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  1. Free parking for scooters and motorcycles!

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    0 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce greenhouse gas emissions  ·  Admin →
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  2. Repeal mandatory bike helmet legislation

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    72 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Admin →
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    Johnny commented  · 

    Fantastic idea...I just laid down 3 votes. "The health gains of more people cycling FAR outweigh the potential safety gains of more helmet wearing". Brilliant in its simplicity. It is simply a fact that statistically and practically speaking, bike helmets don't save lives.

    So why then does the government want to police my safety? The reason is simple – it’s a cash grab.

    If you don't feel safe, wear a helmet - if YOU want to. And if you forget it one day on your way to work, you can make a donation to the government too - if YOU want to.

    The tougher question is why do other citizens want to police my safety? I might go skydiving this weekend? Is that ok? Do you want to hold my hand when I cross the street?

    There is a reason there are too many rules in this City, and in certain parts of the world more generally. The reason is simple - ignorance. Perhaps somebody should start a campaign of like minded individuals. This is not the only blog on this site where ignorance is flourishing.

    The safety of the environment depends on people having a bit of common sense. How can we expect people to support massive, important changes at the industrial and corporate level, and in the energy sector in particular, when people cannot seem to grasp the inherent simplicity, benefit and common sense of this idea?

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  3. Car Free granville island

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  4. Educate Motor Vehicle Drivers on Sharing the Road with Cyclists

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    4 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Admin →
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    Johnny commented  · 

    Great idea!

    Licenses for cyclists makes no logical sense. Based on at-fault stats it is equally logical to require a license and helmet for pedestrians. See my comments on "Mandatory Licenses for Cyclists".

    You got my vote!

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  5. Free parking for 100% electric cars

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    3 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Admin →
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    Johnny commented  · 

    great idea! may be an uphill battle as the City recently ruled against easier access to parking for motorcycles and scooters at curb parking end-zones. Bizarre as it interferes with nothing. The City is certainly not shy to implement new rules and regulations. But you're going to have problems convincing counsel when the City would rather have people on scooters pay for meter parking than park somewhere else more out of the way. It is all about the CASH GRAB for the City. If anyone says "geez, what do we do when everyone is driving n electric car"? Lets deal with that problem when we get there...I can't wait for the day. You have my vote...GO ELECTRIC!!

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