By Val Dodge, November 23, 2010 8:03 pm In just a week, a transformed city council will take power under the leadership of Rob Ford. Should cyclists distress? Perhaps. But there is cause for celebration in east Toronto. This year's municipal election gave rise to a number of excellent candidates, and Ward 29 was no … Continue reading Bike-friendly east end councillors
Bloor Viaduct gets a new paint job
By Val Dodge, June 11, 2010 4:15 am The Bloor Viaduct is getting some fresh paint this week. On Tuesday night, city work crews laid out the first hint of what's to come, painting thin guide marks for the full lane markings to follow. As Dan Egan detailed at our public meeting on Wednesday, the … Continue reading Bloor Viaduct gets a new paint job
Group Commute 2010
By Val Dodge, June 4, 2010 5:33 am Ward 29 Bikes once again took part in Monday's group commute, the official kick-off to Bike Month in Toronto. For the second year in a row, riders welcomed perfect cycling weather bright and early in the morning. Hundreds of cyclists from the east, west, and north converged … Continue reading Group Commute 2010
East End Cycling Advocacy Meeting: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 9
By Val Dodge, May 31, 2010 4:47 am Join Ward 29 Bikes and other local cycling advocacy organizations at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9 in the council chambers at the East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Avenue (at Mortimer, 1 km north of Danforth Avenue) as we celebrate the growth in active community-based … Continue reading East End Cycling Advocacy Meeting: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 9
Ward 29 Bikes at Environment Day
By Val Dodge, May 17, 2010 11:35 pm The Ward 29 Bikes information table at the local Community Environment Day a couple of Saturdays ago was quite popular, sandwiched as it was between the free compost and discount green bins. We spoke with dozens of cyclists, including three candidates for Ward 29 councillor in the … Continue reading Ward 29 Bikes at Environment Day
Ward 29 Community Environment Day: Saturday, May 1
By Val Dodge, April 28, 2010 12:54 pm Ward 29 Bikes is going to be at the Ward 29 Community Environment Day this Saturday, May 1. Drop by our table for the latest updates on cycling in and around our neighbourhood. But meeting us isn't the only attraction; you can also drop off household hazardous … Continue reading Ward 29 Community Environment Day: Saturday, May 1
Ward 29 Bikes 2009 Year (and a bit!) in review
By Val Dodge, March 3, 2010 3:53 am What we've done so far Ward 29 Bikes had a busy and successful 2009. Our volunteers engaged with the local community by holding two public meetings, participating in numerous community events, helping with the work of other groups, and raising the profile of cycling in our neighbourhood … Continue reading Ward 29 Bikes 2009 Year (and a bit!) in review
Pub night: Wednesday November 25, 2009
By Val Dodge, November 23, 2009 10:15 pm Come out and raise a glass to cycling in the east end! Join us for an informal pub night this Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the Willow (193 Danforth Avenue, one block east of Broadview).This is also a great chance for those who could not attend our … Continue reading Pub night: Wednesday November 25, 2009
Strength in Numbers: Public Advocacy Meeting, Tuesday November 3, 2009
By Val Dodge, October 27, 2009 4:43 am Strength in numbers: what’s possible for cyclists in your area and beyond? The Toronto Cyclists Union and the Toronto-Danforth local, Ward 29 Bikes, invite cyclists to come to a friendly east-end meet-up at 7pm on Tuesday Nov. 3 in the Council Chambers of the East York Civic … Continue reading Strength in Numbers: Public Advocacy Meeting, Tuesday November 3, 2009
Ward 29 Cycling Survey
By Val Dodge, August 14, 2009 5:00 am We're conducting a survey this week, both online and in person at the Taste of the Danforth, about cycling in and around Ward 29. If you completed the survey at our June meeting, there's no need to fill out this one as well; we already have your … Continue reading Ward 29 Cycling Survey
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