Toronto, it's time to expand Bixi

Ford wants to kill Bixi

Mayor Ford says BIXI's troubles unfortunate, wants to look into deal with city BIXI Toronto still owes the city $3.9-million after two years of operation

So it seems like Jarvis lanes are going to die. But maybe for me the most shocking part was that Ana Bailao, councillor for ward 18, a ward with really higher ridership, voting for the removal of Jarvis.

If you disapprove of this, please join the facebook group:

"Say Yes to Bike Safety and No to Ana Bailao"

Discussing the future of Bixi... congrats on your Millionth ride!

Anticipation Building Over BIXI’s Next Move | cityscape | Torontoist BIXI Toronto, the city's fledgling bike-lending program, is due for an upgrade. Since it came online last May, BIXI Toronto has amassed over 5,000 members;

Winter Warrior Contest Bixi Project

Perfect time for riding Bixi, no?

In light of the bike lane removals and what potentially be a new "take the whole car lane if they don't give me a bike lane" movement, here is an article on the legality of bicycles taking the full lane.

Cyclists entitled to whole lane, bicycle cop says - thestar.com Const. Hugh Smith, who helped found the Toronto police bicycle units back in 1989, has been riding the city's streets since he was 6. The Star spoke to the cycling veteran, who helps train officers around the country, as a neutral cycling voice in increasingly tense times for cycling in the city.

Hi everyone - interested in bixi expansion - sign this petition!

Toronto Cyclists Union Launches Campaign to Expand BIXI! | Toronto Cyclists Union In the BIXI program’s first month in Toronto, 64,500 total trips were recorded, of which 28,830 were taken in the last week of May alone. The demand for BIXI bikes is significant.

At this time, for the sake of Bixi, we are focusing on the Ford's administrations attempt to remove Jarvis lanes. Here is an article that succintly explains the "War on Bikes". If you want safe roads to cycle on, this is your battle... please get involved by signing the petition below on this page.

Peter Kuitenbrouwer: War on the Bike heats up | Posted Toronto | National Post On Thursday Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong (Don Valley East), who chairs the Public Works Committee, sought to put a positive spin on the day's events at committee, saying, "when you net it out, this is a great day for cyclists." With the greatest of respect, councillor, calling the shenanigans in Co

If you care about the Jarvis bike lanes, please sign this!

Protect Bike Lanes on Jarvis Petition Protect Bike Lanes on Jarvis Petition, hosted at PetitionOnline.com

This isn't bixi related, but really important - if you care about the Jarvis lanes - your voice needs to be heard now!

Public Works Committee Moves to Eliminate Jarvis Bike Lanes - Torontoist Surprising his colleagues, assembled cycling activists, and Torontonians at large, Councillor John Parker (Ward 26, Don Valley West) moved a motion late this afternoon at the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee calling for the removal of the Jarvis Street bike lanes. Installed less than a year

Here's a link to the Toronto Cyclists Union to expand bixi!

Toronto Cyclists Union Launches Campaign to Expand BIXI! | Toronto Cyclists Union In the BIXI program’s first month in Toronto, 64,500 total trips were recorded, of which 28,830 were taken in the last week of May alone. The demand for BIXI bikes is significant.

Hi everyone, great news Councillor Layton is pushing for the expansion of Bixi. With this and the Toronto Cyclists Union "We Want More Bixi", things seen to be heating up. Be sure to send letters to your councillors and sign the petition below!

CP24- Coun. Layton: Let's expand BIXI bike program CP24 - Canadian television's online home for news about Toronto and the GTA