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Why I Don’t Get Upset Over Snow
About a month ago, when asked about frustration toward people complaining of snow, I reflected on its joy for me, and Toby’s love for it.
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My last BikeBrampton signoff from Brampton
As we get closer to moving to Mattawa, I had a chance to reflect on the last 10 years of cycling advocacy in Brampton.
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Final U-Haul truck booked.
Final U-Haul truck booked.
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The end of one journey, the start of another
“Different Spokes” is where I was hoping to take The Bikeport before life pulled me in a different direction.
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Carshare Coming to Brampton
There’s some very exciting news for Brampton today: Car sharing is coming! Community Carshare is coming to Brampton in the Fall of 2014. CarShare is coming to #Brampton! Sign up now to be first to know where vehicles will be located: http://t.co/jCGOxxlHnu — Community CarShare (@CarShareCoop) September 18, 2014 What is Carsharing? Carsharing “is a model of car rental where people rent cars for short periods of time, often by the hour. They are attractive to customers who make only occasional use of a vehicle, as well as others who would like occasional access to a vehicle of a different…
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Letter: A Bi-Directional Bike Lane
The following is a letter I sent to Brampton 311, Councillor Gael Miles, and Councillor Sandra Hames. Hello. I’m Kevin Montgomery, a car-free resident of Brampton. I suggest a pilot project to install bike traffic signals and a bi-directional bike lane to connect the Don Doan Trail to Bramalea GO Station. The specific locations I suggest for bike traffic signals are at the intersections of Bramalea Rd. at Avondale/Dearbourne Blvds. on the north and west sides, and at the intersection of Bramalea Rd. at Steeles Ave. on the west side, with a bi-directional bike lane connecting the two…
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Carfree Webapp Interview
On March 20, 2014, I was in an interview with Paul Wright and Todd Miller on the Link Thru Social Media Tech App Show about the Carfree Webapp. Link Thru Social Media Tech App Show – Carfree Webapp Carfree Webapp
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Update: Brampton Recyling Center is Bicycle Friendly!
About a year ago, I wrote about an awkward experience I had using my bike to haul electronic waste to the Brampton Recycling Center. In short, it was not bicycle friendly. I’m happy to report that their policy has since changed, and they are now allowing bicycles on to the ramp. Here’s my footage on YouTube of my uneventful trip to the Brampton Recycling Center.
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Filing A Driving Complaint To Police
There might come a time while you’re riding, unfortunately, when you see or find yourself a victim of bullying or ignorance on the streets. If you witness or are a victim of dangerous, aggressive, or unlawful driving such as speeding, unsafe lane changes, or unsafe passing, you might decide to report the incident to the police. In the City of Toronto and in Peel Region, both police forces have an online form that you can use to report the incident. Filing a report might be appropriate in instances where: No collision has occurred. If the incident resulted in a collision, call the police.…