Happy Monday!
Just in case you missed one of the extremely popular Photos of the Day, here's a re-cap from last week.
Photo of the Day: Art GalleryPhoto of the Day: Cops on Dundas SquarePhoto of the Day: Yellow, Blue, Yellow, Blue, Pink!
On Toronto Island
Photographer: gbalogh
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2006
Cycling Cog Ride Photos
2007
New Stuff In The BikingToronto Store
Photo of the Day - Sat, June 30th
For more glimpses into the past, check out more From the Archives posts.
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| Posted: 28 Jun 2008 02:20 AM CDT St-Even has added a photo to the pool:
On the last friday of every month, Critical Mass organizes a mass bicycle ride through the streets of Toronto to raise awareness for cycling issues. Their slogan: "We're not blocking traffic; we are traffic." These photos were taken on Yonge Street at College. |
| Posted: 28 Jun 2008 02:18 AM CDT St-Even has added a photo to the pool:
On the last friday of every month, Critical Mass organizes a mass bicycle ride through the streets of Toronto to raise awareness for cycling issues. Their slogan: "We're not blocking traffic; we are traffic." These photos were taken on Yonge Street at College. |
Photographer: gbalogh
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2006
Welcoming New Commuters
Critical Mass Tomorrow!
2007
Toronto's Weekly Carnage
Photo of the Day - Fri, June 29th
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| Talking with the unexpected participants Posted: 27 Jun 2008 11:11 PM CDT sevenman has added a photo to the pool:
The June 2008 Toronto Critical Mass group ride was enlivened by the presence of a considerable number of bicycle police, who blocked traffic and so on for us. It gave a rather different and weird feel to the whole affair. |
| Posted: 26 Jun 2008 11:20 PM CDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool:
Actually more like in front of it ... but you get the idea! ;-) |
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| Posted: 25 Jun 2008 11:51 PM CDT ulove2explore has added a photo to the pool:
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Photographer: Andrew71ca
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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
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Here's a wrap-up of all the newsy posts that have been up on BikingToronto since last friday. You can also sign up to get this post in your email every week!
- Rogers Road Bike Lane Grand OpeningCity of Toronto Cycling staff are doing great things in 2008 - a great example is this party for the "official" opening of the Rogers Road Bike Lane: The Rogers bike lane has been installed from Oakwood Avenue to Old Weston Road. Come join the City's cycling staff celebrate this…
- Results from the Police "Safe Cycling - Share the Responsibility" CampaignA Toronto Star Article picked up on these results yesterday, but it's interesting to have a look at the breakdown of the numbers: Officers issued 6,671 tickets to motorists and cyclists who were found committing offences. Of the tickets issued: • 3,691 tickets were issued to motorists for offences such…
- TCAT News Bulletin: June 23rdBikingToronto is a TCAT supporter. Here's the latest from TCAT: The Toronto Coalition for Active Transport just released their latest e-bulletin. It's now on their website, so here's what it covers - you can decide for yourself if you want to read more: Martin Goodman Trail Redesign at Ontario Place…
As well, there have been a lot of bike-related news stories in the media over the last week. You can find them all linked on the BikingToronto Links page, but here's a rundown for you:
CBC: Child in serious condition after being hit while riding bike
The boy was struck while riding near Jane Street and Sheppard Avenue on Wednesday night at around 8:30 p.m.
TownCrier: New bike route pedalled for Marlee Ave.
Navigating local roads should be easier for cyclists when new bike routes are installed this summer and fall. Marlee Ave., Vaughan Rd., Shaw and Dupont Sts. are part of an overall plan to add 50 kilometres to Toronto’s cycling network this year.
Sun: E-bikes fight the power
No gas. No noise. No plates. No licence. No emissions. No insurance. No test. No registration
7-Yr-Old Badly Hurt After Being Struck By Vehicle While Riding Bike
It happened at about 8:30pm on Neames Cres., near Jane and Sheppard. According to Toronto Police Traffic Services officers the youngster was riding on the wrong side of the road when he was struck by the Jeep.
Take the Lane: Baby steps for bicycle lanes
The Ontario government has taken another baby step toward improved bicycle infrastructure, as a part of an accelerated approval process for transit improvements.
Star: Police ticket thousands in bike blitz
Toronto police handed out nearly 7,000 tickets during a Safe Cycling campaign that wrapped up on Sunday. The program ran for a week and was intended to educate motorists and cyclists about bike safety and rules of the road.
Torontoist: Rogue Lanes
The Postal worker came out and looked at his truck surrounded by safety cones. "Where the hell do you want me to park!"
