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A virtual meeting is in the background. Title reads: At the Board of Health, Cycling, COVID-19 response and recovery

At the Board of Health: Cycling, COVID-19 Response and Recovery

The shoulders of our city, where COVID-19 is hitting the hardest, remain places that only transit and driving, if you can afford it, are viable, as they have received no pandemic response cycling infrastructure.

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Jun 09, 2020

  COVID-19, ActiveTO, active transportation, Suburban Cycling

Multi-couloured Toronto sign at night with a water fountain in front of it

A Historic Victory for Cycling at Council

Today is one for the history books! Toronto City Council just passed the largest package of cycling infrastructure in our city’s history; 40 km of bike lanes to be installed in a little over a month.

Welcome news: Largest rollout of new cycling infrastructure EVER in Toronto

This is an important first step to building an equitable cycling network across our city. We’re excited to see cycling infrastructure accelerated as our pandemic response and look forward to seeing our network grow to fill the gaps

By Michael Longfield on May 25, 2020

  COVID-19, Cycling Network Plan, Danforth, Bloor, University

Person with a mask on a bike beside a sign that reads "Covid-19 Quite Street. Do your part. Stay Apart.

First look at how ActiveTO will roll out

Quiet streets and major street closures have been announce, but no bike lanes yet

Tim Willison wears a facemask and gloves while he shows off a plastic semi-circle with attachment points

High Visibility: Tim and TTLMakerspace Deliver PPE by Bike

Tim & TTLMakerspace provide solutions for healthcare workers with the help of bikes

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on May 11, 2020

  High Visibility, COVID-19, CSI, PPE

Hashtag Active T O. Person riding a bike in a protected bike lane. They're wearing a tank top and shorts.

ActiveTO: Closing Streets, Opening Bike Lanes & What’s Next

ActiveTO to rebalance Toronto’s streets and create more space for people biking

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on May 08, 2020

  ActiveTO, COVID-19, Quiet Steets, Major Street Closures, Multi-use Trail, Cycling Network Plan

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Ring & Post: We're riding through a pandemic to get to a better Toronto

COVID-19 has changed the way we use our public space. This street is a blank slate where we can imagine and plan for a better future.

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on May 06, 2020

  Ring & Post, City Council, Woodbine, Bloor, Bike Month, Velocolour

Image showing people enjoying active transportation outside

Tell your councillor you need safe streets now

Last week, City Council met for the first time since the pandemic began. Let them know where you'd like to see your city improved.

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on May 06, 2020

  COVID-19, action alert, bike lanes, temporary bike lanes

Council Approves Cycling Projects, Creating Space for People Walking, Cycling

Cycling and Vision Zero projects move forward during Council’s first emergency meeting.

By Kevin Rupasinghe on May 01, 2020

  City Council, Toronto City Council, Vision Zero, COVID-19, Rebalancing Streets

Protecting the Martin Goodman Trail: Enbridge won’t dig up Queens Quay

Cycle Toronto opposed Enbridge Gas' proposal to use Queens Quay and jeopardise MGT to replace a natural gas line

By Michael Longfield on May 01, 2020

  Enbridge Gas, Construction, Queens Quay, Martin Goodman Trail