Google helps Parks Canada offer virtual walking trails

Making parks more accessible, this service expected to be used by armchair travellers, trip planners and teachers as they develop lesson plans. Read more.

Winnipeg Cycling Map

The best part?  It’s free!  We find the print version most helpful as an aid while actually riding, but if you’d prefer to use your desk top or tablet check out the PDF version or the Google Maps interactive version.

Kuala Lumpur To Have Monthly 'Cycling Day'

The first Sunday of the month will be 'Cycling Day' in the city of Kuala Lumpur. Mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib said today several roads would be closed for two hours from 7.30 am to make way for the pedal power in keeping with the city's desire to promote a smoke-free environment. Read more.

Why Is Walking So Dangerous: How To Maintain Sidewalk Safety

You may think that as a pedestrian you are safe on the sidewalk. However, there are a lot of potential risks that you might not be aware of. Read more.

Why cycling is so dangerous in the United States (and Saskatoon)

Americans are not only among the world’s least avid cyclists; they are also among the most likely to get killed. Here are a few interesting—if morbid—takeaways. Read more.

The bicycle highway: Plans unveiled for £220m 'Skycycle' that lets riders commute far above the railways of London

Plans for a network of cycle pathways high above the streets of London have been unveiled by one of the world's most prominent architects. Read more.

Should Distracted Cycling Be Banned?

By now, most American states have some law in place against distracted driving, but those rules are reserved for a moving motor vehicle. Laws against distracted cycling have failed to break through at the state level. A few individual cities have established rules against riding a bike and using a cell phone (without a hands-free device), but such regulations are far from sweeping. Read more.

‘Walking is fundamental to our survival’: Chief city planner aims to make Toronto more pedestrian-friendly

This isn’t a made-in-Toronto plan, it’s part of a North American movement. Municipalities once needed to force walkability on developers by regulation, said Alexander Fleming of Crozier Engineering. But his developer clients now consider walkability a selling point with customers. “The ecoboom generation wants to walk to work, take transit and cycle,” Ms. Keesmaat said. Read more.

Vancouver cycling policies work, despite grumbling

Not all Vancouver residents are happy with new bike lanes, but city says data doesn’t lie. Read more.

Stuck in traffic

Our rush hours rank with the world’s worst. Andrew Coyne has the solution. Read more.