Post: Q & A with Celeste Koon: Cycling and the Cinema
The film student and avid cyclist spent the last months of 2007 making Pedal Power: Critical Mass Toronto, a short documentary on the city’s once-monthly, two-wheeled takeover of major routes in the downtown area, which will play tonight as part of Toro
Sun: She's the queen of Kensington
"The idea was to take our bicycles and tricycles and park in the metered car spaces in Kensington," says Carriere. "We would pay the meter and use the time to have lunch and listen to music.
Niagara Falls Review: Cyclists raise $14 million for cancer research
Johnston was one of 2,850 cyclists who entered the Ride to Conquer Cancer, a fundraising event for Toronto’s Princess Margaret Hospital, one of the leading cancer research centres in the world.
| CBC: Child in serious condition after being hit while riding bike Posted: 26 Jun 2008 12:21 PM CDT The boy was struck while riding near Jane Street and Sheppard Avenue on Wednesday night at around 8:30 p.m. |
| TownCrier: New bike route pedalled for Marlee Ave. Posted: 26 Jun 2008 08:10 AM CDT Navigating local roads should be easier for cyclists when new bike routes are installed this summer and fall. Marlee Ave., Vaughan Rd., Shaw and Dupont Sts. are part of an overall plan to add 50 kilometres to Toronto's cycling network this year. |
| Posted: 26 Jun 2008 08:08 AM CDT No gas. No noise. No plates. No licence. No emissions. No insurance. No test. No registration |
| 7-Yr-Old Badly Hurt After Being Struck By Vehicle While Riding Bike Posted: 26 Jun 2008 08:07 AM CDT It happened at about 8:30pm on Neames Cres., near Jane and Sheppard. According to Toronto Police Traffic Services officers the youngster was riding on the wrong side of the road when he was struck by the Jeep. |
| Take the Lane: Baby steps for bicycle lanes Posted: 26 Jun 2008 08:04 AM CDT The Ontario government has taken another baby step toward improved bicycle infrastructure, as a part of an accelerated approval process for transit improvements. |
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| Posted: 26 Jun 2008 08:19 PM CDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool:
I love this bell! |
Toronto's Weekly Carnage is inspired by NYC's Streetsblog Weekly Carnage feature. The aim of this series of posts is to bring attention to the death and destruction wrought by automobiles and an auto-centric culture. Pursuing policies promoting walking, cycling and public transit could help reduce the carnage.
2 hurt in hit-and-run accident
7-Yr-Old Badly Hurt After Being Struck By Vehicle While Riding Bike
Terrible Accident Ties Up Highway 403 Into Rush Hour
Car Crashes Into Gas Station
Woman Hit By Car
City records fourth pedestrian fatality in five days
SUV Driver Sought After Crash Involving Scooter
Charges Laid In Alleged Hit-And-Run On Highway 400
Multi-Vehicle Crash On Highway 401
The westbound collector lanes of Highway 401 were partially closed at Birchmount for a portion of Sunday evening, after a multi-vehicle crash sent two people -- including a five-year-old girl -- to hospital.
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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
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City of Toronto Cycling staff are doing great things in 2008 - a great example is this party for the "official" opening of the Rogers Road Bike Lane:
The Rogers bike lane has been installed from Oakwood Avenue to Old Weston Road. Come join the City's cycling staff celebrate this new bike lane on Thursday July 3rd from 8 to 10 a.m. at Boon Avenue & Rogers Road. There will be free coffee, juice and treats! ZM Cycle & Fitness will also provide free bike repairs at the event.
The installation of the Rogers bike lane brings the total length of bike lanes in Toronto at 78.6 kilometers. The Bike Plan call for the installation of nearly 500 kilometers of bike lanes by 2012 - and this new bike lane brings us one step closer to achieving our goal.
In the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms, please join us on our rain date on Wednesday July 9th.
I hope they keep doing this for bike lanes as they are installed...
If you have questions about this event, contact Alex Bowron with the City of Toronto at (416) 338-5091 or bugs@toronto.ca
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A Toronto Star Article picked up on these results yesterday, but it's interesting to have a look at the breakdown of the numbers:
Officers issued 6,671 tickets to motorists and cyclists who were found committing offences. Of the tickets issued:
• 3,691 tickets were issued to motorists for offences such as opening vehicle doors improperly, and failing to yield to cyclists,
• 2,076 tickets were issued to cyclists for disobeying traffic signals and failing to yield to pedestrians,
• 904 tickets were issued to cyclists for bicycle equipment offences,
• 113 parking tickets were issued for parking in designated bike lanes,
• 1,891 motorists and cyclists were cautioned with respect to a variety of related offences,
• 89 bike rodeos/lectures involving 3,410 participants were held across the city.
