Every once in a while you come across an article about riding your bike that just makes you smile. Like this one by Gavin Hudson entitled '17 Reasons Why Bicycles Are the Most Popular Vehicle in the World Today' I thought it made a nice companion article to the ever popular Top 10 excuses NOT to commute.
Oh, yes, the Bike Train gets rolling tomorrow. Still space left I hear. Hop on!
Welland Canal
tino : 17 years 3 weeks ago
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At a press conference this morning in Hamilton, GO Transit announced that they will be adding bicycle racks to the front of inter-city GO buses, as well as allowing cyclists to bring folding bikes on rush-hour trains!
According to GO's updated bicycle page, the bike racks will be added to GO buses on the QEW Express service between Hamilton and Union Station, and the Hamilton to Aldershot Station bus connection. This service will be available starting August 1st, and will expand to other routes over the next 12 months. The new bike racks hold two bikes per bus.
In the past, the difficulty with adding bicycle racks to the front of GO buses comes from a law that prohibits any kind of equipment from being attached to the front of inter-city buses. GO Transit had to work with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and all of the municipalities that their buses pass through to get this approved.
For more information about the bike racks on buses, check the GO bike by bus brochure.
Also, starting June 30th, there will be a pilot project allowing customers to take their folding bike on the GO Trains, even during rush hour. Please check their Folding Bike Etiquette guide too.
Personally, I think this is excellent news! Multi-modal commuting and travel around the GTA will be so much easier. Of course, there are still some limitations on the types of bikes you can bring on the various GO services, but this is still a huge step in the right direction. I'm looking forward to using both of these new GO/bike travel options.
vic : 17 years 3 weeks ago
The Toronto Police issued the following news release today:
"Safe Cycling - Share the Responsibility" campaign results
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 7:30 AM
Traffic Services
416-808-1900On Sunday June 22, 2008, the Toronto Police Service concluded their one-week "Safe Cycling – Share the Responsibility" campaign.
Officers issued 6,671 tickets to motorists and cyclists who were found committing offences. Of the tickets issued:
- 3,691 tickets were issued to motorists for offences such as opening vehicle doors improperly, and failing to yield to cyclists,
- 2,076 tickets were issued to cyclists for disobeying traffic signals and failing to yield to pedestrians,
- 904 tickets were issued to cyclists for bicycle equipment offences,
- 113 parking tickets were issued for parking in designated bike lanes,
- 1,891 motorists and cyclists were cautioned with respect to a variety of related offences,
- 89 bike rodeos/lectures involving 3,410 participants were held across the city.
The Toronto Police Service reminds motorists of the dangers of opening car doors in the path of cyclists, and the importance of checking blind spots prior to making a turn, especially for large trucks. All road-users have a responsibility to share the road equally by driving safety, riding responsibly, playing smart, and obeying all the rules of the road.
For further information on the ‘Safe Cycling – Share the Responsibility’ initiative, please contact Traffic Services Programs Office at 416-808-1919 or Traffic Services Communications Office at 416-808-1920
anthony : 17 years 3 weeks ago
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