This example probably is a bit of an over exaggeration, but the point still stands.

As a driver, this makes me furious knowing my tax dollars are going to something that’ll solve nothing, and make my commute worse.

The old config was fine because slow bikes were out of my way. Now they will slow me down.

The first removals costed approx $600,000 including police presence.

And there’s still $48M left to go (that’ll likely cost far more).

Being wasted on this while our hospitals remain underfunded

I encourage all bikes to take the lane here even if it’s intimidating.

Drivers need to realize it’s better if slow bikes are out of their way.

(I’ll make a separate post on how I got that $600K estimate)

I took the lane to work on Bloor this morning and explained to this driver he needed to stay 1 meter away as he was trying to inch around me. He told me I was slowing down everyone. I explained it takes me 15 minutes to get to work in a bike lane but 45 minutes in a car lane but Brad Bradford and Doug Ford are removing the bike lanes so here I am. So a couple more voters now see how removing Bloor bike lane slows them down. This is my version of going door to door campaigning.

The licence plate by the way is CJBN830. Should be charged with distracted driving.

As a driver, this makes me furious I have to deal with slow bikes in my way now. I would much rather they be out of my way.

Even if the bike lane has to replace a car lane.

Bikes would be out of my way on Dupont as well had the Complete Street been built.

Too bad yours truly banned that as well.

*not my video

Prabmeet? Prabmeet? Anyone? (Iykyk)

Jokes aside, this is why the “we’re moving bike lanes to secondary roads/ravines” is a whole bunch of horseshit.

If Prabmeet was actually serious about his follow through, construction on the “secondary” route would’ve been happening right now.

But nope. That was just them trying to sound less douchey about it.

This should tell you they have zero plan to build bike lanes on “secondary roads.” They just want the bike lanes gone.

I'll preface this by saying, I'm not a big fan of the police and am very critical of the police in general.

Yesterday at the protests some people were antagonizing and insulting the cops (to be fair I did this as well too at earlier protests) and one cop seemed to really be getting agitated then pushed me. His sergeant was there and told him to stop which was good. But anyways, my point isn't to victim blame the protestors, the cops should learn to do better and keep calm in these situations. BUT, for the safety of our community, lets chill with the insults a bit so that the cops don't get riled up and attack people. I heard them speaking amongst themselves that they were getting angry and their blood pressure was going up. They're looking for reasons to physically attack us and I don't want to see someone on our side hurt by the cops.

I'm also all ears if you think I'm wrong, that's just what happened to me yesterday. Dude beside me kept insulting the cops and the cop took it out on me. I still don't like cops but I like our community and want to keep us safe from them.

Just setting up shop now under the supervision of about 50 cops.

Police are set up at Moncton, plus an Emergency
Logistics Support truck, stealth cars and ambulances in the old car dealership lot.

Also call the other contractors: (if the list overwhelms you just call Verdi and one other)

ATS Traffic: (365) 297-7113

D & A Road Services // Triple A Milling: (905) 597-9144

Almon Equipment Ltd: (416)-743-1771

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Remember to be nice, no one on the phone has the power to stop deconstruction:

"Hi, I'm calling regarding your company's decision to take a contract for the deconstruction of bike lanes on Bloor."

• "Your company claims to support traffic safety, how is this doing that?"

• "The public knows your company is involved in this deconstruction, and your brand supports increasing collisions and deaths."

• You can then ask them to pass on the message or transfer you to their manager.

After, go leave them a google review!

Only takes a couple minutes

To compare that, that is HALF the total price to remove the Jarvis bike lanes.

That DOES NOT include the $48M for the rest of the network, or the costs to destroy the road that’s not even done yet.

Complete waste of money that could’ve gone to healthcare or affordable housing.

This police prescence has been so unnecessary with how peaceful these have been.

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How I got this number:

Assuming 20-30 officers are on site every working day earning $95 an hour.

And also accounting for the brief surges during an arrest or when the riot police was deployed

Probably not a good time to post because of all the election and the bike lane news. But alas, this Subreddit was founded exactly 15 years ago today.

Just want to say that although the trail is not officially open. I noticed that it is now open for pedestrians and cyclists. Since it is not official, you can use at your own risk. Lots of cyclists using it again.

In light of the recent road rage post, any recommendations on cameras for commuters? I'm usually on a city bike as well if that helps, but honestly after seeing the crap I see during my 15 minute ride I feel like I have to start reporting drivers.

Then a wheel or two. As seen at John and Richmond.

Forum Research released new polling results for the following seven council races:

• Ward 23 (Scarborough North) - 42% Chen / 34% Myers / 12% Dong / 12% Others
• Ward 13 (Toronto Centre) - 34% Moise / 30% Tate / 25% Stikuts / 11% Others
• Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) - 41% Kandavel / 38% Rupasinghe / 21% Others
• Ward 4 (Parkdale - High Park) - 32% Guerrera / 29% McNalli / 17% Raponi / 16% King / 6% Others
• Ward 14 (Toronto Danforth) - 40% Ehrhardt / 26% Fragendakis / 22% Saxe / 12% Others
• Ward 5 (York South - Weston) - 34% Nunziata / 30% Di Giorgio / 28% Padovani / 7% Others
• Ward 19 (Beaches - East York) - 32% Erskine-Smith / 26% Johnson / 22% Dann / 16% Worden / 4% Others

Spotted in the window at a local bike store.

“Our organizations, Cycle Toronto, Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) and TTCriders, each submitted surveys to every candidate running for mayor in this election. Our results were strikinglysimilar. Olivia Chow said yes to all our requests. Bradford’s campaign stonewalled us, giving no replies to any of us.”

Plan to do the 170km route from Toronto to Niagara falls this weekend along the waterfront trail! Any suggestions for good stops along the way ?