Cycle Toronto
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The upside is the force's mentality and approach to cyclists is not hidden.
Chapter 886-15: "No person shall operate or stop a vehicle other than a bicycle or large cargo-power assisted bicycle in any cycle track... Exemptions: Ambulances, police or fire service vehicles or any other vehicle actively engaged in responding to an emergency"
Is a McDonald's run an emergency?
Is a McDonald's run an emergency?
December 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The upside is the force's mentality and approach to cyclists is not hidden.
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There's actually a great scene in The Rookie about this. Do you want cops to have to park a 5 or 10 minute walk away to pick up coffee, and then an emergency call comes in?
BUT, that scene dealt with an ordinary parking violation not *causing a hazard* by blocking a bike lane. So, team Cycle here.
BUT, that scene dealt with an ordinary parking violation not *causing a hazard* by blocking a bike lane. So, team Cycle here.
Chapter 886-15: "No person shall operate or stop a vehicle other than a bicycle or large cargo-power assisted bicycle in any cycle track... Exemptions: Ambulances, police or fire service vehicles or any other vehicle actively engaged in responding to an emergency"
Is a McDonald's run an emergency?
Is a McDonald's run an emergency?
December 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
There's actually a great scene in The Rookie about this. Do you want cops to have to park a 5 or 10 minute walk away to pick up coffee, and then an emergency call comes in?
BUT, that scene dealt with an ordinary parking violation not *causing a hazard* by blocking a bike lane. So, team Cycle here.
BUT, that scene dealt with an ordinary parking violation not *causing a hazard* by blocking a bike lane. So, team Cycle here.
Chapter 886-15: "No person shall operate or stop a vehicle other than a bicycle or large cargo-power assisted bicycle in any cycle track... Exemptions: Ambulances, police or fire service vehicles or any other vehicle actively engaged in responding to an emergency"
Is a McDonald's run an emergency?
Is a McDonald's run an emergency?
December 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Chapter 886-15: "No person shall operate or stop a vehicle other than a bicycle or large cargo-power assisted bicycle in any cycle track... Exemptions: Ambulances, police or fire service vehicles or any other vehicle actively engaged in responding to an emergency"
Is a McDonald's run an emergency?
Is a McDonald's run an emergency?
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The cycling advocates in this city are so, so inspiring. Even if King Doug sets us back in the short term, things like this tell me we’ll win in the long term. #bikeTO
WOW, with Bike Plan on verge of dying on order paper, 50 cycling advocates give up their turn to speak (after 7hr wait) to ensure the plan for 20km of new bikeways moves forward to council. Great teamwork!!
#biketo
#biketo
December 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The cycling advocates in this city are so, so inspiring. Even if King Doug sets us back in the short term, things like this tell me we’ll win in the long term. #bikeTO
"'We support the staff recommendations,' said Michael Longfield, executive director of advocacy group Cycle Toronto, in perhaps his shortest ever deputation as committee chair Paula Fletcher warned too much time speaking could mean the plan would be left in limbo."
City pushes forward with geared-down bike lane plan after Ford government bans removal of traffic lanes
City pushes forward with geared-down bike lane plan after Ford government bans removal of traffic lanes
“We keep the car lanes, we put the bike lanes in, everybody is happy,” Mayor Olivia Chow said of the 20-kilometre, $30-million compromise.
www.thestar.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
"'We support the staff recommendations,' said Michael Longfield, executive director of advocacy group Cycle Toronto, in perhaps his shortest ever deputation as committee chair Paula Fletcher warned too much time speaking could mean the plan would be left in limbo."
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WOW, with Bike Plan on verge of dying on order paper, 50 cycling advocates give up their turn to speak (after 7hr wait) to ensure the plan for 20km of new bikeways moves forward to council. Great teamwork!!
#biketo
#biketo
December 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
WOW, with Bike Plan on verge of dying on order paper, 50 cycling advocates give up their turn to speak (after 7hr wait) to ensure the plan for 20km of new bikeways moves forward to council. Great teamwork!!
