Now that is truly 'green'. Really, these type of markings have been around in Europe for years and I think they work better than white. Besides, white is getting kinda dull these days, don't you think? Thank you to StreetFilms in NYC for this short video. Judging from the response by drivers, the message is getting through.
I believe, these could work for Toronto. I am jealous and so are others even the fine biking folks in Portland.
Pink anyone?
Edit: Thanks to Val of the Torontoist for the meat of this post. It's basically an amalgam of what I got from his post and some updates from Graeme's website. I guess it was one my stupid days when I used it without properly quoting. Sorry!
Graeme Parry's popular laneway tours are running again this year. Each of the free cycling tours explores a neighbourhood from its back alleyways, uncovering the beautiful and unexpected sights along the way. Riders will see laneway houses, hidden gardens and parks, colourful graffiti, and many other under-appreciated bits of our urban fabric. This is your chance to explore the city inside the city that most people don't even know exists.
The Junction
August 5, and September 2
Charming residential alleys, older industrial areas along a proposed bike path, strange spaces and engaging graffiti. Meet at Dundas West Station, in front of the main entrance at 11:00 a.m.
Trinity-Bellwoods, Little Italy, Queen West
August 5, September 2, and September 30
Many laneway homes, new and original, famous Croft Street, and graffiti alley south of Queen St. West. Meet at the south-east corner of Trinity-Bellwoods Park, at Gore Vale and Queen St. West at 1:00 p.m.
Corktown to Cabbagetown
July 22, August 19, and September 16
Meet at south-west corner of Mill and Trinity streets, near the Distillery District gatehouse at 1:00pm
South Riverdale and Queen East
July 22, August 19, September 16, and September 30
A new ride through the leafy, winding laneways of South Riverdale and Queen St. East. Meet at 11:00 am at the north-east corner of Withrow Park, at McConnell and Carlaw.
Space on each ride is limited so be sure to look for details on Graeme's Laneing website and send email to register in advance.
I first met Mr. Bike a.k.a. Chicago's legendary Dave Glowacz a few years ago during Bike Week. He simply showed up in Toronto to check out what ARC and others were up to during Bike Week. We talked for awhile at CBN's Parking Meter Party. I instantly liked him. Passionate, intelligent and insightful.
He has written several great book on cycling in urban areas like Urban Bikers' Tips and Tricks
Now he's started a syndicated Ask Mr. Bike website which is proving to be an invaluable resource for cyclists everywhere.
That is very good news. Highly Recommended. Thank you Mr. Bike!