Advocacy, education and outreach in support of Vancouver's public spaces

Cambie Bike Lane - by Gary Howe flickr MyWheelsareTurning A better bike lane for Cambie Bridge?

City Council will be considering a proposal to install a new protected bike lane on the Cambie Bridge. Discussion will be taking place this coming Wednesday, January 17, and follows on the heels of a staff report made public last... Continue reading »

January 13, 2018   |   0 comments
Janette_Sadik-Khan_signature The aphorisms of Janette Sadik-Khan: eight take-aways from New York’s #Streetfight

A few weeks ago, Janette Sadik-Khan was in town to share stories of her time at the helm of New York’s Department of Transportation. The event coincided with the recent release of her new book – an engaging read titled Streetfight:... Continue reading »

April 17, 2016   |   0 comments
City of Vancouver 5 Year Cycling Network: Additions and Upgrades On bikes, budgets, and making more room for the sidewalk

On Thursday, City Council will be hearing a report and presentation on “Active Transportation Update and Pilot for Skateboarding in Protected Bike Lanes” – which includes a program for cycling infrastructure improvements over the next five years. As you’ve probably... Continue reading »

December 9, 2015   |   0 comments
Sticker Art - P1040451 Public Space News & Events – February 2013

UP FRONT: A New Year: with new public space activations on the horizon ENGAGE: Public space opportunities on Granville, in Grandview-Woodland, and Kitsilano/Pt. Grey (and upcoming items on the Art Gallery, downtown public spaces and the viaducts) EVENTS: February events... Continue reading »

February 1, 2013   |   0 comments
MRs Macquarie's Point Happy New Year – 2010 in review…

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world… a crowd gathers for New Year’s celebrations at Mrs Macquerie’s Point in Sydney Australia. Submitted by VPSN member Lisa M. A late year greeting to all of you from the gang at... Continue reading »

December 31, 2010   |   0 comments