Monthly Archives: July 2008

Don't fear the diagonal

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Padraic

As Toronto prepares to try out a pedestrian scramble crossing at Yonge & Dundas (traffic lights that stop all car traffic and let pedestrians cross diagonally, instead of letting pedestrains cross with alternating traffic direciotns), Torontoist recalls a similiar (and … Continue reading →

Posted in pedestrians , Toronto | 1 Comment

And people say the NYPD hates cyclists…

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Padraic

We’ve expressed ambivalence towards Critical Mass rides in the past, but I think most can agree this is outrageous: http://www.youtube.com/v/oUkiyBVytRQ&hl=en&fs=1 [link to video] Now, contrast that with the NYPD’s version of events: The biker, Christopher Long, of Hoboken, N.J., was … Continue reading →

Posted in New York , police , video | 2 Comments

Busses not playing nice

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Padraic

I’ve long thought that dodging busses is the least fun part of cycling in the city, but David Reevely has a much scarier story than I could tell. Hopefully OCtranspo gets back to him with a useful response.

Posted in commuting , OC Transpo | 3 Comments

Cycling Plan Passes Council

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Padraic

Council approved the Ottawa Cycling plan this morning – I had it on in the background, but missed the actual vote, so am unsure if it was on division or unanimous. I’ll take a look at the minutes when they … Continue reading →

Posted in city council , cycling plan | 6 Comments

Dear Councillor

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Padraic

The Ottawa Cycling plan goes before council tomorrow. If you haven’t already, email your councillor to encourage them to support it. I’ve pasted my letter below, feel free to plagiarize. Dear Ms. Holmes, My name is Michael Powell, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in city council , cycling plan , Somerset ward | 1 Comment

Bluesfest and Bikes

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Padraic

Bluesfest is trying to be more friendly to Ottawa cyclists. After complaints last year regarding the 300 bike parking spots filling up far to quickly the bike parking has moved and expanded to 600 spots. This is certainly welcome news … Continue reading →

Posted in bike parking | 5 Comments

Manhole Update

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Padraic

The Citizen reports that the city has made an arrest in the Missing Manhole Mystery, though the person charged is only alleged to have stolen covers in the St. Laurent/Smythe area. The rest remain under investigation, so keep an eye … Continue reading →

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Missing Manhole Covers

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Padraic

The city has issued a warning about the recent disappearance of manhole covers throughout the city. I’m not entirely sure why anyone would want to steal them, but would guess that it has something to do with the relatively high … Continue reading →

Posted in police , safety | 3 Comments