The Climate Lens Divide & Conquer: The B.S. Against Bike Lanes
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Sep 17, 2025 Doug Clark, a Bike Calgary advocate dedicated to cycling infrastructure, and Alyssa Quinney, a passionate year-round cyclist, reveal the importance of bike lanes in urban mobility. They discuss the Ontario court ruling that protects bike lanes and how misinformation fuels political attacks against them. Their personal cycling stories highlight the benefits of safe, protected lanes, while they also suggest ways for Calgarians to get involved through advocacy and community rides, emphasizing the need for honest discussions about transportation and climate.
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Court Framed Anti‑Bike Actions As Rights Issue
- The Ontario court found removing bike lanes while ignoring evidence can violate Charter protections of life, liberty, and security.
- The ruling framed politicized, fact-free infrastructure removals as legally and ethically problematic.
How A Cycle Track Changed Her Life
- Alyssa moved from Grande Prairie to Vancouver and first saw a separated cycle track which changed how she travelled.
- That experience led her to bike as primary transport and to bike through Calgary winters after downtown cycle tracks were built.
Lifelong Bike Use Informs Perspective
- Doug grew up biking in Calgary in the 1970s and kept biking through university and his career.
- He bikes year-round and credits bike lanes for enabling winter riding and daily joy.