Monthly Archives: June 2008

The rule of law

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Padraic

A few months ago, I was reading Advocacy and Respect for Cyclists’ primer on “Cyclists and the Law” and was surprised to learn that the Ontario Highway Traffic Act contains a provision to prohibit parked motorists from ‘dooring’ cyclists, or … Continue reading →

Cycling in Ottawa: Live

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Padraic

I’ll be on Rogers television this evening from 9-10 PM as part of a panel discussing cycling and cycling infrastructure. Apparently there will be opportunity to call in and ask questions. So, check it out, if only for the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Mike isn't the only one with thoughts of the City of Ottawa's cycling plan

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Padraic

The Ottawa Citizen’s David Reevely on his Greater Ottawa Blog writes about the new cycling plan for Ottawa. The one recently approved by City Council’s Transportation Committee. His comments are, as usual, insightful and worth reading. Of particular interest though … Continue reading →

Posted in Bank Street , bike lanes , city council , cycling plan | 2 Comments

Two quick items, one going somewhere; the other likely nowhere

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Padraic

Two quick things: The Ottawa Cycling Plan was approved by the city Transportation Committee earlier in the week, and is now off to full Council for approval. The Citizen has a story, and you can read the full plan online. … Continue reading →

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Today in Cycling Douchebaggery

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Padraic

As is often the case, today I had to wait for a light while biking to work (I was on my usual route: north on the Bay St. bike path before heading east on Queen St.) On the other side … Continue reading →

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The answer to our g-prayers

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Padraic

You can now plan your OC Transpo trips with the slick, user-friendly and efficient Google Transit.

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Yes we can bicycle

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Padraic

I felt some entirely biased, irrational enthusiasm after seeing this this surely-insignificant photo op: [from Streetsblog]

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World Naked Bike Ride Tomorrow

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Padraic

Earl McRae (of all places) reminds me that tomorrow is World Naked Bike Ride Day, where riders get to celebrate the cycling, the purity of the human body, and chafing. I’d participate, but will (sadly) be out of town.

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Critical Mass Rides

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Padraic

On Friday, May 30th, two hundred plus cyclists gathered together to ride up the the Jarvis Street ramp to slowly (and illegally) take over the entire westbound lane of the Gardner Express Way. This was part of the Critical Mass … Continue reading →

Posted in politics , Toronto | 2 Comments

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Padraic

The closure also extends one block north and south of Somorset on Bank, and is essentially the same closure as we saw with the collapse of Somorset House during the winter. Now, presumably this will open up within a couple … Continue reading →

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