Marvin Macaraig
@marvinmacaraig.ca
Ph.D. / Health Promoter and Scarborough Cycles Coordinator at Access Alliance / I help build healthy and resilient communities.
Local residents (mostly seniors) ride year round in Scarborough and bike racks are always well utilized at Woodside Mall. Building bike culture here means providing ample bike parking that is covered from the elements, well-lit, and conveniently by the entrance.
#bikeTO #ScarbTO #Ward23
#bikeTO #ScarbTO #Ward23
December 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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#IdeasAtWork
'Taking Action for Safe Cycling in the City' on Nov 15th
Panel discussion followed by a Q&A period.
Panel speakers:
Dr. Madeleine Bonsma-Fisher @mbonsma.bsky.social @albertkoehl.bsky.social
@ffsafestreets.bsky.social's Jess Spieker
& Bicycle Mayor for Toronto Alison Stewart
#BikeTO
'Taking Action for Safe Cycling in the City' on Nov 15th
Panel discussion followed by a Q&A period.
Panel speakers:
Dr. Madeleine Bonsma-Fisher @mbonsma.bsky.social @albertkoehl.bsky.social
@ffsafestreets.bsky.social's Jess Spieker
& Bicycle Mayor for Toronto Alison Stewart
#BikeTO
#ThIsTorontoDanforth
Taking Action for Safe Cycling in the City
Join for a discussion with cycling advocates working to make Toronto cycling-friendly
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 2 - 4 pm
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Taking Action for Safe Cycling in the City
Join for a discussion with cycling advocates working to make Toronto cycling-friendly
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 2 - 4 pm
eventbrite.ca/e/taking-action-for-safe-cycling-in-the-city-tickets-1797500766179?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
November 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
#IdeasAtWork
'Taking Action for Safe Cycling in the City' on Nov 15th
Panel discussion followed by a Q&A period.
Panel speakers:
Dr. Madeleine Bonsma-Fisher @mbonsma.bsky.social @albertkoehl.bsky.social
@ffsafestreets.bsky.social's Jess Spieker
& Bicycle Mayor for Toronto Alison Stewart
#BikeTO
'Taking Action for Safe Cycling in the City' on Nov 15th
Panel discussion followed by a Q&A period.
Panel speakers:
Dr. Madeleine Bonsma-Fisher @mbonsma.bsky.social @albertkoehl.bsky.social
@ffsafestreets.bsky.social's Jess Spieker
& Bicycle Mayor for Toronto Alison Stewart
#BikeTO
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We have unfortunate news about passengers under 16 on e-bikes and e-cargo bikes in Ontario. It appears, they are not allowed. Read our blog for a deep dive on the law and what you can do in response:
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/e-cargo...
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/e-cargo...
E-Cargo Bikes, E-Bikes & the Law: Passengers on Electric Bikes
E-Bikes and E-Cargo Bikes are a fantastic way to move people, but you may have to be 16 to ride as a passenger.
www.thebikinglawyer.ca
October 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We have unfortunate news about passengers under 16 on e-bikes and e-cargo bikes in Ontario. It appears, they are not allowed. Read our blog for a deep dive on the law and what you can do in response:
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/e-cargo...
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/e-cargo...
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Thanks to @marvinmacaraig.ca for joining us @bikeottawa.bsky.social's AGM today. Lots of practical ideas and insights for building bike culture in suburban communities.
Some of this work is available online if you are interested, but couldn't join us: www.scarboroughcycles.ca/research/
#OttBike
Some of this work is available online if you are interested, but couldn't join us: www.scarboroughcycles.ca/research/
#OttBike
October 27, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Thanks to @marvinmacaraig.ca for joining us @bikeottawa.bsky.social's AGM today. Lots of practical ideas and insights for building bike culture in suburban communities.
Some of this work is available online if you are interested, but couldn't join us: www.scarboroughcycles.ca/research/
#OttBike
Some of this work is available online if you are interested, but couldn't join us: www.scarboroughcycles.ca/research/
#OttBike
This project will improve the safety of all road users and tonight is the open house. Learn about all of the improvements that are coming to Scarborough.
