attended the Ward 29 Bikes Public Meeting last Wednesday, and brings us this report of things Dan Egan (Manager of Cycling Infrastructure for the city) talked about at the meeting: (originally posted in the Ward 29 section of the BikingToronto Forum) You'll… (read the blog post / discuss in forum)
- Toronto Police Bike Blitz: Helpful or Harmful?Spacing Toronto has a great post from Dave "Mez" Meslin (who has also posted it on his new blog - Mez Dispenser) on the Toronto Police Services' "Safe Cycling Campaign" (forum discussion here)... about if the campaign is helpful (making cyclists aware that they should be stopping when traffic lights… (read the blog post / discuss in forum)
- June 23: TCAT News BulletinBikingToronto is a TCAT supporter. Here's the latest from TCAT: 1. CBC Radio One Morning Shows Across the Country Feature Bike Helmet Legislation Alternatives: Jun 22 On June 22nd between 6 and 9 a.m. TCAT's Program Director, Nancy Smith Lea teamed up with Chris A. Cavacuiti, MD, to be interviewed… (read the blog post)
- Headlines: Helmet Saftey Runs in the FamilyNational Post: A lifetime of bike safety starts with mom and dad Parents don't need a lecture on the wisdom of wearing a bicycle helmet. It's the kids who put up a fight. How are parents supposed to get rambunctious youngsters into the habit of donning a helmet when… (read the blog post / discuss in forum)
- Headlines: Spacing Toronto talks Bike ParkingSpacing Toronto: Reaching the Summit - Bicycle parking How modal shifts occur is a big question here on the Spacing blog. If you build it, will they come? Although bike lanes have been the central focus of this debate, not much time has been given to the importance of… (read the blog post )
- Toronto Police "Safe Cycling" Campaign Starts TodayThe Toronto Police Service is starting their annual "Safe Cycling" campaign today http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/pdfs/16648.pdf (PDF file) The campaign begins Monday, June 22, 2009, and concludes on Sunday, June 28, 2009. This one−week Traffic Services initiative is designed to promote awareness and education by reducing the potential for cycling−related injuries. Traffic Services… (read the blog post / discuss in forum)
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2006
Six Points Interchange Reconfiguration
Education and Safety Subcommittee Meeting
2007
Photo of the Day - Tues, June 26th
News Links - Tues, June 26th
News from Elsewhere - Tues, June 26th
2008
Explore old BikingToronto with posts like this or the Archives Page.
Labels: archives
The Toronto Cyclists Union has released their first Annual Report!Highlights from the past year:- Hired an Executive Director to work full time for cycling issues
- Partnered with the City to offer a standing-room only, exceptionally well received 1st annual Toronto Bike Awards
- Partnered with the Transportation department on the West End Bikeways strategy that engaged local citizens to propose cycling improvements to a portion of the city that was overlooked in the bike plan — set for implementation in 2009–10
- Worked with local groups and City Councillors to ensure implementation of the bike plan and specific wins on Annette Street and the first steps on Jarvis Street
- Developed a Valet Bike Parking service for events
- Established ourselves as the positive and authoritative voice for cyclists in local media, with over 100 media hits to date
- Begun to catalyze ward based cycling advocacy teams to work with their City Councillors to raise the profile of cycling, and the local needs of cyclists
- Received over $40,000 in grant money from the Toronto Community Foundation and LiveGreen Toronto to develop printed materials to encourage cycling for Toronto newcomers in partnership with Culturelink
Great job Bike Union!
