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Multimodal Explorer

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Active transportation infrastructure including protected bike lanes, traffic calming and pedestrian friendly streets. www.youtube.com/@MultimodalExplorer mstdn.ca/@MultimodalExplorer #yyjbike #bikesky #bikelanes

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Phase 3 of the Shelbourne Street Improvement Project is complete! New raised cycle tracks, protected bike lanes & protected intersections, with connections to other PBLs. When combined with Victoria’s section, that's a 4.5 km AAA route. #yyjbike #saanich #victoriabc #bikesky youtu.be/97mF0zpwLA4

Shelbourne Street Raised Cycle Track (Saanich, BC - August 2026)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our latest video shows the South Park Street protected bike lane in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This bike lane includes one-way protected bike lanes, crosswalks with flashing lights, bike turn boxes, leading pedestrian intervals and bike racks. #BikeHfx #bikesky #Halifax www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoqL...

South Park Street Protected Bike Lane (Halifax, NS - June 2026)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We visited Halifax and Dartmouth this summer and were impressed by electric buses, bike shares, and a downtown ferry with bike racks. We also filmed a couple bike lanes and will post the first video on Monday. #BikeHfx #bikesky #Halifax #electricbus

South Park Street bike lane with the Halifax Public Gardens on the left.

An electric bus on Barrington St in Halifax, NS.

The Halifax-Dartmouth ferry

Bike racks inside the Halifax-Dartmouth ferry

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A few photos from Tuesday’s Snowbirds performance in Victoria, BC. Thanks to Capital Bike and the volunteers at the bike valet. We rode safely to the show on protected bike lanes, and enjoyed dinner afterwards downtown. What a show, and what a city! 🚲✈️ #yyjbike #victoriabc #snowbirds #bikesky

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This week we're exploring updates to the Pacific Street protected bike lane / RCT in Vancouver. This bike lane includes protected intersections, bike signals, and connections to PBLs on Beach Ave, Burrard St, Hornby St, Richards St, and Rolston St. #bikeyvr #bikesky www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvT9...

Pacific Street Protected Bike Lane (Vancouver, BC - May 2026)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The Cook Street upgrades in Victoria are progressing well. The upgrades include a new 2 km protected bike lane, new crosswalks, accessibility improvements, and intersection upgrades. This will also connect to a raised cycle track in Saanich. Details below. #yyjbike www.victoria.ca/city-governm...

Concrete curbs for a new protected bike land on Cook St in Victoria, BC. View to the North from Blackwood St.

Concrete curbs for a new protected bike land on Cook St in Victoria, BC. View to the South from Kings Rd

Concrete curbs for a new protected bike land on Cook St in Victoria, BC. View to the South from Haultain St.

Concrete curbs for a new protected bike land on Cook St in Victoria, BC. View to the North from Kings Rd.

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Recent upgrades to Blanshard Street in Victoria, BC included extending the protected bike lane to Kings Rd, adding a new AAA connection and bringing its total length from Humboldt St to 1.8 km. Check out the new section in this video. 🚲 🎉 #yyjbike #bikesky #victoriabc www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0D8...

Blanshard Street Protected Bike Lane - Expanded (Victoria, BC - June 2026)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

While in Vancouver we checked out the Sen̓áḵw buildings—showing what’s possible when developments shift from car‑centric to car‑lite design to prioritize shared space, transit and active‑transportation. The Bike Hub will also include e-cargo bike rentals (senakw.com/amenities). #bikeyvr #bikesky

Bike lane to access to the Sen̓áḵw buildings from Chestnut Street in Vancouver, BC.

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Here’s a quick tour of the upgrades on Drake Street in Vancouver, BC — covering the protected bike lane improvements (phase 1 & 2). Phase 3 is also scheduled to be completed soon. #bikeyvr #bikesky www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBcf...

