Joe and I are voting Yes in the BC Transit Referendum for transit expansion because it is the right thing to do: for ourselves, for our children, for our grandchildren, for our city, and for our planet. For a relatively small annual cost to each household, we can expand transit and ensure that Vancouver continues to be a liveable region for years to come. I am a rare … [Read more...]
Business Man Changes his Mind about Separate Bike Lanes!
Business people around the world have tended to oppose separate bike lanes. But here’s a turnaround from a Vancouver businessman that many readers will find very encouraging! I have supported separate bike lanes for a long time. I have watched with amazement as businesses in Vancouver have fought tooth and nail against separate bike lanes in Vancouver. The reason for their … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why We Need Separated Bike Lanes
We must DEMAND safe cycling infrastructure. We need separated bike lanes because cars are much BIGGER than bikes, and human beings are NOT perfect. Motorists make mistakes; cyclists make mistakes. Our mistakes should not have to be fatal. That's the most important reason why we need safe, separated bike lanes that keep all cyclists of All Abilities and Ages (AAA) safe at all … [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...]
I found MORE car parking on Hornby Street!
Yesterday I reported that – contrary to what Mike Brascia of Brascia’s Tailors alleges – there is plenty of car parking on Hornby. Today I found even MORE parking on Hornby Street. This almost embarrassing abundance of car parking is ALL at Hornby and Dunsmuir – which happen to be the two separate bike routes that have caused such an outcry from business people about LACK of … [Read more...]
