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Consultation on the proposed Hornby separated bike lane; Dunsmuir stats
Another good public space related press release from the City of Vancouver… this one on the proposed Hornby Street separated bike lane (designed to provide a connection between the Burrard Bridge and Dunsmuir bike lanes). At the same time, some... Continue reading »
Drink up! New portable drinking fountains installed throughout city
This just in – a City press release identifying ways that residents can keep cool and hydrated as the temperatures outside hits some high notes. As part of this, a series of new portable water fountains that have been put... Continue reading »
Count me in – visibly measuring bike traffic in Copenhagen
(CC Licensed image from Spacing Magazine’s flickr stream) As Erin O’Melinn’s recent post pointed out, cycling in Vancouver has never been easier. The Burrard Bridge no longer threatens a foot-plus drop from the sidewalk into busy traffic, while the Dunsmuir Viaduct... Continue reading »
54 sleeps until PARK(ing) Day!
PARJ(ing) Day is an international annual event where everyday people transform metered parking spots into temporary park spaces. As stated by Rebar, the creators of the event, “PARK(ing) Day is strictly a non-commercial project, intended to promote creativity, civic engagement,... Continue reading »
Mainstream cycling is picking up steam
Photo by Julien Hery Starting with the designation of safe cycling lanes along the Burrard Bridge one year ago this week, continuing with the brilliantly fast allocation of an unused lane on the Dunsmuir Viaduct at the end of the... Continue reading »