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Multimodal Explorer<p>This week's video shows a quick connection from the Rockland Avenue Greenway to the Fort Street protected bike lane in Victoria, BC. <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikeways" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikeways</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelanes</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cycling</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3yado-Eatc" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">youtube.com/watch?v=x3yado-Eatc</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>If you're in Victoria, BC and looking for a traffic calmed connection between bike lanes on Dallas Road and Superior Street, check out the Montreal Street bicycle boulevard. This route also provides access to parks, community gardens and tennis courts. <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikeways" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikeways</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/trafficcalming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trafficcalming</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cycling</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psdTaXRKm3M" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=psdTaXRKm3</span><span class="invisible">M</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>The new Hillside Avenue protected bike lanes in Victoria, BC are progressing well. This will eventually provide a connection between the Kings Road bicycle boulevard and protected bike lanes on Gorge Road and Government Street. <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelane</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelanes</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/ProtectedBikeLane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectedBikeLane</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>A few photos showing progress on the Gorge Rd protected bike lanes in Victoria, BC. Eventually, this will enable riders to connect with AAA infrastructure in neighbouring municipalities (Saanich and Esquimalt). We also saw sections of raised cycle track and a continuous sidewalk just West of the Government St protected bike lane. <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelane</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelanes</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/ProtectedBikeLane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectedBikeLane</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>Another new bike lane in Victoria, BC.🙂 The Caledonia Ave protected bike lane extends from the Government Street protected bike lane to Cook Street and provides a connection to the Vancouver Street bicycle boulevard. <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelane</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelanes</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/protectedbikelane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>protectedbikelane</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>As a follow-up to a previous post, here is the finished on-street patio on the Government Street protected bike lane in Victoria, BC (just South of Chatham St). <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/placemaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>placemaking</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/protectedbikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>protectedbikelanes</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>Check out this interactive art installation in Victoria, BC at the corner of Government St and Wharf St. Ride to play the music and see the projected images created by local artist Jamin Zuroski.</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/interactiveart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>interactiveart</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/indigenousartist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indigenousartist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikeart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikeart</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>Another new protected bike lane is starting to appear in Victoria, BC on Blanshard Street. Upgrades are to extend from Fort St to Caledonia Ave. 🚴 🎉<a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelane</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/protectedbikelane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>protectedbikelane</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>Progress today on the new quick build protected bike lane on Shelbourne Street in Victoria, BC. <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelane</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/protectedbikelane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>protectedbikelane</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>This weeks video shows an example of how small additions to AAA networks can sometimes make a big difference with connections to public parks (Victoria, BC). <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelane</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelanes</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cycling</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/protectedbikelane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>protectedbikelane</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKy86lrqdww" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=zKy86lrqdw</span><span class="invisible">w</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>Esquimalt is building a AAA network! Beyond improving safety &amp; access, this will also enable connections with AAA networks in Saanich and Victoria. Here's our first Esquimalt protected bike lane video. <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/esquimalt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>esquimalt</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelane</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cycling</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kt2odLPqPQ" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=2Kt2odLPqP</span><span class="invisible">Q</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>We saw these scenic bike route maps at the bike valet in Victoria, BC. It's a great way to encourage visitors to explore the city using safe AAA infrastructure. <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cycling</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikevalet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikevalet</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelanes</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>This week we're taking a scenic ride along Gorge Waterway Park in Saanich, BC to see the new Gorge Road West protected bike lane. This bike lane also connects to the Tillicum Road protected bike lane and will soon be extended to Victoria. <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/saanich" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>saanich</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelane</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/protectedbikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>protectedbikelanes</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cycling</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbHsstQqKW4" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=EbHsstQqKW</span><span class="invisible">4</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>The longest protected bike lane in the City of Victoria is now 3.9 km long! The expanded Fort Street protected bike lane includes bicycle signal lights, bike racks, public seating, sidewalk upgrades, new crosswalks, flowers and trees. <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelanes</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/protectedbikelane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>protectedbikelane</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cycling</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/urbancycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>urbancycling</span></a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/et5E8wdV9zA" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/et5E8wdV9zA</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>It's nice to see bike valets becoming the new standard at festivals in Victoria. Photo taken of the bike valet at FernFest on the weekend. <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikeparking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikeparking</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>After noting the support for the year-round free bike valet by the Downtown Victoria Business Association, now even a suburban mall sees the benefit of providing a free bike valet. There are still some gaps in the bike network by Hillside Mall but the bike valet returns for a second summer! <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/saanich" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>saanich</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikeparking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikeparking</span></a></p><p><a href="https://hillsidecentre.com/bike-valet/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">hillsidecentre.com/bike-valet/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br><a href="https://hillsidecentre.com/hours-location-directions-transit/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hillsidecentre.com/hours-locat</span><span class="invisible">ion-directions-transit/</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>An excellent example of how construction can be completed beside a bike lane without blocking it (or the sidewalk). Photo taken along the Pandora Avenue protected bike lane in Victoria, BC. <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelanes</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/protectedbikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>protectedbikelanes</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cycling</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/urbancycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>urbancycling</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>During an evening bike ride on the Beacon Hill Park multi-use pathway we saw quite a few wildflowers. Check out this field of Camas and a happy Bumble bee near Dallas Rd in Victoria, BC.<br><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BeaconHillPark" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BeaconHillPark</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/wildflowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildflowers</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bloomscrolling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bloomscrolling</span></a></p>
Rivikah<p>I'm so excited to start to see signs going up about the improvements on Gorge road. It's going to improve my commute a lot once there's protected bike lanes there.</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/yyj" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyj</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a></p>
Multimodal Explorer<p>We still have more Norway videos to share soon, but this week we're taking a ride on the Superior Street protected bike lane to Fisherman's Wharf in Victoria, BC. <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/yyjbike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yyjbike</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biketooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biketooter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/protectedbikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>protectedbikelanes</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/bikelanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bikelanes</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cycling</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/biking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biking</span></a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/BY_iMyYnKLg" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/BY_iMyYnKLg</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>