Behaviour

The Perils of Road Rage

Road rage is real. While certainly not limited to drivers, cars are the most dangerous objects on the road. Do … Continue reading →

Courtesy Counts

While safety is not just a matter of courtesy, courtesy certainly helps all road users share the road. Suja Lowenthal, … Continue reading →

How smart language helped end Seattle’s paralyzing bikelash

What’s in a word? Green Lane Project staff writer Michael Andersen’s article posted on PeopleforBikes.org points out the ideology behind … Continue reading →

Thinking about commuting by bike? Know these essential tips first

Serious about biking? Don’t forget the essentials for safe and sane cycling – a basic tool kit, spare tube, lights, bell … Continue reading →

Community

Toronto streets get deadlier for cyclists, pedestrians

Thirty-one people have died on Toronto streets this year — putting the city on track for what could prove a … Continue reading →

Meet the Toronto Electric Riders Association (TERA)

This is a guest post by Fred Dilkes, organizer and founding member of the Toronto Electric Riders Association (TERA). Fred lives in downtown … Continue reading →

Slow it Down!

We all know that “Speed Kills”. Excessive speed is a factor in as many as 40% of all road accidents. … Continue reading →

Complete Streets for Toronto!

The City of Toronto is developing Complete Streets Guidelines that will provide a holistic approach to how streets in Toronto are … Continue reading →

Design

Every City Should Have a Law of Two Words – Pedestrians First

Gil Penalosa, founder and chair of 8-80 Cities discusses the fundamentals needed when creating a livable city. First pillar = … Continue reading →

Bike Lanes in Toronto as Contested Space

Road space in Toronto, like any other major city, is a highly contested commodity. As new bike lanes come in, … Continue reading →

The Art Of Carrying Things By Bike

What’s the largest or most awkward item you’ve carried on your bike? One major barrier to the expansion of cycling … Continue reading →

Copenhagen Cycle Superhighways Boost Bicycle Commuting

Long distance commuters can bike to and from Copenhagen on new, specially equipped and almost uninterrupted superhighways. Yes. It is possible. … Continue reading →

Humour

Why is that bike in the middle of the road?

Thanks to One Gear, Two Legs and Fourteen Islands blog, check out this lighthearted cartoon that points out why sometimes … Continue reading →

Bike Lanes by Casey Neistat

Soooo….bike lanes finally made it to your city streets. Yay! But wait. In New York City, Casey Neistat was ticketed … Continue reading →

COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT: Brent Butt vs. Vancouver Bike Lanes

Canadian comedian and actor Brent Butt took issue with Vancouver’s bicycle culture in a recent installment of the Complaints Department. … Continue reading →