Monday October 27
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
R.H. King Academy
3800 St Clair Avenue E
www.toronto.ca/community-pe...
#walkTO #bikeTO #Ward20 #ScarbTO
Monday October 27
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
R.H. King Academy
3800 St Clair Avenue E
www.toronto.ca/community-pe...
#walkTO #bikeTO #Ward20 #ScarbTO
October 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This project will improve the safety of all road users and tonight is the open house. Learn about all of the improvements that are coming to Scarborough.
Monday October 27
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
R.H. King Academy
3800 St Clair Avenue E
www.toronto.ca/community-pe...
#walkTO #bikeTO #Ward20 #ScarbTO
Monday October 27
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
R.H. King Academy
3800 St Clair Avenue E
www.toronto.ca/community-pe...
#walkTO #bikeTO #Ward20 #ScarbTO
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You asked. We deliver.
Come listen to our guest speaker Dr. Marvin Macaraig on Building suburban bike culture, participate in a workshop that will surely get your brain juices flowing. Stay for our AGM.
It’s on October 26, Bayview Yards, at 1:30pm. Register now!
bikeottawa2025agm.eventbrite.ca
Come listen to our guest speaker Dr. Marvin Macaraig on Building suburban bike culture, participate in a workshop that will surely get your brain juices flowing. Stay for our AGM.
It’s on October 26, Bayview Yards, at 1:30pm. Register now!
bikeottawa2025agm.eventbrite.ca
October 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
You asked. We deliver.
Come listen to our guest speaker Dr. Marvin Macaraig on Building suburban bike culture, participate in a workshop that will surely get your brain juices flowing. Stay for our AGM.
It’s on October 26, Bayview Yards, at 1:30pm. Register now!
bikeottawa2025agm.eventbrite.ca
Come listen to our guest speaker Dr. Marvin Macaraig on Building suburban bike culture, participate in a workshop that will surely get your brain juices flowing. Stay for our AGM.
It’s on October 26, Bayview Yards, at 1:30pm. Register now!
bikeottawa2025agm.eventbrite.ca
I am really looking forward to meeting you all! Let's go #ottbike!
You asked. We deliver.
Come listen to our guest speaker Dr. Marvin Macaraig on Building suburban bike culture, participate in a workshop that will surely get your brain juices flowing. Stay for our AGM.
It’s on October 26, Bayview Yards, at 1:30pm. Register now!
bikeottawa2025agm.eventbrite.ca
Come listen to our guest speaker Dr. Marvin Macaraig on Building suburban bike culture, participate in a workshop that will surely get your brain juices flowing. Stay for our AGM.
It’s on October 26, Bayview Yards, at 1:30pm. Register now!
bikeottawa2025agm.eventbrite.ca
October 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I am really looking forward to meeting you all! Let's go #ottbike!
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In Ontario criminal vigilantism is acceptable, effective & can influence government policy. When Doug Ford gives his tacit approval of criminal vigilantism, indicating it can influence his government's public policy, it's a frightening moment for Ontario. My column on what we should think about.
Shawn Micallef: Doug Ford’s attack on speed cameras shows how good politics can make for lousy public policy
The premier’s comments on Tuesday should be a moment for Ontarians to think whether the province is a place of law and order or where vigilantes can influence government policy.
www.thestar.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
In Ontario criminal vigilantism is acceptable, effective & can influence government policy. When Doug Ford gives his tacit approval of criminal vigilantism, indicating it can influence his government's public policy, it's a frightening moment for Ontario. My column on what we should think about.
Reposted by Marvin Macaraig
Does a pickup's high front-end compensate for the driver's wee little cargo space? We don't think so. Every 10cm increase in front-end height = 22% increase in death risk to pedestrian in crash. Meanwhile, cargo space has remained largely the same. #onpoli www.walktoronto.ca/wp-content/u...
