Cyclometer is produced by the City of Toronto - Transportation Services, and reports on cycling infrastructure projects and associated programs.
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BIXI Toronto up and Running
BIXI station installations started on April 26. The Eighty stations and 1,000 BIXI bicycles of this exciting new transportation option for Toronto residents and visitors are now available for use. Cyclists from all over the City joined City officials, Public Bicycle System Company, and the lead sponsors TELUS and Desjardin for the launch of this project. Learn more about BIXI Toronto or become a member.
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Bike to Work Monday May 30, 2011
On Monday May 30, 2011 municipalities across Ontario are coordinating events to celebrate a GTHA-wide Bike to Work Day. Join in by riding in Toronto's Group Commute to City Hall and get a free t-shirt, and a pancake breakfast.
The Group Commute also marks the beginning of Toronto's Bike Month events. These events are community-driven and take place City-wide. Browse upcoming events,, or if you are planning an event of your own, register your event online.
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Bikeway Report Scheduled for June
On April 26 the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (PWIC) requested Transportation Services to report the June 23 meeting on the following bikeway issues:
- Developing and implementing the Mayor's bike plan during the current term of Council
- Developing and implementing a continuous separated bike lane network in the downtown during the current term of Council; and
- The status of the Bloor-Danforth Environmental Assessment Study.
Learn more about the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee
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Bike Count Data
Transportation Services collected bicycle traffic data throughout 2010. The bicycle cordon count, released in December of 2010 provided comprehensive data for riders in Toronto?s downtown core.
In addition to the cordon, additional data specific to various locations is now being released. These counts provide a snapshot of bicycle traffic on John Street, College Street and Bloor Street at the Viaduct, among others.
Learn more about location-specific bike count data
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Share Your Cycle Track Design Insights
The City of Toronto is starting to consider options for physically separated bike lanes (Also known as "Cycle Tracks") in the downtown area.
You can help inform our research by contributing to the SteetsWiki Cycle Tracks web pages. You'll need to create a wikispaces account and join "SteetsWiki", which is usually approved within an hour or two, and then you can start to edit web pages. With your help we can find all the potential solutions for designing ideal Cycle Tracks.
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Jarvis Street Summary of Traffic Data
July 15, 2010 the City of Toronto modified the traffic lane markings on Jarvis Street. The conversion removed the alternating center lane (the only one of its kind in this City) and converted the street from five traffic lanes, to four traffic lanes plus two bicycle lanes. Recognizing the high level of interest in this corridor, Transportation Services has been monitoring before and after traffic conditions. Read a summary of the traffic data.
Prior to installation, the Environmental Assessment (EA) indicated travel times for motor vehicles were expected to increase by 2 minutes. A review of the data showed that generally motor vehicles now move as predicted.
For motorists headed northbound in afternoon rush hour, travel times have increased higher than expected. Transportation Services will be implementing modifications to the Gerrard Street traffic signal timing this summer, northbound drivers turning left, improving overall flow on the corridor.
Additionally, counts indicate that bicycle traffic has increased by at least 30%. Transportation Services plans to continue collecting traffic count data on Jarvis Street throughout the Spring.
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Working with the Public
A number of deputations were made at the April 20th meeting of the Executive Committee to Toronto City Council, regarding the future of a number of Toronto's Citizen Advisory Committees, including the Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee.
Staff with Transportation Services are committed to working with members of the Cycling Community, and the general public to ensure that there in a meaningful, dialogue around Cycling Infrastructure projects and related issues of concern. Public Consultation meetings will be scheduled on an ongoing basis, for residents who wish to meet with City staff to discuss cycling projects.
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Cosburn Bike Lanes
As part of the State of Good Repair program (SOGR), , East York's Cosburn Avenue was re-surfaced. Unfortunately, as this job was nearing completion, the temperatures dropped, and so the bike lanes were not re-painted. The re-painting of the Cosburn bike lanes was scheduled as a priority item; these bike lanes will be re-installed as soon as the night-time temperatures are sufficiently warm enough that the striping will adhere properly to the asphalt.
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North Queen Street Study
The City has been studying the extension of North Queen Street to West Mall in Etobicoke along with other possible connecting links, which could support mobility and development plans in the Sherway area. The current proposal for the new streets which may be constructed as a result of this study would include bicycle lanes. This study will conclude in 2011.
Learn more
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2011 Bike Maps Begin Circulation
The 2011 Bike Map is now available, distribution is presently underway to all of Toronto's Civic Centres, Community Centres, Public Libraries and of course, your local bike shop. Contact 311 Toronto by phone, or by emailing 311@toronto.ca if you would like to request a map. The City of Toronto circulates over 100,000 bike maps annually as a free public service.
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Bike Parking on Bloor West
The Bloor-Yorkville BIA has installed new bike parking stands between Yonge Street and University Avenue, as part of the Bloor Street Transformation project. The City has augmented these stands with new post-and-rings on Yonge, Bay, Bel Air, and St Thomas streets, north and south of Bloor West.
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New Bike Lockers at Downsview Subway Location
18 new bike lockers have been installed at Downsview subway, making for a new total of 36 lockers there. Anyone can apply for a bike locker online. Lockers can be rented for $10/month + HST for a minimum of four months to a maximum of twelve months, renewable.
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CAN-BIKE Courses
CAN-BIKE cycling courses are the only accredited courses of their kind. Instructors for these courses are knowledgeable about the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and teach defensive cycling skills such as anticipating traffic dynamics, recognizing road hazards, and collision-avoidance techniques. In fact, all Toronto Police bicycle patrol officers are required to take a CAN-BIKE Course before they join the bike squad. Anyone who wants to try a course can register on-line or call 311.
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Go Green Go Dutch Go Bike
The Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Toronto invites you to join the annual "Go Green Go Dutch Go Bike" group bike ride. This year's ride will take place Sunday May 29, 2011 9.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
Learn more about the ride.
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ZM Cycle Fitness Toronto Criterium
The Toronto Criterium will return once again to the St. Lawrence Market area Sunday May 29, 2011. The event will take place between 9 am and 2 pm. Roads will be closed for setup and tear down between 4 am and 4 pm. Learn more
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