#biketo
#biketo
@graphicmatt.com you missed a good one.
The bike plan piece only started to be discussed about fifteen minutes ago. @mlongfield.bsky.social of @cycletoronto.bsky.social encouraged supporters to keep it brief due to a risk of losing quorum. Haven't had this happen before. Also, a lot of speakers didn't show up. #BikeTO #TOpoli #VisionZero
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
@graphicmatt.com you missed a good one.
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Good news. We rapidly plowed through the item and it goes directly to council without recommendation. #BikeTO #TOpoli #VisionZero
December 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Good news. We rapidly plowed through the item and it goes directly to council without recommendation. #BikeTO #TOpoli #VisionZero
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The bike plan piece only started to be discussed about fifteen minutes ago. @mlongfield.bsky.social of @cycletoronto.bsky.social encouraged supporters to keep it brief due to a risk of losing quorum. Haven't had this happen before. Also, a lot of speakers didn't show up. #BikeTO #TOpoli #VisionZero
December 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The bike plan piece only started to be discussed about fifteen minutes ago. @mlongfield.bsky.social of @cycletoronto.bsky.social encouraged supporters to keep it brief due to a risk of losing quorum. Haven't had this happen before. Also, a lot of speakers didn't show up. #BikeTO #TOpoli #VisionZero
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Lol. Cycling advocates did lightning-speed deputations to help IEC get through this without losing quorum and then Colle concluded with "We've gotta go to about 20 development meetings here. All over the city. We're building condos everywhere. Nobody buys them."
Always a pleasure, Deputy Mayor!
Always a pleasure, Deputy Mayor!
We've been at City Hall all day listening to some fantastic TransformTO deputations urging the city to prioritise climate action, but the cycling network update with 20 km of new bike lanes is coming up soon!
www.youtube.com/live/D4d6hxo...
www.youtube.com/live/D4d6hxo...
Infrastructure and Environment Committee - December 4, 2025
YouTube video by Toronto City Council
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December 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Lol. Cycling advocates did lightning-speed deputations to help IEC get through this without losing quorum and then Colle concluded with "We've gotta go to about 20 development meetings here. All over the city. We're building condos everywhere. Nobody buys them."
Always a pleasure, Deputy Mayor!
Always a pleasure, Deputy Mayor!
We've been at City Hall all day listening to some fantastic TransformTO deputations urging the city to prioritise climate action, but the cycling network update with 20 km of new bike lanes is coming up soon!
www.youtube.com/live/D4d6hxo...
www.youtube.com/live/D4d6hxo...
Infrastructure and Environment Committee - December 4, 2025
YouTube video by Toronto City Council
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
We've been at City Hall all day listening to some fantastic TransformTO deputations urging the city to prioritise climate action, but the cycling network update with 20 km of new bike lanes is coming up soon!
www.youtube.com/live/D4d6hxo...
www.youtube.com/live/D4d6hxo...
20kms of new bike lanes at IEC today -- all Bill 60/Bill 212 compliant.
"Despite his enthusiasm, Longfield said, 'you can't take anything for granted. We've seen projects approved by city council that end up in limbo for years afterwards because of various factors.'"
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"Despite his enthusiasm, Longfield said, 'you can't take anything for granted. We've seen projects approved by city council that end up in limbo for years afterwards because of various factors.'"
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Plan to build 20 km of new Toronto bike lanes despite Ontario restrictions 'not a loophole,' city says | CBC News
With an estimated price tag of more than $30 million, the proposed 20.5 km of lanes will dodge interference from the Ford government if approved because they won’t require removing car lanes. Instead,...
www.cbc.ca
December 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
20kms of new bike lanes at IEC today -- all Bill 60/Bill 212 compliant.
"Despite his enthusiasm, Longfield said, 'you can't take anything for granted. We've seen projects approved by city council that end up in limbo for years afterwards because of various factors.'"
