Marvin Macaraig

This essential infrastructure needs to be part of the city’s snow‑removal plan Some bike lanes are used less than others. City hall needs to identify the busiest routes and to prioritize them for snow-clearing. That should be easy, given there are only

"Bike lanes, like roads, sidewalks and mass transit, are integral elements of our transportation system. When these investments are buried under snow, Torontonians are shortchanged."

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#biketo #onpoli

Bringing this to the top (again). I saw another driver in a full size pickup truck with a 5-6" aftermarket lift kit/wheels/tires, driving on Gerrard, and doing everything possible to swerve/drive around every possible 'puny' manhole cover. I guess, these trucks aren't all that. #bikeTO #walkTO

Scarborough needs more cycling infrastructure, advocate says - The Toronto Observer A bike hub coordinator says there is a need for more biking infrastructure to address transit equity in Scarborough.

I remain optimistic that in 2026 the City will install more cycling infrastructure to Scarborough. #bikeTO #ScarbTO

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Hey #ScarbTO, I guess the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit project has not been cancelled, contrary to the puzzling announcement of its cancellation by a local MPP, right before the last election. #ward25 #Scarborough

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Nice. I need some tips for the east end. #bikeTO

Advocates urge Toronto City Council to pass new bike lane plan YouTube video by CityNews

My community has been working on bringing complete street safety improvements to Scarborough pm Danforth Ave and Kingston Rd for the past four years... and we are a vote away. youtu.be/r16_mWIM5EI #WalkTO #bikeTO #ScarbTO #Ward20 cc @cycletoronto.bsky.social

Local residents (mostly seniors) ride year round in Scarborough and bike racks are always well utilized at Woodside Mall. Building bike culture here means providing ample bike parking that is covered from the elements, well-lit, and conveniently by the entrance.

#bikeTO #ScarbTO #Ward23

Nice work … a direct reflection of your leadership.

#IdeasAtWork

'Taking Action for Safe Cycling in the City' on Nov 15th

Panel discussion followed by a Q&A period.

Panel speakers:

Dr. Madeleine Bonsma-Fisher @mbonsma.bsky.social @albertkoehl.bsky.social
@ffsafestreets.bsky.social's Jess Spieker
& Bicycle Mayor for Toronto Alison Stewart
#BikeTO

E-Cargo Bikes, E-Bikes & the Law: Passengers on Electric Bikes E-Bikes and E-Cargo Bikes are a fantastic way to move people, but you may have to be 16 to ride as a passenger.

We have unfortunate news about passengers under 16 on e-bikes and e-cargo bikes in Ontario. It appears, they are not allowed. Read our blog for a deep dive on the law and what you can do in response:

www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/e-cargo...

Many thanks for the warm invite and for the opportunity to talk to you all about my experiences incubating cycling in the suburbs. I learned a lot too! The #ottbike community has many strong community connections and potential partnerships are plenty! Thanks for the swag, wore it today, perfect fit!

Marvin and Cassie take a selfie in front of the Bike Ottawa trailer.

Marvin stands at a podium on a small stage with a screen behind with a photo of people biking and the title "why suburbs"

Thanks to @marvinmacaraig.ca for joining us @bikeottawa.bsky.social's AGM today. Lots of practical ideas and insights for building bike culture in suburban communities.

Some of this work is available online if you are interested, but couldn't join us: www.scarboroughcycles.ca/research/

#OttBike

This project will improve the safety of all road users and tonight is the open house. Learn about all of the improvements that are coming to Scarborough.

Monday October 27
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
R.H. King Academy
3800 St Clair Avenue E

www.toronto.ca/community-pe...

#walkTO #bikeTO #Ward20 #ScarbTO

You asked. We deliver.

Come listen to our guest speaker Dr. Marvin Macaraig on Building suburban bike culture, participate in a workshop that will surely get your brain juices flowing. Stay for our AGM.

It’s on October 26, Bayview Yards, at 1:30pm. Register now!

bikeottawa2025agm.eventbrite.ca

I am really looking forward to meeting you all! Let's go #ottbike!

