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Tommy Thompson Park Entrance Pavilion – stakeholder meeting 2

[Written in Facebook1 and posted here with link added]2nd Tommy Thompson Park, Entrance Pavilion stakeholder meeting Presentation PDF came in email this morning.So everyone has a better idea of what is proposed at this point, I publish three slides from the presentation.Pedestrian & Bicycle Circulation.Bus / Shuttle circulation.Layout Strategy (noting the 'Tabletop' outline)Image 1Pedestrian & … Continue reading Tommy Thompson Park Entrance Pavilion – stakeholder meeting 2 →

Complete Streets Opportunities on Logan & Eastern – Weston Bakery Redevelopment

Completing the existing cycling commute grid; extending the grid; making local connections - as part of the Weston Bakery Redevelopment proposal and other nearby developments.Below is an image of the City’s online GIS map zoomed in on the south of Ward 30 (Riverside, South Riverdale, Leslieville and and the South of Eastern area). The Bike … Continue reading Complete Streets Opportunities on Logan & Eastern – Weston Bakery Redevelopment →

East Harbour (Unilever site) Update – what @Ward30Bikes is advocating for in this project

By Michael Hollowayvia Toronto Star, via FirstGulf - East Harbour's Broadview extension south through a proposed Transit Hub on the rail berm - with (typical of last-century city building) missing Active Transportation visioningEast Harbour is developer FirstGulf's new brand name for the UniLever Site at Lake Shore Boulevard and Don Roadway (the Don River). With … Continue reading East Harbour (Unilever site) Update – what @Ward30Bikes is advocating for in this project →

Woodbine Bike Lanes Approved – First Ever Protected Bike Lane for East End!

City Council met last week and we're thrilled to report that the Woodbine Bike lanes were unanimously approved! Not much in Toronto's cycling world happens unanimously, so this is special!It's also the result of some serious outreach efforts from our friends at Ward 31 and Ward 32 advocacy groups, the efforts of the local councillors … Continue reading Woodbine Bike Lanes Approved – First Ever Protected Bike Lane for East End! →

Carlaw + Dundas Public Realm Initiatives – visioning a network of ‘people-safe’ corridors that connect local destinations

By Michael Holloway - member, Ward 30 Bikes This article is intended to initiate a discussion towards creating more people-centred public spaces along the flanks of the Carlaw Avenue Corridor between Queen and Gerrard via a very-local network of complete streets treatments and multi-use paths that together, become 'Invitations' to active transportation choices; routes that … Continue reading Carlaw + Dundas Public Realm Initiatives – visioning a network of ‘people-safe’ corridors that connect local destinations →

What’s wrong with Street Car’s "Riverside Square"?

By Ward 30 Bikes' member, Michael HollowayUnder a thread I started at 'City of Toronto Cycling' Facebook group about Big Box Retail and Big Parking Lot Retail in the context of a dense urban built form, friend Rob Zaichkowski - cycling advocate comrade with Cycle Toronto - asked me what I thought of the Riverside … Continue reading What’s wrong with Street Car’s "Riverside Square"? →

Bike to Thrill of the Grill this weekend!

Thrill of the Grill is on this weekend and in addition to the delicious BBQ festival, this year Ward 30 Bikes and Ward 29 Bikes are jointly running a Bike Fun Zone!We'll be there from  12pm-4pm this Saturday where the Bike Zone will have::* Slowest Bike Races* Bike Decorating thanks to lovely sponsors: FRESH Florals, Leaf … Continue reading Bike to Thrill of the Grill this weekend! →