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A wide road. No cars are in the two centre lanes. The two outer lanes are bike lanes and they have several people on bikes in them.

Brimley Bike Lanes to be Ripped Out

Councillor Crawford and Deputy Mayor Thompson joined City staff in announcing they would be tearing out the protected bike lanes on Brimley Road in Scarborough ASAP.

By Michael Longfield on Dec 02, 2020

  Scarborough, Equity, Brimley, bike lanes, Bike Lane Removal, Town Hall

Cycle Toronto Move 365 is more than just bikes. A teal and black colour scheme prevades. The "V" in "Move" is stylized to look like a map pin. A map is in the background.

#GivingTuesday Fundraising: Move365 is more than just bikes

Move365 is an education and encouragement campaign that will co-power community leaders with the knowledge, expertise, and tools to create possibilities and change transportation infrastructure in their communities

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Nov 30, 2020

  Move365, Equity, Transportation Equity, Community, Neighbourhood, education, cycling education

A cross section of Yonge Street with bike lanes, wide sidewalks, subway lines and four lanes of car traffic.

REimagining Yonge in North York

The REimagining Yonge Street Environmental Assessment is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for residents of North York Centre and surrounding neighbourhoods to shape their future.

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Nov 25, 2020

  Yonge, REimagining Yonge, Yonge Street, Bikes Love Yonge, Complete Street

Snow Big Deal: Could snow clearing improve this winter?

Snow Big Deal: Could snow clearing improve this winter?

We need to respond rapidly and adapt quickly to make our city safe and accessible this winter due to the pandemic.

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Nov 11, 2020

  snow removal, Cycling Snow Routes, snow-clearing, winter cycling, winter biking, TORR, IEC, City Council

On the right: Keep ActiveTO. On the left: people ride bikes in a bike lane

Ring & Post October: Keep Active, Toronto

ActiveTO brought us Quiet Streets, Major Road Openings, and temporary bike lanes. Now, we need your help to keep ActiveTO and help expand it in the future.

Bike Month Bingo: Completing every square

One of our Bike Month Bingo participants was so enthusiastic about the contest that they completed every single bingo square. Here is what Emma had to say about their experience:

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Oct 30, 2020

  Bike Month

Image of people biking in a busy protected bike lane beside an active patio. Text: Coming to midtown Yonge in 2021

Council Votes: Midtown Yonge bike lanes in 2021?

We may see a Destination Danforth-style temporary bike lane on Yonge St — but we need your help to make sure it happens

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Oct 28, 2020

  Yonge, Midtown, Yonge Loves Bikes, Midtown Yonge, Yonge Street

People wear masks as they ride bikes in a protected bike lane beside street-level patios

Cycling Recommended for Recovery and Rebuild from Pandemic

Reflecting on a summer of advocacy and looking forward to how we can build a just and equitable city for all

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Oct 28, 2020

  TORR, ActiveTO, CafeTO, active transportation, TTC, transit, COVID-19, Pandemic Recovery

A photo of LakeShore Boulevard West shows that the eastbound lanes have been opened up to people to get around using active transportation. Many people are seen cycling on the road.

Advocacy Success: ActiveTO being extended into October

Email the City of Toronto to show your support!

By Tamara Nahal on Sep 29, 2020

  ActiveTO, Major Road Openings, Quiet Streets

Support for protected bike lanes climbs to 84%. Image of rising graph with bikes on it.

Support Growing for Toronto Bike Lanes

Nearly 85% of residents now in favour

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Sep 21, 2020

  media release, press release, Protected Bike Lanes, Equity, ActiveTO, David Suzuki Foundation