tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17272573815053462152024-03-12T21:03:15.449-07:00 Ward 30 Bikes <br><br><br><br><br><br> Toronto-Danforth Ward Advocacy Group - @CycleToronto Michael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-85496202883382176292018-11-16T17:49:00.002-08:002018-11-16T17:51:22.242-08:00New Website Address - New Ward Boundary - New Cycling Advocacy Group<br />
<b>FINAL UPDATE - November 14, 2018:</b><br />
This website is no longer active. But it will remain up as an archive of the 2013-2018 period of Ward 30 Bikes' cycling advocacy.<br />
All the articles that were published here have been migrated over to a new website --> "<b>Ward 14 Bikes</b>" (<a href="https://ward14bikes.home.blog/" target="_blank">https://ward14bikes.home.blog/</a>).<br />
All the copied articles at the new site - from <a href="http://29bikes.ca/" target="_blank">29Bikes.ca</a> - and <a href="http://ward30bikes.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Ward 30 Bikes</a> - will have links back to the addresses where they were originally published.<br />
<i>As I tried to import the old 29Bikes.ca content - which was WordPress architecture - into the new Blogger website, Blogger couldn't handle the custom handles and tags contained in the WordPress .xml content file (push-button publishing requires handles not prescribed by the web standards body, 3WC; and push-button publishing necessarily has lots of scripts controlling the really simple user interface experience, which can, if written by someone with ill intent, have you doing things you didn't understand you were doing because scripts aren't transparent, unlike html) - Blogger on the other hand, uses only 3WC approved handles and tags - so Blogger looses the 'migrate your blog' wars. Chalk up 1 more hit against the Open Internet. </i><br />
Anyways - the bottom line is, our new address isn't a Blogger site, it's a WordPress site.<br />
Hope to see you there! 🖖<br />
Ward 30 Bikes' online media curator,<br />
Michael Holloway <br />
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Ward 30 Bikes' old website address have been changed from http://ward30bikes.blogspot.ca/ to <s>https://ward14bikes.blogspot.ca/</s> <a href="https://ward14bikes.home.blog/">https://ward14bikes.home.blog/</a>. <s>The old address will redirect you to the new address automatically</s>. <br />
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<s>However, I see that old links to articles do not redirect to those articles' specific address, just to the front page; I also see that the original blog authors have been all replaced with "Michael Holloway" (because I migrated the content to the new address) .. I am working on fixing those things.</s><br />
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<s>For now - note the title of the article you're looking for and search for it in this blogs' Search form (top left):</s><br />
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^mh Michael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-20302833001950997352018-10-21T03:34:00.004-07:002018-10-21T08:08:56.867-07:00With regard to Transportation Modeling, Toronto & East York Precinct is 'Special'<br />
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By Michael Holloway <br />
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When Transportation Division engineers model traffic flows on their computers using massive data-bases, they model traffic across the city that moves as many cars as possible.<br />
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While that may be appropriate in the areas of the City outside the old City of Toronto that were built for the most part post-world-war-two, and were designed mainly with car transportation in mind (long distances to destinations; cul-de-sac neighbourhoods surrounded by 4 and 6 lane major arterials), the old city is built differently - a <i>grid</i> of local roads every 100 metres with 4-lane major arterials and collectors every 500 metres); in this precinct, only moving lots of cars is not appropriate.<br />
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The big difference is two-fold:<br />
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<li>The suburban road network is designed to accommodate flows via major arterial roads and 400 series highways to the core - a massive employment district;</li>
<li>The core road network is built to manage that massive influx and out-routing of employment and delivery traffic flow.</li>
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What makes the old Toronto special is that it is the focus of so much destination travel - and the road network focuses traffic into an increasingly congested road network the closer you get to the downtown core. Plus all the people who live in the old city (markedly higher population density than the suburbs) also use the road network to travel much shorter distances to and from jobs in the core.<br />
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Ask any long-commute driver where the road network becomes intolerably congested and they will reply about a spot generally marking a point somewhere near the border between the new city and the old city of Toronto.<br />
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It's a function of the road network and destination desires. <br />
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To reduce congestion on these old city arterial roadways we need to facilitate mass transit and active transportation alternatives. <br />
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Street car right-of-ways are a blight on the urban landscape - they divide neighbourhoods much like 6-lane arterials do. They are - in this author's opinion - a reaction to car congestion, not a solution to it. The trick of it is to reduce the number of cars on the roadway at peak, and that will free up space such that mass public transit can flow efficiently on our roadways without dedicated tramways. <br />
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Making every major arterial in Toronto and East York a complete street has the possibility of reducing the numbers of cars on these roadways from local sources by as much as 70%.<br />
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Make Driving Great Again?</h3>
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And we do this NOT for the Bike Lobby - but to make on-street mass public transit flow smoothly. By reducing the number of cars on the roadway through complete street infrastructure changes - we are thus making drivers into both cycle commuters, and mass transit commuters; and we're changing individuals who <i>must drive</i> from deadly, raging scofflaws into smooth-flow happy commuters - which makes the city safer and happier for everyone. <br />
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Complete Streets Infrastructure Every Time Curbs are Renewed</h3>
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Transportation Division manages must develop data modeling that reflects this reality - and design new (but already designed in many, many examples from around the globe) street configurations which reflect this special character of Toronto & East York; and politicians must change a slew of policies across Divisions that makes sure our already almost 20-years old 'complete streets policy' actually creates complete streets every time ROW's are renewed. <br />
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Recent examples where complete streets were not installed when curbs were renewed: <br />
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2012 - Leslie Street south of Queen <br />
2016 - Broadview Avenue north of Danforth<br />
2017 - Kingston Road, Queen to Victoria Park<br />
2018 - Donlands Avenue, Danforth to O'Connor<br />
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Michael Holloway<br />
Ward 30 Bikes <br />
Outreach Coordinator<br />
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P.S. The active transportation lobby needs a contact within Transportation Division; an engineer who can share traffic modelling of (for example) the flows described above <i>(thinking Not sharing massive (propitiatory) files, but using a mobile to shoot onscreen modelling which your colleagues or yourself have built as part of your daily work which may be of some use to progressive transportation advocates)</i>.<br />
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^mhMichael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-15796976723063724002018-10-12T07:06:00.000-07:002018-10-21T02:33:13.012-07:00Ward Candidate Active Transportation Survey Results<br />
This is an alphabetically ordered list of all the registered candidates running in new Ward 14: Toronto-Danforth - and the contact information we dug up for them online:<br />
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<a href="http://ward30bikes.blogspot.com/2018/10/ward-candidate-cycling-issues-survey.html#Lanrick_Bennett_Jr">Lanrick Bennett</a> - lanrick@lanrickbennettjr.ca<br />
Chris Budo - chrisbudotoronto@gmail.com<br />
<a href="http://ward30bikes.blogspot.com/2018/10/ward-candidate-cycling-issues-survey.html#Dixon_Chan">Dixon Chan</a> - Dixon@dixon2018.com<br />
<a href="http://ward30bikes.blogspot.com/2018/10/ward-candidate-cycling-issues-survey.html#Marisol_D'Andrea">Marisol D'Andrea</a> - VoteDandrea@gmail.com<br />
<a href="http://ward30bikes.blogspot.com/2018/10/ward-candidate-cycling-issues-survey.html#Paula_Fletcher">Paula Fletcher</a> (Inc.) - info@paulafletcher.com<br />
<a href="http://ward30bikes.blogspot.com/2018/10/ward-candidate-cycling-issues-survey.html#Mary_Fragedakis">Mary Fragedakis</a> (Inc.) - teamfragedakis@gmail.com<br />
<a href="https://ward30bikes.blogspot.com/2018/10/ward-candidate-cycling-issues-survey.html#Ryan_Lindsay">Ryan Lindsay</a> - (no public email) http://www.ryanlindsay.ca/contact<br />
<a href="http://ward30bikes.blogspot.com/2018/10/ward-candidate-cycling-issues-survey.html#Lawrence_Lychowyd">Lawrence Lychowyd</a> - (no public email) http://www.larrythelawyer.ca/Contact.shtml<br />
Chris Marinakis - (no public email) https://chrismarinakis.ca/contact-us<br />
Alexander Pena - (no website, no online search results at all)<br />
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On October 10th at 5:26 PM we emailed all the registered candidates (that we could find an address for) and asked them these five questions phrased exactly like this:<br />
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Below are their responses - ordered in the order they replied to us with their answers.<br />
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<b>1. Will you be a champion for building safe, connected bike routes in Toronto Danforth?</b><br />
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<i>Yes.</i><br />
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<b>2. Will you support building protected bike lanes on main streets, including the major corridors in the Cycling Network Plan?</b><br />
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<i>Yes.</i><br />
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<b>3. Do you support accelerating the City’s 10-Year Cycling Network Plan to be built in the next four years, instead of by 2026?</b><br />
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<i>Absolutely.</i><br />
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<b>4. Can you provide your position on adding physical separation + Protected Intersections to the Dundas bike lanes?</b><br />
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<i>I support it. The Protected Intersection design has promise. If there is any interference with traffic and pedestrians, the bikes should have traffic lights to have a safe flow of traffic and pedestrians.</i><br />
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<b>5. Can you provide your position on the Danforth complete street study and implementation?</b><br />
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<i>I support the Danforth complete street study and implementation. Over 70% of Torontonians, including myself, would cycle more if infrastructure were improved. The implementation of the Danforth bike lane will complement my platform on the revitalization of the Danforth. We need to consider adding physical separation + protected intersections to some of the main intersections, such as Coxwell Avenue and Main Street. In addition, we need a better toolbox for effective implementation, including education and engagement. I will work hard for this plan to come to fruition. </i><br />
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<b>1. Will you be a champion for building safe, connected bike routes in Toronto Danforth?</b><br />
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<i>Yes.</i><br />
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<b>2. Will you support building protected bike lanes on main streets, including the major corridors in the Cycling Network Plan?</b><br />
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<i>Yes.</i><br />
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<b>3. Do you support accelerating the City’s 10-Year Cycling Network Plan to be built in the next four years, instead of by 2026?</b><br />
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<i>Yes.</i><br />
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<b>4. Can you provide your position on adding physical separation + Protected Intersections to the Dundas bike lanes?</b><br />
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<i>I believe that we need to update the complete Street Guidelines with safer separated and curb protected cycling lanes and protected intersections. When a street is designated for a Complete Street design, the blueprints for a protected lane will be visually referenced in the guideline. </i><br />
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<b>5. Can you provide your position on the Danforth complete street study and implementation?</b><br />
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<i>I’m definitely in favour of a complete street redesign of Danforth.</i><br />
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<b>1. Will you be a champion for building safe, connected bike routes in Toronto Danforth?</b><br />
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<i>As an avid cyclist and father of two children, safety on our streets is a paramount concern of mine. Our community has waited 15 years for a champion for safe, protected and connected bike lanes throughout our Ward. As City Councillor, I will ensure that we have a coherent plan to keep our roads safe.</i><br />
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<b>2. Will you support building protected bike lanes on main streets, including the major corridors in the Cycling Network Plan?</b><br />
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<i>I look forward to reviewing the recommendations of the Cycling Network Plan. It is my firm belief that we can and should add dedicated, protected bike lanes on the Danforth to enhance road safety while minimizing the impact on parking and businesses.</i><br />
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<b>3. Do you support accelerating the City’s 10-Year Cycling Network Plan to be built in the next four years, instead of by 2026?</b><br />
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<i>I know that we need to do more to protect cyclists and pedestrians in our city. That is why as Councillor, I will support initiatives to help accelerate the creation of protected bike lanes throughout Toronto-Danforth and the city of Toronto as a whole.</i><br />
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<b>4. Can you provide your position on adding physical separation + Protected Intersections to the Dundas bike lanes?</b><br />
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<i>With the tragic death at Jones and Dundas, we have seen what happens when bike lanes are built without barriers. It was back in 2002 that we saw the bike lanes on Dundas created, and since then, we have put paint before protection. That is why I support the creation of protected bike lanes for cyclists on Dundas, and I will make sure these bike lanes are connected on a grid to ensure we can all commute safely.</i><br />
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<b>5. Can you provide your position on the Danforth complete street study and implementation?</b><br />
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<i>I know that we need to work hard to meet our goal of zero pedestrian deaths on our streets. That is why I will support the implementation of Toronto’s Complete Streets guidelines so we can share the road and increase pedestrian safety.</i><br />
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<i>Yes. I think we need to strengthen north south routes as well as work to make intersections safer – for all users. Last but not least, as a youth, I used to bike around Toronto-Danforth. I would like to have City Transportation staff work to develop a program to enhance bike safety in local neighbourhoods.</i><br />
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<b>2. Will you support building protected bike lanes on main streets, including the major corridors in the Cycling Network Plan?</b><br />
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<i>Yes. I supported the Cycling Network Plan and I voted to increase its budget. As a Councillor I have never voted against a bike lane.</i><br />
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<b>3. Do you support accelerating the City’s 10-Year Cycling Network Plan to be built in the next four years, instead of by 2026?</b><br />
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<i>Yes, I have voted to spend more in order to accelerate the implementation of the Cycling Network Plan. I would like us to make the Cycling Network safer.</i><br />
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<b>4. Can you provide your position on adding physical separation + Protected Intersections to the Dundas bike lanes?</b><br />
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<i>Again, I think it is so important to make bike lanes safe. As we build more bike infrastructure we attract more cyclists. This is a good thing but it means we need to make those lanes safer and intersections safer. Though I can see starting with the Dundas bike lanes, we need to roll this out elsewhere.</i><br />
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<b>5. Can you provide your position on the Danforth complete street study and implementation?</b><br />
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<i>I moved the successful motion at City Council to have the Danforth Major Corridor study done from a Complete Street perspective. I was disappointed that City staff delayed the Danforth Major Corridor study to focus on projects where they could take advantage of funding from the federal government.<br />
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We should get the Danforth Major Corridor Study and Avenue Planning study going in 2019 to create a new Danforth that is revitalized but that preserves what is special about the Danforth.</i><br />
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<b>1. Will you be a champion for building safe, connected bike routes in Toronto Danforth?</b><br />
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<i>Yes - I have always supported fully protected, connected cycling routes in Toronto-Danforth. I’m proud to have pushed for a comprehensive corridor study to bring bike lanes onto the Danforth in a permanent, defensible way. I ride my bike to work and around the ward, and I know how important it is to improve safety for all of us.</i><br />
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<b>2. Will you support building protected bike lanes on main streets, including the major corridors in the Cycling Network Plan?</b><br />
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<i>Absolutely - including the Danforth, using a ‘complete streets’ approach and involving businesses and residents in the planning process. We have bike lanes on some of the major corridors, but they need to be refreshed and separated. I know there is more to be done - intersections can be made more safe with protected turning lanes. I will work with you to make these improvements a reality. </i><br />
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<b>3. Do you support accelerating the City’s 10-Year Cycling Network Plan to be built in the next four years, instead of by 2026?</b><br />
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<i>Yes I do. There have been too many tragedies and close calls on our streets for us to delay on building the full Cycling Network.</i><br />
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<b>4. Can you provide your position on adding physical separation + Protected Intersections to the Dundas bike lanes?</b><br />
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<i>I am fully in favour of this proposal. In 2016 I requested that City staff begin looking at opportunities for separation, and I have recently requested the General Manager for Transportation Services look at installing protected intersections on Dundas. I will be working with her to make this happen for our community</i><br />
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<i>I am proud to have gotten this study underway. The cycling community has long pushed for complete streets on the Danforth that include separated bike lanes - and I agree. I believe the Danforth corridor study is the best way to make sure that these lanes go in and stay in.</i><br />
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<b>1. Will you be a champion for building safe, connected bike routes in Toronto Danforth?</b><br />
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<i>Yes I will continue to champion a safe, connected bike network in this ward.</i><br />
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<b>2. Will you support building protected bike lanes on main streets, including the major corridors in the Cycling Network Plan?</b><br />
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<i>Yes, I will fight for protected bike lanes on main streets, including Danforth, Carlaw, Broadview, Donlands, Samon/Browning, Cosburn, Dundas, Woodfield, Eastern...</i><br />
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<b>3. Do you support accelerating the City’s 10-Year Cycling Network Plan to be built in the next four years, instead of by 2026?</b><br />
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<i>Yes, I support the acceleration of the building the cycling network, so that we can complete it by 2022 instead of 2026. We can't wait any longer to get this city moving!</i><br />
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<b>4. Can you provide your position on adding physical separation + Protected Intersections to the Dundas bike lanes?</b><br />
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<i>Yes, I support physically separated lanes and protected intersections on Dundas E, and am disappointed how long this has taken. Everyone, whether on bike, in a car, or on foot, feels and IS safer when bike lanes are physically separated. Let's get this done asap.</i><br />
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<i>I support a complete streets approach along #theDanforth, from he Bloor Viaduct to Victoria Park. There's enough room for cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles, and such an approach will increase safety, health & support of local business. #topoli #torontodanforth</i><br />
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[See the thread on Twitter here: <a href="https://twitter.com/fundevolution/status/1052287413089779712">https://twitter.com/fundevolution/status/1052287413089779712</a>]<br />
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<b>1. Will you be a champion for building safe, connected bike routes in Toronto Danforth?</b><br />
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<i>Yes. The routes must make sense as far as being an effective route for cyclists while maintaining the economic vitality of the surrounding neighbourhoods where applicable. </i><br />
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<b>2. Will you support building protected bike lanes on main streets, including the major corridors in the Cycling Network Plan?</b><br />
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<i>Yes. Protected bike lanes make the most sense and when I am driving alongside a cyclist, I feel safer when there is that physical divider between us. I do not support bike lanes on routes with streetcars as the traffic congestion resulting from same would just be magnified. There is not enough room on those routes for streetcars, cyclists, car traffic and parking.</i><br />
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<b>3. Do you support accelerating the City’s 10-Year Cycling Network Plan to be built in the next four years, instead of by 2026?</b><br />
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<i>Yes. Like any transit initiative, this will never get cheaper to do and if we want to encourage cycling as an alternative to vehicular traffic as another cog in the total environmental plan it needs to be done.</i><br />
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<b>4. Can you provide your position on adding physical separation + Protected Intersections to the Dundas bike lanes?</b><br />
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<i>I have no issue this being done on Dundas Street in our ward.</i><br />
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<i>I would be in favour of a well planned remodel of the Danforth provided that the business owners along the strip were active participants in the design and that it can be shown that there would not be a severe economic impact on the businesses that run this economic engine of the City.</i><br />
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^mhMichael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-7641055629586793722018-08-24T05:31:00.002-07:002018-08-24T05:36:10.315-07:00W30B republishes Cycle Toronto's "We’re one month away from the Ride for Safe Streets" email<div dir="ltr">
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">We hear all the time from our members that they want to ride more - but don’t feel confident where there’s only a painted line, or nothing at all, separating them from motor vehicle traffic.</span></span></div>