August 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Does a pickup's high front-end compensate for the driver's wee little cargo space? We don't think so. Every 10cm increase in front-end height = 22% increase in death risk to pedestrian in crash. Meanwhile, cargo space has remained largely the same. #onpoli www.walktoronto.ca/wp-content/u...
The politicization of #bikeTO has made it all the way to the @nytimes.com .
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/w...
Drivers vs. Cyclists: A Battle For the Streets in Canada’s Largest City
www.nytimes.com
July 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The politicization of #bikeTO has made it all the way to the @nytimes.com .
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/w...
While driving behind drivers in large SUVs/pickup trucks I find it amusing to watch these drivers take great care to drive around manhole covers and small bumps in the road. (But, but, I thought these vehicles were meant for serious off-road adventures as portrayed in their ads?) #bikeTO
July 24, 2025 at 2:49 AM
While driving behind drivers in large SUVs/pickup trucks I find it amusing to watch these drivers take great care to drive around manhole covers and small bumps in the road. (But, but, I thought these vehicles were meant for serious off-road adventures as portrayed in their ads?) #bikeTO
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I hang out w/ some of the coolest peeps in this industry of advocacy.
Any award I have received is b/c of the work of so many that have given me their time and effort to put into projects I think can make a difference.
h/t @tomflood.bsky.social @mbonsma.bsky.social @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Any award I have received is b/c of the work of so many that have given me their time and effort to put into projects I think can make a difference.
h/t @tomflood.bsky.social @mbonsma.bsky.social @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I hang out w/ some of the coolest peeps in this industry of advocacy.
Any award I have received is b/c of the work of so many that have given me their time and effort to put into projects I think can make a difference.
h/t @tomflood.bsky.social @mbonsma.bsky.social @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Any award I have received is b/c of the work of so many that have given me their time and effort to put into projects I think can make a difference.
h/t @tomflood.bsky.social @mbonsma.bsky.social @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
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Delighted to learn that the Inuit do have many words for snow, after all (long thought to be an urban legend). www.scientificamerican.com/article/ling...
Linguists Find Proof of Sweeping Language Pattern Once Deemed a ‘Hoax’
Inuit languages really do have many words for snow, linguists found—and other languages have conceptual specialties, too, potentially revealing what a culture values
www.scientificamerican.com
May 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Delighted to learn that the Inuit do have many words for snow, after all (long thought to be an urban legend). www.scientificamerican.com/article/ling...
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Per txlseries4 on Urban Toronto, some businesses along Bathurst were spotted putting up these awful anti #RapidTO signs in their windows. Time to name and #shame these businesses as the #BikeTO community has done with businesses which opposed bike lanes. #TTC #TOpoli urbantoronto.ca/forum/thread...
May 17, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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“A review of scientific research has found that pedestrians and cyclists are 44% more likely to be killed in a collision with an SUV or light truck, compared to a passenger car.
The outlook is even more dire for children, who are 82% more likely to be killed when struck by the larger vehicles.”
The outlook is even more dire for children, who are 82% more likely to be killed when struck by the larger vehicles.”
Research shows SUVs and utes are the most deadly vehicles
SUVs and large utes are among the most popular vehicles for car buyers in Australia. They may also be the most deadly.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
May 18, 2025 at 1:57 AM
“A review of scientific research has found that pedestrians and cyclists are 44% more likely to be killed in a collision with an SUV or light truck, compared to a passenger car.
The outlook is even more dire for children, who are 82% more likely to be killed when struck by the larger vehicles.”
The outlook is even more dire for children, who are 82% more likely to be killed when struck by the larger vehicles.”
10 days after the last snowstorm, this is the state of the sidewalk beside Birch Cliff PS.
A slippery, inaccessible, sidewalk, forcing those with mobility aids/strollers/etc. to walk beside live traffic.
Please tell me more about the 'war on the car'.
#Ward20 #TOpoli #ScarbTO #WalkTO #VisionZero
A slippery, inaccessible, sidewalk, forcing those with mobility aids/strollers/etc. to walk beside live traffic.
