@CycleToronto: Write PWIC before June 18th in Support of Dixon Ave Bike Lanes

Cycle Toronto- safe streets, a healthy city, a vibrant voice - Thursday, June 12th Dear _________, Please e-mail the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (PWIC) today to help make the proposed bike lane on Dixon Avenue a reality, and improve cycling in Toronto's east end! The next PWIC meeting takes place on June 18th, and … Continue reading @CycleToronto: Write PWIC before June 18th in Support of Dixon Ave Bike Lanes

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