There's a lot going on outside Toronto, so I'll try and collect some links and post them for you every once in a while. Here's todays edition of Bike News from Other Cities.

Portland, OR:
Local radio show promotes hatred toward cyclists
"When I hear on TV that a cyclist has been hit and killed by a car I laugh, I think it’s funny... If you are a cyclist you should know I exist, that I don’t care about you. That I don’t care about your life." (note - be sure and read the "Possibly related posts" linked at the bottom of the entry for more info - there's a TON of uproar in Portland about this.)

Chicago, IL:
The Most Ambitious Bike Plan in the United States
Chicago continues its fine policy work towards the goal of being the "Greenest City In America". Three years in preparation, the plan will implement Mayor Richard M. Daley’s goal to make Chicago the most bicycle-friendly city in the United States. (via The Spacing Wire and TreeHugger)

New York, NY:
YouTube Video of How Easy It Is To Steal A Bike
Fed up with losing bikes in NYC, two guys decide to make a video showing how easy it is to steal a bike in broad daylight in the biggest city in North America... numerous times, with a hammer, bolt cutters, hacksaw, angle-grinder... amazing vid. (via BikePortland.org)

Hollywood, CA:
Cyclist Delivers Hot Meals in Hollywood
This makes so much sense I'm surprised I hadn't heard about it before... I'm considering doing something similar here in Toronto. Maybe start a network of interested cyclists... Hmmm.

New York, NY:
BicyTaxi Comes to New York City

Portland, OR:
Bicycle Shuttle to Airport!
The service is free but tips are appriciated. (via BikePortland.org)

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