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Lawyers for injured cyclists. Advocates for change: www.thebikinglawyer.ca Cycling Law & Police Violence Specialists. Free legal advice 800-725-0754/info@thebikinglawyer.ca

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Overhead shot of snowy intersection with yellow cabs and dotted lines outlining where snow has created space that can be a future bike lane, public plaza and pedestrian refuge.

Overhead shot of snowy intersection with yellow cabs and dotted lines outlining where snow has created space that can be a future bike lane, public plaza and pedestrian refuge.

New BONUS episode: "What Snow Reveals About Cities (Plus More From Our Book Tour.)"

All the snow we've gotten has revealed some truths about what cars do to cities, and what we can learn from it. We also give our thoughts on Miami, Pittsburgh, Toronto and Phoenix!

www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-...

03.03.2026 14:25 πŸ‘ 285 πŸ” 67 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 9

It's kind of wild how driving the speed limit feels like an act of resistance against car culture

03.03.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 830 πŸ” 105 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 36

πŸ˜₯

02.03.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Letter to City of Toronto Re Hazards Ignored A hazard long known to cyclists in Toronto has been ignored by the City of Toronto, despite people being injured by it. It's further deterioration over the winter should be a call to action.

At least now maybe it'll get fixed since driver's may be inconvenienced.

Read lawyer Ava Williams' letter to the City:

www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/letter-...

02.03.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The huge hump in the Queen's Park loop bike lane just north of Hoskins has of course gotten worse this winter.

Despite us notifying the City twice in August about cyclists injured here, nothing has been done. The hazard now stretches into the two adjacent motor vehicle lanes...1/2

02.03.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Coldest Day of the Year Ride 2026, Toronto
Coldest Day of the Year Ride 2026, Toronto YouTube video by jnyyz

Thanks @cycletoronto.bsky.social for organizing today's "Coldest Day of the Year" Ride on such a nice, sunny day. youtu.be/SBQpTIinxfg

28.02.2026 17:03 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Great turnout!

28.02.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ya love to see it

28.02.2026 23:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bike share rack in the city that says justice for cyclists.

Bike share rack in the city that says justice for cyclists.

Justice For Cyclists.

@thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

28.02.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Graphic with same text as in the post

β€œI LOVE TRAFFIC said no one ever.”

β€œMore people walking, cycling, and using public transit benefits everyone.”

Important #UrbanTruth, this time by @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social!

28.02.2026 17:55 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2

And the indomitable @tomflood.bsky.social

28.02.2026 23:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just donated to Sandra Fletcher in PMCF Ride! Passing along the link in case you'd also like to show your support or discover other ways to get involved.

supportthepmcf.ca/ui/ride26/pa...

27.02.2026 15:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
I ❀️ traffic 

Said no one ever
More people biking, walking and using transit

I ❀️ traffic Said no one ever More people biking, walking and using transit

benefits.

Via @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

26.02.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 4

lol, indeed. We will pursue a LECA misconduct complaint though.

25.02.2026 21:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ya read the link, they tossed it.

25.02.2026 18:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A real live look into Cop Brain:

1. Driver hits a cyclist in a bike lane. The cyclist is knocked unconscious and receives multiple fractures
2. The attending cop follows the victim to the hospital to give a ticket for "cycling without a helmet" which does not exist
3. Driver gets off with no charge

25.02.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 104 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 4
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Another TPS Cover-Up: Cyclist Doored by Cop, Blamed by Investigator A cyclist was doored by a TPS officer. The officer wasn't ticketed. Instead, the cyclist was blamed!

Our client was doored by a TPS officer. We later found out that the investigating officer blamed our client for being doored.

This same investigator in 2024 ticketed a cyclist client of ours hit in a bike lane for not wearing a helmet! Read our blog here:

www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/another...

25.02.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 70 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2
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Toronto has some 'outrageously big' potholes, the mayor says. A repair blitz is coming | CBC News Toronto's harsh winter has led to some "outrageously big" potholes, its mayor says, and city crews will soon fan out to fill them as part of a repair blitz.

Ava Williams, lawyer at The Biking Lawyer LLP, said potholes are hazards to cyclists & she usually sees an increase in calls about potholes as it gets warmer.

"You can't buy a new collarbone or cheekbone. Those are just 2 examples of cases that we work on"

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

24.02.2026 12:46 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Have the seen the video, dude is hammered. What a goof.

23.02.2026 13:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
ROVÉLO CREATIVE'S GUIDE TO
Cyclist Visibility

BIke stencil Visible
bike stencil behind a dash - invisible

invisible unless rolling through a stop sign

ROVÉLO CREATIVE'S GUIDE TO Cyclist Visibility BIke stencil Visible bike stencil behind a dash - invisible invisible unless rolling through a stop sign

Quick Reference.

23.02.2026 13:10 πŸ‘ 411 πŸ” 102 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 5

Shoot me an email doc. I've seen these shenanigans before.

22.02.2026 22:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks pal, Dr. Xie has my direct line!

22.02.2026 22:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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River Run Rally 2026 🌊🌊🌊

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 12pm | Toronto

RSVP: freegrassy.net/river-run-20...

Join Grassy Narrows youth and community members as they travel 1,700km to demand mercury justice

#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

20.02.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is #TorontoDanforth

We are a #WinterCity (at least we are told that) but lack the #PoliticalWill to prioritize the equity and safety of vulnerable road users.

And if you live here, you are aware of large population of seniors that use mobility devices. How is that fact not prioritized? How?

19.02.2026 00:18 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

You can bring a guest too!

19.02.2026 11:55 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"Fancy watches and cologne."

Premier Ford for one second couldn't understand the debt and stress students face chasing degrees and pursuing their dreams. Silver spooned enemy of the people he is.

18.02.2026 13:07 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I love the other two personal injury lawyers are like call the cops, more enforcement!

17.02.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed, who called that guy lol

17.02.2026 01:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Common sight on my street where there is a lot of snow that gets plowed onto the sidewalk off the road, making much of the sidewalk impassable. With a school at one end of the street, and a daycare at the other, this is unfortunately very unsafe!

16.02.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Honda CRV parked on the sidewalk at the intersection of Manning and Harbord

Honda CRV parked on the sidewalk at the intersection of Manning and Harbord

Just another day in Toronto.
β€œDon’t worry, we’re just unloading something”
@thewaroncars.bsky.social @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

16.02.2026 23:13 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4