The Future of Jarvis: Public Town Hall

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam wants to hear from the community about the future of Jarvis Street.  If you are a cyclist, this is your chance to defend our bike lanes! 

When the Public Works Committee decided to rip out the bike lanes, Kristyn was not consulted nor was the public. Now she wants to give citizens a chance to be heard.

This is a free public event, open to everyone:

The Future of Jarvis: Public Town Hall

Tuesday, April 3rd, 6:30pm

Jarvis Collegiate Institute (at Wellesley)

Facebook rsvp:  https://www.facebook.com/events/322820747762732/


If you support the bikelanes, join us at this meeting (and wear your helmet!).

Toronto Cyclists Union

Drivers for Jarvis

Save Jarvis Community Planning Meeting

In 2010, with no public consultation, City Council decided to remove the bikelanes on Jarvis Street.  This decision will put the safety of hundreds of cyclist (of all ages) at risk, and will cost the city an unnecessary quarter million dollars.

Join us for a Community Planning Meeting, as we build a grassroots campaign to fight for safety and fairness on Jarvis Street.

Save Jarvis • Planning Meeting

Monday January 16th • 7pm

Jarvis Collegiate (Jarvis, at Wellesely. map)

Room 202

Hope to see you there!!

Stop the Gravy Lane!

Jarvis bike lanes were installed merely a year ago and since then, the bicycle count on Jarvis has tripled! 

On 13 July 2011, City Council took a vote without public consultation to remove Jarvis bike lanes, and to revert to the 5th reversible lane structure. 

A move will cost taxpayers over $200,000, almost 4 times what it cost to put the bike lanes in! 

This makes the 5th lane a Gravy Lane.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2011/07/13/jarvis-bike-lane.html

More: http://vimeo.com/25991149

Save Jarvis!

Bike ride for Jenna

Toronto Cyclists Union Statement on Death of Jenna Morrison

Statement on Tragic Death of Toronto Cyclist, Jenna Morrison

Toronto Cyclists Union expresses condolences to Jenna Morrison’s bereaved family

The Toronto Cyclists Union (bike union) is saddened and dismayed by last Monday’s tragic, unnecessary death of cyclist Jenna Morrison.

Ms. Morrison, a mother of a five-year old, was struck by a truck and run over on Sterling Road as she was riding her bicycle to her son’s school. The truck continued through the intersection and Ms. Morrison was caught beneath the back wheels of the truck, causing her fatal injuries. "We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to Jenna Morrison’s family," said Andrea Garcia, Director of Advocacy for the bike union. "This tragic and needless death was preventable. We reiterate our call to city officials to create bicycle lanes on Toronto roads. How many more tragic deaths will it take? Clearly, safe spaces for cyclists are needed more than ever."

The bike union has an active advocacy group in Ward 18 where the collision occurred. It is working to develop specific recommendations on improving the area for cyclists to present to the local Councillor. The Toronto Cyclists Union maintains that cycling should be realised as a safe and enjoyable transportation option available to people of all ages. As an organisation dedicated to cycling, the bike union continues to work towards realising this goal.

Additionally, the bike union is calling for mandatory side guards on trucks to help prevent such unspeakable tragedies, as per a recommendation of the 1998 Toronto Coroner’s Inquiry into cycling fatalities. "If the Coroner’s recommendation from 13 years ago to mandate side guards on trucks would have been implemented, Ms. Morrison might still be alive today," Garcia said. "The cost of installing sideguards is negligible compared to saving cyclists’ lives."

The bike union is calling on its members and supporters to take part in a memorial ride sponsored by Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists (ARC) on Monday, November 14th. The ride will begin at the corner of Bloor Street and Spadina at 7:30 a.m., and at Dundas Street West and Sterling at 8:00 a.m. It’s an opportunity to show support for Jenna Morrison’s family and community, and to raise awareness about the need for safer streets.

Toronto Star Story: "Dead cyclist Jenna Morrison was a yoga teacher, dancer, mom"

Toronto Star Story: "This is a Time for Mourning..."

Protesting the removal of the Jarvis St. bike lanes.

Toronto Islands Bike Ride and Picnic

Toronto Cyclists Union Newsletter: Share your love of cycling with a newcomer to Toronto!
Join CultureLink and the Toronto Cyclists Union for a Toronto Islands Bike Ride and Picnic on Saturday September 11.
This event will launch CultureLink's BIKE HOST program. BIKE HOST builds on the province-wide HOST program which matches newcomers with established residents. Volunteer Hosts help newcomers get comfortable in Toronto, by introducing them to their social networks and fun activities. In turn, Hosts have the opportunity to learn about other cultures. The BIKE HOST program will be focused on cycling as a shared activity. If it’s successful, the BIKE HOST program will help make the cycling community stronger and more inclusive.
This event is open to:
•    newcomers
•    established residents who are interested in BIKE HOST
•    experienced cyclists who can help make the event fun and accessible!
DATE & TIME: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1:30PM
In case of rain, we will reschedule for one week later, Saturday September 18.
The group returns to the mainland by 9pm. (You may leave anytime).

WHERE: MEET AT THE ISLAND FERRY DOCKS
At the foot of Bay Street, south of Queen's Quay
We take the Centre Island Ferry.
For directions and a map click here. For more information about the Toronto Islands click here.
On Centre Island, you can find us at our picnic site in Area 26. Ask Park staff.

SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE REGISTER NOW!

Contact Barbora at bgomezova@culturelink.net, 416-588-6288 x210
For more information visit the Partnership for Integration and Sustainable Transportation: bikeunion.to/partnership
or the Host Program at CultureLink Settlement Services: welcomingcommunity.ca

400+ Tickets to Cyclists and Pedestrians

The Toronto Star reports that hundreds of cyclists and pedestrians were ticketed in this weeks safety blitz that we told you about earlier this week. For tips on safe cycling check out the Toronto Cyclists Union website at bikeunion.to

bikeunion.to

Join The Bike Union!

Better Bike Lanes On The Bloor St. Viaduct

The Toronto Cyclists Union and Toronto Transportation Services celebrated wider bike lanes on the Bloor St. Viaduct today. The viaduct, which is actually named the Prince Edward Viaduct carries about 50,000 vehicles daily and bicylce volume is in excess of 3400 on a typical summer day!  During rush hour peaks bike volume may be in excess of 300 bikes per hour!!! WOW, that's a lot of pedal power.

Bells On Bloor Video

Major Bike Lane Safety Improvements - Bloor Viaduct Celebration!!

Thanks to a collaboration between City transportation staff and local ward-based cycling advocates, some fantastic improvements have finally been made to the bike lanes on the Bloor Viaduct.

You are invited to join us to experience the wider and safer bike lanes and transition zones along the viaduct, and to celebrate these much needed improvements with Transportation staff, Ward 29 Bikes, and the Toronto Cyclists Union!

What: Celebration of this excellent infrastructure upgrade along one of the busiest stretches of roadway in Toronto! (with freezies to beat the heat)

Location: Grounds at the West side (eastbound) approach to the Viaduct, South side by Rosedale Heights School for the Arts. Look for the bright orange bike union tent!

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM       Date: Thursday, July 8th

This is a great opportunity for us all to say thanks to the City for making these needed changes and improving conditions for all cyclists crossing this busy bridge – we hope to see you there!

An old narrow bike lane on the Bloor St. Viaduct.


An new WIDER bike lane with double white lines.
The black stripe is where the single white line used to be.