The Toronto Police Service reminds motorists of the dangers of opening car doors in the path of cyclists, and the importance of checking blind spots prior to making a turn, especially for large trucks. All road-users have a responsibility to share the road equally by driving safety, riding responsibly, playing smart, and obeying all the rules of the road.
For further information on the ‘Safe Cycling – Share the Responsibility’ initiative, please contact Traffic Services Programs Office at 416-808-1919 or Traffic Services Communications Office at 416-808-1920
The title of the campaign is also telling... drivers are often told to "share the road" with cyclists, and this campaign is telling drivers and cyclists that they have to "share the responsibility" of operating both motorized and non-motorized vehicles safely on our public streets.
You can discuss this campaign in the BikingToronto Community.
| Star: Police ticket thousands in bike blitz Toronto police handed out nearly 7,000 tickets during a Safe Cycling campaign that wrapped up on Sunday. The program ran for a week and was intended to educate motorists and cyclists about bike safety and rules of the road. |
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| Posted: 25 Jun 2008 08:50 AM CDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool:
At least they have each other to talk to when the owner of this bike is away. |
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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
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Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.
Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week.
I post all interesting Elsewhere Links as well as lots of Bike News from Other Cities over on the Links Page.
Manhattan to Enjoy 6.9 Mile Temporary Car-Free Route
California: Bike Boulevards Coming to Long Beach
Danish IKEA Intros Fleet Of Trailer Bikes To Get Those Flatpacks Home
| The Postal worker came out and looked at his truck surrounded by safety cones. "Where the hell do you want me to park!" |
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| Posted: 24 Jun 2008 01:49 PM CDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool:
Cute but I'm not sure exactly what it is ... |
| Posted: 24 Jun 2008 01:49 PM CDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool:
Double bell time! |
| Posted: 24 Jun 2008 01:49 PM CDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool:
The couple that owned these bikes came along right after I took the shots, unlocked their bikes and rode off. I just smiled at them. |
| Posted: 24 Jun 2008 01:49 PM CDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool:
The couple that owned these bikes came along right after I took the shots, unlocked their bikes and rode off. I just smiled at them. |
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| Posted: 24 Jun 2008 12:10 PM CDT Georgie_grrl has added a photo to the pool:
I liked both photos, so I decided to post both of them. I like the pedestrians in the background on the one. |
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2007
Photo of the Day - Mon, June 25th
Mississauga Embraces BikeFriday!
News Links - Mon, June 25th
News from Elsewhere - Mon, June 25th
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There is a lot of posting here on BikingToronto. Here's a weekly digest of everything posted last week, arranged by day. Check out the Daily Digest Category to see more of these posts.
Monday:
- Police "Safe Cycling" Campaign Starts Today
- June 16: Photos of the Week
- News Links for Monday June 16th
- Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community
- Yesterday in the BikingToronto Flickr Group
- Photo of the Day: Same Bikes, Different Seasons
- From the Archives: June 16th
- Toronto Bikeway Network Update
- June 17: Weekly Site Daily Digest
- News Links for Tuesday June 17th
- Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community
- Yesterday in the BikingToronto Flickr Group
- Photo of the Day: Graphic
- From the Archives: June 17th
- June 18: Cycling News from Around the World
- News Links for Wednesday June 18
- Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community
- Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
- Yesterday in the BikingToronto Flickr Group
- Photo of the Day: Blue
- From the Archives: June 18th
- News Links for Thursday June 19
- Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community
- Yesterday in the BikingToronto Flickr Group
- Photo of the Day: Java House
- From the Archives: June 19th
- June 20: Weekly News Wrap-up
- Elsewhere: Montreal is Embracing Public Bike Sharing
- News Links for Friday June 20
- Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community
- Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
- Yesterday in the BikingToronto Flickr Group
- June 20: Toronto's Weekly Carnage
- Photo of the Day: Resting in High Park
- From the Archives: June 20th
- June 21: Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community
- June 21: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
- June 21: Yesterday in the BikingToronto Flickr Group
- Photo of the Day: Future Bakery Cafe
- From the Archives: June 21st
- June 22: Yesterday in the BikingToronto Flickr Group
- Photo of the Day: Dutch Bakfiets
- From the Archives: June 22nd
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| Post: Q & A with Celeste Koon: Cycling and the Cinema The film student and avid cyclist spent the last months of 2007 making Pedal Power: Critical Mass Toronto, a short documentary on the city's once-monthly, two-wheeled takeover of major routes in the downtown area, which will play tonight as part of Toro |
| Sun: She's the queen of Kensington "The idea was to take our bicycles and tricycles and park in the metered car spaces in Kensington," says Carriere. "We would pay the meter and use the time to have lunch and listen to music. |
| Niagara Falls Review: Cyclists raise $14 million for cancer research Johnston was one of 2,850 cyclists who entered the Ride to Conquer Cancer, a fundraising event for Toronto's Princess Margaret Hospital, one of the leading cancer research centres in the world. |
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| Myata Racer (Bloor & Sherbourne) Myata Racer (Bloor & Sherbourne) (from craigslist) I got stolen my racer (it was a Myata with fenders, the frame taped around to cover the brand) around 11:00 AM from a place very close to Sherbourne and Bloor. I was hoping that a public place is busy enough so I can use a cable lock for an hour shopping. I was wrong. Learn form my mistake. U-lock and chain lock is what I'll use now on. |
| Blue BMX Menace Mongoose (Queen & Niagara) Blue BMX Menace Mongoose (Queen & Niagara) (from Craigslist) Have you seen this bike? It was stolen from my gate of our apartment at Queen/ Niagra June 20, 2008. Blue with 2 holes in the seat. I miss her please help.
