By Val Dodge, May 27, 2009 5:57 am The Group Commute pauses on the way down Yonge Street. Ward 29 Bikes members joined the Group Commute to Nathan Phillips Square on Monday morning to kick off Bike Month. Approximately...bazillions of cyclists (we're awful at estimating crowd sizes, but there sure were a lot of us!) … Continue reading Group Commute Kicks Off Bike Month
Month: May 2009
Bike Month Kickoff: Group Commute
By Val Dodge, May 22, 2009 7:33 pm Several members of Ward 29 Bikes will be participating in the Group Commute to kick off the 2009 edition of Bike Month on Monday, May 25. We'll be joining the ride from the meeting point at Danforth and Chester around 7:20 a.m. and riding with everyone down … Continue reading Bike Month Kickoff: Group Commute
Public Meeting: Wednesday, June 17, 2009
By Val Dodge, May 22, 2009 7:02 pm Ward 29 Bikes invites you (Yes, you! Even if you don't ride a bike!) to a public meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. City staff and local cyclists will be on hand to discuss the current and future state of cycling in and around Ward 29/East York. … Continue reading Public Meeting: Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Toronto’s Walking Strategy
By Val Dodge, May 19, 2009 6:17 am Ward 29 Bikes is proud to support Toronto's recently-adopted Walking Strategy. We believe that all forms of active transportation should be respected and encouraged, and that neighbourhoods designed around the needs of pedestrians (and by extension, cyclists) are stronger, safer communities. Any successful public policy must prioritize … Continue reading Toronto’s Walking Strategy
Ward 29 Bikes at Diefenbaker Public School
By Val Dodge, May 1, 2009 7:00 pm Ward 29 Bikes ran a cycling information area at Diefenbaker Public School on Thursday, as part of the school's Minds and Bodies in Motion after-school evening dedicated to active lifestyles. Member Tom Flaherty organized our table and coordinated the volunteers. Our team included Brian Betsworth (a member … Continue reading Ward 29 Bikes at Diefenbaker Public School