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Ward 30 BikesMichael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-46651432375553240502018-08-23T06:59:00.001-07:002018-08-23T07:15:29.117-07:00W30B republishes Cycle Toronto's "Two free musical bike rides you're not going to want to miss" email<span class="im"> <table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 645px;"><thead>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">August 22, 2018</span></span></div></th> </tr>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 38px;">Join us <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1670171980" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">tomorrow</span></span> for the last TBMF Sunset Series of the summer.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This Thursday August 23, we're once again teaming up with</span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> the Toronto Bicycle Music Festival to lead a musical group ride from Corktown Common to Flemingdon Park for a pedal-powered performance by <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61302%26qid%3D3708327&source=gmail&ust=1535103791381000&usg=AFQjCNHt1X78n5kcM9zO8Iia0W9QM9oWgw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61302&qid=3708327" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e67e22;">Turkwaz</span></a></b>!</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don't forget to bring water and a picnic dinner.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><b><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61303%26qid%3D3708327&source=gmail&ust=1535103791381000&usg=AFQjCNHYdcTukB4FQ683tzsNXyHtjpbZgw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61303&qid=3708327" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e67e22;">RSVP</span></a></span></span><span style="color: darkorange; text-decoration: none;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">so we know how many riders to expect.</span></span></span><br />
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<tr style="height: 0px;"> <td style="border-color: rgb(255,140,0); border-style: dashed; border-width: 1px; padding: 7px; vertical-align: top; width: 200px;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><b><span id="m_-3814094578204301451docs-internal-guid-3ff98870-5355-7863-a548-474439906237"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: black;">When:</span></span></span></b></span></span></div></td> <td style="border-bottom: dashed #ff8c00 1px; border-left: dashed #ff8c00 1px; border-right: dashed #ff8c00 1px; border-top: dashed #ff8c00 1px; padding: 7px 7px 7px 7px; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: black;">Thurs, Aug 23 | meet at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1670171981" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5:30PM</span></span> | ride at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1670171982" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5:45PM</span></span> | music at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1670171983" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">6:30PM</span></span></span></span></span></span></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="border-color: rgb(255,140,0); border-style: dashed; border-width: 1px; padding: 7px; vertical-align: top; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><b><span id="m_-3814094578204301451docs-internal-guid-3ff98870-5355-7863-a548-474439906237"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: black;">Where:</span></span></span></b></span></span></td> <td style="border-bottom: dashed #ff8c00 1px; border-left: dashed #ff8c00 1px; border-right: dashed #ff8c00 1px; border-top: dashed #ff8c00 1px; padding: 7px 7px 7px 7px; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: darkorange; text-decoration: none;">Corktown Common to Flemingdo</span><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #e67e22;">n Park </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61304%26qid%3D3708327&source=gmail&ust=1535103791381000&usg=AFQjCNH3tEoAoL7vKaMev77y_O6HtAD0VA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61304&qid=3708327" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e67e22;">[route map] </span></a></span></b></span></span></span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="border-color: rgb(255,140,0); border-style: dashed; border-width: 1px; padding: 7px; vertical-align: top; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><b><span id="m_-3814094578204301451docs-internal-guid-3ff98870-5355-7863-a548-474439906237"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: black;">Instructions:</span></span></span></b></span></span></td> <td style="border-bottom: dashed #ff8c00 1px; border-left: dashed #ff8c00 1px; border-right: dashed #ff8c00 1px; border-top: dashed #ff8c00 1px; padding: 7px 7px 7px 7px; vertical-align: top;"><b><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61303%26qid%3D3708327&source=gmail&ust=1535103791381000&usg=AFQjCNHYdcTukB4FQ683tzsNXyHtjpbZgw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61303&qid=3708327" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">RSVP</span></span></a></span></span></b></td> </tr>
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<div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Celebrate the late summer days with a relaxed group ride and concert at Flemingdon Park (photo: TBMF)</span></span></div><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Save the date: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1670171984" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">September 9</span></span> is the Toronto Bicycle Music Festival!</span></span><br />
<img alt="Toronto Bicycle Music Festival logo" class="CToWUd a6T" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhdSWBPATCElhHUUBLSuVwpNvFpyK-1b35W8qmmBzIAnEJx1jkD0o3KLQVWedpfpsVshr-mObDg9Og9sPWiuO5rmvzlDAOBJPPCiBrL1lDRVDCb_oXa5OEFHX2zYUFTYeE_j8T6bS8gprTsKRDOtoH-uMEtu7C4A6LsC8xbgevv_7F6_8Lz9ddOF0X-_Q=s0-d-e1-ft" style="height: 350px; width: 600px;" tabindex="0" /><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">If you can't make it <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1670171985" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">tomorrow</span></span>, mark your calendars for the main event! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">The ninth annual Toronto Bicycle Music Festival is a free bike parade for all ages with a concert on either end! </span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">This year's event will take us from The Bentway at Fort York, where Woodshed Orchestra vs. Sparx will kick off the good times, along the Waterfront Trail ft. tunes from Mobile DJ Denise Benson, to beautiful Humber Bay Park West to soak in the sun and hear music from Maddee, Lydia Persaud, Evan Redsky, and TRYAL.</span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61305%26qid%3D3708327&source=gmail&ust=1535103791381000&usg=AFQjCNEeO9ZmeFuX00WSWz2WP_6cT0utGA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61305&qid=3708327" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e67e22;">Details, schedule, and registration here.</span></a></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope you'll join us <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1670171986" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">tomorrow</span></span> and on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1670171987" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">September 9</span></span>!</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Cycle Toronto Team</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61306%26qid%3D3708327&source=gmail&ust=1535103791381000&usg=AFQjCNH0ELop-C-IifuHBCdxzygrzrQRMg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61306&qid=3708327" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">info@cycleto.ca</span></a></b></span></span></div></div></div></div></td></tr>
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Ward 30 BikesMichael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-7722597992086731842018-08-23T06:35:00.001-07:002018-08-23T06:35:24.597-07:00W30B republishes Cycle Toronto's "#BuildTheGrid Activist Training: Tactics for Advocacy" email<div class="ajy" role="menuitem" tabindex="0"><img alt="" class="ajz" data-tooltip="Show details" id=":1ig" role="button" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/images/cleardot.gif" /></div><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 645px;"> <thead>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I invite you to join Cycle Toronto for a 2-hour #BuildTheGrid Activist Training that will arm you with tactics for engaging residents in key parts of the city over the coming weeks.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/civicrm/event/register?id%3D47%26reset%3D1&source=gmail&ust=1535103721565000&usg=AFQjCNFUpfPH0--YKyYNgJ9GII_cP4y0xQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/civicrm/event/register?id=47&reset=1" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange; font-size: 16px;"><b><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you want to make a difference in this election, now is the time to act.</span></b></span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In this intensive workshop we will review the current state of play at City Hall, and prepare you to start using Cycle Toronto's most effective engagement tools right away. We will also touch on ways you can grow the movement by building volunteer teams in your community, and how to mobilize when it's time to get out the vote.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We will be joined by a special guest who will shed light on how residents across Toronto can work together to maximize their impact.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Come meet other advocates from your neighbourhood and across the city, and let's work together to make cycling a key issue in this election.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Help us turn our election strategy into something real</span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16px;"><b><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/civicrm/event/register?id%3D47%26reset%3D1&source=gmail&ust=1535103721565000&usg=AFQjCNFUpfPH0--YKyYNgJ9GII_cP4y0xQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/civicrm/event/register?id=47&reset=1" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's time to #BuildTheGrid.</span></span></a></span></b></span><br />
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</div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kevin Cooper</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Campaigns & Engagement Manager</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:kevin@cycleto.ca" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span id="m_4205402317794890261docs-internal-guid-3ff98870-5355-7863-a548-474439906237"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">kevin@cycleto.ca</span></span></span></span></a></span></b></div></div><br />
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Michael Holloway<br />
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Ward 30 BikesMichael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-52105162536039141062018-07-13T09:45:00.001-07:002018-07-13T09:45:14.861-07:00Cycle Toronto's July 13, 2018 'Ring & Post' republished (we get a mention)<div>
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<span style="color: darkorange;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375931" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">July 13, 2018</span></span></b></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: darkorange;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Sign the pledge to #BuildTheGrid</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">On <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375932" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Monday, October 22, 2018</span></span>, Torontonians will cast their votes for a mayor and city councillors who will shape our city over the next four years. We're excited to share our<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61083%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120016000&usg=AFQjCNEb2tG5H4WMCFTlv3JNz3dR8xe9ng" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61083&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> <span style="color: darkorange;"><b>#BuildtheGrid campaign</b></span></a>, which will help raise cycling as a key election issue.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">We'll be asking all mayoral and council candidates these three questions:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">1. Will you be a champion for building safe connected bike routes in my neighbourhood?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">2. Will you support building protected bike lanes on main streets? (use local examples like Bloor, Danforth, Yonge, etc.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">3. Do you support accelerating the City’s 10-Year Cycling Network Plan to be completed in the next four years, instead of by 2026?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Over 650 people have signed the pledge! </span></span></h2>
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<b><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Support #BuildtheGrid campaign:</span></span></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61084%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120016000&usg=AFQjCNFXnHGyaxPPockO6HRZrNHwQUhYRg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61084&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Add your name</span></a></b> to show your support for building a safe, connected grid of bike lanes across the city.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61085%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120016000&usg=AFQjCNEwG6GS5VVdI60rwd2_wPXwdxpiNw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61085&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Subscribe</span></a></b> to our Action Alerts mailing list to receive updates on the campaign and how to get involved.</span></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: 18px;">Contents </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#m_-2281350604374700454_1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: darkorange;">1. Advocacy updates</span></a><br />
<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#m_-2281350604374700454_2" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: darkorange;">2. Ride for Safe Streets: register by <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375933"><span class="aQJ">July 31</span></span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#m_-2281350604374700454_3" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: darkorange;">3. July rides you won't want to miss</span></a><br />
<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#m_-2281350604374700454_4" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: darkorange;">4. District Cycling Summits: report back</span></a><br />
<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#m_-2281350604374700454_5" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: darkorange;">5. Bike Month wrap-up</span></a><br />
<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#m_-2281350604374700454_6" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: darkorange;">6. Staff announcement</span></a><br />
<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#m_-2281350604374700454_7" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: darkorange;">7. BikeSpace</span></a><br />
<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#m_-2281350604374700454_8" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: darkorange;">8. Business Member Profile</span></a><br />
<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#m_-2281350604374700454_9" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: darkorange;">9. Newsflash</span></a><br />
<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#m_-2281350604374700454_10" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: darkorange;">10. Events</span></a></b></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://draft.blogger.com/null" name="m_-2281350604374700454_1"><b><span style="color: darkorange;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Advocacy updates: Danforth, Vision Zero, St Clair</span></span></b></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Danforth bike counts, courtesy of our Ward 36 (formerly 30) Group.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">#BuildtheVisionTO</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">On June 19, we announced #BuildTheVisionTO, as part of a coalition of road safety advocates. In the wake of a number of vulnerable road user deaths in early June, Cycle Toronto participated in a press conference with coalition partners TCAT, Walk Toronto, 8 80 Cities, and Friends & Families for Safe Streets to launch <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61086%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120016000&usg=AFQjCNEpX---SKLDXleuMIXtixmgDRyqjg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61086&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">#BuildTheVisionTO</span></a></b>.The campaign is a call to action with 15 recommendations for City Council to address the slow pace on eliminating traffic collisions resulting in serious injury or death. Media and public response to the launch was significant and positive.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">This announcement was soon followed by Council’s decision to double the Vision Zero road safety budget for 2018. Later that day, Mayor John Tory <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61087%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120016000&usg=AFQjCNGKevwq5AMxc7Vy4Jopr96aQZWQfA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61087&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">responded</span></a></b> that he would take the calls to action seriously. His announcement of $13 million in 2018 for the City’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan was increased to $22 million after recommendations from Executive Committee passed through Toronto & East York Community Council. Pending final Council approval, the current 2018 budget of $21.6 million for Vision Zero will be doubled.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">In a related measure, the school safety zones proposed in June were adopted without issue by full Council at their June 26 meeting (note that these are officially <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61088%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120016000&usg=AFQjCNGPBLF1TbzQW84EKA3OYn_tw5Nu3w" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61088&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Community Safety Zones</span></a></b>, which can be implemented on a full block instead of only the 150 metre frontage of a school that a School Safety Zone covers).</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61089%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120016000&usg=AFQjCNE_TGbIOy4xWzUGhngTfV2vidiOEQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61089&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Read the full story.</span></a></span></span></b></div>
<b><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Good news for the Danforth</span></span></b> <br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Cycle Toronto joined the David Suzuki Foundation and Friends & Families for Safe Streets in speaking to the excellent <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61090%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120016000&usg=AFQjCNFq7xwjE1zuIfMqdI5SsifuMclj-A" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61090&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Danforth Planning Study report</span></a></b> presented to Toronto & East York Community Council on July 5. We were pleased to see the Community Council pass motions (subject to full Council approval) supporting a Complete Streets Study for the Danforth in 2019 which will lay the groundwork for the installation of protected bike lanes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Visit our <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61091%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120017000&usg=AFQjCNFOBp2tulU6y-dqSFdCI1KmXMqf1A" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61091&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Danforth campaign page</span></a></b> for details, including a brand new bike count conducted by Ward 36 Bikes (formerly Ward 30) demonstrating an incredible demand for cycling on the Danny.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">St Clair West Master Transportation Plan</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">We had the opportunity to offer feedback to the City of Toronto on the Transportation Master Plan for the area around St Clair Ave West, between Keele St and Old Weston Rd. Our recommendations include:</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://draft.blogger.com/null" name="m_-2281350604374700454_2"><b><span style="color: darkorange;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Ride for Safe Streets: register by <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375934"><span class="aQJ">July 31</span></span> for just $30</span></span></b></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Want to see protected bike lanes on Bloor Street, Danforth Avenue, Yonge Street and beyond? So do we. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61093%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120017000&usg=AFQjCNHxKg03ONkS5HwMTzmsKZT6Tgftlw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61093&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Join</span></a></b> the Ride for Safe Streets (RFSS) and you’ll help us raise $50,000 to fund cycling advocacy. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">New this year—register by <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375935" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">July 31</span></span> for our early-bird price of just $30, which includes lunch and a fully-escorted ride (10 km and 25 km options, both ending at Christie Pits Park). You can also join or renew your membership at our $20 ride special rate when you register! Deepen your impact by <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61094%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120017000&usg=AFQjCNHxtQT7oJLTkWaV6QNpYokDd0Os8w" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61094&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">setting up</span></a><span style="color: darkorange;"> </span></b>an individual or team fundraising page, encouraging your friends to sign up, or simply by making a donation.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Don't miss out: <b><span style="text-decoration: none;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61093%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120017000&usg=AFQjCNHxKg03ONkS5HwMTzmsKZT6Tgftlw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61093&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">register</span></a></span><span style="color: darkorange; text-decoration: none;"> </span></b>by <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375936" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">July 31</span></span>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Join us for a relaxed group ride this summer.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">We kicked off the first of four magical Sunset Series rides last night with local musician Adrian Underhill performing a pedal-powered set in beautiful Memorial Park, after riding up the Humber River. Our next musical ride is on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375937" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Thursday, July 26</span></span> to Bell Manor Park. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Don’t miss out: <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61095%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120017000&usg=AFQjCNEwUaWq0dtLiHNMycjmYKDUqzNNAw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61095&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">RSVP here</span></a></b>!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">We’re riding the North Scarborough Green Loop on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375938" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">July 28</span></span> for our annual Scarborough Cycles Ride. We'll begin the ride at Leslie TTC Station (25 km option) to Chester Le Park, next to Scarborough Cycles' new Bike Hub. From there we will ride the North Scarborough Green Loop (15 km option) with stops along the way to talk about about the project. Ride participants will get a free picnic lunch hosted by CultureLink's Bike Host program at Chester Le Park before we return to Leslie Station at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375939" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">3:30 p.m.</span></span></span></span></div>
<b><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61096%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120017000&usg=AFQjCNGVYfB6JtqSUOFkhPUxXsKESIZsZg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61096&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Register here.</span></a></span></span></b> <br />
