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This photo was taken by Martin Koob at the City's cycling consultation session in July. A summary of that consultation can be found here.

South Kingsway and Queensway This morning the Planning & Growth Management Committee took the next step in re-opening this important pedestrian and cycling issue.

Before a packed Anglican church converted into a temporary worship house to the almighty bicycle, Dave Meslin gave an engaging presentation on his research of cycling organizations across North America and his proposal for the creation of the Toronto Cyclists Union.

Dave Meslin has started a Facebook group (ULTRASOUND ~ Toronto Cyclists Union) so people can track the growth and birth of the Union [Edit: There is now also a website - bikeunion.to]:

If you happened to cross the Bloor Street Viaduct on Monday afternoon, you might have noticed David Curtis, his partner Laura and a couple of die-hard activists still givn’er with placards, after 4 solid days of Car Free activity.

Our Streets – inserting oneself into the municipal process: a discussion for the everyday person on how to bring pedestrian change to you neighbourhood

Date: Sunday September 30

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Cecil Street Community Centre, 58 Cecil Street (near College and Spadina)

Hundreds of cyclists rode on Sunday to demand a Bike Lane on Bloor and safe passage across Toronto. Thank you to Albert Koehl, Hamish Wilson, Anglea Bischoff and many others who helped organize this impressive show of strength by cyclists of all ages. Bells on Bloor

Charlie Prinsep was hit by a car, August 4th, 2007 near Brooks, Alberta. I was visiting my family this September near Lethbridge, Alberta. I had made the suggestion that I could make some sort of memorial for Charlie as a favour for family and friends. When I got a response from Charlie's mom that it was a good idea I was committed.

1. Urban Scrawl: The hazards of cycling in the city – Unsafe drivers or unsafe cyclists debate unfolds in the Post

TCAT has extended the deadline for submitting a proposal as a web/IT developer. To be considered, please submit your proposal by August 30th. To see the full RFP please see the original I Bike TO post.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

1. Pedestrian Committee Call for Nominations – Applications due August 22nd

Have your say as part of the walking community’s voice to City Council: the Toronto Pedestrian Committee (TPC)

The TPC is a special committee of Toronto City Council. Its mandate is to promote improved pedestrian safety, pedestrian access and initiate programs that enhance walking in Toronto.