Tue - April 27, 2004

Bike Lane Review - The Imposter

Spadina just south of Queen

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Sun - April 11, 2004

Bike Lane Review - Montrose Avenue

The Montrose Bike Lane was created mostly through the efforts of
Councillor Joe Pantalone. It flows northbound only from Harbord to Bloor
and connects to Christie Pits park and its recreation centre. The Bike Lane
also connects as well to Bitford Park which is a nice short ride.

Posted at 09:55 AM     Read More    

Wed - April 7, 2004

Bike Lane Review - Grace Street

The Grace Street Bike Lane is a short Bike Lane running south from Bloor to
Harbord. It's an important connector lane into Harbord from Christie heading
south to College or Queen and the Lake.

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Sun - February 15, 2004

Bike Lane Review - Hoskin Avenue

The Hoskin Avenue Bike Lane runs from St. George. It's an extension of the Harbord Bike Lane but deserves a separate listing since it is unique.

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Tue - February 10, 2004

Bike Lane Review - Beverly Street

Introduced in 1993, this busy Bike Lane runs the entire length of Beverley from College to Queen.
It is a major conduit for bicycles heading into the downtown core. It is also widely used by students
of U of T and OCAD and cycling commuters heading to work at city hall or further east. It runs along the edge of Chinatown and is likely the best alternative south route to Spadina Avenue in the area.

Posted at 09:54 AM     Read More    

Tue - February 3, 2004

Bike Lane Review - Fort York Boulevard

Opened late summer 2002. City said: "The new roadway under construction
just south of Fort York will provide a new bicycle connection to the
Waterfront Martin Goodman Trail. The new road will include bicycle lanes
in both directions between Bathurst and Lake Shore Blvd, a new signalized
crossing of Lake Shore for pedestrians and cyclists, and a new trail on
the south side connecting to the Waterfront Trail."

True. Not true.

Posted at 09:41 AM     Read More    

Fri - January 30, 2004

Bike Lane Review - Harbord Street

A classic Toronto Bike Lane which opened in 1997. The lane extends
from Grace to St. George Street. It has one of the highest traffic volumes
of cyclists of any Bike Lane in the city.

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Fri - January 23, 2004

Bike Lane Review - College Street

The College Bike Lane (opened 1993) extends from Manning to just before Bay St.
It was redesigned later in 1995 after some businesses complained about having
a bike lane in front of their doors. It is a high traffic lane especially during rush hour
(close to 200 riders/hr). This Bike Lane represents a major cycling artery for commuters
into downtown. UofT/OCAD students and others heading to attractions like Chinatown,
Kensington Market and Little Italy use this bike lane.

Posted at 09:51 AM     Read More