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<a href="https://draft.blogger.com/null" name="m_-2281350604374700454_4"><b><span style="color: darkorange;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Report back on our 4 District Cycling Summits</span></span></b></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Last month we met over 150 cycling advocates from across the city during our Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, and Toronto & East York District Cycling Summits. These events were designed to make it easier for new volunteers to get involved in shaping the growth of cycling culture in neighbourhoods all across the city.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Cycling Network 10 Year Plan: What does City Hall have in store for your district?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Toronto Votes 2018: Help us raise cycling as an election issue in your community.</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://draft.blogger.com/null" name="m_-2281350604374700454_5"><b><span style="color: darkorange;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Bike Month Contest & Member Drive</span></span></b></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Thank you to the<b> nearly 250 peopl</b>e who joined or renewed with us in June. This flurry of activity brought us to a new membership high of 3,300! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Everyone who joined or renewed was entered to win a sweet prize: $500 to spend at <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61097%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120017000&usg=AFQjCNF0vXWeP-US8tRAto0u1MVuwr8pcg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61097&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">MEC</span></a></b>. Our lucky winner is Geoffrey Carter, pictured here with Liz Burnside, Assistant Manager at the King Street store, and our new staff member Claire McFarlane.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">This year <b>over 4,600 people registered </b>in the Bike Month contest for a chance to win one of three amazing prizes: a $500 MEC gift card and a $500 VIA Rail Voucher. We invited our three lucky winners from Hamilton, Guelph, and Toronto to share their stories. Visit the <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61098%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120017000&usg=AFQjCNEQeyNpHY_MJl59djeXlr1CMcGrkw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61098&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Bike Month blog</span></a></b> to discover how riding a bike fits into their daily lives, and how they plan to enjoy their prizes!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">If you joined or renewed during Bike Month (May 28 to June 30) you are welcome to come by our office to get a free T-shirt (pictured) while supplies last.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Visit our office between <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375940" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9:30-5:30PM</span></span> next week to grab yours. Please call before you head out (416-644-7188) to make sure someone is in the office to greet you.</span></span></div>
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<img alt="" class="CToWUd" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhDcPp1c71-vSsBg6wP5RQCgsNeECekQwR_suAtXozhF-jY3ClVnKhtBixgQgl0azuDR64GJB3OO9GbhOFycpJcIYteuTkqWjwt2TsjsQZKo9CGsk1-hLAEAspm3xLtxJwsCgUeH0_xHNNvM98bMdTOpZz7UHqCh5H3Ri7CuVs5zY1nXEf71n6kNLfdrFt5lzfb47uSlDISlDhp=s0-d-e1-ft" style="float: left; height: 249px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; width: 194px;" /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">We are pleased to welcome Claire McFarlane to the team as our Programs & Operations Coordinator. Claire most recently worked at Sweet Pete’s and brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm about bikes to the organization. She's also the director of The Bad Girls* Bike Club—an organization that runs workshops and group rides for women, trans and non-binary people—which she co-founded in 2016. Claire sits on the Charlie's FreeWheels board as the director of marketing and communications. In 2017, she graduated with a bachelors of Journalism from Ryerson University. She likes to go on cycling adventures whenever she can. </span></span><br />
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<a href="https://draft.blogger.com/null" name="m_-2281350604374700454_7" style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: darkorange;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">BikeSpace</span></span></b></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Ever wished there was a way to report issues with bike parking around the city? BikeSpace is a community-built web app supported by the City of Toronto. This simple app is quick, easy to use and designed for mobile and desktop. Toronto needs a data-driven solution to bike parking; BikeSpace will produce that data and drive real change.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">They have recently released a <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61099%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120017000&usg=AFQjCNEVxuRf7VI27DFRzBvtFT2vPrDb4g" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61099&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">beta version</span></a></b> of the web app: try it out and tell them what you think!</span></span><br />
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<i></i><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/null" name="m_-2281350604374700454_8"><span style="color: darkorange;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Gold Business Member Profile: Toronto Hydro</span></span></b></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">Cycle Toronto is pleased to have Toronto Hydro as a Bike Valet partner and Gold Business Member again in 2018. Here's how to stay safe when a work zone occurs on or near a bike lane:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;">With Toronto Hydro crews working 24/7 on maintenance and emergency response, work zones are required to safely access equipment and conduct repairs. Sometimes, they can block bike lanes or cycle tracks. While pylons may disrupt the roadway, they are there for your safety. Crews work on live wires. When approaching a work zone, do not enter. Merge into traffic carefully, or dismount and walk around. Let's work together to keep our roads safe. </span></span><br />
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<a href="https://draft.blogger.com/null" name="m_-2281350604374700454_9"><span style="color: darkorange;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">NEWSFLASH: Cycling in the news</span></span></b></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61101%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120018000&usg=AFQjCNGnf4O_zlQHIQ0nip68LRWnWHXpOg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61101&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Toronto city council approves $22M for Vision Zero traffic safety initiatives</span> </a></b>(Global News)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61102%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120018000&usg=AFQjCNEx3h4Omsag3fI4PWrrsHTfzebtsA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61102&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Drivers vs. cyclists - who's at fault? New study reveals who Canadians blame for road dangers</span></a> </b>(CBC News)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61103%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120018000&usg=AFQjCNH9G8U9fwk7D_0XjtHXESn_hhX-Xw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61103&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375941"><span class="aQJ">In one hour</span></span>, Toronto drivers blocked this downtown intersection at virtually every red light</span></a> </b>(Toronto Star)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61104%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120018000&usg=AFQjCNFY1djQjtjAu_q4ajnOGiGlqgXXdQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61104&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Dramatic growth in cyclists on Adelaide, Richmond since bike lanes installed</span></a> </b>(680 News)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375942" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">July 14, 1:00-2:00PM</span></span>: <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61105%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120018000&usg=AFQjCNG4vmaYTEfeGe6h5Ut4XDVMLJxwNg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61105&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop at Weston Library</span></a></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375943" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">July 21, 12:00-1:00PM</span></span>: <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61106%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120018000&usg=AFQjCNElUabe57tNvVWpLwnHadwZBKI9Gg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61106&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop at Matty Eckler Playground hosted by MP Julie Dabrusin</span></a></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375944" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">July 21, 2:00-3:00PM</span></span>: <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61107%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120018000&usg=AFQjCNGchZ2kBbgg01j6WV_K2UAoSZy9lA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61107&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop at High Park Library </span></a></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375945" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">July 24, 5:30-7:30PM</span></span>: <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61108%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120018000&usg=AFQjCNGYbK7av7rz0ndapXJegcy4sIE6yg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61108&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Bloor-Annex BIA Bike Maintenance Station, Bloor St W & Howland Ave</span></a></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375946" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">July 26, 5:30-8:00PM</span></span>: <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61095%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120018000&usg=AFQjCNHuKBnufgatj7O2AP15oKIWl9ltgw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61095&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">TBMF Sunset Series Ride #2 to Bell Manor Park</span></a></b> (meet <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375947" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5:30PM</span></span> at Dufferin Grove Park)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375948" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">July 28, 10:30AM-4:30PM</span></span>: <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61096%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120018000&usg=AFQjCNGGMlWspwoiNneVJcxC8BXAm4HwxQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61096&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Scarborough Cycles Bike Tour - North Scarborough Green Loop</span></a></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375949" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">July 29, 12:00-7:00PM</span></span>: <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61109%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120018000&usg=AFQjCNGrDCsFiqicHQV0v1WIzorKn2Q1VA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61109&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Bike Valet at Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market</span></a></b> (College St & Augusta Ave)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408375950" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">August 1, 6:00–8:30PM</span></span>: <b><span style="text-decoration: none;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D61110%26qid%3D3601852&source=gmail&ust=1531583120018000&usg=AFQjCNFg0OvZDHs--mHUgaooQMCxZIRbgg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=61110&qid=3601852" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Bikes vs. Cars Screening and Panel</span></a></span><span style="color: darkorange; text-decoration: none;"> with Liz Sutherland, Cycle Toronto</span></b>, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema</span></span></div>
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Michael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-78854692285284202742018-07-03T11:07:00.000-07:002018-07-05T16:19:24.636-07:00Media Release - Traffic Count Indicates Huge Demand for Bike Lanes on Danforth<br />
<b>Danforth Bike Count Indicates Huge Demand for Bike Lanes</b><br />
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TORONTO - Tuesday, July 3, 2018: A recent Danforth Ave. bicycle count confirms what<br />
active transportation advocates have long known: there are thousands of cyclists on the<br />
Danforth and the potential for growth with a long-awaited bike lane would send the<br />
numbers skyward. A comprehensive bike count conducted on Danforth Avenue confirms<br />
that Danforth is ready for a fully-protected bike lane. In this new video count, over 3,000<br />
cyclists were documented on a recent weekday, a number similar to the pre-bike lane<br />
volume on <a href="https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/cycling-in-toronto/cycle-track-projects/bloor-street-bike-lanes/" target="_blank">Bloor Street</a>.<br />
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<b>Graph - Vehicle Counts along Danforth Ave., June 14, 2018</b><br />
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The video recording was conducted from a rooftop along Danforth Ave., overlooking its<br />
intersection with Jackman Ave., between Broadview and Logan Ave. A full 24 hours of<br />
video was reviewed by a team of 14 volunteers to count each bicycle and automobile.<br />
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“Video technology allows us to capture data conveniently,” said Kevin Rupasinghe, a U.<br />
of T. engineering graduate and a volunteer on this count. “And perhaps as importantly,<br />
video recordings allow for verification of data.” (The <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13K6Q6PB9LyN8UBxdYWO5NbQngQBxCcglaOT8AKc4uoQ/edit#gid=0" target="_blank">data</a> and video are available to<br />
media. A <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geNU8ePlTMI&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">YouTube clip</a> for 5:20 to 5:40pm is also available.)<br />
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“These numbers were not a surprise. The Danforth is a logical east west route for people<br />
on bikes, as well as being a fantastic destination. It connects to existing lanes on Jones,<br />
Greenwood, and Woodbine, plus the Bloor Viaduct. The Danforth is long overdue for<br />
protected bike lanes," said Mary-Ann Neary, Chair of Ward 32 Spokes. Despite lacking<br />
infrastructure, Danforth currently handles more cyclists than some of the City’s most<br />
popular cycling facilities, emphasizing the demand for a bike lane. Those numbers are<br />
likely to increase substantially if a protected cycling lane is installed - <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19RK4qWGyHWukIAmt7rX0Ag9vb6d72kT1a7-HULTu44g/edit#gid=155546687" target="_blank">Bloor saw a hugespike in cycling traffic</a> after the pilot was built, while the Richmond-Adelaide lanes saw<br />
increases of <a href="https://toronto.citynews.ca/2018/06/29/toronto-bike-lines/" target="_blank">600% to over 1,100%</a> with no major impact on vehicle travel times.<br />
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A <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6flhtyqSSiyLUlNYTFhTGNrNTg/view" target="_blank">1992 city report</a> identified Danforth Ave. (along with Bloor Street) as an ideal east-west<br />
route that could form the spine of a city cycling network. The volume of automobile traffic<br />
along the Danforth exceeds <a href="https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/90c8-Chapter-5.pdf" target="_blank">the City’s own guidelines</a> for where dedicated cycling<br />
infrastructure should be built. However, a bike lane cannot be built until a major corridor<br />
study is conducted to collect data such as those collected in this volunteer count. The<br />
corridor study has been delayed in June 2016 and again in November 2017, when City<br />
Council approved making the pilot Bloor Street bike lanes permanent.<br />
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The recent Danforth Planning Study Report shows significant community support: for<br />
fully-protected bike lanes:<br />
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"... most participants included on-street bike lanes within their concept designs for<br />
Danforth Avenue … and, in particular, the provision of separated, on-street bike lanes to<br />
provide greater and safer cycling opportunities ...."<br />
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That report is coming to Toronto and East York Community Council for approval on July<br />
4, and some Councillors are demanding that the City begin the Corridor Study for a<br />
Danforth bike lane. Since 2016, the city has installed only 6% of the 280 km in its<br />
Ten-Year Cycling Network Plan, a mere 17 km. Toronto continues to lag other cities like<br />
Montreal, Edmonton, and Vancouver in terms of protected bike lanes. And the 93<br />
pedestrian and cyclist deaths since the city launched it's Vision Zero road safety plan<br />
demonstrates how desperately the city needs more protected cycling lanes so that<br />
people can move safely throughout the city.<br />
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"We're urging the Mayor and City Councillors to commit to carry out the Danforth<br />
Corridor Study in Q1 2019," said Gerry Brown, Co-Chair of Ward 30 Bikes. "We have<br />
great support from our local Councillors and the community; the time for action to back<br />
the city's commitment to road safety is now."<br />
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<b>Contact</b><br />
Gerry Brown, Co-Chair, Ward 30 Bikes: gpbrown257 @ gmail.com, tel. 647-267-5742<br />
Mary-Ann Neary, Chair, Ward 32 Spokes: MaryAnn.Neary @ uhn.ca, tel. 647-891-3855<br />
Val Dodge, Co-Chair, Ward 29 Bikes: val @ cabal.org, tel. 647-891-3855<br />
Kevin Rupasinghe, Bells on Bloor: kevin @ rupasinghe.ca, tel. 647-504-7797<br />
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<br />Michael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-44564337771391975012018-05-28T08:45:00.000-07:002018-05-28T08:45:17.821-07:00Ward 30 Bikes Spring 2018 NewsHappy Spring everyone! With the weather in full spring mode we hope you're been out enjoying life on 2 (or 3) wheels!<br /><br />A quick recap... <br /><br />Back in February Bike Share Toronto announced another major expansion, with Ward30 shaded in their <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=9774685c6f&e=187da25d4d">expansion zone map</a> <div>
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In April, a few awesome Ward30Bikes volunteers were out doing free compost delivery at Monarch Park and Jimmy Simpson Park for people in the community (ya, you can carry stuff on bikes!)</div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"></span>In May Cycle Toronto celebrated their <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=fa7287172a&e=187da25d4d">10 year anniversary</a> at a great night at CSI Spadina. And a last week the <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=274e1866ec&e=187da25d4d">bollards</a> finally came back to the Viaduct (about 7 weeks later than expected), but finally here, and we're told they are permanent (safety isn't seasonal!). <br /><br />We've been busy getting ready for upcoming events (ding ding.. Bells on Danforth), here's a run down of the major things happening this spring:</div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">It's here! Bike Month starts tomorrow! And the big kick off is Bike to Work Day. We're hosting a </span><b style="background-color: transparent;">Community Start Point</b><span style="background-color: transparent;"> together with South Riverdale Community Health Centre's Bicycle Repair Clinic:</span></div>
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<br />7:30am departure: Orchard Park<br />Dundas Street East at 10 Edgewood Drive Toronto, ON M4L 3G8. <br />7:40am - We will pause at Dundas & Jones to refresh the flowers and observe a minute of silence in memory of the cyclist killed there on May 16th.<br />8:00am arrive at City Hall for a pancake breakfast<br /><br />BikeMonth Calendar Listing: <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=4811fa7adc&e=187da25d4d">http://bikemonth.ca/events/1432</a><br />Facebook event : <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=42ba31c27f&e=187da25d4d">https://www.facebook.com/events/367046870480460/</a><br /><br />You can also register for the Bike to Work Day contest for a chance to win cool prizes if you sign up on the official page: <a href="http://www.bikemonth.ca/biketoworkday">http://www.bikemonth.ca/biketoworkday</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;"><br /><br /><br /><img class="CToWUd a6T" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiWKaU7hnq50VU92crSmv40m-UWK9qi0crYvnSDzNqrjR_OF4vz21HkedzD3WoGmDAWqaV8I9CYRiNpGU2N3nyuw94199ny6CzbcvBZG5rcwzCcimQbm_03ML2ctPQ17dBdNY5qrNxdxch3jM5ByF6HajjOLnb5h7CEjL7eVJixgGpdmXS7QwZrdRQIsbx5ubo_jNwqOrQgriG1Ft4Z_V5R5NfFgWHmeA=s0-d-e1-ft" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; height: 282px; line-height: 15px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 500px;" tabindex="0" width="500" /><br /></span></div>
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Ah Bike Month, 30 days when the city goes nuts with Bike Events!<br /><br />Every Tuesday and Thursday there are Cycle Toronto organized <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=4eeedbcec3&e=187da25d4d">Commuter Stations</a>. Stop by to get a free Bike Month 2018 branded tote bag full of giveaways from Cycle Toronto's partners. <br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiOtJeCfNu1MQjqp17O-_ewi7WKIeLtC_Z0RWttSC2Gk_rufG2Bt6Pmu0xfo5eEx2XBZtbGNrP1WZNYfW2tsD0w95fNBjhVGnJWFSGqNorPyOB72TOMoyL4OitLGJLd2SOvXLnQ9lcZscJCq5ypTYz2gzAPWmQPb2-NxSCwO_HMbztfIGeMxUCR2gImNhvzR5ZJt1FaK74JKjz32M9O93c1uhYJ9Z5_fGg=s0-d-e1-ft" /><br /><br />You can check out the <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=6d7b835fa0&e=187da25d4d">official event calendar</a> and join in as many of the amazing events as you can (free popcorn at Hot Docs to people arriving onbikes!) <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=f00950b422&e=187da25d4d">http://www.bikemonth.ca/events</a></div>
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Our local farmers market is back for another year, opening day is June 2nd. You can find us there with our friends from Ward 29 Spokes (ourbike loving neighbours just north of the Danforth). <br /><br />We'll be doing bike safety checks, and we will have a copy of<a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=a9e1208db3&e=187da25d4d"> TCAT's Complete Streets Game</a> to play around with:<br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><br />And since this is also one of Ward30's Free Compost Days, we'll also be doing some FREE compost delivery by <span class="il">bike</span>.<br /><br /></span><h2>
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bells on Danforth - June 16th</span></span></h2>
The annual pedal-powered family friendly bike parade is back! New start location - Withrow Park. End point will be the Oakrdige CRC Fun Fair for a BBQ Bike Rodeo Raffle for a Kids' bike<br /> <br />10:30am Gather<br />11:00am Depart<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><br /><br /><br /><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial;"><img class="CToWUd a6T" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEj5tiLSyh7MS5lZT_c3acbx4NQiDv6CqSt7tuf_m-NYiY15uS4zXE-vZc07PN-2jcCtgjqPi5NdOvNCZlBN3qbEDQgghTuNNOJ00STJErVOdY4lr45Zr6NXmLZB8p1VLFkP_JtL8Rhs6FKjeMQvulQUYhLEX8UgzLpmJP85O1fSgpSo5VeXgXtyLfrm1VL9z0NOAw_0Gb7PYvVBPWSpBn2olOFE3vwIdg=s0-d-e1-ft" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; height: 284px; line-height: 15px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 500px;" tabindex="0" width="500" /></span><br /><br /></span><h2>
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It's been a heartbreaking times for our city. Toronto's "Vision Zero" road safety plan has been around for 2 years now, and we're trending with more deaths then before. On May 16th a person riding his bikealong Dundas St East was killed. As at that time, he was the<a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=dc0d459abd&e=187da25d4d"> 17th pedestrian or cyclist killed in 2018</a>. Since then, <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=d8f70931c0&e=187da25d4d">a child riding his bicycle on the sidewalk of Avenue road was struck by a person driving an SUV</a>, and a 20 year old man <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=264f65d023&e=187da25d4d">riding his bike in Stoufville was killed</a> in a hit and run. <br /><br />Our local <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=739f6a2f94&e=187da25d4d">councillor has called for improvements</a> to Dundas bike lanes in the wake of the death, including a<a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=6cbb35a97a&e=187da25d4d"> request to the city for the first 'dutch style intersection"</a> in Toronto. The following week at council, our councillor managed to get a <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=edb6c6ad42&e=187da25d4d">significant vote</a> to simplify the process for installing traffic calming in neighbourhoods.<br /><br />But the implementation Toronto's version of Vision Zero is incredibly slow. Within our community, we cycling advocates are frustrated, sad, angry and every emotion that goes with the tragedies of road violence. <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=18999f58e0&e=187da25d4d">Ghost Rides </a>are far too frequent, and the implementation of the city's road safety plan is poorly funded and infuriatingly slow. <br /><br />This is an election year. Please make your voice heard. Please, tell your local candidates that road safety matters to you. Ask them what they will do to make our streets safer. Demand it from our mayoral candidates, and demand that our mayor appoint members to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee that actually champion road safety over minutes saved in car commutes.<br /><br />Candidates are posted on the city's website here: <a href="https://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=2bb796faf9&e=187da25d4d">https://myvote.toronto.ca/candidateslis</a>t (Keep in mind, we are now becoming Ward 36).<br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><br />Thanks everyone. <br />Stay safe and enjoy the ride,<br /><br />Ward30Bikes (soon to be Ward36!)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155649020640770803noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-37486367807640128782017-12-06T14:14:00.001-08:002017-12-06T15:16:27.262-08:00Cycle Toronto Action Alert: Danforth Ave Planning Study Meeting, Dec 11th<br />
