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An update on the Bloor Street court challenge from lawyer Albert Koehl, on behalf of the Safe Cycling Coalition

A loss in the courts – but nonetheless a step forward for cyclists

Annette October 2008

Council voted last night to install the bike lanes on Annette Street from Jane to Runnymead.

Over 200 people wrote letters, and it appears to have been a key part of the success.

Metrolinx has a "bold" plan for the GTHA involving "Big Moves". At lest that's what it is selling.

Mississauga thinks that it is a yawner. And now that the province is broke, it's going to be time for broken promises, starting with running a deficit.

The Toronto Cyclists Union has created a online survey to find out about Toronto cyclists; their priorities; and what programs would best enhance your membership.

It only takes only a couple of minutes to fill in, but with this information the Union can better represent you, even if your not a member.

It should have been easy.

Photo illustration by Rick Conroy

Angela Bischoff sends us this update:

The construction season is fast coming to a close. And as many of these construction projects end, the bike lanes are being put down. Just today I noticed that bike lanes have been installed on Royal York between Manitoba and Cavell; just the road markings and signage is missing. South Kingsway/Queensway Interchange (SKQI) is nearing completion and then bike lanes can be installed there, too. The same with the contra-flow lane on Stanley, and many other projects around the city.

The next scheduled Public Works and Infrastructure commitee meeting on Friday October 10th at 9:30am. The agenda is available. The only bike lane on this agenda is the Annette Street bike lanes.

There's a nice video on Vimeo right now that lets you hear from people in "bicycle friendly communities". The map of the communities is a reminder that cycling is not for one particular demographic or region. The dots on the map mark cities large, small, north, south, "red" and "blue".

The Mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah says "Bikes benefit all aspects of our lives in our communities".