Start seeing bicycles

By Val Dodge, February 16, 2012 2:18 pm This bumper sticker was spotted offering practical advice in Ward 29's Playter Estates neighbourhood on Monday night.

New signs on Pottery Road

By Val Dodge, February 10, 2012 11:56 pm When Pottery Road re-opened at the end of November, some drivers reported confusion about what the newly painted sharrows meant, with some thinking that the downhill lane was for bikes only. To help alleviate any confusion on Pottery Road, the City of Toronto has erected new signs … Continue reading New signs on Pottery Road →

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 →

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 →

Toronto’s Walking Strategy

By Val Dodge, May 19, 2009 6:17 am Ward 29 Bikes is proud to support Toronto's recently-adopted Walking Strategy. We believe that all forms of active transportation should be respected and encouraged, and that neighbourhoods designed around the needs of pedestrians (and by extension, cyclists) are stronger, safer communities. Any successful public policy must prioritize … Continue reading Toronto’s Walking Strategy →

Ward 29 Bikes at Diefenbaker Public School

By Val Dodge, May 1, 2009 7:00 pm Ward 29 Bikes ran a cycling information area at Diefenbaker Public School on Thursday, as part of the school's Minds and Bodies in Motion after-school evening dedicated to active lifestyles. Member Tom Flaherty organized our table and coordinated the volunteers. Our team included Brian Betsworth (a member … Continue reading Ward 29 Bikes at Diefenbaker Public School →

Bloor Viaduct Safety Report

By Val Dodge, January 13, 2009 7:19 am Luke Siragusa and the rest of the Ward 29 Bikes team recently produced a professional-quality report (PDF) highlighting the safety issues faced by cyclists on the Bloor Viaduct. Conflict zones with cars exist at both ends of the Viaduct in both directions of travel, making this extremely … Continue reading Bloor Viaduct Safety Report →