Republished by Ward 30 Bikes from a Cycle Toronto email Action Alert: "Action Alert: Danforth Ave. Planning Study Meeting, Dec 11"<br />
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: black;">City of Toronto staff will hold their fourth <span style="color: black;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D59913%26qid%3D3186770&source=gmail&ust=1512680727481000&usg=AFQjCNHJPoSXwC4AGpg3bn0qlQr4LywnLw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=59913&qid=3186770" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Community Meeting</span><span style="color: darkorange;"> </span></a></b></span>for the Danforth Avenue Planning Study on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1460672587" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Monday December 11</span></span>. This is our opportunity to <span style="color: black;">elevate the conversation about bike lanes on Danforth since the scope of </span>this planning study includes coordinating with the City’s <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D59914%26qid%3D3186770&source=gmail&ust=1512680727481000&usg=AFQjCNEbem7vefbcdu_5Cw1l7UkHpupLYg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=59914&qid=3186770" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">10-year Cycling Network Plan</span></a></b> and developing <span style="color: black;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D59915%26qid%3D3186770&source=gmail&ust=1512680727481000&usg=AFQjCNHd8HFM2WnqWyuJcEwa1Q_4Sx3yZw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=59915&qid=3186770" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Complete Streets</span></a></b> </span>policies for the study area.<span style="color: black;"> Come</span> share your thoughts and visions for the community.</span></span><span style="font-size: 8px;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">City staff will be sharing updates from the study thus far on (1) built form (building, height, scale, and massing) and (2) public realm analysis. There will also be a chance to review other work done to date, and learn about key deliverables and study timelines looking into the new year.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: black;">Cycle Toronto staff and volunteers have been working hard to demonstrate the broad support that exists for safer streets across the city, and to clearly communicate why bike lanes on Danforth are a critical part of a robust network of cycling facilities across Toronto. Protected bike lanes on Danforth would help to address many road safety concerns and provide opportunities to add vibrancy to the public realm. Danforth is a wide street too. At 16.5m, it’s significantly wider than all of the east-end alternative routes. There is more than enough space on Danforth to add cycling infrastructure and maintain almost all the car parking.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: black;">We need your voice at this upcoming <span style="color: black;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D59913%26qid%3D3186770&source=gmail&ust=1512680727481000&usg=AFQjCNHJPoSXwC4AGpg3bn0qlQr4LywnLw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=59913&qid=3186770" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Community Meeting</span></a></b></span> to ensure that protected bike lanes on Danforth are a priority. City Staff are now finalizing the Official Plan Amendment and developing Design Guidelines for this corridor, and they will be reporting to Toronto and East York Community Council early in the new year. Let's let them know that </span><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D59916%26qid%3D3186770&source=gmail&ust=1512680727481000&usg=AFQjCNGZv0nwvA2_y3AJbmfGSJ8pLrq8tg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=59916&qid=3186770" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Danforth Loves Bikes</span></a></b><span style="color: black;">!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: black;">Visit the City's website for more information about the</span><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D59917%26qid%3D3186770&source=gmail&ust=1512680727481000&usg=AFQjCNGZaCPaciH-b2xK7lyJn28LVZw4IQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=59917&qid=3186770" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;"> Danforth Avenue Planning Study</span></a></b><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span id="m_4601311628557548956docs-internal-guid-3ff98870-5355-7863-a548-474439906237"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kevin Cooper</span></span></span></b><br />
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Republished by Ward 30 Bikes from a Cycle Toronto Action Alert: "Action Alert: Danforth Ave. Planning Study Meeting, Dec 11"<br />
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Michael Holloway<br />
Ward 30 Bikes<br />
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mhMichael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-13012758086057145182017-12-06T06:59:00.000-08:002017-12-06T07:22:25.895-08:00What's Wrong with the Trail Closure at Booth Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard?<br />
Below is a overview of the completely unacceptable detour protocols for cyclists in this Trail closure. <br />
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If automobile driver detours at construction sites were as badly conceived and executed as this detour for cyclists was, it would be lead story at all of Toronto's daily news outlets.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Allie Harris images post at Biking Toronto - Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bikingtoronto/permalink/10155216422426647/" target="_blank">Dec 1, 2017 11:21am</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieuR5b_BfCHRO12U6PTJQ0hp9IJ17lGX-TmxX8G32r8LMxaTorqu2KOK-AKanRHbIgF3uLZv7X987mRDWUdN1aaMgyolarN6orXjXOgqsaRiUVXC3iC1ihDEBS3Z9uYgXJ_of7uSWMjs5g/s1600/Gerry+Brown+image+of+LSET+closure+sign+west+of+Booth+looking+east+Biking+Toronto+Facebook+Dec+1+2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieuR5b_BfCHRO12U6PTJQ0hp9IJ17lGX-TmxX8G32r8LMxaTorqu2KOK-AKanRHbIgF3uLZv7X987mRDWUdN1aaMgyolarN6orXjXOgqsaRiUVXC3iC1ihDEBS3Z9uYgXJ_of7uSWMjs5g/s320/Gerry+Brown+image+of+LSET+closure+sign+west+of+Booth+looking+east+Biking+Toronto+Facebook+Dec+1+2017.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gerry Brown image of LSET closure sign <br />
west of Booth looking east <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bikingtoronto/permalink/10155216422426647/?comment_id=10155217379411647&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R2%22%7D" target="_blank">Biking Toronto Facebook Dec 1 2017</a>.</td></tr>
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So they closed the trail. OK fine. <br />
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In Gerry Brown's photograph, the sign indicating the Trail is closed appears to be located about 50m west of the closure. <br />
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At the time in the construction phasing when the photographs by Allie Harris were taken, there appears to be no safe passage through the construction zone that would allow cyclists to 'dismount and walk' their bike's through. The only way through are two scofflaw ones: Carry your bike on your shoulder and dart into westbound curb lane of Lake Shore Boulevard and around; - or - Carry your bike on your shoulder and stride amoungst construction debris, uneven ground, open trenches, construction tape and cones. <br />
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If you're pulling a trailer with your kids in - you're going to have to back-track to the first available alternate route.<br />
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For westbound cyclists I assume there is a 'cyclists dismount and walk' sign at Logan. If so, this sign is paced at a point where there is a reasonable detour route immediately available (safe route - north on Logan to Dundas; westbound on Dundas to River; south on River to Bayview and take the Corktown Common Trail under the tunnel and then south to Lower Don Trail.<br />
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A shorter, quicker (and less-safe) route (for which a detour sign should have been placed at Carlaw) is to back-track to Carlaw (which is 300m east of the closure and 211m east of the assumed detour sign at Logan) and take Carlaw south to Commissioners St; west on Commissioners to Don Roadway and then north to Lake Shore Boulevard East Trail (LSET) at Lake Shore Blvd..<br />
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<b>Westbound Detour Choices: </b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Westbound Trail Closed signs needed at Carlaw/LSET (south route) and at Logan/LSET (safe north route).</td></tr>
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<b>Eastbound Detour Choices: </b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eastbound Trail Closed signs should have been located at the north
reaches of Corktown Common Trail (1); at the tunnel/LDT (2), at the intersection
of the north-south LDT and the east-west LDT (3), at Don Roadway and LDT (4), at Villiers (5) and at Commisioners (6) at Don Roadway.</td></tr>
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For eastbound cyclists who come upon the Trail Closed sign at near the line of Bouchette St the nearest alternative route is 500m behind - they must turn around and pedal all the way back to Don Roadway and and take one of 3 possible routes: shortest detour, south on Don Roadway Trail to Commissioners St, east to Carlaw Ave and north back to LSET at LSB).<br />
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This south option is a dangerous route with sparse lane markings, no sidewalks and very wide, high speed lane configurations. So with kids, your likely going to have to back-track west and then north to a 'fork' in your options (this safe route is a 706m backtrack from the Trail Closed sign).<br />
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Safest route: through the tunnel at Corktown Common, then north towards Lower River St, to Dundas, east to Logan, and back down to the LSET<br />
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Don't take the tunnel and head north on the Lower Don Trail to the Queen Street bridge stairs (unload your kids out of the trailer and tell them to wait for you - now walk the bike, and then the trailer up the stairs), then travel east on Queen to Logan; and south to Logan on the other side of the closure.<br />
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The proper detour configurations for this week long closure should have been signage placed at key intersections which are potential beginning points of reasonable detour routes. <br />
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Back-tracking by drivers back on routes they have just traversed that are closed to through-traffic would not be considered acceptable construction detouring - why is it OK for closed cycling routes?<br />
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Michael Holloway<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Text (edited for clarity) via a Dec 2, 2017comment on a December 1, 2017 post at Biking Toronto by Allie Harris (images not attributed were created for this article by the author) | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bikingtoronto/permalink/10155216422426647/?comment_id=10155218322521647&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R1%22%7D">https://www.facebook.com/groups/bikingtoronto/permalink/10155216422426647/?comment_id=10155218322521647&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R1%22%7D</a></span><br />
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Michael Holloway<br />
Ward 30 Bikes <br />
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mh Michael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-17796654302014849232017-11-27T12:32:00.000-08:002017-11-27T12:32:07.315-08:00Cycle Toronto Action Alert: Attend one of three public meetings for the Eglinton East LRT & boost cycling in Scarborough<br />
Via email from Cycle Toronto, November 27, 2017:<br />
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: darkorange; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Action Alert: Attend one of three public meetings for the Eglinton East LRT & boost cycling in Scarborough</span></span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 21.3333px;">Dear Michael,</span></span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">The <b><span style="color: black;">Eglinton East LRT, </span></b><span style="color: black;">whi</span>ch will go from Kennedy Station to University of Toronto Scarborough via Eglinton Avenue, Kingston Road, and Morningside Avenue, is currently in the planning stages. Not only will it form a key part of Scarborough’s transit network, it can transform the area for people who ride bikes. The project currently includes painted bike lanes on all three streets, connecting people on bikes to the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus and Centennial College, Eglinton and Guildwood GO stations, and priority neighbourhoods like Malvern.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">The City of Toronto will be hosting <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D59862%26qid%3D3163322&source=gmail&ust=1511899896110000&usg=AFQjCNHt3bKTUt3YMMD_tcoaWDit65ZYbA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=59862&qid=3163322" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">public meetings</span></a><span style="color: darkorange;"> </span></b>on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2128501647" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">November 29</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2128501648" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">November 30</span></span>, and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2128501649" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">December 2</span></span> to present their latest plans. There are two main areas of concern:<br />
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1. the bike lanes currently proposed are only painted lanes, with no protection from high speed traffic; and<br />
2. the complex intersections at Kingston-Eglinton and Lawrence-Kingston-Morningside aren’t properly designed for cyclists.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Questions to ask of staff include: Will Eglinton, Kingston, and Morningside feature properly protected bike lanes to ensure the safety of those riding bikes? Could there be opportunities to put in protected intersections or other intersection improvements? How will cyclists access the LRT stations?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: darkorange; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Action Alert: Attend one of the following meetings to show support for including cycling in the Eglinton East LRT project:</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2128501650" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Wednesday, November 29</span></span> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;">(<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2128501651" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">6:30 – 8:30 PM</span></span>) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Malvern Community Centre <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D59855%26qid%3D3163322&source=gmail&ust=1511899896111000&usg=AFQjCNGb-F0SM5t19kcRmhzJlhj6KUSN-A" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=59855&qid=3163322" target="_blank">(30 Sewells Road)</a></span></span></div>
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(<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2128501653" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">6:30 – 8:30 PM</span></span>) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">St. Martin de Porres Catholic School <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D59856%26qid%3D3163322&source=gmail&ust=1511899896111000&usg=AFQjCNFMSRk3yS14bcFF4JEJjGFdk3cDYg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=59856&qid=3163322" target="_blank">(230 Morningside Avenue)</a></span></span></div>
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(<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2128501655" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00 AM – 12:00 PM</span></span>)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D59857%26qid%3D3163322&source=gmail&ust=1511899896111000&usg=AFQjCNHTjs9-TkXfdQENHMf_7eqUwqWVmg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=59857&qid=3163322" target="_blank">(959 Midland Avenue)</a></span></span></td> </tr>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">If you live in the area and are interested in being a stakeholder for the project, including attending occasional meetings hosted by the City, please e-mail <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D59858%26qid%3D3163322&source=gmail&ust=1511899896111000&usg=AFQjCNHYJA2MKw4NhJKrHV3M5kcRq0cw4w" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/profiles/civicrm_starterkit/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=59858&qid=3163322" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">info@cycleto.ca</span></a></b>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">I hope we can count on you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Jared Kolb<br />
Executive Director<br />
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Posted at Ward 30 Bikes by Michael Holloway, Ward 30 Bikes' Outreach Coordinator Michael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-73685216556107927542017-06-16T09:33:00.000-07:002017-06-16T09:33:22.415-07:00Cycle Toronto Ring & Post, June Edition<br />
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<span style="color: black;">We kicked off Bike Month with a rainy Bike to Work Day on May 29th. Despite the wet weather, we had hundreds of commuters join us in the group ride from different start points all over the city. Thanks to Mayor Tory and all City Councillors that joined us!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">There’s lots of Bike Month left. Join us <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818574" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">this Saturday</span></span> for </span><b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-2c0f36a3-a98c-adea-b039-26e2f9a33f19"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58672%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645315000&usg=AFQjCNFPhTIFg516GZX9nlxau-P-GxpccQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58672&qid=2727545" style="color: darkorange; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Henderson Brewery & Sweet Pete’s Family Bike Day</a></span></b><span style="text-decoration: none;">, </span><span style="color: black;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818575" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">next Saturday</span></span> for</span> <b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-2c0f36a3-a98c-adea-b039-26e2f9a33f19"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58673%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645315000&usg=AFQjCNE4mjrrm2wXCW1Khpac3vDCf-9tzQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58673&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Bells on Danforth</span></a></b><span style="color: darkorange;"> </span><span style="color: black;">or at one of our Commuter Stations. For a full list of events click</span> <b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-1ec17d89-3cbe-fc09-636d-6b5e71e58f86"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58674%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645315000&usg=AFQjCNFNZLsDA9JUBBgpX_eI9xIt0Mtc_g" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58674&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: darkorange; text-decoration: none;">.</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Stay in the loop of everything that is happening during Bike Month by following us on </span><b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-1ec17d89-3cbf-366c-003c-f4854943e254"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58675%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645315000&usg=AFQjCNEKL0qjaHJlcpwDObbByBJZaRsUpg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58675&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Facebook</span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></b><span style="color: black;">and </span><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58676%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645315000&usg=AFQjCNGYxc_yyzqjsW-E-878Pgq8Esh4ag" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58676&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Twitter</span></a><span style="color: darkorange;"> </span></b><span style="color: black;">and tag us by using<b> #BikeMonth. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><i>Bike Month 2017 is presented by MEC. Special thanks to CLIF Bar, our Lead Toronto Partner. Local partners of Bike Month 2017 include Smart Commute, Bike Share Toronto, CP24, St. Lawrence Market, Jet Fuel Coffee and NOW Magazine.</i></span></div>
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<i>Students from schools along Bloor St. at the Students for Bloor Press Conference. </i><br />
<b><b style="color: darkorange; font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Largest Bike To School Week Yet! </b></b><br />
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<span style="color: black;">The 4th Annual Bike to School Week took place from May 29-June 2 where more than 430 Toronto schools registered to participate! All four districts of Toronto were represented, demonstrating the promise and potential for cycling across the city. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">During the week, students from five schools near Bloor Street hosted a</span> <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58677%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645315000&usg=AFQjCNH2ml8_C7MMp5gRTfiA_50_jub3Jw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58677&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">press event</span></a><span style="color: darkorange;"> </span></b><span style="color: black;">calling on Toronto City Hall to make the Bloor Street bike lanes permanent and extend them east and west. Students shared their thoughts on biking to school along the Bloor Street bike lanes and expressed their ride is now safer and more enjoyable due to the protection that keeps motor vehicles at a distance. </span></div>
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<b><b style="color: darkorange; font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Join or Renew Your Cycle Toronto Membership During Bike Month & You Could Win a $500 MEC Gift Card!</b></b><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Bike Month is halfway through and there are so many more events left to celebrate riding a bike in Toronto. This is a great time to invest in a better future for cycling in the city.</span> <b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-2c0f36a3-a996-109c-dedd-0ab3f9cafffb"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58678%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNFdQ6xIND2TO-l5PGzoX8C1gVymRw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58678&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Join or renew your Cycle Toronto membership</span></a></b><span style="color: darkorange;"> </span><span style="color: black;">now, and you’ll be entered to win a draw for a $500 gift card from MEC!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Apart from the great variety of cycling events taking place every day, our advocacy campaigns continue along Bloor, Danforth and Yonge. We’re educating riders at library workshops around the city. Our member services have also expanded to include one free lock cut per year plus our standing flat-fix coverage, free legal advice and member discounts at select retailers across the city. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">With so much cycling greatness, there’s never been a better time to become a Cycle Toronto member. Come celebrate with us this Bike Month and</span><span style="color: darkorange;"> </span><b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-2c0f36a3-a997-116e-6615-8d6e1613c638"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58678%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNFdQ6xIND2TO-l5PGzoX8C1gVymRw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58678&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">join or renew your membership today</span></a><span style="color: darkorange;">.</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Last week, the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee (PWIC) considered an update on the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan. The preferred designs recommended by City staff recognize and embrace how local residents are moving in the 21st century and include recommendations for cycle tracks on Lower Yonge, Church & Jarvis and a multi-use path on Harbour.</span> <b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-2c0f36a3-a99f-4e78-b4d8-cc3e7429bc4e"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58679%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNGR4hMy_wrocQujYaprsOLmragOdA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58679&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Read our full submission here</span></a><span style="color: darkorange;">. </span></b><span style="color: black;">The report was unanimously approved by PWIC. We’ll keep following the issue and provide updates as they happen.</span></div>