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| Silver Trek 700 (Bloor & St. George) Silver Trek 700 (Bloor & St. George) w/ Photo (from Craigslist): There is a reward for any info leading to the safe return of my Trek 700. It has pink/black camouflage drop handlebars, racing handlebars as well and is silver. Pictures will be posted soon -- please keep an eye out! Stolen from Bloor/St. George area on Tuesday night.
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2006
P.S. Kensington Tomorrow
2007
Photo of the Day - Sun. June 24th
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Happy Monday!
Just in case you missed one of the extremely popular Photos of the Day, here's a re-cap from last week.
Photo of the Day: Future Bakery Cafe
BikingToronto is a TCAT supporter. Here's the latest from TCAT:
- Martin Goodman Trail Redesign at Ontario Place - Open House June 26
- Bike Train Launch - June 27
- Ward 21 Toronto Cyclists Union meeting with Councillor Joe Mihevc - July 3
- South Kingsway-Queensway Interchange update - Report goes to Community Council July 7
- TCAT and others discuss cycling in Toronto on TFO
More on the TCAT site.
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| Grey Specialized Sirrus (Yonge & Bloor) My heart sank when I walked out of the library yesterday, to find that my bickle, who had taken me all over the world, was gone. I have never experienced such intense feelings of rage and powerlessness in my life. But that has subsided now and I just want my bike back, no questions asked. full sized SPECIALIZED SIRRUS 2003 road bike, 24 gears, SHIMANO GREY lightweight aluminum frame straight handle bars, with bull horn add ons. Rack in the back, broken casing on the right gear shift Taken from Toronto Reference Library, Yonge just north of Bloor Saturday, June 21, between 12:15-1:30pm Should have written the model number, dang! Bought it in Japan though, so has some Japanese text written on the stickers. ANY information is greatly appreciated! |
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| Posted: 22 Jun 2008 06:36 AM CDT |
On Toronto Island
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2007
Photo of the Day - Sat. June 23rd
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| Posted: 19 Jun 2008 12:13 AM CDT OnlyWalt has added a photo to the pool:
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DutchBikeToronto.ca
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2006
Good Urban Spaces Result In Good Biking
Is There An Al Gore Fan Club?
TakeTheTooker Meeting at OISE
2007
Photo of the Day - Fri, June 22nd
Toronto's Weekly Carnage
BikingToronto.com, all official-like!
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| Black Fiori Road Bike (College & Shaw) My bike was stolen last night near College & Shaw across from the Revival Bar. I just bought it off Craigslist recently =( Description: Fiori Road bike, all black frame with white writing Fiori seat with small rip at the back White taped handlebars Shimano gears Small size - I'm 5'3 it just fit me so 5'3 and up Thanks |
| Thin Blue Line Mountain Bik... Thin Blue Line Mountain Bike (Jarvis & Carlton) (from craigslist) On June 16, my Thin Blue Line mountain bike was stolen at Jarvis and Carlton. It was a birthday gift from a friend and it meant a lot to me. I spent one amazing month riding it around Toronto before it was stolen from me (except for the front wheel, which I still have). My heart still breaks every time I think of the moment I saw that it had been stolen. I am moving out of province in a few days and am hoping that a miracle will happen. I am offering $50 for the return of my bike. Please contact me if you would like to make right the wrong that has been done. I would really appreciate it. I don't want to leave Toronto on such a bitter note. |
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| Posted: 20 Jun 2008 07:32 PM CDT Gabi~ has added a photo to the pool:
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2006
Pursuing Great Cycling On The Waterfront
Toronto Cyclist Meeting Tonight!
2007
Photo of the Day - Thurs, June 21st
Bike Lanes are a Priority
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Here's a wrap-up of all the newsy posts that have been up on BikingToronto since last friday. You can also sign up to get this post in your email every week!
