Walk and Wheel to School week gets local kids moving

Each year in early October, schools across British Columbia and beyond participate in an international week dedicated to walking and wheeling to school. Walk and Wheel to School Week is currently underway, running from October 5 to 9, with the result being an increased number of students choosing active travel to get to class in the mornings. Read more.

Hamilton - Now our leaders must take the high road

For the past six months, the city has been involved in a lengthy consultation process to revise the Transportation Master Plan. Hamiltonians have been asked how we get around, how we feel about our travel options and what our vision is for the future. Now only one question remains: Was it worth it? Read more.

Toronto cyclist slaps a pedestrian. Pedestrian gets into car and allegedly runs him over

Surveillance video shows the pedestrian attempting to cross College Street, near Euclid Avenue, on Sunday when the 53-year-old cyclist passes by and slaps him. The pedestrian falls to the ground, gets up and runs to his car, parked nearby. The car speeds out of the frame, chasing the cyclist. The driver allegedly caught up to the cyclist and ran him over. He then fled the scene. Read more.

Victoria councillors question light rule, fines for skateboards

Proposed bylaw changes designed to allow skateboarders on downtown streets were sent back for revision Thursday, after several councillors worried they cast too wide a net and were, in some cases, not even practical. The proposed bylaw carried potential for fines of up to $125 for a number of offences, including riding in a crosswalk or making an illegal left turn. Coun. Jeremy Loveday said the bylaw as proposed could be used as a harassment tool. Read more.

Halifax - Cycling coalition applauds city putting “No Parking” signs on Hollis Street bike lane

The Halifax Cycling Coalition says it’s pleased with the city’s decision to replace the “No Stopping” signs with “No Parking” signs along the bike lane on the left side of Hollis Street. Read more.

Waterloo - Council’s bike lane obsession is not really about cycling

It's unsurprising that Kitchener council angered almost all the residents on Union Street, in removing 48 parking spaces to make away for bike lanes. Residents know that very few people ride bicycles to get to work or shop or complete an errand. But council and its planners live in a world of their own where bicycles are the way forward, against evidence and common sense. Read more.

Should Cyclists Have to Stop at Stop Signs?

San Francisco has a well-deserved reputation as a city that’s willing to experiment with urban policy. Now that reputation is being put to the test, as legislation that would change the way police deal with cyclists and stop signs makes its way through the city’s Board of Supervisors. Read more.

China's 50-Lane Traffic Jam Is Every Commuter's Worst Nightmare

Thousands of motorists found themselves stranded on Tuesday in what looks from above like a 50-lane parking lot on the G4 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway, one of the country’s busiest roads. Read more.

Calgary - YouTube video shows Calgary driver honking at cyclist for doing nothing wrong

Calgary police are reminding drivers to treat bicycles like other vehicles on the road after a video surfaced online where a downtown motorist lays non-stop on the horn for at least 40 seconds while waiting behind a cyclist at a red light. Read more.

This New Electric Bicycle Adjusts Performance To Your Individual Rides

Problem: You don’t know how much of your electric bicycle’s performance you can use before its battery runs out. Solution: The new Specialized Turbo S let’s you program ride distance, time and how much charge you want to use, then maximizes electric assist to suit. Read more.