Month: May 2014

Lake Shore Blvd / Leslie Intersection, east-side #BikeTO/#WalkTO Detour Crossing STILL a Hazard

I scouted the new construction detours at the Lake Shore Boulevard and Leslie Street Intersection on the evening of Wednesday, May 28 (4:30pm - 6:00pm). On the Friday of the previous week the @TTCLeslieBarns Leslie Street reconstruction detours were moved so that now the north-side Cyclist/Pedestrian intersection is closed - and the south side Cyclist/Pedestrian … Continue reading Lake Shore Blvd / Leslie Intersection, east-side #BikeTO/#WalkTO Detour Crossing STILL a Hazard →

South of Eastern Strategic Direction Public Consultation Meeting talks about High Rises at Lever, Big box at Revival and Eastern Avenue as a Calmed Neighbourhood Street

[2014-05-29 - Edited to better reflect the ongoing discussions on this issue with-in the Ward 30 Bikes group]Ward 30 Bikes attended the South of Eastern Strategic Direction Planning Public Consultation meeting at Ralph Thornton Centre, Tuesday, May 27, 2014. About 60 people participated including 3 members of Ward 30 Bikes. This meeting came right on … Continue reading South of Eastern Strategic Direction Public Consultation Meeting talks about High Rises at Lever, Big box at Revival and Eastern Avenue as a Calmed Neighbourhood Street →

@BikeMonth 2014 – Bike to Work Day – Dundas Street East & Kingston Road Ride – Monday 7:30am

Community Bike to Work Day Start Point - Dundas East & Kingston Rd Join this community start point and group ride via the Dundas, River & Shuter Bike Lanes - to Nathan Phillips Square for a pancake breakfast and Bike Month kick-off. Event Type: RideTime: Monday, May 26 at 7:30am to 8:00amContact: ward_30@cycleto[dot]ca RSVP Required: … Continue reading @BikeMonth 2014 – Bike to Work Day – Dundas Street East & Kingston Road Ride – Monday 7:30am →

Reconfiguration of the Martin Goodman Trail at Unwin & Leslie

Attended the walk-about of the site on the evening of May 21, 2014 - with TRCA, Planning, Transportation, Parks ... ? Many of the Tommy Thompson Park User Group were there; as well as Trail Users who responded to Ward 30 Bikes community outreach. The site visit was lead by Park Manager Karen McDonald. Three … Continue reading Reconfiguration of the Martin Goodman Trail at Unwin & Leslie →

South of Eastern Strategic Direction: Active Transportation Stakeholder’s Consultation

South of Eastern Strategic Direction: Active Transportation Stakeholder's Consultation Thursday, May 22, 2014Ralph Thornton Centre (765 Queen St. East)Basement Room6pm - 8pm@Ward30Bikes had a short conversation on Twitter with the planningAlliance last Fall -@Ward30Bikes There's also the South of Eastern Strategic Direction that will look at land uses & the public realm. Public mtgs. in … Continue reading South of Eastern Strategic Direction: Active Transportation Stakeholder’s Consultation →

Victoria Day Picnic and Ride down the Leslie Spit – Let’s do that Again!

Cyclists from Wards 25, 22, 30, 31 and 32 cycled down to the Lake for the W30B Ride.W30B Rides - Victoria Day Picnic and Ride down the Leslie Spit (photos - S. McNeil)We had our Picnic at the Bird Blind at 'Cell 1' - and then took the Lake-side road around to where it reconnects … Continue reading Victoria Day Picnic and Ride down the Leslie Spit – Let’s do that Again! →

Queen / Leslie Closure could be "#Leslieville Open Streets Weekends" Opportunity

The Queen/Leslie closure detours cars and buses Jones to Greenwood; and Street Cars from Broadview to Coxwell.The Queen/Leslie closure May  through June, offers an opportunity here in Leslieville to try a Pedestrian Mall on our neighbourhood's Main Street.Map showing area of  possible "Leslieville Open Streets" Weekends during the Queen St closureOpen Streets Leslieville Ward 30 … Continue reading Queen / Leslie Closure could be "#Leslieville Open Streets Weekends" Opportunity →

@TTCLeslieBarns Queen St Closure May 11 to June 21, 2014 – Cyclist & Pedestrian Detours

Queen Street East is closed at Leslie Street until late June 2014. The Walking Detours The sidewalks are open on both the north side of Queen and the south side. The south side sidewalk detours south to Memory Lane and then back up to Queen. The north side sidewalk detours north to the lane just … Continue reading @TTCLeslieBarns Queen St Closure May 11 to June 21, 2014 – Cyclist & Pedestrian Detours →

Active Transportation/Livable Cities – Stakeholder Workshop

South of Eastern Strategic Direction - Resource List and Discussion Primer:Resource ListOfficial Documents City of Toronto | City Planning | Community Planning | Toronto and East York District | South of Eastern Strategic Direction | https://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=8f6692540e1c4410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=4b4452cc66061410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRDLinks listed at the 'South of Eastern Strategic Direction' link.Active Development ApplicationsHere is a list of active development applications in … Continue reading Active Transportation/Livable Cities – Stakeholder Workshop →