The Ford government is promising to pay the cost of removing bike lanes from major city streets that fail to meet its unannounced criteria as it ploughs ahead with a plan to limit biking infrastructure and rip out some routes.
The Ford government is promising to pay the cost of removing bike lanes from major city streets that fail to meet its unannounced criteria as it ploughs ahead with a plan to limit biking infrastructure and rip out some routes.
San Francisco’s critical mass was successful to the point it almost doesn’t exist anymore (it’s not necessary anymore with better political engagement). I believe it was successful because it:
This combination meant authorities had no ability to shut it down. What office could the raid? How could they bring a lawsuit?
Once a month on a Friday meant it didn’t have to be about your commute. Rather you’d leave work and ride to the start point. It was a protest first and a utility second (though the route did start from the financial center of the city).
Take a look at bike parties if you’re looking more for a community ride. They bring more of a general supportive base than as a protest.