The Vancouver Park Board abandoned the plan for a new bike path at Kits Beach on February 17th, 2014. BUT they said that some of the money would be re-allocated to other pedestrian and cycling safety priorities. I’m all for that! In fact, on balance, I would rather be able to bike to work safely than be able to bike or walk safely at Kits Beach. After all, the beach is … [Read more...]
News Flash: Cyclists and Gays are REGULAR PEOPLE (and spend money)
A new report out of Victoria reflects the fact that cyclists and pedestrians actually DO SPEND MONEY, and therefore should be embraced by business. I have been saying this for a long time. But the businesses on Hornby and Dunsmuir and Union Streets that got hysterical because they would lose a few parking spots to make cycling safer clearly did NOT get it. But … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Email Todd Stone about Safety Improvements along Stanley Park Causeway
On May 25th a 61-year-old cyclist was killed on the Stanley Park Causeway. Apparently she was trying to get by a pedestrian, fell off the sidewalk, and was hit by a bus. Someone at work asked me: “Whose fault was it – the cyclist’s or the pedestrian's?” That question really made me think. It was not the “fault” of the unfortunate cyclist, and I assume it was also not the … [Read more...]
Vancouver might not be perfect for cyclists … but it’s a whole lot better than some places
I often meet people in Vancouver who say they would love to bicycle, if only it wasn’t so dangerous. But the truth is that most motorists in Vancouver are extremely careful NOT to hurt cyclists and pedestrians, and therefore, many people commute safely to work on bicycles for years on end, WITHOUT being hurt. Read about Great Bike Rides in and Around Vancouver Here – Vancouver … [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...]
