Toronto East Cyclists – Danforth Kingston community consultation

Hello friends of TO East Cyclists,

Your help is needed.

The City is proposing enhancements to:

  • Danforth Ave (East of Victoria Park to Kingston Rd)
  • Kingston Rd (Danforth Ave to St Clair)

Please sign our petition at www.DanforthKingston4All.ca that will help ensure that the city delivers a “complete street” that is more beneficial to all residents and businesses.  What is a complete street?

TOEastCycles Newsletter – March 9, 2023 03/09/2023 – Danforth Kingston community consultation

Community Consultation – Sunday Mar 12th at 10:00 AM (online) – Please join us for a citizen-led community consultation so that you can give your feedback on:

Safety 4 All

Supporting local businesses

Beautification and visitor friendliness

If you wish to join us for this online meeting please reply to ToEastCyclists@gmail.com (titled & opens browsers’ email client) and say “Sign me up for Sunday Mar 12, 10 AM.” You will then receive an invitation to a meeting where the group discussion will be hosted on G meets (Gmail account required)

Additional online and in-person events to be scheduled. (TBD)

Please forward this email to you family and friends that are:

-Looking to make a difference in Scarborough SW. www.DanforthKingston4All.ca

-Interested in joining us for our social rides. (Receive our Weekly email)

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday at 10AM. Remember if you wish to attend please reply to this email with “Sign me up for Sunday Mar 12, 10 AM.”

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Danforth-Kingston Safe & Complete Streets Organizing

Join Us!

Danforth-Kingston Safe & Complete Streets Organizing

You are invited to participate in a Bells on Kingston organized event to plan and expand a campaign for safe and complete streets on Danforth and Kingston in Scarborough. Please forward this message and invite others. And dress warm! Friday overnight forecast is -18…warming up to a balmy -7 by Saturday noon.

Danforth-Kingston
Safe and Complete Streets
Organizing Gathering

Saturday February 4, 10 am – Noon
AccessPoint on Danforth
3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough (Danforth & Victoria Park)

 

Imagine together a safe Danforth-Kingston corridor in Scarborough.
Strategize how we can support the city toward good redesign for all road users.

  • Brainstorm and plan activities to bring along others to celebrate and promote Danforth-Kingston in 2023.
  • Learn the history and context, what we know about city plans, and how we might be part of consultations.
  • Celebrate the successes of Bells on Kingston 2022.

The City is looking to make safety and streetscape improvements in 2023-2024 along Danforth Avenue & Kingston Road, from Victoria Park to Scarborough Golf Club. This could include things like:

  • Pedestrian safety improvements
  • Traffic calming
  • On-street parking spots
  • Protected bike lanes
  • On-street patios
  • Public artwork
  • Greenery
  • Transit stop improvements

Be part of an organized and effective campaign team for a better Danforth-Kingston!

Image: TOeastCyclists Mailchimp: 01/31/2023 – Support the Danforth-Kingston complete street | https://mailchi.mp/03345cd5587c/support-the-danforth-kingston-complete-street?e=9f50905061

Bells on Kingston
https://bellsonkingston.ca/

Weather Forecast for Saturday Looks Great!

Bells on Kingston
Night Ride
8:30 p.m. Saturday, August 13th
Meet at Oakridge Park – 3459 Danforth, Ave. Scarborough
Light up the Danforth!

Group Ride. All cycling abilities welcome.
Bike head and tail lights required.
Additional lights encouraged!

Cycling west from the Crossroads of the Danforth BIA’s “Wheels on Danforth” event to the Bloor Viaduct and return.

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Group Ride Number Two – August 13th!

Bells on Kingston
Night Ride
8:30 p.m. Saturday, August 13th
Meet at Oakridge Park – 3459 Danforth, Ave. Scarborough
Light up the Danforth!

Bells on Kingston Aug 13th Night Ride poster

Group Ride. All cycling abilities welcome.
Bike head and tail lights required.
Additional lights encouraged!

Cycling west from the Crossroads of the Danforth BIA‘s “Wheels on Danforth” event to the Bloor Viaduct and return.

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Bells on Kingston’s Inaugural Ride

Bells on Kingston’s inaugural ride for bike lanes on Danforth east of Victoria Park to Kingston Rd and beyond.

Join Scarborough Cycles ‘Slow Roll’ community bike ride:

Our ‘Slow Roll’ community bike rides are back! Join us for a 6 km roll through Oakridge and Birch Cliff.

Thursday July 21
AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave.
Gather 6:30pm
Roll Out 7:00pm
Return 8:00pm

http://scarboroughcycles.ca/group-rides/

#bikeTO #ScarbTO #Ward20 @BellsOnKingston

 

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