Another of those gigs where you get paid to attend something informative and inspiring. This time in Surrey, for the launch of their Surrey Steps Up program. Attendees were treated to an overview of Surrey’s ambitious plans for directing future growth to the year 2050 in a presentation (pdf) from Don
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World Bicycle Relief Adds Three Members to Board of Directors
Chicago Cubs owner, AIDS United president, Trek Bicycles Founder join Board PR Newswire CHICAGO, March 21, 2011 CHICAGO, March 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — World Bicycle Relief, a Chicago-based not for profit that provides quality bicycles to people living in sub-Saharan Africa recently welcomed Todd Ricketts, Chicago Cubs owner; Mark Ishaug,
THE BIKE LANE AHEAD
My latest article for Granville Online: “It started in July 2009. The creation of a separated, protected lane for cyclists on the Burrard Bridge turned out to be just the beginning of Vision Vancouver’s ambitious plan for increasing cycling in Vancouver. In 2010, the addition of separated lanes on Dunsmuir
Sail-trike Rider Completes Cross-country Voyage
Back in June, I posted about John McTaggart and his attempt to go coast to coast across the southern U.S. with the Pterosail, a pedal, sail, and electric-assist powered recumbent trike. Well, he’s done it! Check out this innovative machine and highlights of his journey in this 5 minute Youtube
Free Bike To Work Presentation, Thursday, Dec. 3
Beat 2010 Traffic. Bike To Work! Getting around the city? It may end up being the toughest event of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Metro Vancouver commuters are facing nearly two months of road closures and traffic challenges. But, there’s one way to avoid the chaos. Consider biking to work. It’s
WINTER BIKE TO WORK CAMPAIGN TACKLES 2010 COMMUTING WOES
Nov. 17, 2009 – Getting around Vancouver will be challenging during the Winter Olympics. To address the issue, the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is encouraging commuters to consider biking to work. Thanks to positive feedback from cyclists during Bike to Work Week (Nov. 2 – 8) and continuing support from
The New York State of Mind
My latest article is online at the Tyee. Find out who’s behind the Big Apple’s transportation system reboot. Why New York Enticed Translink ChiefWhen Translink CEO Tom Prendergast starts running NYC’s transit system, he’ll have a visionary ally in Janette Sadik-Khan.By Chris Keam Translink’s challenges are once again in the
What About The Children?
Sustainability is the new black when it comes to catch-phrases. And rightly so. But, are we serious about paying more than lip-service to the concept? We’ll get a better idea of how much commitment local governments have to the idea in March, when transportation consultant Richard Gilbert’s guidelines for sustainable