O no. I haven’t watched it yet.

Interview with James May LCC meets the long time co-host of Top Gear and The Grand Tour to discuss bicycles and why they’re perfect around cities

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Shawn Micallef: Doug Ford’s attack on speed cameras shows how good politics can make for lousy public policy The premier’s comments on Tuesday should be a moment for Ontarians to think whether the province is a place of law and order or where vigilantes can influence government policy.

In Ontario criminal vigilantism is acceptable, effective & can influence government policy. When Doug Ford gives his tacit approval of criminal vigilantism, indicating it can influence his government's public policy, it's a frightening moment for Ontario. My column on what we should think about.

Milan's separated bike lanes look nice. #bikeTO

Does a pickup's high front-end compensate for the driver's wee little cargo space? We don't think so. Every 10cm increase in front-end height = 22% increase in death risk to pedestrian in crash. Meanwhile, cargo space has remained largely the same. #onpoli www.walktoronto.ca/wp-content/u...

Drivers vs. Cyclists: A Battle For the Streets in Canada’s Largest City

The politicization of #bikeTO has made it all the way to the @nytimes.com .

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/w...

While driving behind drivers in large SUVs/pickup trucks I find it amusing to watch these drivers take great care to drive around manhole covers and small bumps in the road. (But, but, I thought these vehicles were meant for serious off-road adventures as portrayed in their ads?) #bikeTO

Great work on your panel LBJ! It made me reflect on the broader #bikeTO present-day narrative.

Thank you David!

Wheels of Change Awards Community Champions of the Yea Congratulations to: Lanrick Bennett Jr. On stage excepting an award

Trying to keep up with master Dr. Marvin Macaraig

I hang out w/ some of the coolest peeps in this industry of advocacy.

Any award I have received is b/c of the work of so many that have given me their time and effort to put into projects I think can make a difference.

h/t @tomflood.bsky.social @mbonsma.bsky.social @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

Linguists Find Proof of Sweeping Language Pattern Once Deemed a ‘Hoax’ Inuit languages really do have many words for snow, linguists found—and other languages have conceptual specialties, too, potentially revealing what a culture values

Delighted to learn that the Inuit do have many words for snow, after all (long thought to be an urban legend). www.scientificamerican.com/article/ling...

Anti RapidTO Poster from "Protect Bathurst WE MIGHT HAVE TO CLOSE! BATHURST IS LOSING ACCESS. SO ARE WE. Due to the RapidTO changes, TATTOO PEOPLE TORONTO will lose all delivery access and customer parking - putting your community at serious risk. NO TRUCKS. NO CUSTOMERS. NO WAY TO OPERATE. SPEAK UP + TAKE ACTION Visit protectbathurst.ca to learn more & voice your support.

Per txlseries4 on Urban Toronto, some businesses along Bathurst were spotted putting up these awful anti #RapidTO signs in their windows. Time to name and #shame these businesses as the #BikeTO community has done with businesses which opposed bike lanes. #TTC #TOpoli urbantoronto.ca/forum/thread...

Research shows SUVs and utes are the most deadly vehicles SUVs and large utes are among the most popular vehicles for car buyers in Australia. They may also be the most deadly.

“A review of scientific research has found that pedestrians and cyclists are 44% more likely to be killed in a collision with an SUV or light truck, compared to a passenger car.

The outlook is even more dire for children, who are 82% more likely to be killed when struck by the larger vehicles.”

10 days after the last snowstorm, this is the state of the sidewalk beside Birch Cliff PS.

A slippery, inaccessible, sidewalk, forcing those with mobility aids/strollers/etc. to walk beside live traffic.

Please tell me more about the 'war on the car'.

#Ward20 #TOpoli #ScarbTO #WalkTO #VisionZero

Major safety improvements are coming to #ScarbTO with the Ellesmere Complete Street. New sidewalks/cycle tracks will connect key destinations (UTSC, Centennial College, Centenary Hospital, Meadoway).

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#bikeTO #walkTO #ward25 #Ward25