While ditching the car was an environmental decision we made long ago, I have discovered that cycling gives my kids agency awareness that sitting in a car or taking transit simply does not afford. They are getting exercise just getting there. When we are travelling, they need to make a million decisions to get there safely: Do we cross now? Do we wait for mommy? Do we ring this bell, or will it scare the dog?
GREENINGS It’s harder to cycle safely (Feb. 2025)
February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on GREENINGS It’s harder to cycle safely (Feb. 2025)
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NEWS: Curbside Cycle weathers assault on Bloor bike lanes (Jan. 2025)
February 12th, 2025 · Comments Off on NEWS: Curbside Cycle weathers assault on Bloor bike lanes (Jan. 2025)
In the heart of the Annex, at 412 Bloor St. W., near Brunswick Avenue, sits Curbside Cycle. Owner Aaron Enchin believes the removal of bike lanes could severely harm establishments like his, but his primary concern lies with cyclists, particularly newer riders, who may feel uncomfortable and unsafe without proper infrastructure.
NEWS: Cycle tracks coming to Davenport (Sept. 2022)
September 27th, 2022 · 1 Comment
Phase two of this project involves upgrading pre-existing bike lanes into cycle tracks between Bedford Road and Bay Street.
ON THE COVER (NOVEMBER 2016): Cycling in the city
November 18th, 2016 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER (NOVEMBER 2016): Cycling in the city
READ MORE: CHATTER: Bells ring a perfect offering (October 2016) NEWS: Bikes blessed for another season (June 2016) FOCUS: An early advocate for bike lanes (June 2016) NEWS: Second phase of park revitalization to begin (May 2016) NEWS: Christie Pits renewal set to begin (July 2015)
ARA calls for bike lanes, removal of parking & 30 km/h limit on Bloor
March 15th, 2011 · 3 Comments
By Lindsay Tsuji The Annex Residents’ Association has made motions to call for more bike accessibility in the Annex, but some in the city’s transportation department say the plan is unrealistic. The bike policy put forth by the ARA calls for bike lanes on Bloor Street between Bathurst Street and Avenue Road, the construction of […]
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