Cycling

You could say the stars were aligning when Lianne Black heard about the opportunity to join the board at Cycle Toronto. Lianne has long been passionate about social justice, climate action and environmental conservation, and …more

It’s hard to believe that five years ago a group of Leaside cyclists met to figure out what to do with Toronto’s new 25-ward system. We were to be a chapter of Cycle Toronto for …more

The upcoming school year will soon be upon us and with it come the perennial concerns about traffic and road safety around schools. School streets, a road safety intervention embraced in the UK and Europe …more

The much-anticipated update on the Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation plan was revealed in early June, with near-term improvements proposed: Phase I: “Quick wins” This phase of the plan is to deliver the “quick wins” – interventions …more

On several occasions I’ve written in this column that Leaside has “great cycling routes right on our doorstep.” When you consider the nearby valley trails, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery and the Beltline, and on-road protected routes …more

A new vision for our city streets is now here to stay. Following a positive staff report and the strong recommendation of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, the mayor and 21 councillors listened to the …more

If you’re concerned about road safety, you’ve likely heard about “complete streets.” Often described as “streets for people,” they are frequently prescribed for what ails our roadways. A more comprehensive definition comes from Toronto’s Complete …more

Were you excited to learn that our Neighbourhood Transportation Plan was moving ahead? It was a hot topic at the most recent meeting of Cycle Don Valley Midtown, the local chapter of Cycle Toronto. Members …more

E-bikes are predicted to be the future of low-carbon mobility, but for locals Carmen Jones and Leo Johnston, they are the present, and they are all about the fun! Just to be clear, we’re talking …more