Recently the Vancouver Sun published yet another inflammatory article on Vancouver bike routes (“Jury is still out on impact of downtown Vancouver bike lanes - Ridership is up, but businesses still complain about loss of parking and lack of consultation”). [Tweet "Regardless of cynical complaints, separate bike lanes BOOST business!"] Writer Jeff Lee quoted angry … [Read more...]
Protected Bike Lanes Benefits
Protected bike lanes are sometimes controversial. I don't understand why. Protected bike lanes have so many obvious benefits. And the places which have the best cycling infrastructure are safer for all, and have the most polite cyclists (Copenhagen is a good example). … [Read more...]
Vancouver’s Seaside Bike Route from Coal Harbour to the Maritime Museum, Part 2 – an Average Joe Cyclist Guide
Route: Seaside Bike Route, Vancouver, BC Surfaces: almost all paved Difficulty level: very easy, almost all flat Safety level: very safe, all off road Distance: 15.8 km one way Type of bike required: any, but a hybrid, mountain bike or cruiser would be the most comfortable Suitable for: the whole family on bikes; also trikes, walkers, inline skates and … [Read more...]
“Bike Lanes a Disaster!” Who the Heck got to Global?
When I first immigrated to Canada I was blown away by many things – not least of which was its free press. I had spent more than three decades living under a regime that tolerated no press freedom whatsoever, so I was extremely impressed by what seemed to be an unfettered press. After watching Global TV this morning my illusions of a free press in Canada are shattered (sadly, … [Read more...]
A Little Perspective on Costs: Knight Street Left Turns and the Hornby Bike Lane
Many people were horrified when they first learned that the proposed Hornby Bike Lane would cost $3,2 million. I was impressed: that's more money than I can even imagine. Since then, I've gained a bit more perspective. Readers have kindly shared with me some Vancouver City Council Minutes, and I have discovered that $3.2 million is neither that horrifying nor that … [Read more...]
