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Blame it on the Bike: A Protest Art Project by Dave Pagur...

Momentum Mag
12. Dezember, 14:22 Uhr

Blame it on the bike? Protests over crappy decisions by backwards-thinking conservative governments are nothing new. Sometimes they are absolutely necessary, and often end up creating a strong community and are fodder for artists and clever types inspired by the movement. Take Dave Pagurek, not exactly a critical mass veteran. But the computer graphics programmer […] The post Blame it on the...
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Ontario Plays Petty Politics With Plan To Stop Bike Lanes...

Momentum Mag
21. September, 12:43 Uhr

Bike infrastructure and public transit are the backbone of any modern, forward-thinking city. Toronto has made significant strides toward a safer, more connected cycling network, but those hard-earned gains are now at risk. The Ontario government is reportedly planning legislation that could stop future bike lanes in their tracks. A new proposal revealed by CBC […] The post Ontario Plays Petty...
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Why is Riding a Bicycle in the City Turning Into a Cultur...

Momentum Mag
09. Oktober, 13:30 Uhr

Is there a bicycle culture war happening on the streets right now? It sure does seem like it, as conversations turn from differences in policy to inflammatory and, yes, hate-fuelled rhetoric. Do bicyclists represent more than just a person wanted to pedal a two-wheeled thing of beauty to work? And, since when do people who […] The post Why is Riding a Bicycle in the City Turning Into a Culture...
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Ranking the Best Cities in the United States for that Car...

Momentum Mag
08. Mai, 11:45 Uhr

If you’re a cyclist looking to get a piece of the car-free or car-light life, Hoboken, N.J., might be your dream city. A new ranking released by Realtor.com and Local Logic identifies the most eco-friendly cities in the U.S. for car-free transit — and Hoboken leads the charge. With nearly 80% of its residents commuting […] The post Ranking the Best Cities in the United States for that Car-Free...
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Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Buys Sweet New Cargo Bik...

Momentum Mag
26. März, 19:27 Uhr

This week, Jagmeet Singh, leader of the NDP, added a new addition to his already impressive bike collection: a Black Iron Horse Polly electric cargo bike, purchased from Pedaal, a Toronto bike shop that’s been supplying him with bikes for years. While Singh is known for his advocacy of sustainable urban transportation, this isn’t just […] The post Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Buys Sweet New...
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Meet newly minted Bicycle Mayor of Toronto Alison Stewart

Momentum Mag
18. Oktober, 12:30 Uhr

Becoming the Bicycle Mayor of Toronto is more than just a title—it’s a mission to reshape how the city moves, thinks, and thrives. For many, Toronto’s streets are defined by car dominance, but for this Bicycle Mayor, the vision is different: a city where bikes aren’t an afterthought, but a central part of everyday life. […] The post Meet newly minted Bicycle Mayor of Toronto Alison Stewart...
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Editorial: Killing Bike Lanes, Killing Progress: Ontario ...

Momentum Mag
15. Oktober, 16:36 Uhr

In a move that is both backward and blind to reality, the Ontario provincial government, led by car-loving Premier Doug Ford, has decided it will be the final arbiter of bike lane construction in cases where a lane of car traffic would be removed. It is a massive overreach to tell individual cities how to […] The post Editorial: Killing Bike Lanes, Killing Progress: Ontario and its Car-First...
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Montana ‘politicians’ put forward one of the most ridicul...

Momentum Mag
14. Januar, 13:31 Uhr

When you are a city cyclists, there are a lot of things you see that make you shake your head. Ontario Premier Doug Ford deciding he wants to rip out existing bike lanes because he believes making people drive will ease congestion, is one recent example. San Francisco moving to create a bike lane that […] The post Montana ‘politicians’ put forward one of the most ridiculous cycling bills, ever...
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Ready to Relocate? Canada’s Top Cycling Cities that Shoul...

Momentum Mag
08. November, 13:49 Uhr

There is a lot going down in the United States, very big, very bad things, not the least of which is a government that seems intent on shutting down and investment in green infrastructure and incentives. It’s going to be a challenging few years. A lot of wonderful bicyclists might be looking to relocate as […] The post Ready to Relocate? Canada’s Top Cycling Cities that Should be on Your Radar...
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The Paris Olympic Bicycle Revolution: Lessons for Los Ang...

Momentum Mag
06. August, 12:14 Uhr

Paris, the City of Light, took the global stage with the recent Olympics, using the event as a catalyst to reimagine itself as a cyclist’s haven and a model for sustainable urban planning. Through significant investments and bold choices, Paris demonstrated that even a large, car-centric metropolis can make a powerful pivot toward cycling and […] The post The Paris Olympic Bicycle Revolution:...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is being sued after hitting cyclist...

Momentum Mag
06. November, 13:18 Uhr

Arnold Schwarzenegger is facing a lawsuit from a cyclist he allegedly struck with his SUV earlier this year. The cyclist, Joanne Flickinger, alleges that Schwarzenegger’s “negligent” driving caused her injuries and resulted in substantial medical expenses. The incident, reported by TMZ.com, occurred on Feb. 5, 2023, on San Vicente Boulevard in Los Angeles. Initial reports […] The post Arnold...
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Toronto could have its own bona fide bicycling mayor with...

Momentum Mag
26. Juni, 15:41 Uhr

Toronto is electing a new mayor and the candidate who has managed to stay on top of the polls is Olivia Chow — an avid bicyclist. Today, residents head to the polls to cast their ballots for a new mayor, and for cyclists, the choice is fairly easy. There is Chow, who rides her bicycle […] The post Toronto could have its own bona fide bicycling mayor with Olivia Chow appeared first on Momentum Mag.
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