riding bikes every day until I can’t for some reason, day 1693
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(Post content up-thread copied from @thebikinglawyer @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social )
postcard version of our Toronto bike share trip density map
Ford promised bike lane removals could happen today onward in TO (Bloor W, Yonge, & Uni). That means we’ve got to be vigilant & have our eyes open. If you see construction crews amassing to remove lanes, post/tag local cycling orgs & advocates. Send pictures. Be safe & don’t interfere.
If you see bike lanes being removed, please report it to
@thebikinglawyer.bsky.social @cycletoronto.bsky.social @fridaysforfutureTO.bsky.social
![Photo of construction digger ripping up a bike lane. Text reads:
SEE SOMETHING
SAY SOMETHING
If you see bike lanes being removed, please report it to
@thebikinglawyer @cycletoronto @fridaysforfutureTO [on bluesky, not mstdn.ca (yet?)]](https://cdn.mastdn.ca/media_attachments/files/114/302/194/213/912/522/original/45b0670e2bc90a3a.jpeg "Photo of construction digger ripping up a bike lane. Text reads:
SEE SOMETHING
SAY SOMETHING
If you see bike lanes being removed, please report it to
@thebikinglawyer @cycletoronto @fridaysforfutureTO [on bluesky, not mstdn.ca (yet?)]")
Now THIS is fascinating:
Population density:
Netherlands: 520/km²
Toronto: 4,427.8/km²
Households without a car:
Netherlands: 26% (2020)
City of Toronto: 28% (2016)
Total dedicated cycle tracks:
Netherlands: >35,000km
City of Toronto: 467km
We have so much potential! 
Sources:
https://english.kimnet.nl/publications/publications/2022/02/22/the-widespread-car-ownership-in-the-netherlands
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/28-per-cent-of-toronto-households-don-t-have-a-car-including-many-suburban-homes/article_f210e4a3-9df1-5b94-a41a-fc6e80ca4c45.html
https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2018/01/02/dutch-cycling-figures/
https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/cycling-in-toronto/cycling-pedestrian-projects/network-status/
h/t @notjustbikes for getting me thinking about this comparison!
english.kimnet.nlThe widespread car ownership in the NetherlandsOutside the larger cities in the Netherlands, the number of car-dependent people is growing, as the travel distance to employment, social network and facilities is increasing, while at the same time public transport becomes less attractive. In the large cities, attractiveness of cars is decreasing due to alternatives for privately owned cars, parking regulations and reduced travel time benefits of travelling by car. While private car ownership per resident in highly urbanised areas declined in the past decade, there was a clear increase in car ownership in the more rural areas. For car use a similar trend is visible. These are conclusions by the KiM Netherlands Institute for Transport Policy Analysis in research on 'The widespread car ownership in the Netherlands'.
Seems rallying my neighbours worked. More people wrote in to support the bike rack (thanks to my poking) than complained about it. Councillor responded and hopefully the issue is closed.
For now, the bike rack seems safe.
"Premier Doug Ford and his government have been given the go-ahead to rip up Toronto’s bike lanes as originally planned starting March 20, after a Superior Court judge denied a request for a temporary injunction.
Justice Stephen Firestone on Friday denied an application by cycling advocates for an injunction that would have halted the removal of bike lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street and University Avenue until" an April 16 Charter challenge.
Attention #BikeTO and Toronto cyclists generally: Cycle Toronto has postponed tomorrow's scheduled "Coldest Day of the Year" ride. They haven't announced a new date (or if there's a route change). What information they posted is at the page for the ride, https://www.cycleto.ca/coldest_ride_2025
Cycle TorontoColdest Day of the Year Ride 2025 - POSTPONED
Heads up, #BikeTO: next Critical Mass is this Friday, 2025-01-31.
InstagramEast End Vs Bill 212 on Instagram: "CRITICAL MASS THIS FRIDAY
Come join the first Critical Mass ride of 2025, and make your voice heard! Bundle up, get your lights shining, your bell ringing, and your tires rolling! The province has acquired engineering services to rip out our bike lanes. Let's show them what we think about that.
We meet at Bloor & Spadina at 6pm, and ride out at 6:30pm on Friday, January 31st."74 likes, 1 comments - eastendvsbill212 on January 28, 2025: "CRITICAL MASS THIS FRIDAY
Come join the first Critical Mass ride of 2025, and make your voice heard! Bundle up, get your lights shining, your bell ringing, and your tires rolling! The province has acquired engineering services to rip out our bike lanes. Let's show them what we think about that.
We meet at Bloor & Spadina at 6pm, and ride out at 6:30pm on Friday, January 31st.".
Toronto has a date for the annual "Coldest Day of the Year" ride: Saturday February 15th. The actual riding starts at 11am in the Perth Avenue Parkette (just north of Bloor, just east of Dundas, on the east side of the rail tracks). More details: https://www.cycleto.ca/coldest_ride_2025
Cycle TorontoColdest Day of the Year Ride 2025 - POSTPONED
No poor weather, just poor preparation. #bikeTO
@notjustbikes@notjustbikes.comGoogle Photos just popped up with a "memories" album it auto-created with photos from 2016.
Almost all of the photos are from my bicycle commute to work, and it unintentionally showed just how ridiculous the whole "nobody cycles in the winter" excuse really is.
Most of the photos were bicycle lanes completely covered in snow, and mostly turned to hardened ice in the form of tire-treads, due to cars driving over them.
GEE, I WONDER WHY NOBODY IS CYCLING HERE?
Just for a friendly reminder, Toronto's next #CriticalMass ride is happening TOMORROW! Meet 6 PM at Bloor & Spadina for 6:30 PM departure. #BikeTO #TOpoli #VisionZero www.facebook.com/events/12995...
Critical Mass December [www.facebook.com]
Bluesky SocialBluesky
From @martinreis.bsky.social [bsky.app] on Twitter: Breaking: Activists demand real solutions to real problems related to Toronto traffic woes with banner over Gardiner #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero
Cycle Toronto has launched a charter challenge in court against the Ontario Government for removal of bike lanes
Biking into work just gets better in the winter. I haven't met whoever is taking the other towel. #bikeTO
Next #CriticalMass protest bike ride:
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 
Community ride: 2 PM, High Park north gates 
Protest: 3 PM, 195 Norseman St. (~1km south of Bloor & Islington)
Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2246288900/permalink/10162541622318901/