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"Despite his enthusiasm, Longfield said, 'you can't take anything for granted. We've seen projects approved by city council that end up in limbo for years afterwards because of various factors.'"
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"...a possibility"?!?
Over the past 14 months, the Minister of Transportation has amended the Highway Traffic Act FOUR TIMES to arbitrarily and recklessly limit, remove, or ban bike lanes.
Where is the same urgency on opening the Eglinton Crosstown now FOUR YEARS overdue? Ontarians deserve better.
Over the past 14 months, the Minister of Transportation has amended the Highway Traffic Act FOUR TIMES to arbitrarily and recklessly limit, remove, or ban bike lanes.
Where is the same urgency on opening the Eglinton Crosstown now FOUR YEARS overdue? Ontarians deserve better.
December 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
"...a possibility"?!?
Over the past 14 months, the Minister of Transportation has amended the Highway Traffic Act FOUR TIMES to arbitrarily and recklessly limit, remove, or ban bike lanes.
Where is the same urgency on opening the Eglinton Crosstown now FOUR YEARS overdue? Ontarians deserve better.
Over the past 14 months, the Minister of Transportation has amended the Highway Traffic Act FOUR TIMES to arbitrarily and recklessly limit, remove, or ban bike lanes.
Where is the same urgency on opening the Eglinton Crosstown now FOUR YEARS overdue? Ontarians deserve better.
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Very interesting parallels between how Trump is using the pardon power and how certain provincial premiers are using the notwithstanding clause (yes yes, the latter is technically a legislative, rather than executive, power). Both valid constitutional instruments, both being radically abused.
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Very interesting parallels between how Trump is using the pardon power and how certain provincial premiers are using the notwithstanding clause (yes yes, the latter is technically a legislative, rather than executive, power). Both valid constitutional instruments, both being radically abused.
Thank you @rmtransit.bsky.social for the Giving Tuesday shout-out and support:
"I’m also going to finally become a member of Cycle Toronto... Toronto is inevitably going to become a more cycle-oriented city and accelerating that seems like an obvious thing."
cinqpersonnes.substack.com/p/to-give
"I’m also going to finally become a member of Cycle Toronto... Toronto is inevitably going to become a more cycle-oriented city and accelerating that seems like an obvious thing."
cinqpersonnes.substack.com/p/to-give
To Give.
In Which I Highlight a New Experience.
cinqpersonnes.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Thank you @rmtransit.bsky.social for the Giving Tuesday shout-out and support:
"I’m also going to finally become a member of Cycle Toronto... Toronto is inevitably going to become a more cycle-oriented city and accelerating that seems like an obvious thing."
cinqpersonnes.substack.com/p/to-give
"I’m also going to finally become a member of Cycle Toronto... Toronto is inevitably going to become a more cycle-oriented city and accelerating that seems like an obvious thing."
cinqpersonnes.substack.com/p/to-give
Welcome to the Good Place, @cyclingpedestrian.cityof.toronto.ca !
December 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Welcome to the Good Place, @cyclingpedestrian.cityof.toronto.ca !
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This explains something that has always mystified me about drivers who rail against bike lanes and transit. Why WOULDN'T you want people to have options not to drive? It would make your own driving better! But they don't just want good traffic, they want to reinforce the NORM of driving
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
This explains something that has always mystified me about drivers who rail against bike lanes and transit. Why WOULDN'T you want people to have options not to drive? It would make your own driving better! But they don't just want good traffic, they want to reinforce the NORM of driving
Good listen on CBC Metro Morning with McLeish Orlando's Patrick Brown about new provincial legislation that's a good step for harsher penalties for some road violence that still doesn't go far enough especially given provincial speed camera repeal and bike lane ban.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
© CBC/Radio-Canada 2025. All rights reserved.
www.cbc.ca
November 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Good listen on CBC Metro Morning with McLeish Orlando's Patrick Brown about new provincial legislation that's a good step for harsher penalties for some road violence that still doesn't go far enough especially given provincial speed camera repeal and bike lane ban.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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the biggest single expansion is on kingston road in scarborough.
cycle toronto needs people to speak up at city hall for bike lanes, so if you ride a bike or care about safer streets, show up:
cycle toronto needs people to speak up at city hall for bike lanes, so if you ride a bike or care about safer streets, show up:
WE NEED YOU TO SPEAK UP AT COMMITTEE.