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<span style="color: darkorange;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-fdfbcbbf-53a9-3051-fd05-b42f90911092"><span style="font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Campaigns Update: Danforth, Bloor & Yonge - Loves Bikes! </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: darkorange;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img alt="" class="CToWUd a6T" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhTrTnVBrMq_GScEtjmNUAtNk4x21nmPQ06BHhkKwyXmhx7MJ1iIlmJJX8Moo36uZOuy_Jv57cauE6WAFlDA5w6XY8KI_2Myz8dZqcStPN_40QCaFh6U3_JEeE7LZ_DspECr5a9HP-2S4gYh9Vi5LtJHLUr0FU4c0UDs2Zi1G7BxjrmYsVjzRKroQHcYRvAe-7t4GR9aaqiUBP8A_P_WDW4w2StB2zOR8iI9r6FZa3dlG6XLC0=s0-d-e1-ft" style="float: left; height: 170px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; width: 170px;" tabindex="0" /></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>Join us for Bells on Danforth!</b></span><br />
<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58673%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNF9z0P1lSp56RAg4jwD2kKaXxa1MQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58673&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;"><b>Bells on Danforth</b></span> </a><span style="color: black;">returns for the 6th annual family-friendly bicycle ride across the Danforth on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818576" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Saturday June 24th at 10:30am</span></span>. Again this year, the parade starts with a rally at Prince Edward Viaduct Parkette and wheels east to Danforth and Danforth Road, the Crossroads of the Danforth.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">With a study for protected bike lanes on Danforth coming forward to City Council this Fall, we’re working hard to build local community support. Do you want to help with canvassing? Email us at </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58680%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNGdYcubVqs88gxFEofFw9Dxtogvqg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58680&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;"><b>canvassing@cycleto.ca</b></span></a><br />
<span style="color: darkorange;"><b><img alt="" class="CToWUd a6T" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiGmSnBV7VI6PVIEkcX-YmdOQt9hNYzeftWJS8pHXs5Qmk14EVvbhAEouPUakV_X404TCxW0cL8IAbJZoPSyciuC3X99fHttOR4lUWdeZTIdwHmDPv4OO1Mq7Nr_0gBBbrfdu1CmwbCjZr_OyL-9a_s52uLIhQaUBM3EwuMUUJVS3XAT5uARTzOCfyy8BNZZiI3Cije1lRolCc=s0-d-e1-ft" style="float: left; height: 170px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; width: 170px;" tabindex="0" /></b></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>New numbers on Bloor Street </b></span><br />
<span style="color: black;">The number of people riding in the Bloor Street bike lanes is as many as it has ever been, and the Bloor Loves Bikes team has been working in step with the business community to make the most of that. In the meantime, the City held another packed open house last week where they released</span><span style="color: darkorange;"> </span><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58681%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNEQWPuu6E8g5dZdyLAzg7oR5BN3Tg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58681&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">fresh statistics </span></a></b><span style="color: black;">showing that a large majority of people who live in the area want to keep the bike lanes. If you haven’t already, </span><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58682%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNG6AsBZP5EvhxPQ6mUdwEo0yZi--Q" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58682&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">sign our Bloor Loves Bikes pledge</span></a></b><span style="color: black;">, and stay tuned for an exciting update from our campaign team very soon.</span><br />
<img alt="" class="CToWUd a6T" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEifvsNYx71Ue4Dq2D5NgLkSFQBtWO-nEsa3upK_EDwClHsemVq-_EtZ7tIqTOHGE2AAJlnBgu7isROE68KdTgJMv4Da2A3Y1WmwZ34zC5YeDR7te6u2DDmWKV2H6ANyHlUZb7RsfemkHGJ0QkjZujZ6tamFj7EmTABacmjEXczHiOG9pkO8Z0GujYXmk1pzy285mv_hslWz=s0-d-e1-ft" style="float: left; height: 171px; margin: 15px 10px; width: 175px;" tabindex="0" /><b style="font-size: 14px;">Yonge Street Survey</b><br />
<span style="color: black;">The City of Toronto is looking for input on transportation plans in the Yonge-Eglinton Area. Fill out their </span><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58683%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNFud5qiKk8-EdYp0i1tj03HpqgWoA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58683&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Midtown In Focus Travel Survey</span></a></b><span style="color: black;"> now. </span><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58684%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNHM13ynrw-cJFpXaDmaYWpEp9ljRw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58684&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Midtown in Focus</span></a></b><span style="color: black;"> is a design study that will help guide public realm improvements in the middle of our city, including the possibility of bike lanes on Yonge Street. Last Saturday, Yonge Loves Bikes hosted a group ride down Yonge Street to draw attention to the need for protected infrastructure on this busy corridor. Riders joined in for an escorted, family-friendly ride from St Clair down to Lake Ontario for a picnic in the park.</span> Let's make bike lanes on Yonge a reality.<b><span style="text-decoration: none;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58685%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNElTQlHF1uF7gZNFReAgv0Xe-fyvw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58685&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Sign the pledge now!</span></a></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: darkorange; font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b>Cycling Education: What to Do in Case of a Collision?</b></span></span><br />
If involved in a collision with a motor vehicle while riding your bicycle, remember these 4 things:<br />
1) Stay calm, 2) call out for witnesses, 3) record the licence plate number and 4) call the police.<br />
You can find these steps on the back of your member card. Contact us if you require legal advice.<br />
Looking for more tips? <b> </b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58686%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNGcPF3_geX4qD54sn-VeX8vGUtu6Q" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58686&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;"><b> Review Pat Brown of McLeish Orlando's advice on our Legal Spin page</b>.</span></a><br />
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<i>Infrastructure Ride on May 17, 2017. Photo by Danielle Griscti. </i></div>
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<span style="color: darkorange; font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Cycle Toronto Rides: 101 Bike Tours & Bicycle Music Fest Sunset Series </b></span></span></div>
Last night, we had the first of four <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58687%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNGfvtlFnBp55PjgPVZVuU8OIGyHAw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58687&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Cycle Toronto Rides the City 101 Bike Tour</span></a></b>. We will be offering these guided group tours on a monthly basis from June to September. These rides are geared toward newer riders who want to build confidence on the road & learn about Cycle Toronto while we navigate Toronto streets. Learn more about these upcoming rides <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58687%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNGfvtlFnBp55PjgPVZVuU8OIGyHAw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58687&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">here.</span></a></b><br />
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We’re also pleased to announce the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58688%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNGd8q-UGxFr9U2T48LlNvXxYVdIdA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58688&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;"><b>Toronto Bicycle Music Festival Sunset Series</b></span></a>, which brings you free concerts in parks across the city! Cycle Toronto will be leading group rides along the Pan Am Path to each of these events 45 minutes before showtime, so make sure to save the dates in your calendar. The first event will be on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818577" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">July 18</span></span> where we’ll ride from Riverdale Park East to Flemingdon Park. You can find information about all of our events <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58689%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNFuw5JZkikzwEZXqvLmfkrCbuN-eg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58689&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;"><b>here</b></span></a><span style="color: darkorange;">. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11px;"><i>These rides are supported by Relay2017.ca which has been made possible by the Toronto Foundation, Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council, Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada, the Toronto Star, and the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund. Special thanks to the Friends of the Pan Am Path.</i></span><br />
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<i>Cycle Toronto Bike Valet at Fort York Garrison</i>. <i>Photo by Danielle Griscti. </i><br />
<span style="color: darkorange; font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Bring Bike Valet to Your Community Festival: Apply to the Bike Valet Community Fund! </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Thanks to a successful grant from MTO and a partnership with our Gold Business Member Toronto Hydro, we are pleased to announce our Bike Valet Community Fund for 2017! We have the opportunity to provide Bike Valet in 2017 at a select number of events across the city at no cost to event holders. Priority will be given to 1-2 day events from July to September that are free and open to the public and hosted by a non-profit, charity, community organization, or Business Improvement Area (BIA). Learn more on our </span><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58690%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNELjJFIkPPxqeHfZR11L-cg-m7B6A" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58690&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Bike Valet</span></a></b><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">page. Don’t qualify but still want Bike Valet at your event? For more information, visit </span><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58691%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNHaV_L7iKhTZKrNiR8yMcXLBOX96w" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58691&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">here.</span></a></b></div>
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<b style="color: darkorange; font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jack Johnson Partners with Cycle Toronto</b><span style="color: darkorange; font-family: "tahoma" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><img alt="" class="CToWUd a6T" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhd3y2iQ91IFsr80ACwUlBxPz8jYNl3AgkAaQITmiHCa4UOsiKZwIPN_HGyzQflCo03W_IXydXUJYDRD1aX6AamlWUVwNO3bQz7kw6Tooz2oXFU2A1SNEzEXG7UiwZtRNXlteJCLgBgNnu_Dm-gvV-cLlixE4HgS5Cj_1xCjI2AacJp=s0-d-e1-ft" style="float: right; height: 187px; margin: 2px 5px; width: 150px;" tabindex="0" /></b></span></span></div>
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On Sunday June 4, Cycle Toronto teamed up with Jack Johnson to host Bike Valet at his 2017 Summer Tour Concert. Our partnership with All At Once, Jack Johnson’s social action network connecting nonprofits with people who want to become active in their local and world community, didn’t stop there. They will be matching every dollar we raise through donations at events and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58692%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645316000&usg=AFQjCNFREO1DB4WrONWJO9foJVGuxhE3EA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58692&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;"><b>online</b></span> </a>from June 1- <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818578" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">September 1, 2017</span></span> up to $2,500 USD. To have a double impact on making Toronto a healthy, safe, cycling-friendly city for all, <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58692%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNHtltpub9_qc6TO0Ol5QyUJubST3g" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58692&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">donate now.</span></a><span style="color: darkorange;"> </span></b>All At Once comes to life online at <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58722%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNE_NtcL4_yrOvZYFMa8sLa2qDwr6Q" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58722&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">AllAtOnce.org. </span></a></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;">MEC is a retail co-op that sells exclusively to members. A lifetime membership is $5, the same since 1971. Members get the best products at fair prices, access to rental gear, one of the best guarantees around, and 1% of every sale goes to support the outdoor community. As cycling is an activity many MEC members do, we expanded our product offering in 2010 to include MEC-brand bikes. Since then, MEC's cycling line-up has evolved to include bikes from GHOST, Ridley, Cinelli and Intense. Visit their stores or </span><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58694%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNEj-hfcT3QFmQs2TL-gmoEKaBOKEQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58694&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">mec.ca</span></a></b><span style="color: black;"> for all your cycling gear.</span><br />
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<span style="color: darkorange;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">NEWSFLASH: Cycling In The News</span></span></b></span><br />
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<li><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58695%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNE4dNOJTiYAzEHbz5z7UtHSWulwsQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58695&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Hundreds of cyclists hit the streets for Bike to Work Day in Toronto</span></a></b> (Global News)</li>
<li><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58696%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNFylBEGxOKH1o2dG8LbN2zG96lYGA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58696&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">How to tackle common concerns and start biking to work</span></a></b> (Metro News)</li>
<li><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58697%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNFzT7cdU2lQU1W82G-GGFvdNUGVBA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58697&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Straight from the cyclists’ mouths: How can employers encourage bike commuting? </span></a></b>(Benefits Canada)</li>
<li><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58698%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNEKVvQRh5FStP4MDEmNu7EiqzdKaQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58698&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Bloor St. bike lanes working, cyclists say, though drivers may not agree</span></a></b> (Toronto Star) </li>
<li><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58699%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNHfQiotAD8QInSFy2RsEUHNGVhLrA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58699&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Bloor St. bike lanes find strong support from residents</span> </a></b>(Toronto Star)</li>
<li><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58700%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNHiXKMAiDRO3lYbVJztCbdEc6mhaA" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58700&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Province announces $50 million dollars investment in cycling infrastructure </span></a></b>(City News)</li>
<li><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58701%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNES_uG5pnQYTSM5518QkGVSx4DpyQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58701&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;"><b>Be prepared for battle over Bloor St. bike lanes: Micallef</b> </span></a>(Toronto Star)</li>
<li><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58702%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNGQZ2SWaNre7iZfxE6Y4k4QDP5HUw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58702&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Parked in a bike lane? This police officer might call you out on Twitter (</span></a></b>CBC News)</li>
<li><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58703%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNEEn_G0j9LdpAKRuYMzQVwu5zatNw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58703&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">How pedestrians and cyclists are changing the face of Toronto: Hume</span></a></b> (Toronto Star)</li>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: darkorange;"><span id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-ca423b66-b718-f39b-2f18-af0f5b5f66e0"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events</span></span></span></span></div>
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<li><b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-55d79de0-a9e6-0965-6c46-de89ba77e4e0"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818579" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Saturday, June 17</span></span>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58704%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNEJHLvzMqZH86eGH81gn28-oijs4A" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58704&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Cycle Toronto Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop at Maria A Shchuka Library</span></a></b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58704%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNEJHLvzMqZH86eGH81gn28-oijs4A" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58704&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">.</span></a><b> </b>1745 Eglinton Avenue West (Eglinton & Dufferin)<br />
<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818580" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2:00-3:00pm</span></span><b> </b></li>
<li><b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-55d79de0-a9e6-0965-6c46-de89ba77e4e0"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818581" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Saturday, June 17</span></span>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58705%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNHQm7Z5Y7NPupo9zchK4q5OvHt2aw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58705&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Sweet Pete’s Family Bike Day at Henderson Brewery</span></a></b>.<b> </b>128a Sterling Rd11:00am - <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818582" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5:00pm</span></span></li>
<li><b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-55d79de0-a9e6-0965-6c46-de89ba77e4e0"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818583" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Tuesday, June 20</span></span>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58723%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNG_H6BhymlDmBOOv_eJkNmgoARK9w" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58723&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Bike Valet at Trinity Bellwoods Movie Night</span></a></b>.<b> </b>Trinity Bellwoods Park<br />
<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818584" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">7:00-11:00pm</span></span></li>
<li><b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-55d79de0-a9e6-0965-6c46-de89ba77e4e0"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818585" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Wednesday, June 21</span></span>: </b><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58706%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNFEC3YZu4SDzRW70VdUziESjTIJXg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58706&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Bike Valet at National Aboriginal Day Festival</span></a></b>. Fort York Garrison Common <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818586" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">12:00pm-10:00pm</span></span></li>
<li><b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-55d79de0-a9e6-0965-6c46-de89ba77e4e0"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818587" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Saturday, June 24</span></span>: </b><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58707%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNGryEsyjlEVjECEvV5Jo402baOmZg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58707&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Bells on Danforth</span></a></b>.<b> </b>Starts at Prince Edward Viaduct Parkette 725 Bloor St E<br />
<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818588" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:30am-1:30pm</span></span></li>
<li><b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-55d79de0-a9e6-0965-6c46-de89ba77e4e0"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818589" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Friday</span></span> to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818590" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Sunday, June 23-25</span></span>: </b><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58708%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNHBCMqHnTqID4HZZoCfogelo3H2ww" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58708&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Bike Valet at NxNE Music Festival</span></a></b>. The Port Lands, 51 Commissioners St<br />
<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818591" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Friday</span></span> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818592" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4:00-11:30pm</span></span><br />
<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818593" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Saturday</span></span> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818594" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">1:00-11:30pm</span></span><br />
<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818595" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Sunday</span></span> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818596" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">1:00-10:30pm</span></span></li>
<li><b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-55d79de0-a9e6-0965-6c46-de89ba77e4e0"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818597" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Thursday, June 29</span></span>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58709%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNEw49XQwojtx-KYGw6AzgimnNtaIg" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58709&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Cycle Toronto Safe Cycling 101 Workshop</span></a></b>.<b> </b>Beaches Library<br />
<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818598" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">7:00-8:00pm</span></span></li>
<li><b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818599" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Thursday, June 29</span></span>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58710%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645317000&usg=AFQjCNEuOHriJ0LPeHGGsXJ18PemLHGwXw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58710&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Pedals & Pints by Bike Law Canada</span></a></b>.<b> </b>Brazen Head, 165 E Liberty St.<br />
<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818600" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5:00-9:00pm</span></span></li>
<li><b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-33b87ec0-ac54-c4a4-f9b2-92f0e77a89a8"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818601" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Saturday, July 1</span></span>: Ward 29 Bikes at the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58711%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645318000&usg=AFQjCNFNFa24nJUUNnt-8yA_uNILWmN6Mw" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58711&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">East York Canada Day Parade</span></a></b>. Starts at Dieppe Park (455 Cosburn Avenue) <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818602" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00am</span></span> </li>
<li><b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-55d79de0-a9e6-0965-6c46-de89ba77e4e0"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818603" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Thursday, July 6</span></span>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58687%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645318000&usg=AFQjCNFi-jP6GheNMUoyHUNTbkt2uCXm_w" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58687&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Cycle Toronto Rides the City 101 Bike Tour #2</span></a></b></li>
