Last week we visited Sydney, Australia for the first time. I was shocked and saddened to see the awful cycling conditions that cyclists endure in downtown Sydney. I am used to Vancouver, Canada, where constantly improving cycling infrastructure has led to flocks of cyclists on the streets of downtown Vancouver, even including children at times. At peak commuting hours, … [Read more...]
Safe Cycling in London
Safe cycling in London is closer with the plan for bike superhighways. But they need to get a move on! A couple of months ago I wrote about the proposed new East-West and North-South Cycle Superhighways in London. They are supported by the London Cycling Campaign, Darren Johnson (London Assembly Greet Party member), Microsoft CEO Michel Van Der Bel, and even London Mayor … [Read more...]
Copenhagen is a paradise for cyclists
Recently the Vancouver Sun published yet another article in which business people – notably Mike Brascia of Brascia’s Tailors Menswear – tear their hair out over a mere two separated bike lanes in downtown Vancouver. Makes me wonder if these kinds of people have ever visited a truly modern city. These dinosaurs need to make way for people of all ages and abilities to bike in … [Read more...]
The Tough BC Drunk Driving Laws – An Attempt to Protect the Innocent, or a Self-Serving Money Grab?
If I had to pinpoint the one news story that has disturbed me the most in recent years, it would definitely be the trial of Carol Berner, the woman who apparently downed most of a bottle of wine before mowing down four-year-old Alexa Middelaer, while the little girl was feeding a horse at the edge of a quiet street in Delta. I do have some sympathy for Berner, who made a tragic … [Read more...]
Good News for Richmond Cyclists
Cycling is getting better in Richmond! Not long ago Maggie and I had a pretty terrifying experience when we attempted to cycle around Richmond Island. After I did a post on how awful life is for Richmond cyclists, the City of Richmond got back to me saying that they had plans to improve cycling infrastructure, when funds permitted. So I was happy to hear that Richmond … [Read more...]
