Bluffers Park and Harrison Estates Park Multi-Use Trails
The City is currently working on improving multi-use trails across the Scarborough waterfront, as part of the City's Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan.
Learn more about upcoming public meetings for these trail projects.
Sherbourne St. Bicycle Lane Upgrades
City Council on July 12, 2011, directed City staff to proceed with the detailed design and consultation process for developing
separated bicycle lanes on Sherbourne Street.
Learn more.
Bike Winter
For 2012 Bike Winter is being organized by the Toronto Cyclist Union. Activities include the
Coldest Day of The Year Ride and a photo exhibit. For information on Bike Winter 2012 please visit the
Toronto Cyclist Union's site.
Bike Lane Parking Infractions
Motorists who block bicycle lanes with their vehicles endanger Cyclists by forcing them to suddenly merge with motor vehicle traffic. The current fine for illegally blocking the bike lane is $60.
Read the City of Toronto Bike Lane Bylaw.
On January 4, 2012,
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee adopted a
Transportation Services staff report which recommended that the fine for stopping, standing or parking in bicycle lanes be increased from $60 to $150. The report will be considered by City Council on February 6, 2012.
Council Motion Regarding Sterling and Dundas Intersection
City Council has requested that Transportation Services review the collision report prepared by the Toronto Police Service with respect to the fatal collision at Sterling Road and Dundas Streets West on November 7, 2011.
Transportation Services will report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, no later than the Spring of 2012, on any potential strategies for preventing future cyclist collisions at this location.
Learn more.
Toronto City Council Motion to Investigate Truck Sideguards
Toronto's City Council has requested that Transportation Services report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the feasibility of the City of Toronto implementing side guards on its own City of Toronto large trucks, both new vehicles and retrofits. The City will also investigate the feasibility of a truck side guard policy whereby the City conducts business with only or prefers business with companies whose large trucks are equipped with side guards.
Learn more.
Electric Bicycles
In City of Toronto Parks,
electric bicycles may be ridden on parks roads, but motors should not be used on parks paths and trails. According to City of Toronto bike lane bylaws, bicycles must be propelled by muscular power. The City of Toronto is reviewing its by-laws, to better address the different types of electric bicycles being used on Toronto's streets today, and to articulate the way in which they may use Toronto's bicycle facilities.
Learn more.
BIXI Toronto
BIXI Toronto allows users to travel across the downtown core easily by bicycle. Learn more about
how it works, or how you can
sign up to use the bikes.
Bicycle Station at Union Station
The
Bicycle Station at Union Station is a secure, indoor bicycle parking facility.
Sign up and become a Bicycle Station member, for 24 hr. access 7 days a week.