<li><b id="m_3342342848576294427docs-internal-guid-55d79de0-a9e6-0965-6c46-de89ba77e4e0"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818604" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Tuesday</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818605" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">July 18</span></span>: </b>Cycle Toronto Rides to the <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u%3D58688%26qid%3D2727545&source=gmail&ust=1497715645318000&usg=AFQjCNE5suQiwQeCuErY0qqL6wH5BKAFVQ" href="https://www.cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=58688&qid=2727545" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkorange;">Bicycle Music Festival Sunset Series</span></a></b>:<b> </b>Riverdale East Park to Flemingdon Park. Ride <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818606" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5:45 pm</span></span>, concert; <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1075818607" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">6:30 pm</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">To: Councillors John Burnside, Mary Fragedakis, Pam McConnell, Jaye Robinson, Kristyn </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px;">Wong-Tam</span></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">In light of the</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/05/25/cycling-deaths-just-a-matter-of-time-on-path-without-safety-barriers-advocate-says.html&source=gmail&ust=1497404788249000&usg=AFQjCNHPugIWdeylcy6MeRkfJ2W0Uv64MQ" href="https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/05/25/cycling-deaths-just-a-matter-of-time-on-path-without-safety-barriers-advocate-says.html" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">horrific and entirely preventable death of a 5-year-old on Lakeshore Blvd last week</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">, we request the rapid installation of safety barriers on<span class="il">Bayview</span> Avenue between Pottery Rd and Moore Ave, and the initiation of a safety study - emphasizing cyclist safety - of <span class="il">Bayview</span> Avenue over its entire route from Moore Ave to River St.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="il">Bayview</span> has been identified as a priority cycling corridor for over 20 years. <span class="il">Bayview</span> is the only on-street cycling connection from Midtown, North Toronto and Leaside to the Lower Don Trail system, the Don Valley Brickworks, and downtown either via Rosedale and the Sherbourne bike lane or via River St. This route is used by thousands of young and old people who ride bikes, from experienced riders to families out on a leisurely ride. This route is also used by speeding motorists as though it were a major expressway, despite <span class="il">Bayview</span> being designated as a city road. Evidence strongly shows that motorist speed is directly linked to collision frequency and severity, therefore this higher-speed corridor presents a high risk to cyclists.</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">City Council in 2005 endorsed the Don Valley Corridor Transportation Master Plan, which recommended a full Environmental Assessment for <span class="il">Bayview</span>. Unfortunately, this study was never completed.</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">In 2016 the City reconstructed the roadway between Rosedale Road and Moore Avenue which included (1) installation of a guardrail on the east side of<span class="il">Bayview</span>, between Rosedale Valley Road and Pottery Road and (2) widening of the paved shoulder from Pottery Road to Moore Avenue, so that it is in effect a bike lane. Unfortunately, no guardrail was installed north of Pottery Rd, and simply widening the shoulder is an inadequate safety measure.</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Also in 2016 Councillor Fragedakis tabled a motion, approved by Council (</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item%3D2016.MM18.10&source=gmail&ust=1497404788249000&usg=AFQjCNE9em0moWmqOv0jTXLO8Bgald9mVA" href="http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2016.MM18.10" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">2016.MM18.10</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">) for a functional study of <span class="il">Bayview</span> including cycling safety. Unfortunately we learned earlier this month that City staff aren't even preparing to start this study.</span></blockquote>
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<li>Designate <span class="il">Bayview</span> Avenue from Pottery Rd to Moore Ave as a cycle track, in accordance with the City’s <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid%3D981f88b7b32e9410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&source=gmail&ust=1497404788249000&usg=AFQjCNENblKTw0p8PBUzKJcou-HzcmXHCQ" href="http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=981f88b7b32e9410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">2016 Cycling Plan</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">.</span></li>
<li>Separate the new bikeway from the roadway using appropriate technology such as guardrails or Jersey barriers.</li>
<li>Service the new bikeway to cycle track standards (regular sweeping, pothole repair, snow clearing, etc).</li>
<li>Request Transportation Services to report how additional safety measures on <span class="il" style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Bayview</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Avenue between River St and Moore Ave can be addressed, including extending the bikeway south from Rosedale Valley Rd, widening the paved shoulder further, and closing the gap southbound between Moore Ave and Nesbitt Ave.</span></li>
<li>Fully engage with the cycling community as a stakeholder during the City study.</li>
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</span><br /><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">On behalf of the users of <span class="il">Bayview</span> Avenue,</span><br /> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: currentcolor; border-style: none; border-width: medium; width: 451.276pt;"><colgroup><col width="*"></col><col width="*"></col></colgroup><tbody>
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The Ward30 <span class="il">Bikes</span> Newsletter is back! We've been super busy, but the much loved newsletter is here!<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: 24px;">Join our next meeting </span></strong></div>
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<strong style="color: indigo; line-height: 20.8px;">Tuesday, June 13. 7:00 - 9:00 pm</strong><br /><strong>Ralph Thornton Centre</strong> (765 Queen St. E.)<br />Join us at the Ralph Thornton Centre to find out more about bike projects and events in your community, and how you can contribute. See you there!<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: 24px;">Danforth Loves <span class="il">Bikes</span> Campaign Update</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="color: indigo; line-height: 20.8px;">Door to Door Canvassing Has Begun!</strong><br />The Danforth Loves <span class="il">Bikes</span> Campaign is in full swing! In April last year the volunteers of the campaign hosted an amazing <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3Daabef1cb2f%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375081000&usg=AFQjCNGdLjcECxWLJ7Besf4fJwfVLRKkUw" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=aabef1cb2f&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><span class="il">Bikes</span> Mean Business Event</a>. Volunteers also canvassed local businesses, and supporters for Danforth Bike Lanes put stickers up in their windows - you can check out the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3D044e62936a%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375081000&usg=AFQjCNFgpfdE_VIyGUEIHSAH3r2lAcOviw" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=044e62936a&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">full map here</a> - please shop and give a thanks to our amazing business supporters! <br /><br />In June Council approved the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3Dafb31c4bb3%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375081000&usg=AFQjCNEZkh95r4VYCiknM7vcF9NJ7LNBUg" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=afb31c4bb3&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">10 year bike plan</a> which included the recommendation to study bike lanes on Danforth in the third quarter of 2017! Big thanks to Councillor Mary Margaret McMahon who with our other east end councillors championed this.<br /><br />In September <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3De75e25bd3c%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375081000&usg=AFQjCNH14Wj_Ic5zHSblO4NdM9vpJE3utA" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=e75e25bd3c&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Open Streets</a> came to the Danforth for the first time ever so we put together a pop-up bike lane - right here on the Danforth!<br /><img class="CToWUd a6T" height="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEig3t-uCBMduZujjyBqc9vZ0BkqR7001bm-0rGgolfyURkl5EITvYPKP0tsGlMkiN9hn5uQ3Dmo4SbqEFyEbf9PKQkmuG7CohJo0C9YUPdV_mmHk6WoolvDy-FGQ49snHe-bvS0d4vxddY0VeDp_owbUW0lnEF8Zznto7mF7fLiJIpGTAXzDI97V67exM6c8k0A_R5DW_6SaH225MPrt9vlJT4erQH9Mw=s0-d-e1-ft" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; height: 533px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 400px;" tabindex="0" width="400" /><br />Awesome right?<br /><br />Then in October Cycle Toronto did their big Bloor Danforth Fundraiser and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3D86cee448fb%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375081000&usg=AFQjCNH3R0zHgwQhuYyWEqOC9zfJekGjzA" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=86cee448fb&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">safety awareness ride</a> which was a huge success!<br /><br />And now in <span class="il">Spring</span>... the momentum continues as we just kicked off door to door canvassing. <br /><br /><strong>Interested in helping out with canvassing? </strong>Contact us asap! We'd love your help!<br /><img class="CToWUd a6T" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhJgZMGAXlFcGfmNb3wA3PxLXzxUa0zxuGp1Nuq-McFN4diOwtLp5l4-8QhCpxsQpozMQ_vUz5neiMpm5XItS9ev4XgLQQGjBguaPAF3GaU1Eb2Jz8p9fj-Q2tf3kSISeV_SE7Y2zrtPnLUoMe-cBenyTtkBPIfKG_uf2-NAAIDhXbpjQLx8NeEof8-VWypC4b6-PvPVvLgv71NLV4RtsSZC-9cm7qqew=s0-d-e1-ft" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; height: 266px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 400px;" tabindex="0" width="400" /></div>
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<strong style="font-size: 24px; line-height: 20.8px;">Bike Month is on!</strong><br /><strong style="color: indigo; line-height: 20.8px;">Now - June 30th</strong></div>
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Bike to Work Day was on Monday. People from all corners of the city rode into City Hall to officially kick off Bike Month. For the 2nd year in a row<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3D7f2a83dcbd%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375081000&usg=AFQjCNHdpePp2oVtiK2j5_Dl84SmTc7Z3g" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=7f2a83dcbd&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"> the Mayor rode in</a> to join the festivities. Here's a pic of some east side people heading to city hall with our Councillor Paula Fletcher.<br /><br /><img class="CToWUd a6T" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEijr9WjGaEsEBh_30SPvtJ7gvtpFRqQa8RkJfGX9H6x4RO5EBES9KoqCQyQW6Ee_JlQQ6qGGNASrPsRZQOdsdOPq5P-4yKk4ML9m4Pmt4uaw3cvoC8rhnZF-4XdutP9wORjESV_rOeVr5o3kon4-RI1JqHajRTKHD-S0kaFah-i_AtcogzIaxmmH7benkGhjZPKEGVs4zX9K7LgtbRSgGfz-VGX7ufZfA=s0-d-e1-ft" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; height: 168px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 300px;" tabindex="0" width="300" /><br /><br />It's also Bike to School Week! Today students and teachers from 6 schools gathered for a <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3D36629bae52%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375082000&usg=AFQjCNFVtUQdIBuL3KDXPirr7K2SJDsaFQ" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=36629bae52&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">press conference</a> at Bloor and Christie urging the city to make the Bloor Bike Lanes permanent - the next generation of Toronto wants safer streets! We thank them for their civic action!<br /><br />For full Bike Month listings, check out the<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3Dd249bc7ccd%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375082000&usg=AFQjCNHtcofkeihnXEn91-WL2hfGMuFtOQ" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=d249bc7ccd&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"> event page</a> there is so much cool stuff every day!<br /><br /><strong style="font-size: 24px; line-height: 20.8px;">Withrow Farmers Market - Opening Day </strong><br /><strong style="color: indigo; line-height: 20.8px;">Saturday, June 3. 10:30am </strong></div>
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Bring your bike to the Withrow Park Farmers' Market this weekend and get a FREE safety check/tune-up from our volunteers. Cycling maps and Danforth campaign materials will be available. You can also ask us about Bells on Danforth!<br />And ... new this year, as the market coincides with the councillors compost day, our volunteers will be offering a FREE compost delivery service by bike!<br /><br /><img class="CToWUd a6T" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiFd5rYiRWZEDoNyrl2yeRCJtiouXq7IhmImPSU0snrpGiU0H86sudKpMx5yvorFbiZjShz6C1PBT4QZh5MR9CV06Sm6k6xprHNIaLQrs6l80nmwH9V3JBn4cLJEXgd4No9IzGIW9wGVq01Mo9XusgoA6q1Q-vFx8ZSn-qoM923YeBpWYKPvSSo9CE-bbAbl2odJSQUcDsE_P3Q0c3e38JeCnGJVDROoA=s0-d-e1-ft" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 400px;" tabindex="0" width="400" /><br /><br /><br /><strong style="font-size: 24px; line-height: 20.8px;">Bells on Danforth</strong><br /><strong style="color: indigo; line-height: 20.8px;">Saturday, June 24. 10:30am </strong></div>
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The pedal powered parade to celebrate cycling is back! The 2017 edition of Bells on Danforth is set for Saturday, June 24. More details will be posted on the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3D9eb31300f2%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375082000&usg=AFQjCNFXdTe9vXz7krncDA2jpxlL0nt_4w" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=9eb31300f2&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">ride page</a> as we get closer to the big day. Also follow them on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3Dfdb4b092aa%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375082000&usg=AFQjCNG_oDWnUx8TdxftypaZVXWfwyAI5Q" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=fdb4b092aa&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3D1561d1aef3%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375082000&usg=AFQjCNEwIMD8j6gVOAvdI1RmIN01-Dr8eA" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=1561d1aef3&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3Da958f65f8c%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375082000&usg=AFQjCNE9gWk0xD0TDDmjZXd5kAL5gySbsA" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=a958f65f8c&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.<br /> </div>
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<strong style="color: indigo; line-height: 20.8px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Riverside Eats n Beats - June 3rd & 4th</span></strong><br />We couldn't make it this year to help out, but it's on and better than ever! Plus our good friends at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3D89cd0a813b%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375082000&usg=AFQjCNE0ggiMrl2rzqssI0H-peWjg7vBmw" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=89cd0a813b&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Switchback Cyclery</a> are doing their thing for a bike themed block party Saturday June 3rd 1pm onwards. Full <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3Ddeb597e0f0%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375082000&usg=AFQjCNH3muDVBGM-zKNCl9vtHhxmJfG7Ag" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=deb597e0f0&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">event list here</a><br /><br /><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Leslieville Tree Festival - June 17th</strong></span></span><br />Back again! 12pm - 4pm we'll <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3D6d4ed3c3be%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375082000&usg=AFQjCNF79p0vWp0FqNLCDwWnQBj8X1713g" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=6d4ed3c3be&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">be there!</a><br /><br /><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>East York Canada Day Parade - July 1st</strong></span></span><br /><span class="il">Ward</span> 29 <span class="il">Bikes</span> is organizing a bike parade as part of the annual East York Canada Day Parade: <strong><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a%26id%3D25c237d6d7%26e%3D187da25d4d&source=gmail&ust=1497404375082000&usg=AFQjCNH800swc_4wILST792n4WCioFCR3g" href="http://srchc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a263d8a1197ab752076e9c8a&id=25c237d6d7&e=187da25d4d" style="color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">//www.eycdc.ca/</a>.</strong></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155649020640770803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-76121666299006675262017-06-01T15:29:00.001-07:002017-06-05T14:55:37.086-07:00Community Safety Audit Walk - Memory Lane, Sears Street, Maple Leaf Forever Park <br />
By Michael Holloway<br />
Ward 30 Bikes Outreach Coordinator,<br />
New Hope Shelter Community Liaison Committee<br />
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<i><b>COMMUNITY SAFETY AUDIT WALK</b></i><br />
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</b></i> <i><b>Please join Councillor McMahon, Ward 32, and Councillor Fletcher, Ward 30, along with City of Toronto staff and local community members from the Community Liaison Committee to conduct a safety audit around the Eastern Ave. and Leslie St. area.</b></i><br />
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</b></i> <i><b>When: Thursday June 8, 2017 | 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm</b></i><br />
<i><b>Where: Start and End at the Maple Leaf Cottage | 62 Laing Street Toronto, ON</b></i><br />
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</b></i> <i><b>Join us as we walk along the route outlined in the map below and learn about what issues to consider and plan for to help you feel safer in your neighbourhood.</b></i></blockquote>
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I'm on the Community Liaison Committee, and I've proposed making Memory Lane and Sears Street more Pedestrian/Bike friendly - by restricting motor vehicle through-traffic on both laneways - and thus making Maple Leaf Forever Park a better space for the community. <br />
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Improving the Park is a key ask by residents proximate to the Hope Shelter (29 Leslie St, Toronto, ON M4L - opening in the fall of this year). Making the park more accessible to the immediate neighbourhood will encourage more people to use the park - and thus create a safer environment by having more 'eyes on the street'.<br />
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Once the George Condo development (on Queen between Laing and Knox) opens, Memory Lane will experience a much higher volume of traffic because the condo's parking garage entrance is on Memory Lane near Knox Avenue.<br />
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During the AM traffic peak car traffic from the George Condo (indicated on the map by the orange lines) will short-cut to Leslie via Memory Lane in order to avoid congested Queen. In the PM (indicated by the yellow lines) car traffic will short-cut on Memory Lane from Leslie to again, avoid congested Queen - and if there are bollards stopping that, they will short cut on Sears Street instead - so Sears Street laneway also needs to get bollards somewhere between Leslie and Laing.<br />
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One issue that might be of concern is Policing the park and the local laneway grid. Police Bicycle Corp would be better suited to patrol this area within this configuration, as police officers in cars would have to do three-point turns or back out, after reaching the bollards.<br />
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Michael Holloway<br />
Ward 30 Bikes Outreach Coordinator,<br />
New Hope Shelter Community Liaison Committee<br />
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mh Michael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-45108966262997492152017-05-03T07:33:00.000-07:002017-05-03T07:33:01.466-07:00Viaduct Protection is BackThe Toronto Cycling unit <a href="https://twitter.com/TO_Cycling/status/859763360564469760" target="_blank">announced on twitter </a>this morning that they are re-installing the bollards on the viaduct<br />
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You may remember that these were installed (<a href="http://ward30bikes.blogspot.ca/2016/10/new-bike-infrastructure-lately.html" target="_blank">much to our surprise</a>) back in October and then removed after 6 weeks. <br />
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No word yet if this is another pilot, but it's a welcome return. Share with us here on on twitter your feedback. let us know what you think of the flexi-sticks. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155649020640770803noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-28784436958434836922017-04-05T13:46:00.000-07:002017-04-05T13:50:28.966-07:00#EastHarbour Public Consultation to begin 2nd Quarter 2017<br />
By Michael Holloway<br />
Ward 30 Bikes, <br />
First Gulf Public Consultation participant,<br />
Port Lands Acceleration Initiative S.A.C. <br />
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Ward 30 Bikes has been involved in First Gulf's more than two years long Unilever lands (now branded EastHarbour) stakeholder consultation process. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Looking west of Booth to the Core - Image: FirstGulf/EastHarbour - <a href="http://firstgulf.com/portfolio/east-harbour/">http://firstgulf.com/portfolio/east-harbour/</a></span></td></tr>
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This is the beginning of a development arc that will begin to change the southern environs of Ward 30 markedly - starting perhaps next year and continuing for the next thirty years (and beyond that in the east Port Lands near Leslie Street). <br />
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Ward 30 Bikes has advocated for high quality separated cycling connections north-south and east-west as well as inside the precinct.<br />
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First Gulf sees Public Transit as key to the success of the development, as a road network can't possibly support the intensity visioned. Like the downtown core most people will arrive here (and get around here) mainly by public transit, bike or walk. <br />
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Toronto City Council approved the recommendations passed in the Feb 23, 2017 video below at their meeting about a month later. (Toronto City Council - March 28, 2017 - PG18.6 | <a href="http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2017.PG18.6">http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2017.PG18.6</a>).<br />
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In the video below First Gulf presents it's vision for the 60 acre parcel of land east of the Don River mouth at Lake Shore Boulevard - to the Planning and Growth Management Committee of Toronto City Council.<br />
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Toronto City Council Planning and Growth Management Committee, <br />
February 23, 2017 Item PG18.6 - Unilever Precinct Planning Study - Status Update - 21 Don Valley Parkway and 30 Booth Avenue - Zoning Amendment and Subdivision Applications - Preliminary Report.<br />
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(Video is coded to start at the item in question)<br />
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Residential construction north of East Harbour (StreetCar's massive Queen/Broadview development) and south (in the Port Lands - first at 'Villiers Island') will create a live-work City Centre that is sustainable and will (hopefully) be a model of modern City Building - with separated cycling infrastructure and with state-of-the-art intersection treatments (Complete Intersections<span style="color: #cc0000;"><sup><b>1</b></sup></span>).<br />
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Unfortunately due to City Councils backward decision to rebuild the Gardiner Expressway (with subsequently revealed prodding from FirstGulf) there will likely be Gardiner Expressway to Don Valley Parkway ramps blighting westerly views from the site. Not to mention all the challenges which they will create for east-west people movement as well as the spoiling of the Lower Don Valley lands there for another generation.<br />
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The still unsolved flooding issues north of the Rail Berm (and around the back and into the East Harbour precinct via the Eastern Avenue underpass and a new Broadview underpass) is an opportunity to advocate to get the Don River out of the canal walls that it's in from Gerrard south to the rail berm.<br />
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Perhaps a naturalized flood plain (along with the planned widened Rail Bridge and a Naturalized Don River Mouth) could handle the 100+ year storm crest there?<br />
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Perhaps put the DVP on pontoons - float the highway?! ;)<br />
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Or ... narrow it to the width of Bayview?<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="background-color: white;"><sup><b>1</b></sup></span></span> Complete Intersection Video:<br />
<b>Protected Intersections For Bicyclists</b><br />
