It started in early January 2015. The councillor's office emailed us to ask for some input on a section of the Dundas East bike lanes at Carlaw that would be impacted by a condo development. The request from the developer was to close part of the bike lane as part of the staging area for … Continue reading Advocacy in Action! Keeping Bike Lanes During Construction Projects
Get ready for the 4th annual Bells on Danforth ride! Once again, Ward 29 Bikes has joined forces with Ward 30 Bikes, Ward 31 Bikes, 32 Spokes, TO35Cycles, and Ward 36 Cyclists to bring you this family ride. This year, to celebrate Bike Month and 100in1Day, we will highlight the Danforth by riding east from … Continue reading Bells on Danforth 2015: Saturday, June 6
Post by Michael Holloway - W30BWard 30 Bikes had 2 disputants at the May 13 2015 Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Meeting #4 (Special). Gerry Brown spoke early; and Ward 30 Bikes co-chair Brandon Quigley deputed late.Gerry's deputation starts (automatically) at 1:58:04 and concludes at 2:03:36 - and after several questions and answers, ends at … Continue reading W30B’s deputations at PWIC May 13 meeting considering the Gardiner Expressway East, Remove vs Hybrid options
A group of residents here in Ward30 got together a few years back to put their heads together on the increasing traffic problem in Riverdale. They've since put together a draft proposal that aims to reduce traffic speeds, reduce total vehicle volumes, and discourage non-residential use of local streets.As advocates for safe streets, we couldn't … Continue reading Riverdale Ave – a new east/west bicycle route that makes Riverdale streets safer
Ward30's local Withrow Ave Junior Public School has just joined Bike to School Week. We've also got Riverdale C.I. signed up, Leslieville Junior Public School, and Earl Grey Public School. Bike to School week is looking like its going to be lots of fun!
Did you make it out to a Jane's Walk this past weekend? Several Ward30bikes members were out at the Complete Streets Jane's Walk on Saturday:Pape Station, start of walkI think the topic of complete streets really resonates with the community as the turnout was great. The walk included many stops as we went from Pape … Continue reading Jane’s Walk about Complete Streets Brings Lots of Community Interest
The Future of the Gardiner East - What should drive this decision?A Community Town HallMonday May 4th7:00pm - 9:00pmSt Lawrence Hall, King St. E. at JarvisSponsored by: Deputy Mayor, Pam McConnell & the West Don Lands CommitteeFor more information about the Town Hall, please contact Deputy Mayor McConnell’s office at 416-392-7916open house 6:30 PM - … Continue reading Calling all Advocates: The Future of the Gardiner East!
If the Cycle Toronto Ring & Post newsletter brought you to us, you might be curious what the story is, so let's give you a bit of background. Ward Advocacy in action? Yup, for sure! The massive project at the TTC Leslie Barns has kept some members of our group very very busy. Detour signs, … Continue reading Ward Advocacy in Action? yes!
We'll be celebrating Earth Day at the South Riverdale Health Centre. The SRHC has lots on:· Aboriginal Drumming Circle· Community Clean-Up by COUNTERfitHarm Reduction Program· Tai Chi Demonstration· Bike Safety Check (3-5:30)· Seedling Planting & Kids Craft· Herbal Tea Tasting· Music & Food· Walk to the Ship Channel (5:30-7)· Info Tables & Lucky DrawsYou can find … Continue reading Ward 30 Bikes celebrates Earth Day!
Join Us! Sunday, May 3rd at 10:00 am - Leslie Grove Park (corner of Queen and Jones).Ward 30 Bikes members Michael Holloway and Don Merriam will lead a walking description and discussion of Ryerson University, School of Urban & Regional Planning, Advanced Planning Studio Fall 2014 Class Report, "Connecting Greater Riverdale to the Lake".In the … Continue reading W30B Jane’s Walk: Connecting Riverdale to the Lake – A Quick Start Proposal
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