In listening to the infuriating debate in City Council today, I have a number of questions related to the debate. If only they’d answer me. 1. Councillors arguing in favour of removing Jarvis lanes have said that bike lanes were never in the plan. They argue that the original plan was about increasing the pedestrian … Continue reading »
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Biking for Life: A Profile
“Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.” – Lance Armstrong Long-distance cycling is not for the faint of heart. It takes training, endurance and drive. Every … Continue reading »
A Letter to Jan Wong
Re: “Get off the Road” by Jan Wong (September 2010) Who decided that roads were only for fast-moving cars? Roads are connections between people and neighbourhoods. They’re public spaces. It’s only fitting that roads be used for cultural events, fundraisers, or street parties – even if it slows people down. Engaging with each other in … Continue reading »
The Candidates go for a ride
“People are people and sometimes we change our minds” - Taylor Swift If you’re Rocco Rossi, you change your mind anytime you smell the opportunity for a vote. This morning, eight mayoral candidates, (including Rossi, but not including Ford or Smitherman) took a ride around town on two wheels. The press release from the Toronto … Continue reading »
The Great Helmet Debate
The great helmet debate just won’t end. When a 40-year old Toronto cyclist died last week after falling from his bike and hitting his head, people noticed – at least they noticed he wasn’t wearing a helmet. And so began the most recent battle of “should we” or “shouldn’t we” legislate helmets for adult … Continue reading »
Ask a Candidate
The following is a question I’ll be sending to the candidates at tonight’s CP24 Mayoral debate. If you think we deserve an answer, you should send it in too. A complete streets policy ensures planning for entire roadway keeps all users in mind – including cyclists, public transportation vehicles and pedestrians. Will you commit to … Continue reading »
Fundraising for a great cause
Hey everyone, My pal Todd just rode 660km in support of the Toronto People with Aids Foundations. Impressive, huh? It gets better. Next year Todd will do the whole trek over again, only he won’t stop in Montreal if you help him. Todd’s goal is to raise $6000 . If he’s successful he’ll ride all … Continue reading »