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/86721046">Protected Intersections For Bicyclists</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/nickfalbo">Nick Falbo</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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mhMichael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-17786563831660621272017-03-07T07:25:00.002-08:002017-03-07T07:35:46.378-08:00Dundas Bike Lane Snow Clearing - Is it happening?<br />
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<b><i>Do the Dundas Bike Lanes have enough daily traffic to make them a Priority Snow Clearing Route? Are they being cleared of snow and ice in a timely manner this winter?</i></b></blockquote>
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By Michael Holloway<br />
Ward 30 Bikes' Outreach Coordinator <br />
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In Fall 2014 City Council passed a motion that created a network of priority bike lanes that would be cleared and salted during the winter months. That network included bike lanes that had a minimum of 2,000 trips per day; and didn't include any bike lanes east of the Don River - so Ward 30 Bikes squawked, 'west downtown ethnocentrism!' - and Councillor Paula Fletcher asked Transportation if the Dundas Lanes could be added to the priority network.<br />
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In July 2016 Transportation conducted a air hose count on the Dundas Bike Lanes just west of Carlaw Avenue.<br />
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Ward 30 Bikes is considering buying camera equipment this year to do bicycle counts in Ward 30 ... so I needed to check out if in fact we still needed to do bike counts on our own - (my 2014 article on the dearth of City of Toronto cycling count data can be found <a href="http://ward30bikes.blogspot.ca/search/label/Bicycle%20Counts">here</a>) - or if perhaps the City was now doing comprehensive bike counts.<br />
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Today I downloaded everything they have up at City of Toronto -> Open Data -> <a href="http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=968186a1f09d6410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=1a66e03bb8d1e310VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD" target="_blank">Bicycle Counts</a> - and no - the City still doesn't have a temporal, network sensitive data collection program in place like they do for cars <i>(to the Nth!)</i>.<br />
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But the July 19-25, 2016 Dundas Bike Lane count file was up! <br />
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By the conditions stipulated at the City web page about this <sup><b>1</b></sup> - the data shows that the Dundas Bike Lanes - with well above the minimum 2,000 riders per day - are a Priority Network Bicycle Lane Snow Clearing candidate.<br />
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Is it happening this year?</h3>
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We lost track of whether or not Transportation added the Dundas Bike Lanes to the Priority Network - did they just go ahead and do it after they saw the numbers? Or s the network just for downtown - west of the Don River? <br />
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We'll write a letter to Paula Fletcher after our next monthly meeting asking the question - but for now perhaps riders can tell us what's actually happening.<br />
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<li>Did you ride Dundas on the snow days listed below?</li>
<li>What was the condition of the Dundas Bike Lane on your AM commute?</li>
<li>Was it clear by the time of your PM commute?</li>
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<pre><b>Snowfalls so far this winter</b> (>2cm):
2016
Sunday Dec 11, 2016 24h Snow 13.8cm
Thursday Dec 15, 2016 24h Snow 4.0cm
Friday Dec 16, 2016 24h Snow 3.0cm
Saturday Dec 17, 2016 24h Snow 6.0cm
2017
Tuesday Jan 10, 2017 24h Snow 7.2cm
Friday Feb 10, 2017 24h Snow 3.8cm
Sunday Feb 12, 2017 24h Snow 15.6cm</pre>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">[Data: The Weather Network | Ontario Monthly Calendar | <a href="https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/monthly/ontario/toronto">https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/monthly/ontario/toronto</a></span>]<br />
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<sup><b>1</b></sup> City of Toronto | Cycling Snow Routes | <a href="http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=de68ab4335211510VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=1a63970aa08c1410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD">http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=de68ab4335211510VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=1a63970aa08c1410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD</a><br />
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Ward 30 Bikes' "Bicycle Counts" label | <a href="http://ward30bikes.blogspot.ca/search/label/Bicycle%20Counts">http://ward30bikes.blogspot.ca/search/label/Bicycle%20Counts</a><br />
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City of Toronto | Open Data | Bicycle Counts <a href="http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=968186a1f09d6410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=1a66e03bb8d1e310VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD" target="_blank">http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=968186a1f09d6410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=1a66e03bb8d1e310VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD</a><br />
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mhMichael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-79556255701515728152017-03-05T13:58:00.002-08:002017-03-05T14:00:25.222-08:00GreenspirationTO's 'Remembering Tooker 13 years on'<div style="padding: 15px;"><div style="border: 1px solid; padding: 15px;">Republished with permission, from the March 3, 2017 GreenspirationTO email list post by Angela Biscoff. Join the GreenspirationTO email list <a href="http://list.web.ca/lists/listinfo/greenspirationto-l" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
<div style="left: 400px; position: relative;"><i>-mh</i></div></div></div><br />
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<blockquote><h1 style="text-align: center;">Remembering Tooker 13 years on</h1><br />
March 3, 2017 <br />
By Angela Bischoff <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Tooker Gomberg</b> <i>(photo: Angela Bischoff)</i> </td></tr>
</tbody></table>To my friends and allies, far and near, <br />
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Many of you knew Tooker Gomberg. If you did, I know you miss him. It’s still unimaginable that we lost him 13 years ago today – our dear friend, comrade, mentor. And the earth lost a skilled warrior. <br />
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I often ask myself “What would Tooker do?” I imagine he would be taking on the many crises we’re facing today with fierce courage and creative brilliance, like he always did, always sacrificing. No one could fill his shoes.<br />
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Don’t you wish he was around to see the fruits of his labour? Bike lanes, recycling, composting, green energy, conservation, green buildings – so much progress has been made in the last 13 years that would make him smile. <br />
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In Tooker’s honor, I’ll share with you some links. Enjoy.<br />
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· Listen to the song written by Mike Ford after Tooker’s passing: <a href="http://greenspiration.org/tooker-le-monde-a-bicyclette-song/" target="_blank">Tooker, Le Monde à Bicyclette</a> (click the black bar to the left of 00:00)<br />
· Read Tooker’s <a href="http://greenspiration.org/letter-to-an-activist-earth-day-2002/" target="_blank">Letter to An Activist</a>. He wrote it during his first depression (of 2). It contains lessons for us all, and reminds us how vulnerable we all are, and how to take care of ourselves and each other.<br />
· Tooker was a prolific environmental writer. Browse his <a href="http://greenspiration.org/tooker/tookers-collected-writings/" target="_blank">articles</a> from all around the world.<br />
· View a <a href="http://greenspiration.org/tooker/slideshow-tooker/" target="_blank">slide show</a> of him.<br />
· Watch the trailer (4:52 min.) for <a href="http://greenspiration.org/election-2000/" target="_blank">Playing with Democracy</a>, a video documentary of the Gomberg for Mayor campaign in Toronto, 2000 (he came 2nd to the incumbent!).<br />
· Read the tabloid I wrote following his death. It’s called <a href="http://greenspiration.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/DEweb.pdf" target="_blank">Depression Expression – raising questions about antidepressants</a>. Tooker suffered from depression but was not suicidal until after beginning his antidepressant. Rather than take him off the drug, his doctor doubled the dosage, again and again. Just 4 weeks into drug therapy – suffering with akathesia, or agitation, a recognized side effect of antidepressant drugs – he took his own life. Many suffer with similar adverse effects – know the risks. <br />
· Read the heart breaking <a href="http://greenspiration.org/tooker/memorial/" target="_blank">eulogies</a> to this beloved man.<br />
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Aside from being a great activist and writer, did you know Tooker was a harmonica player, a juggler and puppeteer, educator, film maker and photographer? <br />
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Here’s a story I love. Once on a road trip, the moving van we were driving sported a large military advert on the side. Tooker bought some water based paint and began painting a large peace sign over the ad. The cops came thinking he was a vandal. Tooker defended his action (in French!), the cop watched him paint, and then left the scene. Tooker had convinced the cop that he was doing the right thing.<br />
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Do you have a Tooker story that you would share with me? <br />
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Peace to you, and RIP Tooker…<br />
-angela</blockquote><br />
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[reprinted from a <a href="http://list.web.ca/lists/listinfo/greenspirationto-l" target="_blank">greenspirationto-l(at)list.web.ca</a> post of March 3, 2017]<br />
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Michael Holloway<br />
Outreach Coordinator,<br />
Ward 30 Bikes Michael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-37600644195882599832017-02-28T07:50:00.002-08:002017-04-05T12:24:51.166-07:00Public Works Report Outlines Better Cycling Infrastructure Protocols During Construction<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></div><br />
2017PWIC19.4 (February 28, 2017) - Review of Temporary Conditions for Cyclists and Improvements to Safety (<a href="http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2017.PW19.4">http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2017.PW19.4</a>) <br />
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<a href="#update">UPDATE! Video embed of PWIC 2017.PW19.4</a> (click to bottom of page)<br />
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By Michael Holloway<br />
Ward 30 Bikes Outreach Coordinator<br />
TTC Leslie Barns Construction Liaison Group <br />
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Through the Leslie Barns Streetcar Maintenance Facility track extension street reconstruction on Leslie Street between Queen Street and Commissioners Street (2013 - Ongoing), Ward 30 Bikes advocated <b><sup>1</sup></b> for a better level of safety of cyclists and pedestrians in the construction zone; and for high quality detouring of designated bicycle infrastructure through the construction zone. <br />
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One of the results of our 3+ years of advocacy (plus blowback from Toronto cyclists community during the Queen's Quay reconstruction and others) was the adoption at the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (PWIC) of a motion which requested that Transportation Division review protocols for temporary bicycle infrastructure closures (PW5.10 - May 28, 2015 <b><sup>2</sup></b>) - which directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to liaise with the General Manager, Economic Development, and the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to develop "<b><i>a protocol to better address cycling infrastructure during road construction, road closures and bike lane closures, including the requirement to install temporary cycling infrastructure and/or cycling detour routes when bike lane closures are required</i></b>" ... and report back to PWIC.<br />
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That report<b><sup> 3</sup></b> will go before PWIC today, Tuesday, February 28th.<br />
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<h3>How the Leslie St Reconstruction Impacted Cycling Routes </h3><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>2014-02-14 Looking west from the NE corner of Leslie/LSB</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>The long period of construction on Leslie Street forced cyclists to use the FreshCo and Loblaws parking lots to access to the Lower Don Recreation Trail (LDRT), aka - East Lake Shore Trail, one of the busiest cycling routes for bicycle commuters travelling between downtown, east Toronto and Scarborough. The construction also often closed the LDRT across Leslie forcing cyclists to detour through three signaled crossings (east, south and west); and at times narrowed the crossing to 1.5 m wide, forcing cyclists to dismount and walk with pedestrian traffic across Leslie.<br />
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The construction also impacted north-south recreational egress into and out of Ward 30 for recreational use. Leslie Street is the only roadway that connects north and south to the lake front and the Martin Goodman Trail <i>(Cherry Street also connects - but it originates well west of the ward in Ward 28 and features an extremely inaccessible route </i><i><i>due to its alignment through the winding Cherry/LSB</i> intersection</i><i>)</i>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>TTC Leslie Barns May 2014 configuration</b><br />
<b>W30B 2017 markup</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>The Martin Goodman Trail was difficult to get to - often construction hoarding funneled pedestrians and cyclists into a 1.5 m wide passage (that at one point in the configuration had northbound MGT cyclists popping out onto LSB 26 metres east of Leslie into fast moving northbound Leslie to LSB eastbound traffic. <i>(In the spring of 2014 Ward 30 Bikes successfully pushed TTC and Pomerleau to assign a flag person</i><i> to stop turning traffic for the MGT's Leslie St pedestrian/cyclist crossing)</i>.<br />
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The construction also impacted the Eastern Avenue Bike Lanes between Rushbrooke Ave. and Leslie - effecting cyclist progress north-south from the end of the Eastern Ave Bike Lanes as well as cycle traffic east of Leslie.<br />
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<h3>An Overview of the PWIC Report</h3><br />
The <b>Review of Temporary Conditions for Cyclists and Improvements to Safety</b> report basically points out that all the laws and policies - which apply to all vehicles - were simply not being applied when it came to the bicycle mode. <br />
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The key recommendation that will make us safer, I believe, is a change to the street closure permitting process:<br />
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Under, "<b>Existing City Processes for Temporary Work Zones for Construction and Filming</b>" the report recommends that in the future, drawings detailing detour routes and lane narrowing through construction zones include any designated cycling infrastructure that is present.<br />
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From the report: <br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">"<b>Construction</b><br />
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Related Permits For construction related permits, the applicant applies to Transportation Services for a permit for the intended construction related to the delivery of City road works projects, utility works or private developments including some or all of the following: <br />
<ul><li>Site plan drawings</li>
<li>If closures are required as part of the project, a detailed letter must be provided with the application that addresses how the public right of way will be used and a proposed work schedule must be provided for the duration of the closure. </li>
<li>Specifications of these plans need to include all physical details of the site, including: trees, utility poles, sidewalks, parking meters, street vendor locations and street furniture. </li>
</ul>The existing guidance does not highlight the need to indicate bicycle lanes, cycle tracks or bike parking."</blockquote><br />
<b>Recommendation:</b><br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">"<b>Details of existing cycling facilities as part of site plan submission</b> - this will aid in the review of impacts to cycling facilities during the intended construction. Closures that impact streets with designated cycling facilities will include specifics of how cyclists would travel during the proposed closure." </blockquote><br />
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Also from the report, under "<b>Toronto Municipal Code Guidance</b>" - include cycling infrastructure routing changes in the Road Disruption Activity Reporting System (hither-to only applied to motor vehicles):<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">"<b>Public Information about Planned Closures</b><br />
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"The Road Disruption Activity Reporting System (RoDARS) informs the public of planned roadway closures throughout the city. RoDARS Notification Forms are submitted by applicants following the acquisition of a Street Closure Permit and temporary road closures are approved by the appropriate City staff. Roadway restrictions and specific considerations are included in the application. However, information on bicycle lane/cycle track closures and impacts on these facilities are not identified. <br />
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"Pre-construction or construction notices are generated for Major Capital Works in the City of Toronto and are another useful tool to provide information about temporary roadway conditions to the public. For these works, on-site signage may be a requirement of the work zone in order to provide all road users with advanced information on conditions of the road ahead and any requirements for detour."</blockquote><br />
<b>Recommendation:</b><br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">"<b>Inclusion in RoDARS Communication</b> - this will help to inform cyclists and appropriate City staff of any planned bicycle lane closures or disruptions and support messaging to the public to communicate about these closures." </blockquote><br />
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<div class="outer=wrapper" style="left: 0px; position: relative; top: 0px;"><h3>Guiding Principles for Cycling Safety in Work Zones </h3><br />
In <b>"Review of Temporary Conditions for Cyclists and Improvements to Safety"</b> <b><sup>3</sup></b>; <br />
In <b>"Appendix A"</b> <b><sup>4</sup></b>;<br />
Under section ‘<b>3.</b>’ “<b>Consider Temporary Options for Bicycle Lane/Cycle Track in Work Zones</b>";<br />
Beside letter ‘<b>c.</b>’ (page 4) “<b>Close the Bicycle Lane, Use Temporary Markings to Highlight Cycling Path of Travel in a Shared Lane</b>";<br />
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Four bullet points mark the Manager of Tansportation Services' recommendations:<br />
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<b>c. Close the Bicycle Lane, Use Temporary Markings to Highlight Cycling Path of Travel in a Shared Lane</b></div><div class="right-text-wrapper" style="border: 0px none; height: 220px; left: 220px; position: relative; top: -470px; width: 400px;">• In shared traffic lanes which are less than 3.3 metres in width, shared use lane pavement marking "sharrows" may be installed <br />
at the middle of the traffic lane to provide a message that the lane is shared for limited periods. <br />
• Shared use lane pavement markings should not be used on streets with posted speeds greater than 50km/h. <br />
• Consider reducing posted speed on roadway to <span style="background-color: red;"> <span style="background-color: yellow;"><b><40 km/h</b></span></span> if only a shared use lane can be provided. City of Toronto and other municipalities have delegated authority under OTM to reduce speed limits through work zones.</div></div></div><br />
I proposed one change to the recommendations: I propose PWIC amend the fourth bullet point - <span style="background-color: yellow;">YELLOW HIGHLIGHT</span> - replace "<40 km/h" with "30 km/h".<br />
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<h4>Rationale for this proposed amendment:</h4>As the report notes, cyclists generally travel at about 20 km/h, therefore in a shared road condition - and especially one where the cycle lane is being temporarily discontinued and cyclists are required to merge with motor vehicle traffic in a shared lane - a posted speed of 30 km/h will create a relatively safe condition and good traffic flow for all modes; is a reasonable policy in the dense urban core (Toronto & East York); is within OTM Book 7 speed reduction guidelines <b><sup>5</sup></b>; and conforms to Vision Zero recommendations <b><sup>6</sup></b>.<br />
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As we know from the Vision Zero research, a person hit by a vehicle going 20 km/h has a MUCH better chance of surviving the collision than a person hit by a vehicle at say, the report's recommended, "<40 km/h" - not to mention the reduced likelihood of a collision happening at all, if the speed limit through construction zones on Major Arterials and Collectors in Toronto's dense urban core were a standard, 30 km/h.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chart Image: Pedestrian Death Risk and Vehicle Speed | <a href="https://raisethehammer.org/static/images/chart_pedestrian_death_risk_and_vehicle_speed_world_resources_institute.jpg">https://raisethehammer.org/static/images/chart_pedestrian_death_risk_and_vehicle_speed_world_resources_institute.jpg</a></td></tr>
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Graphic from <b>NYC Vision Zero</b> indicates survivability rates at different speeds:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Image from TheUrbanist | ICYMI: New York City Implements ‘Vision Zero’ | <a href="https://www.theurbanist.org/2014/11/11/icymi-new-york-city-implements-vision-zero/">https://www.theurbanist.org/2014/11/11/icymi-new-york-city-implements-vision-zero/</a></b></td></tr>
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Added to this is the benefit to the City over the long term in lower road maintenance cost if the liabilities that construction companies face while doing City of Toronto contracts are lower due to a marked decrease of on-the-job injury and death from worker/private motor vehicle collisions. Worker injury due to through-traffic is a major concern for the Province of Ontario and the Road Construction Industry <b><sup>7</sup></b>.<br />
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Michael Holloway<br />
Ward 30 Bikes Outreach Coordinator<br />
TTC Leslie Barns Construction Liaison Group <br />
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<div class="citation-wrapper" style="left: 0px; position: relative; top: 0px;"><h4>Footnotes</h4><br />
<b><sup>1</sup></b> TTC Leslie Barns Construction Liaison Group | <a href="http://www.ttc.ca/About_the_TTC/Projects/Leslie_Barns/Construction_Liaison_Groups.jsp" target="_blank"> http://www.ttc.ca/About_the_TTC/Projects/Leslie_Barns/Construction_Liaison_Groups.jsp</a><br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">Ward 30 Bikes' label, <b><i>LeslieBarns</i></b> (all Leslie reconstruction advocacy posts 2013 - 2017) | <a href="https://ward30bikes.blogspot.ca/search/label/LeslieBarns">https://ward30bikes.blogspot.ca/search/label/LeslieBarns</a></blockquote><br />
<b><sup>2</sup></b> May 6, 2015 letter to PWIC from Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor Mike Layton, and Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon on Ensuring Safety for Cyclists During Construction and Closures (<a href="http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-80116.pdf">http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-80116.pdf</a>) -which was considered at PWIC on May 28, 2015 PW5.10 - Ensuring Safety for Cyclists During Construction and Closures | <a href="http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2015.PW5.10">http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2015.PW5.10</a><br />
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<b><sup>3</sup></b> General Manager, Transportation Services, February 13, 2017 - Review of Temporary Conditions for Cyclists and Improvements to Safety | <a href="http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-101365.pdf">http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-101365.pdf</a><br />
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<b><sup>4</sup></b> Appendix A - Guiding Principles for Cylcing Safety in Work Zones | <a href="http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-101366.pdf">http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-101366.pdf</a><br />
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<b><sup>5</sup></b> OTM Book 7 - Temporary Conditions, section 2.6, (page 48) | <a href="http://www.bv.transports.gouv.qc.ca/per/0980389/08_Book_7.pdf">http://www.bv.transports.gouv.qc.ca/per/0980389/08_Book_7.pdf</a><br />
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<b><sup>6</sup></b> World Resource Institute | Ross Center for Sustainable Cities | Cities Safer by Design - July 2015 (page 20 of 104) | <a href="http://www.wri.org/sites/default/files/CitiesSaferByDesign_final.pdf">http://www.wri.org/sites/default/files/CitiesSaferByDesign_final.pdf</a> (source via Raise the Hammer - April 18, 2016 | Why Vision Zero Calls for a 30 km/h Speed Limit | <a href="https://raisethehammer.org/article/2919/?view=flat">https://raisethehammer.org/article/2919/?view=flat</a>)<br />
