Toronto bike lanes

Blame it on the Bike: A Protest Art Project by Dave Pagurek in Response to Anti-Bike Lane Bill

Ron Johnson — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:22:25 +0000

Blame it on the bike? Protests over crappy decisions by backwards-thinking conservative governments are nothing new. Sometimes they are absolutely necessary, and often end up creating a strong community and are fodder for artists and clever types inspired by the movement. Take Dave Pagurek, not exactly a critical mass veteran. But the computer graphics programmer […]

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Ontario Government Move to Limit Bike Lanes Sparks Outrage in Toronto

Ron Johnson — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:30:37 +0000

In a move that has raised serious concerns among urban planners, road safety advocates, Toronto residents, 120 physicians and researchers from the University of Toronto, a local business association, and, well, a lot of other people, the Ontario government has added an amendment to Bill 212 that could have sweeping implications for the city’s cycling […]

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As Car-First Premier Talks Bike Lane Removal, Toronto Set to Send a Message at Rally

Ron Johnson — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:15:19 +0000

When it comes to transportation planning in Ontario, it is the work of municipalities. But, apparently, Premier Doug Ford didn’t get that memo, and is set to rudely intrude on city business to not just block the creation of future bike lanes, but rip out three of the most crucial in Toronto. As a result, […]

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