Media release written for the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition VANCOUVER (Jan. 7, 2010) – 2009 was a big year for bicycles in Metro Vancouver. Environmental concerns, economic pressures, and increased political will combined to put pedal power front and centre. Decision-makers have rightly identified cycling infrastructure as a valuable tool
Burrard Bridge
Friends of Burrard Bridge in the Vancouver Sun
I wrote an editorial appearing in today’s edition of the Vancouver Sun. Although it carries my byline, I must acknowledge the help of Mary Sherlock and Arno Schortinghuis for their help with the raw materials, and Richard Campbell and Rob Wynen for advice and direction with the tone and tack
Vancouver announces date and details of lane reallocation trial.
June 23, 2009 – City of Vancouver communications and neighbourhood transportation staff gave a special media briefing Tuesday, explaining some of the details and logistics surrounding the upcoming $1.4 million cycling lane reallocation trial on the Burrard Bridge. Here are seven things about the upcoming trial cyclists and pedestrians should
Burrard Bridge Two Lane Trial Update
The long-awaited Burrard Bridge two lane reallocation trial should go before City council on April 21. You can find out some more of the details regarding the trial on Councillor Geoff Megg’s blog and on veteran municipal reporter Frances Bula’s blog too This is a great time to send off
Taking Another Step Towards Taking The Lanes
“It will make the chicken debate look calm,†notes Vancouver Councillor Geoff Meggs during the March 18th meeting of the city’s Bicycle Advisory Committee. He’s referring to the expected protestations from drivers, regarding the hoped-for implementation of a two lane reallocation trial on the Burrard Bridge later this year… and