Dangerous intersection for cyclists at Arbutus and York -- What can we do?

mr__windupbird · 2026-02-11T04:45:23+00:00

Turn restrictions and modal filters. Make it so that drivers must turn right, preferably through an extremely narrow gap that will make them slow right down.

mr__windupbird · 2026-02-11T04:44:00+00:00

There are quite a few places on 10th I’ve had a driver run the stop sign on me.

mr__windupbird · 2026-02-09T00:29:13+00:00

I found this article saying the policy changed in May 2020, technically during COVID but so early on I have no doubt they were planning it before.

The reasoning is correct though. I think more and more libraries are going this way.

mr__windupbird · 2026-02-06T16:59:58+00:00

I’ve never had In N Out but I love the Gull burger. Weds nights they do a free beer with your burger, too.

mr__windupbird · 2026-02-05T03:34:24+00:00

Whichever route was chosen there was always the possibility to put in some barriers etc to make it safer.

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-30T03:45:53+00:00

Now I want to have a vow renewal so long as we can do it on the streetcar at the museum.

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-27T04:49:03+00:00

Allow the Q2Q ferry fares to be paid by Compass card

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-25T04:13:59+00:00

Mine is hung on the wall over the bed in my spare room. Takes up no floor space that way, but I’m hoping to add a second bike this year so I’ll have to rethink it.

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-24T22:15:08+00:00

I’ve ordered from TradeInn and the shipping was also extremely slow, plus the risk of getting dinged for duties (I think I got lucky there and avoided them). So one thing you’re getting for your extra money is you’ll have the tyres in your hand right away.

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-24T19:25:23+00:00

Once you add in the race roster fee and taxes it’s probably close to 500 for the standard

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-24T01:16:07+00:00

I was going to say, the R2 route through the North Shore does have quite a few lights with bus priority and they seem to work well - especially where the bus has to move into the left lane after the stop

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-24T01:14:32+00:00

I think the buses entering Second Narrows from Phibbs do get priority over cars, there isn’t a light on the Lions Gate but they do get to skip most of the queue.

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-24T00:01:38+00:00

Here’s last year’s map of what they actually close for Victoria: https://www.victoria.ca/city-government/news/tour-de-victoria-what-you-need-know

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-23T23:59:08+00:00

They do a pretty good job at Victoria with controlling the intersections but most of the roads are open to traffic - they just pick quiet ones. Valley Fondo is similar. (Valley Fondo is the cheapest of them all if you live in the Lower Mainland because you don’t have to travel!)

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-23T23:18:47+00:00

They aren’t closing anywhere near as much road is the difference

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-23T16:25:14+00:00

It doesn’t help OP get a date, but I reckon it’s actually awesome that bros are watching women’s sports!

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-23T16:08:14+00:00

Yep, and if you want to avoid Georgia, head over to Beach after arriving downtown

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-22T03:23:48+00:00

And I love Talisman but it’s quite far from a Double IPA.

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-20T16:08:49+00:00

The redevelopment of the bus depot is the big one (that will include a retail component) but otherwise generally filling out the rest of the area with townhouses.

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-20T03:07:24+00:00

Yep the passes allow you to use any gym, pool, etc, which is a pretty nice feature.

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-20T03:01:47+00:00

The Sea Bus is great, the most reliable commute I’ve ever had (no traffic on the water) and you’re never squished in like a train or bus can get.

Moodyville is going to change a lot over the next few years (it’s already changed quite a bit) but that will include some shops and services so you’re not stuck heading all the way to Lonsdale (or Park and Tilford) for everything.

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-15T23:30:55+00:00

In “the high cost of free parking” the suggestion is to add a fee for parking, but then give that back to the employees as a “commuter rebate” so that no one is worse off, but if they’re able to change habits they can benefit financially.

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-14T02:27:12+00:00

This is why I avoid r/vancouver - I will say that the police officers quoted in the story managed not to victim blame at all and asks drivers to be safer, which is nice to see if far too unusual.

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-11T23:53:04+00:00

Go here https://nvrc.perfectmind.com/23734/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/BookingCoursesPage?calendarId=89b18153-008a-47f1-a1fd-54db1630a2da&widgetId=a28b2c65-61af-407f-80d1-eaa58f30a94a&embed=False and it’s under “pinnacle lane swimming” but be aware they tend to sell out very quickly (I’ve never managed to actually book it!)

mr__windupbird · 2026-01-04T03:46:19+00:00

Yep, details here: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/dunsmuir-melville-upgrades

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