- Toronto Bikeway Network UpdateCurious about the 2008 implementation of the Bikeway Network (the bikelane part of the City's BikePlan)? If you don't know what the Bikeway Network is, here's a very good description from the City's website: Principle: All Toronto residents will be within a five minute bicycle ride to the bikeway…
- Police "Safe Cycling" Campaign Starts TodayThe Toronto Police Service are starting their annual "Safe Cycling" campaign (PDF file) today: The "Safe Cycling−Share the Responsibility" campaign will focus on motorists and cyclists whose actions endanger the lives of road−users. Drivers failing to proceed through turns safely, opening vehicle doors improperly along with driving and parking…
InsideToronto: Bloor transformation assailed by cycling advocates There are other opportunities for cyclists. And I might add that eliminating curbside parking will go a long way to mitigating the problems of cyclists in this section of Bloor Street." |
| InsideToronto: Is there life after traffic? ayor David Miller articulated a hierarchy in the transportation world: Pedestrians before cyclists; cyclists before public transit; and public transit before the dinosaur-fuelled automobile. |
| Torontoist: Bike-Off This Weekend Check out BikingToronto and Abdominal's interactive bike lane and bike shop maps. The Cycle Messenger World Championships run from June 13 to 16 on Toronto Island, and admission is free ($6 for ferry). |
The Canadian Press: Hundreds of bike messengers converge in Toronto for world championships Low pay, no benefits, stiff competition and constant threats posed by aggressive traffic and car doors - being a bike courier is a tough job, and they've got the battle scars to prove it. |
| Globe: This bike race delivers The unique and complex nature of the event reflects the character of the profession. "You get people who can't work in Tim Hortons for 10 minutes who do this job for 50 hours a week, and they risk their lives, and they thrive. |
| Globe: Tell 'em Large Marge sent ya People often blame cyclists for hogging the sidewalks and inconveniencing pedestrians. That was certainly the case on a recent warm spring night at the Bloor Cinema, but it wasn't because they were on their bikes. |
| You might've seen Cheryl Douglas, 57, weaving in and out of the city's busy intersections before, but she's doing it with health benefits and better wages now that she's a part of Courier Co-op Toronto. |
| Sun: Riders celebrate bicycle bonus What used to be 30-minute walk to work is now a breezy 10. My commute is a pleasant one, with the exception of road hogging drivers who disregard the sanctity of bike lanes and try to run me over. |
Global: Police Kick-off Safe Cycling Campaign Police are fed up with cyclists who flout - or worse, completely disobey - the law, the same rules those in cars are expected to follow. Among the worst sins: riding on the sidewalk, not signaling a turn, failing to ride in single file, having two on a si |
| CityNews: Cops Cracking Down On Cyclists Who Don't Obey The Law Police are fed up with cyclists who flout - or worse, completely disobey - the law, the same rules those in cars are expected to follow. Among the worst sins: riding on the sidewalk, not signaling a turn, failing to ride in single file, having two on a si |
| Post: Cyclists will commute if dedicated paths are there If more people used their bikes to get to work year-round, that would greatly reduce traffic congestion at the times it really matters: the two daily rush hours. |
Star: Cycling rules to live by Ride with the flow of traffic, but within your limits. Experienced cyclists can manage busy streets, but recreational riders should walk their bike on the sidewalk when they feel unsafe on a road. |
| Star: Cult bikes from Duke's fire About 20 blackened survivors of Queen St. inferno are now coolest ride in town |
| Star: Dangers of cycling Toronto streets reduced by training, bike officer says The blitz is focusing on drivers who make unsafe turns, open car doors without looking or steer into bike lanes. Unruly cyclists are also being held to account. |
Things are happening in Montreal... their upcoming "Public Bike System" (or PBS) has a fancy new website, a name contest, and plans to start with 40 public bikes this fall and expanding to 2,400 in a year:
The first city-issue self-serve bikes are to appear at specially designed outdoor stations in fall 2008. By autumn 2009, it's expected 2,400 bikes will be available for as little as $1 per half-hour, at 300 stations around central neighbourhoods.
The idea is to encourage Montrealers and tourists to use the public bicycles instead of cars for short, inner-city trips. Users will be able to pick up a bike at one station, use it, then drop it off at any station of their choice.
Oh, and the bikes look awesome... which makes sense since the aesthetics of the system were designed by Michel Dallaire.
You may be asking yourself "How are they paying for this?" and the answer is easy:
The city has chosen Stationnement Montréal, a subsidiary of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, to run the bike rental system, partly because the company's automated parking meters are similar to those needed for the self-serve bike scheme.
