The following article is a reprint of an article by Albert Koehl, an environmental lawyer and cycling advocate. He was on the Ontario Chief Coroner's stakeholder panel for cycling safety.
By process of elimination, simple means of getting around like walking and cycling must be looking increasingly attractive to Ontario's provincial and municipal politicians as they struggle to fund new
transit to unclog roads.
As the title on the video says: this video is not about blame. It's about what a close pass feels like on a bicycle. It's a plea for motorists to allow at least a meter when passing a cyclist. I think it may help to make a case for legislation, proposed in Ontario and enacted in a number of American states and elsewhere, to require motorists to give cyclists a meter, more or less, of space.
A three foot passing rule would also protect motorists by changing the assumptions that govern driving. It would discourage risky passes.
A sweet video. Now how are they going to actually get people to ride their bikes? Maybe some proper bike infrastructure?
Whatever the political spin about "mandates" and "working together", Toronto cyclists this morning have been feeling mighty bruised (at least one literally who was doored) by a divisive and ant-bike Ford win. That hasn't stopped them from the pithy tweets. See for yourself:
A Wikipedia page on Cycling in Toronto has popped up (thanks to yours truly). With insufficient reference to cycling in the Transportation in Toronto page it's good to get a dedicated page for cycling information in Toronto.
South Kingsway and Queensway This morning the Planning & Growth Management Committee took the next step in re-opening this important pedestrian and cycling issue.
1. Urban Scrawl: The hazards of cycling in the city – Unsafe drivers or unsafe cyclists debate unfolds in the Post
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.
I first met Mr. Bike a.k.a. Chicago's legendary Dave Glowacz a few years ago during Bike Week. He simply showed up in Toronto to check out what ARC and others were up to during Bike Week. We talked for awhile at CBN's Parking Meter Party. I instantly liked him. Passionate, intelligent and insightful.
He has written several great book on cycling in urban areas like Urban Bikers' Tips and Tricks
Memorial by Jordan Lyndel with help from other artists. Located at Wallace and Campbell in front of Yasi's Place. A white ribbon for every Toronto Cyclist killed in traffic since 1996 was added to the installation in their memory. Jordan would like to encourage all to add a ribbon for other fallen cyclists. Gets my vote for most thoughtful and beautiful Bike Week event this year.
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