Cost of suburban sprawl / questions to candidates
Another questionnaire was sent out to Maple Ridge candidates, this one being about the cost of suburban sprawl. For more information and links to the questionnaire and responses received, click here.
Ridge Meadows
Municipal election 2014: Vote to Bike!
HUB asked candidates across Metro Vancouver two questions related to cycling. Both Maple Ridge (69%) and Pitt Meadows (92%) had high response rates compared to other Metro Vancouver municipalities. The first question was specific to each community: In the case of Maple Ridge:“Do you agree that it’s absolutely critical that we start to apply the […]
Transportation Plan endorsed by Council just before election
The Transportation Plan was endorsed unanimously by Council tonight, although Coun. Bell and Coun. Masse had some concerns and were – in vain – looking for support to delay the endorsement. Thank you, Coun. Bell and Coun. Masse. Here‘s the link to the Council meeting. The discussion on the Transportation Plan starts at about 3:49. […]
Video: the new Point Grey Road from Burrard to Jericho Beach in Vancouver
I just had to post this wonderful video… Enjoy!
Photos Bike to Farms ride 2014
Last Sunday we went on the second Bike to Farms ride. This was our biggest ride so far. I was hoping for at least 20 people, but we had 40! You can read about the ride in my column in the Maple Ridge News. Here are photos taken during the ride by some of the […]
GETI Fest 2014, Sept. 20: bike decorating, bike rodeo and much more!
GETI Fest 2014 is fast approaching. Click on the link to find out more about all the exciting stuff that’s happening this year. Of course, we’re back for the 4th year in a row with our bike decorating and bike rodeo station: We’re hoping to see lots of kids this year. Bring the kids’ bikes […]
Bike to Farms ride, Sunday Sept. 7
Join Golden Ears Community Co-op and our HUB committee for our second Bike to Farms ride on Sunday, Sept. 7. We’ll be leaving from Big Feast restaurant (11920 227 St., Maple Ridge) at about 1:00 pm, and we should return there by about 4:30 pm. The length of the ride is about 15 kms. Here is […]
How a bike can change your life
The simple bicycle has changed so many lives in the past, and continues to be a life changer to many people in the present. Listen to this edition of CBC’s On the Coast: Shifting Gears to hear some inspiring stories: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/how-a-bike-can-change-your-life-1.2725756.
Katzie Slough bike tour July 19 – photos
So happy that the weather co-operated yesterday for the Katzie Slough bike tour: not too hot, not too cold, even a bit of sunshine and no rain! Couldn’t ask for more! Scott Magri, a Pitt Meadows resident who is determined to bring the slough back to life as a healthy salmon habitat after years of […]