Cycling job among Toronto's newcomers

CultureLink is working with Toronto's newcomers on cycling promotion. The Cycling Outeach Worker will be working with the Toronto Cyclists Union on reaching these communities and improving their access to cycling information.

Cycling Outreach Worker – Cycling Promotion Campaign

CultureLink, a settlement organization committed to equity, anti-oppression, and sustainable living habits, is seeking a Cycling Outreach Worker for its Cycling Promotion Campaign.

‘Cycling from back home to our new home’ campaign is a joint venture between CultureLink and the Toronto Cyclists Union to promote cycling amongst newcomers across the City of Toronto.

The Cycling Outreach Worker works with CultureLink and Toronto Cyclists Union Staff as well as campaign volunteers and reports to the project Steering Committee and CultureLink Program & Personnel Director.

This 13 week contract is for 2.5 days, or 17.5 hours, per week with a primary focus of delivering the campaign to various communities and seeking funds to support the long-term sustainability and future developments of cycling outreach for newcomers.

Please see attachment for full description of position and application details.

herb : 16 years 2 months ago
Tags: advocacy, job, toronto cyclists union

Dundas West a dangerous highway?

According to the National Post and this Dundas West BIA poster, Councillor Giambrone is looking into banning rush hour parking from both sides of Dundas West in order to make streetcars run faster.

The BIA claims that there will be an April 29 City Council vote on removing rush hour parking on both sides of Dundas street. It goes on to argue that "This will turn our streets into dangerous highways, hurting pedestrians, cyclists and small businesses."

I really wish BIA's would actually do some research or consult cyclists and pedestrians before declaring the danger of whatever the city wants to change. I'd find it hard to believe if the BIA has any experience biking on Dundas West. After much biking along its narrow curb lanes, squeezed between streetcar tracks and badly parked vehicles I'd say I'd much prefer to zip alongside moving traffic rather than be constantly afraid that I'll get doored.

But then the Dundas West BIA has a history of trying to get more car parking in the area. Since 2006 they've been lobbying community council to allow for off-side rush hour parking on Dundas West. In 2008 Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone supported the initiative on Dundas West to Bathurst.

It's all spin. All along this was about increasing car parking on the major streets, rather than worrying about the dangerous nature of traffic to pedestrians and cyclists.

herb : 16 years 2 months ago
Tags: parking, politics, traffic

Tour de Greenbelt Returns

After a successful 2008, The Friends of the Greenbelt are announcing the 2009 schedule for their casual rides in the regions surrounding Toronto.

Designed for fun, rather than competition, this family-oriented cycling Tour is both accessible and affordable to all, with numerous attractions and a variety of rest stops along the way. Described as a ‘fresh air festival on wheels,’ the Tour takes place over four fully paved, marshaled routes.

The four routes include:
• Saturday, September 12 - Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Sunday, September 13 - Burlington, Halton & St. Catharines
• Saturday, September 26 - Newmarket & Lake Simcoe
• Sunday, September 27 - Rouge Valley & Durham
At the end of each route, riders will enjoy a chance to rest and mingle with fellow riders while enjoying freshly prepared local Greenbelt food – all included in the price of your ride!

See the attached pdf for all the details, or check out their Tour de Greenbelt web site.

Surprisingly, I had a hard time finding photographs of the rides from last year. The only ones I found were of these people having fun on the Niagara ride.

darren : 16 years 2 months ago
Tags: fun, greenbelt, tour