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<b><sup>7</sup></b> In 2012 Ontario Ministry of Labour conducted inspection blitzes at road construction sites to try and mitigate what the Ministry saw as an alarming trend in the increase in worker / private motor vehicle collisions at road-based construction sites (below, see quote from page 1, paragraph 3 - MOL Blitz Results 2012*):<br />
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<blockquote class="tr_bq"><b>Traffic control</b><br />
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In June, the MOL conducted an inspection blitz on the dangers of working around vehicles and large pieces of mobile equipment at construction sites, including roadwork projects. During this period, 944 orders were issued, 56 of which were stop-work orders. The orders were based on 573 field visits by inspectors. The orders issued most often were for<br />
<ul><li>lack of protective headgear</li>
<li>failure to develop and use a traffic protection plan</li>
<li>failure to ensure workers and employer complied with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations</li>
</ul><br />
The MOL chose this issue for its blitz because there had been so many injuries and fatalities in this kind of work. Between 2009 and 2011, four workers were killed or injured on construction sites and roadwork projects and fifteen workers were seriously injured.</blockquote><br />
* MOL Blitz Results 2012 | <a href="https://www.ihsa.ca/pdfs/magazine/volume_13_Issue_1/MOL_Blitz_Results_2012.pdf">https://www.ihsa.ca/pdfs/magazine/volume_13_Issue_1/MOL_Blitz_Results_2012.pdf</a> </div><br />
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UPDATE:</a> Video embed of PWIC 2017.PW19.4 <br />
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The video is set to start at <b>1:49:45</b> when Councillor Janet Davis asks staff about Ward 30 Bikes' proposed amendment to reduce the speed in a shared roadway condition to 30 km/h; report author, Jacquelyn Hayward Gulati, Manager, Cycling Infrastructure & Programs - Transportation Services responds. (Click to <b>1:39:13</b> for the beginning of item PW19.4) <br />
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mhMichael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-40933991629618350442017-02-14T05:45:00.000-08:002017-02-21T08:30:36.186-08:00Tommy Thompson Park Entrance Pavilion - stakeholder meeting 2[<i>Written in Facebook<b><i><sup>1</sup></i></b> and posted here with link added</i>]<br />
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2nd Tommy Thompson Park, Entrance Pavilion stakeholder meeting Presentation PDF came in email this morning.<br />
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So everyone has a better idea of what is proposed at this point, I publish three slides from the presentation.<br />
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<li>Pedestrian & Bicycle Circulation.</li>
<li>Bus / Shuttle circulation.</li>
<li>Layout Strategy (noting the 'Tabletop' outline)</li>
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<b>Image 1</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pedestrian & Bicycle Circulation</td></tr>
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<b>Image 2</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bus / Shuttle circulation</td></tr>
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<b>Image 3</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layout Strategy</td></tr>
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Public motor vehicle circulation happens only on the entrance driveway (left side of the image south off Unwin) and in the parking lot area ... NOT on the Spur Road's 'Tabletop' (a ~20cm raised platform that defines a relaxed pedestrian dominated zone).<br />
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In this cycling advocate's opinion, the numbers of Bicycle Parking spots are way too few - not only as compared with excessive number of parking spots for cars (110) - but also as it relates to the reality of a Park in the midst of a dense urban built form that requires by it's nature, a sustainable, active lifestyle.<br />
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Again in this cycling advocate's opinion, the placement of the Bike Parking is sure to make both facilities VERY INSECURE:<br />
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<li>Bicycle Parking south of the Pavilion is hidden behind the structure and is down off the Tabletop - so likely invisible from Unwin/Leslie;</li>
<li>The other Bike Parking area is at the southern most extent of the precinct - as far from Leslie/Unwin as is possible in this site plan - and is also down off the raised welcome area - so hidden by distance, and topography.</li>
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As well, the proposed Bicycle Parking is away from potential Police patrol routes on Unwin and Leslie; they are Unlit, and, Uncovered.<br />
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The sense one gets from this document is that the major users of the park - by a vast amount (80% cyclists vs 20% all other visitors) are an after-thought; and embarrassment, an irritation. To put into marketing speak: the Cycling Culture will hurt the Park's 'brand'.<br />
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All these small elemental 'Disses' add up to the exact opposite effect that industry best practice and City of Toronto environmental, transportation and planning policy try to achieve towards modern sustainable city-building.<br />
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Despite how crappy it makes me feel, I will continue playing the annoying irritant that you can't scratch - at Stakeholder Meeting 3 - coming up shortly.<br />
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Michael Holloway,<br />
Tommy Thompson Park User Group,<br />
Cycling Representative<br />
2011-2017<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i><sup>1</sup></i></b> Facebook @ Ward 30 Bikes Page, by Michael Holloway, Feb 9, 2017 | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ward30bikes/posts/1218903768223555">https://www.facebook.com/ward30bikes/posts/1218903768223555</a><br />
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Images are from DTAH's Presentation at the Tommy Thompson Park Entrance Pavilion stakeholder meeting 2, Wednesday, February 8, 2017, Metro Hall, Room 302</span><br />
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mhMichael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-60242372512921291422016-11-14T14:36:00.000-08:002016-11-14T15:06:14.479-08:00Complete Streets Opportunities on Logan & Eastern - Weston Bakery Redevelopment<br />
Completing the existing cycling commute grid; extending the grid; making local connections - as part of the Weston Bakery Redevelopment proposal and other nearby developments.<br />
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Below is an image of <a href="http://map.toronto.ca/maps/map.jsp?app=TorontoMaps_v2" target="_blank">the City’s online GIS map</a> zoomed in on the south of Ward 30 (Riverside, South Riverdale, Leslieville and and the South of Eastern area). The Bike Infrastructure layer on the map is enabled (red lines, pink lines, blue lines) - and then we add markup to an image of the map showing , nearby development proposals (black lines), and our proposed new cycling infrastructure (gold lines).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Complete Streets Opportunities on Logan & Eastern - Weston Bakery Redevelopment - Full Size: <a href="http://bit.ly/2gbmY7J">http://bit.ly/2gbmY7J</a></td></tr>
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The Weston Bakery proposed development is for retail/residential complex. Here's the blurb on the City of Toronto Development Applications webpage:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>"Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning application to permit the re-development of the lands for the purposes of a new mixed use development containing residential, and commercial uses. Included in the proposal is the construction of a 7 storey mixed use building complete with ground floor retail uses including a food store and 259 residential dwelling units above. An additonal 7, 3.5 storey town house type dwelling units would be constructed on the Logan Avenue facade . 288 parking spaces to serve the development are proposed to be provided, all in a below grade parking structure. Resubmission Mar 17, 2015: Flood Plain and Flood Proofing Analysis pending advise from the Province on the Lower Don Lands SPA."</i></span></blockquote>
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We see this as a great opportunity to extend the Eastern Avenue Bike Lanes from where they end just east of Logan, west to Broadview - and add cycling infrastructure to the existing 'Logan Avenue Bikeway'.<br />
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The local road network is already full to gridlock during peak hours - we need to increase these roadways' capacity - the only way to do that is to make them 'Complete Streets'. This means adding infrastructure that supports not just driving, but cycling and walking too.<br />
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In the near future the Relief Line will go right under this precinct as will Smart Track (on the heavy rail line on the berm). People will need to walk to mass transit stations nearby. As well, 20% to 30% of us will choose to cycle to work and school - if that option is made safe.<br />
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All the indicated black boxes (except the First Gulf ‘East Harbour’ development) purport imminent higher population density in the immediate area.<br />
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They include:<br />
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<li>462 Eastern Avenue - Weston Bakery (259 residential units)</li>
<li>875 & 887 Queen Street East - Church and Heritage structures on the southwest corner of Queen/Logan (118 residential units)</li>
<li>897 Queen Street East - Jim's Restaurant, AutoShare Lot (59 residential units)</li>
<li>7 - 79 East Don Roadway & 661 - 667 Queen Street East - Riverside Square (894 residential units)</li>
<li>21 Don Roadway | First Gulf's 'East Harbour' - a 'New City Centre' - Offices/Retail and a transportation hub bigger and more connected than Union Station.</li>
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So massive new local population density and massive new local employment.<br />
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East-West Cycling Grid</h3>
To handle all the transportation needs of all these new residents we propose extending the Eastern Avenue Bike Lanes east to Broadview and then connect them to a point due south of Monroe and create a route north-south through Riverside Square on a proposed 'Woonerf' there; connecting to a neighbourhood route through Rivertowne; through Riverdale Park East and connecting to Danforth Avenue west of Broadview. <br />
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We also see a connection to First Gulfs' East Harbour Transportation Hub - which runs along the rail berm from the overpass at Eastern to the west side of the Don Valley just south of Corktown Common Park.<br />
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As well, we envision a Pedestrian/Cyclists Bridge across the valley at Sunlight Park Road (where the existing steel bridge sits across the river abutting the southbound lanes of the DVP). This route takes advantage of a direct, line-of-sight path from Eastern Avenue at Broadview to the Richmond/Adelaide Bicycle Corridor which starts at Parliament Street.<br />
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North-South Cycling Grid</h3>
Logan Avenue is an existing Bikeway with a contraflow bike lane from Lake Shore Boulevard to Eastern Avenue. North of Eastern it continues as a 'Signed Bike Route' with Logan signed as a Two-Way roadway.<br />
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We propose that the City make Logan a One-Way Street from Eastern to Queen with a contraflow Bike Lane on it.<br />
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This configuration will preserve existing one-side street parking. It can be configured either One-Way southbound, or northbound - with the contraflow either continuing on the east side of the street as it does from LSB to Eastern - or if the One-Way is preferred northbound - a contraflow on the west side with street parking on the east side.<br />
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We also propose similar treatment north of Queen to Dundas, where existing bike lanes travel up to Gerrard and north via a Woonerf style treatment between Gerrard and Bain - and beside Withrow Park as a painted road edge line that acts as separation for northbound cyclists with Logan marked One-Way northbound. We also propose that the speed limit on the Logan beside Withrow Park be reduced from 40km/h to 30km/h maximum.<br />
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We wonder if parking can be removed on Logan in order to create a bi-directional bike route from Danforth to Gerrard. If not - then a bike lane on Carlaw from Danforth to Dundas.<br />
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Weston Bakery - <a href="http://app.toronto.ca/DevelopmentApplications/associatedApplicationsList.do?action=init&folderRsn=3105811&isCofASearch=false">http://app.toronto.ca/DevelopmentApplications/associatedApplicationsList.do?action=init&folderRsn=3105811&isCofASearch=false</a><br />
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'Red Door' development - kitty-corner to Jimmy Simpson Park - <a href="http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=2c04cfacd6f0c410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=c1c26d87bc002410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD">http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=2c04cfacd6f0c410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=c1c26d87bc002410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD</a> <br />
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Riverside Square - <a href="http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=728da19cdcef7410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=c1c26d87bc002410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD">http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=728da19cdcef7410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=c1c26d87bc002410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD</a><br />
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897 Queen Street East - Jim's Restaurant, AutoShare Lot - <a href="http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=dcab1bbd20711510VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=c1c26d87bc002410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD">http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=dcab1bbd20711510VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=c1c26d87bc002410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD</a><br />
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21 Don Roadway | First Gulf's 'East Harbour' - <a href="http://project21.firstgulf.com/">http://project21.firstgulf.com/</a><br />
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w30b/mhMichael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-16300798211501376992016-11-04T08:49:00.002-07:002016-11-04T08:58:11.797-07:00East Harbour (Unilever site) Update - what @Ward30Bikes is advocating for in this project<br />
By Michael Holloway<br />
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East Harbour is developer FirstGulf's new brand name for the UniLever Site at Lake Shore Boulevard and Don Roadway (the Don River). With progress being made on the numerous different elements integral to this massive city centre development south of Eastern and Broadview, East Harbour has been in the news quite a bit of late.<br />
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Here's a good overview with lots of pictures: <br />
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Urban Toronto - November 2, 2016<br />
Preliminary Plans Reveal Scope of Unilever Redevelopment<br />
by Stefan Novakovic<br />
<a href="http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2016/11/preliminary-plans-reveal-scope-unilever-redevelopment">http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2016/11/preliminary-plans-reveal-scope-unilever-redevelopment</a><br />
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I'm on the working group representing Ward 30 Bikes.<br />
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Not included in these overviews is all the active transportation infrastructure we've been talking about at ~2 years of working group meetings.<br />
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We're advocating for a way to extend the Eastern Avenue Bike Lanes west from Logan across the valley through this project.<br />
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We're advocating for an east-west corridor for bicycles from Eastern at the rail bridge along the south side of the berm (integrated into the massive Transit Hub somehow) and across the valley to connect to the Lower Don River Trail and to Corktown Common and beyond (Richmond/Adelaide Bicycle corridor).<br />
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Early designs also include a north-south route along the west side of the property and then a connection to the bridge across the valley via said transit hub (which extends from the west side of the valley to the rail underpass at Eastern).<br />
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We also want to extend the Eastern Avenue Bike Lanes west of the rail underpass to Broadview - and somehow north from there to the Viaduct near Danforth/Broadview.<br />
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Broadview is to be extended south of Eastern through the site and into the Port Lands. We see this section of Broadview as a street with high quality separated bike infrastructure on it (as does the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative report).<br />
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Image via: <b>East Harbour: Where Toronto will go to work and play</b> | <a href="https://www.thestar.com/life/homes/2016/05/09/east-harbour-where-toronto-will-go-to-work-and-play.html">https://www.thestar.com/life/homes/2016/05/09/east-harbour-where-toronto-will-go-to-work-and-play.html</a> | via @torontostar<br />
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mh Michael Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11569272458580142677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727257381505346215.post-59006288359298219942016-10-27T08:02:00.000-07:002016-10-27T08:06:53.151-07:00New Bike Infrastructure Lately <br />
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 Viaduct. In the midst of being frustrated about the slow pace of change in Toronto, take a moment to think about some recent successes.<br />
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<b>Bloor</b><br />
The new pilot project protected bike lanes along Bloor sure did cause quite the <a href="http://www.metronews.ca/news/toronto/2016/08/02/bloor-bike-lanes-toronto-construction-august.html" target="_blank">media hoopla</a> in August. Never has road works been so heavily reported!<br />
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September there was the <a href="http://torontoobserver.ca/2016/09/27/cyclists-cheer-ringing-bells-bloor/" target="_blank">Bells on Bloor victory celebration lap</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/Ward30Bikes/status/780094484935806976" target="_blank">Ward 30 Bikes co-hosted</a> with Scarborough Cycles a feeder ride from Logan / Danforth to meet up with the main ride - great turnout in the east end:<br />
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Bells turnout was huge!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Councillor Layton speaks at Bells on Bloor, photo: Cycle Toronto</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bells on Bloor Photo: Toronto Observer</td></tr>
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And then in early October we learned that a new <a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/10/05/majority-of-torontonians-favour-bike-lanes-new-survey-suggests.html" target="_blank">Forum poll shows that 70% of respondents approve of bike lanes in Toronto</a>!<br />
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But since then, quite a few other improvements have been installed to much quieter media reaction. Here's a rundown of what's happened lately:<br />
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<b>Simcoe upgrade</b><br />
Last year Councillor Cressy put forward a motion to separate the rest of Simcoe Street bike lane. For those familiar, what was there before was mostly separated lane (with planters!) from Richmond St to Wellington. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The better parts of Simcoe</td></tr>
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After that... the bike lane down to the waterfront trail was left to your faith in the magic repellent powers of painted lines. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before: Simcoe Bike lanes - the painted lines, they do nothing!</td></tr>
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Well, in October, we got better separation: bollards. Not the best, but better than before (note: can't find a good after photo)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Upgrade in process. After the buffer, bollards were installed</td></tr>
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And on a personal note, I biked my son to the 2nd last Jays game of the post season and was super thankful that coming up from the waterfront trail I had those plastic sticks to keep vehicles (mostly) in check, what a difference it made for that section leading up to major family destinations. It's actually kind of shocking that major destination like Rogers Centre, Steamwhistle Brewery and Train Museum, Ripleys Aquarium and the CN Tower didn't have a safe way to get there by bike. From now on, Waterfront Trail to Simcoe Bollards and I'm there!<br />
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<b>Bayview near Brickworks</b><br />
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The media picked up on this one, and <a href="http://www.blogto.com/city/2016/10/now_open_bayview_bike_lane_is_a_game_changer/" target="_blank">called it a game changer</a>. Given that the connection is only from Pottery Road to Rosedale Valley Road, and doesn't go all the way south to the Corktown Common trails down there, or north towards Moore and the paths in the Mt Pleasant Cemetery, i'm going to say calling it a game changer is bold. Or it's just click bait. Also... a metal guard rail? That a'int no game changer. Ya! Way to reinforce that feeling of riding beside a highway! <br />
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I will concede however, it's a game changer specifically for getting to the Evergreen Brickworks. Because if you've ever done it from Ward 30 with kids in the past.... your heart palpitations may still not have stopped. Ride down Pottery, then a poorly paved Shoulder-Of-Death and a blind corner right before the Brickworks.... ya... So then you probably did what we did, crossed the viaduct went on an extended detour through Rosedale and picked up the Milkman's path. Which is fine and dandy until you need to get out of the valley and your kids can't push their bikes up the rough wooded trail let alone bike it (and your dutch cargo bike can't make it out either - to much pretty nature!) So you try one more time by going deeper through Rosedale, find the switchback ramp over the tracks at Summerhill and make your way up to Moore and try to get to Brickworks from the north via the Beltline trail. Only to find not only do you have the same rough wooded trail problem on your way home, but by now your young kids have biked 5km out of their way just to find a safe way into Brickworks. <br />
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So, yes... for us folks in Ward 30 trying to safely get to Brickworks, this is indeed a game changer. The most direct route now has significant safety improvements.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">October view of Bayview bike paths across from Brickworks, note the bike traffic signals too! Photo: @Sean_YYZ Twitter</td></tr>
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And the new pottery road multi use bridge is a HUGE improvement as well.<br />
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Not good enough! I feel that living in Toronto I am condition to cheer for whatever we can get. Our love affair with plastic flexi-post bollards are not going to win any best practice awards in Denmark or the Netherlands. So a metal guard rail is better, yes... but, we can do so much better!!<br />
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Grass buffers perhaps? This is the Don Valley, there is space. <br />
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<b>The Viaduct</b><br />
Well this was a surprise to I think almost everyone. Protection for the viaduct was approved YEARS ago, but we've been forever told that the membrane of the Viaduct cannot be drilled into, so protection couldn't happen. And then city staff quietly went x-rayed the bridge and figured it out. Install happened over one weekend, with a giant crew of TWO workers and ONE hand drill. And ta-da, protected-ish. <br />
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My safety assessment: I won't let my 6 year old ride on this, but when I ride I have less fear of orphaning my 2 kids. Let us know in the comments how you feel about the width of the bike lane for passing etc.,<br />
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Still under construction and finishing asap: upgrades to Gerrard bike lane between Sherbourne and Ryerson (spoiler... protection with trees!) and Peter Street. Stay tuned, we'll report back soon. <br />
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