I think we can safely say, Toronto is in the midst of a new era for bike improvements. Wait, wait, before you start crying foul (yes, yes, we have a LONG way to go), let's stop and think about all the good that has come over the last few months. Bloor, Simcoe, Bayview, and the … Continue reading New Bike Infrastructure Lately
By Brandon Quigley Sunday, October 16, 2016 We spend a lot of time at Ward 30 Bikes discussing potential new bike lanes and bike routes. As part of the new 10 year cycling network plan, however, the City of Toronto is also looking to identify routes that can be upgraded from painted bike … Continue reading Upgrading the Dundas Street East bike lanes
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!
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
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"?
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!
Bike Share has made it to the east side!Looking good in Riverdale Park EastAt the end of June bike share expansion was rolled out across the east side, there are docking stations now along Broadview, the Danforth and Queen Street East.Green P lot Ellerbeck just north of Danforth behind the Shoppers Drug MartGough St and … Continue reading Bike Share has made it to Ward 30
By Ward 30 Bikes member,Michael HollowayTwo recent collisions at LSB/Logan intersection got people writing letters to Councillors - and in their social media networks.Google Map image mark-up of LDRT between Don Roadway and Leslie Street with dangerous intersections indicated at Carlaw, Morse, Logan and Booth.On April 5, 2016, Ward 30 resident Paul Farnan came upon … Continue reading FIX! – Lower Don Recreation Trail / Carlaw, Morse, Logan, Booth
There's a public meeting coming up next week for the section of the Danforth east of us. Not Ward30, but very close to us. Below is Cycle Toronto's action alert, if you can make it out to the public meeting please do!City Council recently reinstated the Danforth Corridor Study to determine the feasibility of bike … Continue reading Danforth East public meeting on Monday – help make bike lanes on the Danforth a reality!
Only one thing is way more fun than watching a parade: being in a parade! Join Ward 29 Bikes and dozens of cyclists in the East York Canada Day Parade on Wednesday, July 1. This is our seventh year in the parade, which means that we will have brought our special blend of fun, colour, … Continue reading Ride in the East York Canada Day Parade: Friday, July 1
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