Drake Street Protected Bike Lane (Vancouver, BC - May 2026)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

A couple weeks ago we visited Vancouver and were spoiled for choice when it came to transportation options. Lots of trip chaining, exploring, and even filming a couple new rides on Mobi bikes. #bikeyvr #bikesky #micromobility #bikeshare #publicTransit

Vancouver bike share station (Mobi bikes)

Lime e-scooter station in Vancouver, BC

The Skytrain arriving at the station in Vancouver, BC

A trolly bus turning past the Vancouver Public Library (Central)

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We filmed the Bute Greenway back in 2023, including the pedestrianized Bute–Robson Plaza. Returning to Vancouver this year, the new permanent design looks great 🙂 #bikeyvr #bikesky #pedestrianstreet

View of the Bute-Robson plaza seen from intersection of Bute St and Rosemary Brown Ln.

View of the Bute-Robson plaza seen from intersection of Bute St and Robson St.

Picnic tables shown in a pedestrianized area of Bute St, just North of Robson St.

An early morning view of the upgraded Bute-Robson Plaza.

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Construction to extend the Blanshard Street protected bike lane from Caledonia Ave to Kings Road is coming along nicely in Victoria, BC. This will also connect two existing AAA routes. #yyjbike #victoriabc Here's a map from the City: www.victoria.ca/city-governm...

Concrete curbs installed for the bike lane extension on Blanshard Street by the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Check out phase 1 of the Esquimalt Road protected bike lane - concrete curbs, bollards, crossrides, treed medians, and connections to other bike routes. A great AAA upgrade on a main street. Nice work Esquimalt!🚲 #Esquimalt #yyjbike #bikesky www.youtube.com/watch?v=keQA...

Esquimalt Road Protected Bike Lane (Esquimalt, BC - March 2026)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

If you haven’t had a chance to ride across the new Galloping Goose Bridge in Colwood yet, here are a few photos. Before this upgrade, the walk‑and‑roll route meant crossing Island Hwy at Wale Rd. #yyjbike #colwoodbc

Two people riding bikes towards the new Galloping Goose Bridge with a bike counter on the left.

An access ramp on the North side of the bridge leading to the sidewalk.

A view from the centre of the bridge, crossing over Island Highway / Sooke Road.

A crosswalk with elephants feet at the intersection of Wale Road and Wilfert Road.

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

🎉🚲 The City of Victoria’s first protected bike lane turns 9 years old tomorrow (May 3rd)! Come out for the birthday party at 1pm in Centennial Square. #yyjbike #victoriabc

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

We took a ride along the new Tolmie Avenue protected bike lane in Victoria, BC with cherry blossoms in bloom. This links a multi-use pathway with a bicycle boulevard and connects residential streets with a commercial area. #yyjbike #bikesky #victoriabc #bikelanes www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV1W...

Tolmie Avenue Protected Bike Lane (Victoria, BC - March 2026)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

BC Transit is gathering feedback on potential improvements to bus service to Victoria International Airport. Check out the survey linked below. #victoriabc engage.bctransit.com/victoria-air...

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Victoria Airport Service Options

We need your input! BC Transit is exploring improved service opportunities to the Victoria International Airport (YYJ). BC Transit most recently presented service options to local decision-makers in F...

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

A new protected bike lane on Dallas Road in Victoria, BC! This video also shows how to connect to the Ross Bay Seawall and Clover Point for great views of the Salish Sea and Olympic Mountains. #yyjbike #bikesky #victoriabc #bikelanes www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Bd...

Dallas Road Protected Bike Lane (Victoria, BC - January 2026)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Two examples of good design and one example of bad design: Wheel/curb stops and bollards help prevent vehicle overhang and keep pathways safe and clear. The last photo shows what happens when they’re missing. #SafeStreets #bikesky #yyjbike #victoriabc #AccessibleStreets

An example of a clear multi-use pathway thanks to wheel/curb stops on Dallas Road in Victoria, BC (near Ross Bay Seawall) placed between the sidewalk and the tires of parked vehicles.

