Open letter to the Mayors of our cities

It's time for cities to put in bike paths to make people feel secure using bicycles as transportation, whether it be for commuting, doing the groceries, or visiting friends. To that end, there is a new open letter at www.nyall.ca/cycling.html which asks the Mayors of our cities to increase the existing cycle path network, build dedicated bicycle lanes at the side of the road, and increase the urban bicycle parking. Imagine how greener our cities would be, and how much healthier their residents...

Sign up and suggest your city!

Some pictures of bicycle paths in Amsterdam from About.com, and what ours SHOULD look like.

About Me

I am an avid cyclist - I commute to work by bike, and I intend to continue to do so even in the worst of the Canadian winter. I just think that cycling, where it is possible, is the best thing that we can do for the environment, for getting around. Plus, it's fun (if the weather is nice) and gives us some much-needed exercise!

I am currently advocating for a tax rebate for the purchase of bicycles and cycling equipment and for dedicated bike lanes at the side of our roads. Sign the open letters to our Prime Minister, the provincial premiers and our Mayors at www.nyall.ca/cycling.html and make a difference!

During the day I am a patent lawyer at the firm of Andrews Robichaud in Ottawa, Canada, an intellectual property law boutique (www.andrewsrobichaud.com). I draft and prosecute patents, and litigate when the need arises.