Come out to our public speaking training workshop on Dec 2 to learn how to craft your personal message ahead of committee.
www.cycleto.ca/deputation_workshop_with_scarborough_cycles
Come out to our public speaking training workshop on Dec 2 to learn how to craft your personal message ahead of committee.
www.cycleto.ca/deputation_workshop_with_scarborough_cycles
November 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
the biggest single expansion is on kingston road in scarborough.
cycle toronto needs people to speak up at city hall for bike lanes, so if you ride a bike or care about safer streets, show up:
cycle toronto needs people to speak up at city hall for bike lanes, so if you ride a bike or care about safer streets, show up:
A new report coming to the city’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee (IEC) on Dec 4 is proposing nearly 20kms of new and upgraded bike lanes including Rathburn Rd, Trethewey Dr, and Kingston Rd. All projects SHOULD be Bill 212/60 compliant and free from provincial overreach.
November 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A new report coming to the city’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee (IEC) on Dec 4 is proposing nearly 20kms of new and upgraded bike lanes including Rathburn Rd, Trethewey Dr, and Kingston Rd. All projects SHOULD be Bill 212/60 compliant and free from provincial overreach.
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Pedestrian struck by motorist on Parkside a block from the speed camera that vigilantes kept tearing down that caused ford to remove them from all Ontario. Drive as you wish Ontario. Nobody matters. This is what you voted for.
November 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Pedestrian struck by motorist on Parkside a block from the speed camera that vigilantes kept tearing down that caused ford to remove them from all Ontario. Drive as you wish Ontario. Nobody matters. This is what you voted for.
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Wahoo! The largest Quarterly Cycling Report EVER is live - over 20km of new Bikeways including "A Safer Kingston Road" a 6km transformation of a former 'highway' into a #CompleteStreet 🚶🚴♂️🚌🚗 secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
#BikeTO #VisionZeroTO @cycletoronto.bsky.social @danking4all.bsky.social
#BikeTO #VisionZeroTO @cycletoronto.bsky.social @danking4all.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Wahoo! The largest Quarterly Cycling Report EVER is live - over 20km of new Bikeways including "A Safer Kingston Road" a 6km transformation of a former 'highway' into a #CompleteStreet 🚶🚴♂️🚌🚗 secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
#BikeTO #VisionZeroTO @cycletoronto.bsky.social @danking4all.bsky.social
#BikeTO #VisionZeroTO @cycletoronto.bsky.social @danking4all.bsky.social
The REAL e-bike menace: cheap, poorly regulated bikes, scooters, etc flooding the market that are fire hazards to unsuspecting users.
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The REAL e-bike menace: cheap, poorly regulated bikes, scooters, etc flooding the market that are fire hazards to unsuspecting users.
But what might this mean for Bike Share Toronto? The program once known as BIXI was saved from bankruptcy by the Toronto Parking Authority and has since blossomed into the 3rd biggest in North America (by annual trips).
New from me at TVO: Green P Delenda Est. www.tvo.org/article/anal...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
But what might this mean for Bike Share Toronto? The program once known as BIXI was saved from bankruptcy by the Toronto Parking Authority and has since blossomed into the 3rd biggest in North America (by annual trips).
"You Saved This Bike Lane" ✊
Some more footage of the ride over to Queen’s Park:
Loved seeing everybody pass by the “You save this bike lane” banners by @cycletoronto.bsky.social
Loved seeing everybody pass by the “You save this bike lane” banners by @cycletoronto.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"You Saved This Bike Lane" ✊