An example of a clear bike lane thanks to bollards on Dallas Road in Victoria, BC (near Ogden Point) placed at the front of each parking space.

A reminder of what can happen if wheel/curb stops are missing from a parking space. As a result, half of the sidewalk is blocked by the overhanging vehicle bumper.

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

We just released a cycling video from Taiwan. Explore the Shixian Road bicycle path in Chiayi City — a tree-lined path around a ring road including seating and a parallel walking path. #biketooter #嘉義 #嘉義市 #台灣 #Chiayi #Taiwan #taiwancycling www.youtube.com/watch?v=R672...

Shixian Road Bicycle Path (Chiayi City, Taiwan - October 2024)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Our 3rd video from #ColwoodBC shows a multi-use pathway that connects the protected bike lane on Painter Rd to the bike lanes on Latoria Blvd. This section of Colwood's AAA network connects a newly built area with schools and a commercial area. #yyjbike #biketooter www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLfr...

Ryder Hesjedal Way Multi-use Pathway (Colwood, BC - August 2025)

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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The Best Cycling City No One Talks About with (among many others) @burgundavia.bsky.social and @ryanjabs.bsky.social

The Best Cycling City No One Talks About

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

This week we explore a quick-build protected bike lane on Painter Rd in Colwood, BC. This bike lane connects to Dunsmuir Middle School and a multi-use path to continue on to Royal Bay. We'll explore the multi-use path in a future video. #yyjbike #bikesky #ColwoodBC www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5sc...

Painter Road Protected Bike Lane (Colwood, BC - August 2025)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

In our third video from the University of Victoria, we use a new protected bike lane on Gabriola Road between CARSA and the underground bike parking at the Campus Bike Centre. #yyjbike #biketooter #UVic #bikelanes www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZNV...

Gabriola Road Protected Bike Lane (University of Victoria - September 2025)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

This week we explore a new protected bike lane and upgraded intersection on Jutland Road in Victoria, BC. This provides a connection to the new Gorge Road East protected bike lane and is a short ride from the Galloping Goose. #yyjbike #bikesky #victoriabc #bikelanes www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgHn...

Jutland Road Protected Bike Lane (Victoria, BC - September 2025)

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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Victoria has a *lot* of cargo bikes. More than Montreal maybe? Certainly more than you’d see in downtown Montreal.

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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Rush hour in Victoria, British Columbia after the rain

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The City of Victoria has a new protected bike lane on Hillside Avenue. This fills a network gap to connect Quadra Village with the Gorge Road East protected bike lane. #yyjbike #bikesky #victoriabc #bikelanes *Broomstick skateboard at 4:27 min :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyrK...

Hillside Avenue Protected Bike Lane (Victoria, BC - October 2025)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

We're excited to see progress on cycling infrastructure at the University of Victoria. This week we ride along a raised cycle track on McGill Road. #yyjbike #bikesky #UVic #bikelanes #ActiveTransportation Watch the video here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqu8...

McGill Road Raised Cycle Track (University of Victoria - September 2025)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

A new crosswalk and on-street bike parking have been added to the corner of Store St and Herald St in Victoria. The crosswalk also includes reflective sign posts, an asphalt ramp and tactile mats. #yyjbike #yyjwalk

On-street bike parking beside an on-street patio at the corner of Store Street and Herald Street.

New crosswalk at the corner of Store Street and Herald Street, including reflective sign posts, an asphalt ramp and tactile tiles.

New crosswalk at the corner of Store Street and Herald Street, including reflective sign posts, an asphalt ramp and tactile tiles.

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

This is our first video from Colwood, BC. We ride along a protected bike lane and raised cycle track that connect to a multi-use pathway. We'll post more videos of Colwood in the future. #yyjbike #bikesky #ColwoodBC www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsZk...

