Cycling the streets of Toronto: Special cycling post

     Special cycling post:

              I have been cycling the streets of  Toronto for many years. In recent years there have been some big changes in the downtown core.

                 Bike Lanes on Bloor Street West ( Shaw St to Avenue Rd) were implemented for 1 years pilot project and later approved for the long term. It was great to have the ability to ride safely across bloor.

               Bike lanes have been install all over the city in recent years Shaw Street South, Dundas Street in the Junction and in the beaches area.

             There are many other areas that don't have lanes and this has made cycling a very dangerous thing to do. In July 2018 there were numerous deaths of cyclist in the downtown core. It was disturbing to see this happen.

               Our way of life has changed in recent years from cars, ebikes, rollerbladers and skateboarders are using the streets.

                 Vision Zero has been implemented by the city of Toronto to create a better and safer roadmap for everyone. It is a still a work in progress.

               I have been a member of cycle Toronto for a few years and have participated in various events that are used a education for everyone that we are sharing the streets and must have respect for each other.

               I have had many close calls in my journey of cycling and I am thankfull nothing serious.

                We have to continue to educate everyone that we love our city and must respect that everyone has different modes of transportation.

                  Cycle Safe.