The company, which manages the city's paid on-street and public parking lots, is to invest
$15 million to get the project going, although it is expected to eventually be self-financing.
That's right... Montreal's equivalent to the Toronto Parking Authority is running this.
Is there any reason this can't be done in Toronto?
Discuss this on the BikingToronto Community.
Links for this story:
- Montreal Gazette: City looks to Paris as it cranks up self-serve bicycle rental project
- TreeHugger: Montreal Canada Launches Public Bike System
- Montreal Public Bike Sharing Website
- PBS: Find My Name
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| Posted: 19 Jun 2008 09:27 AM CDT It suggests a Toronto that's comfortable in its skin, implying that your city is what you make of it. In this there is elegance, and the old hope that this town's predictable love of efficiency would one day grow up into poetry. |
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| Black Scott FB60 Speedster ... Posted: 19 Jun 2008 01:33 PM CDT Black Scott FB60 Speedster (Harbord & Spadina) (from craigslist) Scott FB60 Speedster - Black, Grey, Gunmetal, 24 spd, 23c tires It was stolen between 5-7 on Thursday, May 30, 2008. In front of the University of Toronto Athletics Center, Harbord and Spadina. If you see this bike let me know, I just want it back, if you have a chance to buy it do so and I'll pay you back double. Any information leading to me either finding the person who stole it, bought it, or me actually getting it back will be rewarded handsomely. I do not want any cops involved, I simply want my bike. Please help. if you see it somewhere please contact me or buy it and i'll buy it back from you.
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About Toronto's Weekly Carnage:
Toronto's Weekly Carnage is inspired by NYC's Streetsblog Weekly Carnage feature. The aim of this series of posts is to bring attention to the death and destruction wrought by automobiles and an auto-centric culture. Pursuing policies promoting walking, cycling and public transit could help reduce the carnage.
Pedestrian struck by SUV dies of injuries
The 60-year-old woman was on the west side of the intersection at Lakeshore Blvd. W. and Long Branch Ave., just east of Browns Line, when a northbound Jeep Grand Cherokee turning left onto Lakeshore struck her as she crossed to the south side of the stree
Elderly Pedestrian Struck And Killed By School Bus
The impact from the crash reportedly sent the man flying in front of several horrified witnesses. Joseph Cosentino was pronounced dead a short time later at the scene, becoming Toronto's 25th traffic fatality of 2008. Twelve of those have been pedestrians
Two women killed crossing street in east end
Police say the women were struck by a car while walking across Pharmacy Avenue at Arnall Avenue, south of Steeles, just after midnight.
Child In Coma, Man Under Arrest Following Alleged Hit And Run
It happened just before 9pm Sunday night on Roche Court in Mississauga, when a car police suspect was speeding in a residential area filled with high rises - and kids - struck a four-year-old, dragging him several feet. The driver then sped off, leaving t
CityNews: Mother And 3-Year-Old Get Hit By Car In North York
"The woman didn't look too well. She didn't even move I don't think after she hit the windshield. Just got flopped down. The kid was kind of like a ball type of thing. You could hear the screams," explained rattled witness Ron McNamara.
Mississauga child badly injured in hit and run
If more people used their bikes to get to work year-round, that would greatly reduce traffic congestion at the times it really matters: the two daily rush hours.
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2006
Political Smoke Blowing
2007
In The News - June 20, 2007
Photo of the Day - Wed, June 20th
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| Star: Cycling rules to live by Ride with the flow of traffic, but within your limits. Experienced cyclists can manage busy streets, but recreational riders should walk their bike on the sidewalk when they feel unsafe on a road. |
| Star: Cult bikes from Duke's fire About 20 blackened survivors of Queen St. inferno are now coolest ride in town |
| Star: Dangers of cycling Toronto streets reduced by training, bike officer says The blitz is focusing on drivers who make unsafe turns, open car doors without looking or steer into bike lanes. Unruly cyclists are also being held to account. |
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2006
The Toronto Green Zone
2007
Photo of the Day - Tues, June 19th
BikeLanes in the News
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Cool biking stuff happens in tons of places besides Toronto.
Here's some news, views, and inspirations that I've come across in the last week.
I post all interesting Elsewhere Links as well as lots of Bike News from Other Cities over on the Links Page.