Latoria Boulevard Protected Bike Lane and Raised Cycle Track (Colwood, BC - August 2025)

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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

New cycle lanes on Dallas Rd at Ross Bay. Presume that @victoria.ca will add curb dividers? Does anyone know if this treatment will continue up the hill (westbound)?

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Here's another example of an electric bus. This bus took us up a steep hill with several switchbacks in Taiwan. Also quiet and air conditioned. Public transit is a reliable way to cool off in Taiwan. #taiwan #jiufen #electricbus

An electric bus that we took along the Jinshui Highway near Jiufen, Taiwan.

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

We recently went for a ride on one of BC Transit's new electric buses in Victoria, BC. It was a quieter and air conditioned trip :) The first image is on the #22 route (Yates St) and the second is on the #28 route (Douglas St). #VictoriaBC #BCTransit #electricbus

BC Transit electric bus in the City of Victoria (route 22) on Yates Street.

BC Transit electric bus in the City of Victoria (route 28) in front of the Bay Centre on Douglas Street.

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Yesterday the 'Shop on Broad' event was held along Broad Street in Victoria. This section of Broad Street is always a pleasant pedestrian zone. #VictoriaBC #pedestrianzone #carfree

The Shop on Broad Street event with vendor stalls in the pedestrian zone in between Broughton Street and Fort Street (Looking to the North).

The Shop on Broad Street event with vendor stalls in the pedestrian zone in between Broughton Street and Fort Street (Looking to the South across the Fort Street protected bike lane).

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

A short stroll through 7 alleys in Victoria, including Canada's narrowest street (Fan Tan Alley) and a wooden brick street (Waddington Alley). #VictoriaBC #yyjwalk #alley #alleyways www.youtube.com/shorts/-J4V3...

Walking Victoria Alleys (August 2025) #VictoriaBC #alleyways #alley #shorts

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Word on the street was there were a couple new-ish protected bike lanes in Colwood, BC. While visiting the area we noticed a few more raised cycle tracks to film next time. We'll have to keep an eye out for the expansion of the protected bike lane on Latoria Road. #yyjbike #bikesky #ColwoodBC

A two-way raised cycle track in Colwood, BC near the corner of Latoria Boulevard and Ryder Hesjedal Way.

A one-way raised cycle track in Colwood, BC with a BC Transit bus stop on the left. Image taken on Latoria Boulevard.

A one-way protected bike lane in Colwood, BC with a mix of parking protection and concrete curbs with plantings (Latoria Blvd).

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

A bicycle ride in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from the Pier-2 Art Centre to the Cianjhen Star Bridge. Along the way we pass a few landmarks and take a meandering route along bicycle paths and multi-use paths. #bikesky #台灣 #Taiwan #Kaohsiung #taiwancycling www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_x1...

Cycling from Yancheng to Cianjhen District (Kaohsiung, Taiwan - Nov 2024)

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City of Victoria @victoria.ca · 12/08/2025

📍 Help shape Victoria’s e-bike share system by telling us where you want to go! Suggest parking zone locations (where shared e-bikes will be parked and available for use) by dropping pins on the map at engage.victoria.ca/bikeshare before Sept. 24! #yyjbike

Sketch of bike share parking zone in the curb lane, approximately the size of one parking space and filled with about 7 e-bikes.

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Big news for the Victoria cycling network! A new 1.2 km protected bike lane opened recently on Blanshard Street - and it connects to several East-West bike lanes. Watch the video and ride along. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDaq... #yyjbikes #bikesky #victoriabc #bikelanes

Blanshard Street Protected Bike Lane (Victoria, BC - August 2025)

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Josh Crough @smokeycrow.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Whenever somebody complains about costs of bicycle projects just inform them that $76.8 million was spent to fix a left turn for cars. #yyjbike #bikesky

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Keating flyover ready for traffic on Monday

Construction of the flyover, which began in July 2023, is intended to eliminate a dangerous left turn from the Pat Bay Highway onto Keating Cross Road.

