Our cycling advocate friends to the west and north of us recently sent a joint letter to several councillors and the mayor. They requested for safety improvements on Bayview. When you look at the map, it's quite striking how fragmented and incomplete the infrastructure is now. Please consider writing to the below councillors today in … Continue reading Joint Letter Requesting Cycling Safety on Bayview
The Toronto Cycling unit announced on twitter this morning that they are re-installing the bollards on the viaductYou may remember that these were installed (much to our surprise) back in October and then removed after 6 weeks. No word yet if this is another pilot, but it's a welcome return. Share with us here … Continue reading Viaduct Protection is Back
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 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!
Last week our event Bikes Mean Business was a huge success! Left to Right: Brandon (Ward 30 Bikes), Jared (Cycle Toronto), Billy (Chair of Danforth Mosaic BIA and owner Red Rocket Coffee, Councillor Fletcher, Sylvia (Ward 30 Bikes), John (owner of Allens' and Dora's) - photo credit: Councillor Fletcher's officeThis event was a collaboration between … Continue reading Bikes Mean Business!!
Over the weekend City Staff from the Cycling Unit gave up a solid block of hours to meet with representatives from Cycle Toronto Ward Groups to talk about their latest draft map for the city. Thanks to those who joined us on Friday night to brainstorm ideasThere we are at a table covered in maps. … Continue reading Draft 10 year Bike Plan: Another Round of Feedback for City Staff
It's coming! Success!Remember our ongoing work on the Lower Don Trail? This struggle to access the Lower Don Trail will soon be a thing of the past!First AttemptIn 2012-2013, when the City of Toronto commissioned a Master Plan for the lower Don Trail, public consultations were held. At that time we advocated for accessible ramps to … Continue reading Advocacy in Action: Ramp to Lower Don Trail
PWIC (Public Works Infrastructure Committee) unanimously approved the extension of the Richmond Adelaide cycle track pilot project to Parliament. Here's what was approved:1. Implementation of Richmond Adelaide pilot project extension to Parliament2. Investigation of upgrading Simcoe between Front and Queens Quay to protected bike lanes3. Investigation of upgrading Shutter Street and River Street bike lanes … Continue reading Richmond Adelaide pilot expansion moves one step closure to reality
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