NYC: Mayor Bloomberg & Friends Announce "Saturday Streets" Essentially the plan opens Park Avenue to pedestrians and cyclists from 72nd thru to the Brooklyn Bridge (using other connectors) on August 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 7 AM to 1 PM! |
| Obama: I'll Boost Funds for Bike-Ped Projects If Elected Barack Obama, in a private 20-minute meeting with members of the Bikes Belong board of directors, told them if he were elected president he would increase funding for cycling and pedestrian projects. And the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee als |
| USA: Obama bicycle meeting was "a coming of age moment" "I've been doing the bike policy stuff forever, but, in the last 30 days," he said, "I feel like more has happened than in the last 30 yrs." |
| Cycling Saves Australia $200 million in Health Costs The study, Cycling: Getting Australia Moving, funded by the Australian government and prepared by Melbourne University and the Cycling Promotion Fund concluded that thanks to the increased health of cyclists, public health services are spared an estimated |
NYC: Car-Free Saturdays Will Open Path For Peds and Bikes From City Hall to 72nd
On three Saturday mornings in August, the Department of Transportation will ban cars from nearly 5 miles of city streets to make way for cyclists, joggers and walkers.Man on a bike is tackled, then tasered by Portland Police
| Global: Police Kick-off Safe Cycling Campaign Police are fed up with cyclists who flout - or worse, completely disobey - the law, the same rules those in cars are expected to follow. Among the worst sins: riding on the sidewalk, not signaling a turn, failing to ride in single file, having two on a si |
| CityNews: Cops Cracking Down On Cyclists Who Don't Obey The Law Police are fed up with cyclists who flout - or worse, completely disobey - the law, the same rules those in cars are expected to follow. Among the worst sins: riding on the sidewalk, not signaling a turn, failing to ride in single file, having two on a si |
| Post: Cyclists will commute if dedicated paths are there If more people used their bikes to get to work year-round, that would greatly reduce traffic congestion at the times it really matters: the two daily rush hours. |
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| Grey/Black Gary Fisher (Ryerson) (from craigslist) After class I discovered my bike had been stolen outside of Ryerson. This bike means a lot to me, it was purchased to replace the one I was on when a car ran a red light and HIT me. Please help Brutus return home! F-05 Napa Sil/Alum 16.5 (Grey/Black Gary Fisher with scrapes on the handle bar breaks.)
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| Black Fixed Gear (Yonge & Davisville) (from craigslist) Stolen Thursday, June 12 outside Bow and Arrow pub (Yonge & Davisville) between 4pm and 6pm. Locked to CoT bike ring with mini U-lock & long Kryptonite cable - everything gone, post undamaged. Old Italian frame recently powdercoated matte black - too sexy for its own good. Campagnola headset, Quando flip/flop rear hub, Time ATAC pedals, Shimano 105 crank + front brake + front hub. A beautiful Frankenstein. Serial number under bottom bracket MB 5574.
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| Blue/Grey Kona Cinder Cone (Gerrard & Pape) (from craigslist) My Kona Cinder Cone was stolen Friday June 13, 2008 from Home Depot (Gerrard Square). The lock was cut and it was taken from the bike lock-up near the elevators sometime between 10:30 and 11:30am. The frame is light blue-grey. The bike has aftermarket ergo-grips (upgraded from the ones in the pic). It also has a bike computer. In 4 years of riding all over the city, I've never seen one quite the same, so it won't be too hard to spot whoever is riding it. This Kona's serial is registered with the Toronto Police Service. I am offering a reward to anyone who offers information leading to the return of my bike! Please call Sean @ 647.998.4960
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| (from craigslist) We just had a grey men's mountain bike Grey owl stolen from the Roncesvalles area. Please keep an eye out for this bike. Any info would be appreciated. |
| Navy Blue Jamis Coda (Queen & University) (from craigslist) If you see someone selling a Jamis Coda (Navy Blue) cheap, please contact me. Stolen right in front of court house on Queen Street. Reward. |
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2006
Playing Politics
It's Very Convenient
Toronto Cycling Committee Meeting Tomorrow
2007
Photo of the Day - Mon, June 18th
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Curious about the 2008 implementation of the Bikeway Network (the bikelane part of the City's BikePlan)?
If you don't know what the Bikeway Network is, here's a very good description from the City's website:
Principle:Here's what has happened in regards to the Bikeway Network so far, and what is planned for the rest of the year, and all streets linked go to a GoogleMap of the bikelane (thanks to Anthony from the Toronto Cyclists Union for forwarding the information to me):
All Toronto residents will be within a five minute bicycle ride to the bikeway network.
Objectives:
The City of Toronto will:
* Complete the bikeway network in 10 years;
* Ensure the safe and comfortable year round operation of bikeways through design, signage, enforcement and maintenance; and
* Connect Toronto's network to bikeways in adjacent municipalities.