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

If you're looking for a #yyjbike ride this weekend, check out these cycling network maps from the City of Victoria. Hard copies are available at the bike valet (intersection of Broad St & Pandora Ave). The QR code also links to a web map with directions. #bikesky #bikevalet #bikelanes

A map showing a AAA bicycle route around downtown Victoria and surrounding neighbourhoods. This route includes protected bike lanes and bicycle boulevards.

A map showing a AAA bicycle route around James Bay in Victoria, BC. This route includes protected bike lanes and bicycle boulevards.

A map showing a AAA bicycle route around Victoria West. This route includes protected bike lanes, multi-use pathways and streets with traffic calming.

The back of each map includes tips for a smooth ride including a summary of infrastructure, the area visited and hand signals.

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Here's a couple photos showing the before and after of the slip lane removal at the intersection of Caledonia Ave and Quadra St in Victoria, BC (in this weeks video). This upgrade improved walk & roll safety, added seating, bike racks, a bus shelter, plants and a couple new trees. #yyjbike #bikesky

A right turn slip lane that used to exist at the intersection of Caledonia Avenue and Quadra Street in Victoria, BC.

The upgraded intersection (Caledonia Avenue and Quadra Street) after the slip lane was removed. This upgrade improved walk & roll safety and added seating, bike racks, a bus shelter, plants and a couple of new trees. The Caledonia Ave protected bike lane is seen on the left.

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

This week's video shows updates to Caledonia Ave in Victoria, BC including protected bike lanes (bollards), traffic calming and the removal of a slip lane (Quadra St). We also see bicycle paramedics at 1:30min. #yyjbike #bikesky #bikelanes #protectedbikelane #cycling www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xTe...

Caledonia Avenue Protected Bike Lane (Victoria, BC - May 2025)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

A short video by the University of Ottawa where we see a protected intersection, protected bike lane, multi-use pathway and a contra-flow bike lane. #ottbike #bikesky #cycling #bikelanes www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaPO...

Waller Street Protected Bike Lane (Ottawa, ON - May 2024)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

This week's video is on the Shelbourne Street protected bike lane in Victoria. This bike lane connects with a raised cycle track in Saanich, is lined by war memorial trees with a view of the Olympic Mountains. #yyjbike #bikesky #bikelanes #protectedbikelane #cycling www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXQg...

Shelbourne Street Protected Bike Lane (Victoria, BC - May 2025)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Kaohsiung was a fun city to cycle around. This video shows a cycle track and sidewalk that run parallel to a linear park providing shade, bike share stations, seating and a playground. #bikesky #Taiwan #Kaohsiung #taiwancycling #cycling www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDVo...

Gongyuan 2nd Road Raised Cycle Track (Kaohsiung, Taiwan - November 2024)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Here's a quick video from Victoria, BC showing the Michigan Street advisory bike lanes which connect the Beacon Hill Park multi-use pathway with the Government Street bike lanes/bicycle boulevard. #yyjbike #bikesky #bikelanes #cycling www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNb6...

Michigan Street Advisory Bike Lanes (Victoria, BC - August 2024)

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Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Happy 8th Birthday to the City of Victoria's first protected bike lane! 🚲 🎉 #yyjbike #bikesky #bikelanes #protectedbikelane

A poster announcing coffee and cake at the Janion Plaza in the City of Victoria to celebrate the 8th anniversary of the installation of a protected bike lane on Pandora Avenue.

Multimodal Explorer @multimodalexplorer.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

For this week's video we're taking a ride along a car-free street on an Ottawa Weekend Bikeday during the Canadian Tulip Festival. The NCC organizes Weekend Bikedays from May to Oct. #ottbike #bikesky #cycling #tulipfestival www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVtJ...

Queen Elizabeth Driveway Weekend Bikedays (Ottawa, ON - May 2024)

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