bikeTorontoLatest Toronto Cycling NewsParticipate in cycling reseach study: Have you participated in critical mass Toronto- April 25, 2008 I received a request from a York University graduate student conducting research on Critical Mass to post the following announcement. If you are interested in getting involved contact him as explained in his announcement quoted below. A graduate student at York University is conducting some research on the experience of critical mass in Toronto. He is conducting a survey and is hoping for your input. The survey is part of a case study and is completely anonymous and confidential. If you can...http://www.biketoronto.ca/topic/show/655.htm Smart Centres' plans for Lakeshore East Path includes three intersections- April 23, 2008 A plan by Smart Centres to build a 100 store mall with 1,900 parking spots(to which Wal-Mart has not signed onto yet) includes plans for three crossings of the Lake Shore East bicycle path which will introduce dangers to cyclists and reduce the usability of the path as a safe, quick and direct route downtown. These crossings are being portrayed as quiet, cyclist-friendly driveways in Smart Centre's marketing materials. A look at the site plan submitted to council reveals that this is not that...http://www.biketoronto.ca/topic/show/654.htm Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting: April 14th, 2008- April 10, 2008 The next meeting of the Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee is on Monday April 14th at 7:00 p.m. in Committee Room 2 of Toronto City Hall at 100 Queen Street West. Highlights from the agenda are: A Toronto Police Service presentation on a Bikes and Wheel Sport Safety Campaign Toronto BIke Plan Update 50 km of bike lanes up for approval in May and June Eglinton Path upgrade continues from Royal York to Humber River West Toronto Rail path construction to start summer 2008 Bloor Danforth Bike...http://www.biketoronto.ca/topic/show/653.htm Help Shape the Mississauga Cycling Master Plan- April 9, 2008 According to Paul Price, member of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee, four public engagement sessions will be held in May 2008 to help shape the next Mississauga Cycling Master Plan. Each session is one hour in length. A brief presentation will be made, cycling feedback maps and comment sheets will be available. Come share your ideas and help plan Mississauga's cycling future. Saturday, 10 May, 2008 3 sessions: 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm Meadowvale Community Centre Timothy...http://www.biketoronto.ca/topic/show/652.htm TCAC request for action on bike lane snow removal for 20082009 goes to PWIC- April 7, 2008 There is a motion on the agenda of the April 9th Public Works and Infrastructure Committee PWIC that asks City of Toronto Staff to report on a measure aimed at improving snow clearing from the City of Toronto's bicycle lanes. This is the result of a discussion at the The Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee (TCAC) meeting of March 17th, 2008. The measure being considered is: ...enforcing a temporary "No Parking" policy along designated snow routes, for key roads or key portions of major...http://www.biketoronto.ca/topic/show/651.htm Bike Parking on Agenda of Public Works and Infrastructure Committee: April 9th- April 7, 2008 At its April 9th 2008 meeting the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (PWIC) will consider a motion being put forward by Councillor A. A. Heaps Ward 35 Scarborough Southwest, the Chair of the Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee that aims to improve bicycle parking at city owned facillities. His motion contains three recommendations That managers of all City agencies, boards and commissions be requested to include secure long-term bicycle parking facilities in the design and construction..http://www.biketoronto.ca/topic/show/650.htm |