Google Bike directions for Toronto

Google Maps are up for cyclists
From BikingToronto.com:

BlogTO is breaking the news that Google Maps Bike Directions is now kinda-sorta working (it’s a “beta” launch – which is used for working out glitches) for Toronto Bike routes:

Google bike maps for Toronto launched in beta sometime earlier this afternoon, and I’ve been toying around with the route planner for the last half hour or so in an effort to evaluate its effectiveness. Unfortunately, based on this short little test, I can only give this initial version mixed reviews.

From the standpoint of route suggestions, it seems most things are in order — not only did I agree with almost all of Google’s recommendations, I was surprised by the sophistication of some of the alternatives to riding along busy streets it came up with.

To use the Bike Directions – make sure you go to http://maps.google.com (.ca does not seem to have the feature yet) and hit the “get directions” link. You should then see little icons of a car, a subway train, a pedestrian, and a bike.

BIXI - public bike sharing system coming to Toronto?

BIXI TORONTO - Home page
They need 1,000 subscribers to bring the program to Toronto. Check it out.


UPDATE
600 sign up for BIXI bike share
400 more subscribers needed in the next couple of months to reach the goal of 1,000 and then they can set up and start in Toronto.

Dr. who assaulted 2 cyclists with his car gets 5 years in prison

California doctor gets five years in prison for assaulting bicyclists | MNN - Mother Nature Network
California doctor Christopher Thompson was sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and other charges for seriously injuring two bicyclists, Josh Crosby and Patrick Watson, seen in the photo above outside court, in 2008 by slamming on the brakes of his car after pulling in front of them. One of the cyclists smashed his face into Dr. Thompson's back windshield and the other seriously injured himself after bouncing off the car and onto the road. The good doctor told a police officer who arrived on the scene that he was trying to "teach them a lesson".
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Amsterdam - Bicycle City

Is The Bike City An Alternate Universe, Or A Glimpse Of Your Urb  an Future?
 

My future home

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But, where will I put all my stuff?

$110 to kill a cyclist

Kill a cyclist, pay $110 - EYE WEEKLY

What if I told you
that you could kill a man — or a woman or a child — for the low cost of
$110? No jail time. No criminal record. No other fines or fees. Quite a
bargain, huh? And you may not even have to pay that much, if you
successfully challenge the penalty in court. The offer is not gonna get
any sweeter than this. I dare you, find a better deal.  Kill a person,
pay $110, move on with your life.

More Cyclists Means Fewer Accidents

Urban Surprise: More Bicyclists Means Fewer Accidents | LiveScience

In Toronto, this summer, there have been many more cyclists than ever. And, there have been fewer reports of serious accidents.