Author Archives: bellsonbloor

This blog is no longer being updated

Posted on February 1, 2023 by bellsonbloor

As of January 2023, this blog is no longer being updated. For the latest news on Bloor bike lanes, please visit Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition and the “We Belong on Bloor” campaign to learn about extending the Bloor bike lanes westward … Continue reading →

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in memoriam: Tooker Gomberg

Posted on March 7, 2022 by bellsonbloor

A newly compiled video in memory of Tooker Gomberg. Take the Tooker -> Bells on Bloor -> Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition

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A Short History of a Long Struggle – Bike lanes on Bloor

Posted on December 19, 2021 by bellsonbloor

by Albert Koehl The fight for bike lanes on Bloor has been the longest and most important cycling advocacy battle in the city’s history. Bloor is a direct, flat, useful east-west transportation route that ties various parts of the city together, especially … Continue reading →

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we ask that the Bloor bike lanes be extended to Six Points

Posted on July 16, 2021 by bellsonbloor

It has been wonderful that the Bloor bike lanes were extended west as far as Runnymede. However, just past that intersection, cyclists are often confronted by a sight like this. From that point in Bloor West Village and points further … Continue reading →

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In memoriam: cycling advocate Wayne Scott

Posted on February 14, 2021 by bellsonbloor

In late January, long time cycling advocate Alan Wayne Scott passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Albert Koehl and Alan Sheppard have co-authored an article in NOW Magazine in his memory. Here are some pictures of Wayne sweeping … Continue reading →

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Extending the Bloor bike lanes to Etobicoke and beyond

Posted on January 25, 2021 by bellsonbloor

Rob Zaichkowski has written another one of his excellent articles, this time about the potential of extending the Bloor bike lanes westward to Kipling, where it could potentially connect to a proposal BRT route all the way to Missisauga and … Continue reading →

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A few notes on the Danforth bike lanes

Posted on January 24, 2021 by bellsonbloor

Today I had the opportunity to bike over to the Danforth with a few friends. I had not been over there since the removal of the CafeTO patios, so I was anxious to see the changes. I met up with … Continue reading →

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Progress on Yonge St

Posted on January 13, 2021 by bellsonbloor

There have been some positive things happening on Yonge St. In December 2020, city council voted in favour of REimaging Yonge which will reduce the number of car traffic lanes between Finch and Sheppard in favour of bike lanes and … Continue reading →

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Bells on Bloor asks for enforcement of bike lane rules

Posted on November 12, 2020 by bellsonbloor

From the Gleaner: “Over a six week period, the Gleaner photographed active daytime deliveries along Bloor St. West in order to give a snapshot of which companies respect the bike lanes and which don’t. Most do. Some Sysco truck drivers obey bike … Continue reading →

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Taking the Tooker

Posted on August 13, 2020 by bellsonbloor

Today was Tooker Gomberg’s birthday, and so it was more than appropriate that we celebrate the extensions of the Bloor/Danforth bike lanes. Angela put out the call last week for a ride from Christie Pits to East Lynn Park. Richard … Continue reading →

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