The installation of bicycle lanes on Rogers Road has just been completed. These lanes, approved by City Council in the Fall of 2007, extend from Old Weston Road to Oakwood Avenue, a distance of 2.6 kilometres.You should also note the following:The following projects are approved by City Council, awaiting installation (9.1 km):
- Logan Avenue from Dundas Street East (including contra-flow lane from Gerrard Street East to Simpson Avenue) and Carlaw Avenue from Riverdale Avenue, 0.9 km
- Yonge Street from Queens Quay to Front Street, 0.6 km
- Royal York Road from Delroy Drive to Mimico Creek, 1.5 km
- Stephen Drive from The Queensway to Berry Road, 0.8 km
- The Pond Road from Sentinel Road to Shoreham Drive, 0.9 km
- Shaw Street (contra-flow lane) from Barton Avenue to Dupont Street, 0.6 km
- Shaw Street from Dupont Street to south of Acores Street/Wychrest Avenue, 0.2 km
- Wellesley Street from Queen's Park Crescent West to Parliament Street, 2.0 km
- Vaughan Road from St. Clair Avenue West to Winona Drive, 1.6 km
The following projects have been approved by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on June 4, and will be considered at the June 23, 24 City Council Meeting (7.6 km):
- Annette Street from Runnymede Road to Dundas Street West, 1.8 km
- Dupont Street from Dundas Street West to Lansdowne Avenue, 1.0 km
- Marlee Avenue from Roselawn Avenue to Dell Park Avenue, 1.4 km
- Pharmacy Avenue from south of Denton Avenue to south of Alvinston Road, 3.4 km
The following projects will be considered by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee at its June 27 meeting (6.8 km):
- Stanley Avenue (contra-flow lane) from Royal York Road to Superior Avenue, 0.6 km
- Royal York Road from Cavell Avenue to Manitoba Street, 0.8 km
- Simcoe Street/Lower Simcoe Street from Queens Quay West to Front Street West, 0.6 km
- Birchmount Road from Kingston Road to south of St. Clair Avenue East, 2.4 km
- Conlins Road from Military Trail to Sheppard Avenue East, 2.4 km
What bikelane are you looking forward to? Discuss it the BikingToronto Community.
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There is a lot of posting here on BikingToronto. Here's a weekly digest of everything posted last week, arranged by day. Check out the Daily Digest Category to see more of these posts.
Monday:
- June 9: Photos of the Week
- Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community
- Yesterday in the BikingToronto Flickr Group
- From the Archives: June 9th
- June 10: Weekly Site Category Digest
- June 10: Weekly Site Daily Digest
- News Links for Tuesday June 10th
- Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community
- Yesterday in the BikingToronto Flickr Group
- Photo of the Day: Mucho Flair
- From the Archives: June 10th
- May Community Contest Update
- Bloor-Yorkville Loses Parking, Ignores Cyclists
- News Links for Wednesday June 11
- Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community
- Yesterday in the BikingToronto Flickr Group
- Photo of the Day: Concrete Carrier
- From the Archives: June 11th
- May Community Contest Winners
- News Links for Thursday June 12
- Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community
- Yesterday in the BikingToronto Flickr Group
- Photo of the Day: Follow the Leader
- From the Archives: June 12th
- June 6: Weekly News Wrap-up
- The ROM adds Public Art Bike Racks
- Stolen: Purple Schwinn Soto (Bloor and Ossington)
- News Links for Friday June 13th
- Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community
- June 13: Toronto's Weekly Carnage
- Photo of the Day: Some People Love Sidewalks
- From the Archives: June 13th
- Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community
- Yesterday in the BikingToronto Flickr Group
- Photo of the Day: Spring Shopping
- From the Archives: June 14th
- Yesterday on the BikingToronto Community
- Yesterday in the BikingToronto Flickr Group
- Photo of the Day: High Park
- From the Archives: June 15th
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| The Canadian Press: Hundreds of bike messengers converge in Toronto for world championships Low pay, no benefits, stiff competition and constant threats posed by aggressive traffic and car doors - being a bike courier is a tough job, and they've got the battle scars to prove it. |
| Globe: This bike race delivers The unique and complex nature of the event reflects the character of the profession. "You get people who can't work in Tim Hortons for 10 minutes who do this job for 50 hours a week, and they risk their lives, and they thrive. |
| Globe: Tell 'em Large Marge sent ya People often blame cyclists for hogging the sidewalks and inconveniencing pedestrians. That was certainly the case on a recent warm spring night at the Bloor Cinema, but it wasn't because they were on their bikes. |
| You might've seen Cheryl Douglas, 57, weaving in and out of the city's busy intersections before, but she's doing it with health benefits and better wages now that she's a part of Courier Co-op Toronto. |
| Sun: Riders celebrate bicycle bonus What used to be 30-minute walk to work is now a breezy 10. My commute is a pleasant one, with the exception of road hogging drivers who disregard the sanctity of bike lanes and try to run me over. |
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