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rfmcdonaldblogTO's Brady Yauch blogs about the latest trends in bike commuting.
I think that I'm a west-ender.
The comments end up being taken over by the predictable debate between cyclists who are outraged at the temerity of drivers to drive and drivers who are likewise upset with the existence of cyclists. All I'll say, as I've said before, is that while the bicycle-related infrastructure of Toronto needs to improve very significantly and car drivers should pay more attention, there are far too many dangerously incompetent cyclists out there. Biking on the wrong side of the road, on the sidewalk, without helmet, and cutting off cars? Please.
The never-ending bike debate in Toronto and the GTA took another twist this week, with the statistics from Stats Canada's 2001-2006 census report saying commuter bike riding increased by 32% during the five-year period. Adding fuel to the bike-riding fire, Metrolinx said in the coming years it wants to drastically increase the number of commuters who ride bikes to GO stations.
As might be expected, people living downtown were far more likely to take a bike to work than their suburban counterparts. The city provides a map breaking down each area of the city and the percentage of residents who prefer biking to work. For bragging rights--west-enders reign king as bike commuters.
I think that I'm a west-ender.
The comments end up being taken over by the predictable debate between cyclists who are outraged at the temerity of drivers to drive and drivers who are likewise upset with the existence of cyclists. All I'll say, as I've said before, is that while the bicycle-related infrastructure of Toronto needs to improve very significantly and car drivers should pay more attention, there are far too many dangerously incompetent cyclists out there. Biking on the wrong side of the road, on the sidewalk, without helmet, and cutting off cars? Please.