Please tell me more about the 'war on the car'.
#Ward20 #TOpoli #ScarbTO #WalkTO #VisionZero
February 26, 2025 at 5:19 AM
10 days after the last snowstorm, this is the state of the sidewalk beside Birch Cliff PS.
A slippery, inaccessible, sidewalk, forcing those with mobility aids/strollers/etc. to walk beside live traffic.
Please tell me more about the 'war on the car'.
#Ward20 #TOpoli #ScarbTO #WalkTO #VisionZero
A slippery, inaccessible, sidewalk, forcing those with mobility aids/strollers/etc. to walk beside live traffic.
Please tell me more about the 'war on the car'.
#Ward20 #TOpoli #ScarbTO #WalkTO #VisionZero
Major safety improvements are coming to #ScarbTO with the Ellesmere Complete Street. New sidewalks/cycle tracks will connect key destinations (UTSC, Centennial College, Centenary Hospital, Meadoway).
Submit your comments >
secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
#bikeTO #walkTO #ward25 #Ward25
Submit your comments >
secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
#bikeTO #walkTO #ward25 #Ward25
February 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
[email protected] provides some critiques on the antiquated thinking behind the Toronto Region Board of Trade's 'Breaking Gridlock' Report.
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
#BikeTO #WalKTO #TOpoli
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
#BikeTO #WalKTO #TOpoli
OP-ED: Breaking Gridlock? More Like Reinforcing It - Spacing Toronto
Toronto doesn’t have a congestion problem — it has a car problem. Yet, the Toronto Region Board of Trade’s Breaking Gridlock report offers more of the same outdated thinking that got us into this mess...
spacing.ca
February 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
[email protected] provides some critiques on the antiquated thinking behind the Toronto Region Board of Trade's 'Breaking Gridlock' Report.
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
#BikeTO #WalKTO #TOpoli
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
#BikeTO #WalKTO #TOpoli
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It's going to be pretty gnarly across Ontario the next few days. Only ride if you feel comfortable doing so. If you do, ride defensively. Assume they are going to cut you off or run a red light.
Check out our Winter Cycling Guide for more tips:
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/hot-win...
Check out our Winter Cycling Guide for more tips:
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/hot-win...
February 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It's going to be pretty gnarly across Ontario the next few days. Only ride if you feel comfortable doing so. If you do, ride defensively. Assume they are going to cut you off or run a red light.
Check out our Winter Cycling Guide for more tips:
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/hot-win...
Check out our Winter Cycling Guide for more tips:
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/hot-win...
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"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."
Content done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Content done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."
Content done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Content done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
The fact that it is illegal to transport passengers on e bikes in Ontario is ridiculous. On the other hand: "Toronto police could not say if any tickets have been issued. Spokesperson Laura Brabant said she is not aware of any plans for an enforcement campaign." fkfb.sizone.org?r=https://ww...
THESTAR.COM // Dropping off your kids at school on an e-bike? Here’s why you might not want to in Ontario
If you use an electric bike to ferry your kids between home and school, daycare or activities, you’ll be risking a ticket and a fine of up to $1,000.
fkfb.sizone.org
February 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Reposted by Marvin Macaraig
The fact that it is illegal to transport passengers on e bikes in Ontario is ridiculous. On the other hand: "Toronto police could not say if any tickets have been issued. Spokesperson Laura Brabant said she is not aware of any plans for an enforcement campaign." fkfb.sizone.org?r=https://ww...
THESTAR.COM // Dropping off your kids at school on an e-bike? Here’s why you might not want to in Ontario
If you use an electric bike to ferry your kids between home and school, daycare or activities, you’ll be risking a ticket and a fine of up to $1,000.
fkfb.sizone.org
February 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The fact that it is illegal to transport passengers on e bikes in Ontario is ridiculous. On the other hand: "Toronto police could not say if any tickets have been issued. Spokesperson Laura Brabant said she is not aware of any plans for an enforcement campaign." fkfb.sizone.org?r=https://ww...