Search Results for: "bixi"
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A Montreal cyclist shared their first experience with the Bixi winter pilot project
Jacques Nacouzi talks about what it was like to use the bike share in the snow
Matt Hansen December 4, 2023 -
News
The Year-Round Montreal Bixi project starts soon
The Year-Round Montreal BIXI launches soon! Celebrating its 15th season, BIXI Montreal will extend beyond Nov. 15 for the first […]
Matt Hansen October 13, 2023 -
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Montreal’s Bixi bike share program is now all-year long
Previously only available from spring to fall
Matt Hansen April 12, 2023 -
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Bixi reports record-breaking year in 2017 as season comes to a close in Montreal
With 4.8 million trips in total, 2017 saw an average increase by 10 per cent
Todd Aalgaard November 16, 2017 -
News
One-way pass, new pricing structure mean big improvements for Montreal’s Bixi bike-sharing service: reports
In 2014, Montreal’s Bixi bike-sharing service implemented a new pricing structure and other features, part of a five-year business plan intended to boost the number of riders using the system.
Todd Aalgaard December 10, 2015 -
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Montreal’s Bixi bike-sharing service to end its season just before midnight on Nov. 15
Montrealers, take note: as of the posting of this article, you have a little more than seven hours to make use of the city’s Bixi bike-sharing service before the season closes.
Todd Aalgaard November 15, 2015 -
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Toronto Parking Authority rebrands Bixi
When the Toronto Parking Authority took over Bixi Toronto’s operations at the end of 2013, it was inevitable that changes […]
Dean Campbell April 2, 2014 -
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Bixi Montreal must prove worth in 2014
The long-troubled Bixi Montreal bike-share system has been granted one more year of operation to prove it can be viable. […]
Dean Campbell March 25, 2014 -
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Bixi financial books opened in bankruptcy hearing
Bixi was finally forced to open their financial books at a bankruptcy hearing that started this week. The Montreal company […]
Scott Leitch February 19, 2014 -
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For sale: Bixi bike-share company
After a month of bankruptcy protection, bike-share company Bixi is officially up for sale, with the deadline for bids March […]
Rob Sturney February 11, 2014 -
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Alta Bikeshare partners with Bixi’s ex
Bike share company Alta has partnered with 8D Technologies to develop a new generation of bike share programs, starting in […]
Dean Campbell February 5, 2014 -
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Bixi riles Montreal councillors by paying bonuses before declaring bankruptcy
Montreal city councillors were outraged to discover that Bixi paid employees $232,000 in bonuses in December before the bike-share company […]
Rob Sturney January 30, 2014 -
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Vancouver bike share pedalling forward despite Bixi woes
With the future of the Public Bike System Company (PBSC), owner of  Bixi, unknown, Vancouver has been left with plans […]
Scott Leitch January 27, 2014 -
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Vancouver’s Bixi plans in limbo after company declares bankruptcy
Vancouver’s plans to launch a Bixi bike-sharing program in the city this year are up in the air after the […]
Rob Sturney January 21, 2014 -
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Montreal’s Bixi files for bankruptcy protection
The bike share program Bixi owes $47 million to various creditors and has filed for bankruptcy protection. The City of […]
Scott Leitch January 20, 2014 -
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Pan Am plans include Bixi expansion
Bixi Toronto is getting an upgrade in 2014, thanks to finds set aside for the Host City Showcase program, part […]
Dean Campbell December 13, 2013 -
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Bixi Toronto taken over by City of Toronto
Bixi Toronto has a secure future, thanks to the work of the City of Toronto council. Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong has […]
Dean Campbell December 5, 2013 -
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Vancouver BIXI plan faces further scrutiny
Vancouver’s proposed BIXI bike-share plan, slated to launch in the summer of 2014 after late-2013’s target date was moved because […]
Rob Sturney December 3, 2013 -
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Toronto votes to prop up Bixi program
Amidst the circus that is Toronto city hall, city councillors voted Thursday to lend more money to keep the Bixi bike-share […]
Scott Leitch November 15, 2013 -
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Bixi Montreal closing for winter
Bixi Montreal is packing up the system and removing stations in preparation for winter. Unlike the Bixi system in other […]
Dean Campbell November 6, 2013 -
News
Bixi Toronto on the block
The Toronto Bixi bike share program is under pressure to work out a new financial deal with city officials ahead […]
Dean Campbell November 5, 2013 -
Advocacy
Bixi Toronto gets a boost
Fans of the Bixi bike-sharing program in Toronto have a reason to celebrate. Thanks to the efforts of a city […]
Dean Campbell September 12, 2013 -
Advocacy
Toronto’s Bixi in trouble
The city’s bicycle-sharing program can’t cover operating costs
Rob Sturney April 17, 2013 -
News
BIXI Toronto To Relocate 17 Stations
Service area expanded
Canadian Cycling Magazine November 24, 2011 -
News
BIXI Montreal hibernates for the winter
Bikes to return in mid-April
Rob Sturney November 16, 2011 -
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Bixi responds to criticism
Montreal-based public bike company says it’s not in financial turmoil
Canadian Cycling Magazine May 24, 2011 -
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BIXI launches in Toronto
The BIXI bike sharing program arrived in Toronto Tuesday with 1,000 bikes in 80 stations around the downtown core.
Canadian Cycling Magazine May 5, 2011 -
2.1
Toronto’s Bixi program to start May 3
Bike sharing program modeled after Montreal
Canadian Cycling Magazine March 21, 2011 -
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Bixi Toronto reaches 1,000-member goal
Bike sharing program will launch in May with 80 stations and 1,000 bikes in downtown Toronto
Canadian Cycling Magazine October 19, 2010 -
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Bixi program coming to Toronto, but commitment needed from riders
Montreal-based rental-bike system looking for 1,000 subscribers for Toronto expansion
Canadian Cycling Magazine July 28, 2010 -
Members
Top Bike Shops from Across Canada
These places don’t just peddle bikes, they make passionate cyclists
Dean Campbell March 15, 2024 -
News
How (and why) does Montreal plow its bike paths faster than its streets?
A brutal winter storm didn’t stop the city from ensuring that cycling infrastructure was safe and rideable
Matt Hansen January 15, 2024 -
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Montreal highway to be transformed into a new urban space with greenery and bike paths
The Bonaventure Expressway, connecting the Samuel de Champlain Bridge to the port, is set for a significant reconfiguration
Matt Hansen December 27, 2023 -
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Montreal’s bike share pilot project with studded tires is underway
New program will allow cyclists to ride through winter
Matt Hansen November 21, 2023 -
MTB
A trio of u23 Canucks top-10 at U.S.A. World Cup XCO
Théberge, Woods and Johnston slide to success in muddy Snowshoe cross country
Terry McKall July 31, 2022 -
Bikes+Frames
Can you guess which Canadian city has the most affordable bike-share system?
Hint: It also has the most bikes
Lily Hansen-Gillis April 12, 2021 -
Gravel
Canadian gravel bike brands
Companies based in Canada that sell gravel bikes across the country and the world
Canadian Cycling Magazine August 6, 2020 -
Bikes+Frames
Canadian road bicycle brands
Canada is home to many companies and builders that make road bikes selling them at home and around the world
Canadian Cycling Magazine May 25, 2019 -
Bikes+Frames
Canadian bicycle brands
The companies based in Canada that sell bicycles across the country and the world
Canadian Cycling Magazine October 3, 2018 -
Feature
The Québec cities that offer perfect cycling holidays
8 cycling destinations for your bike trip
Canadian Cycling Magazine June 7, 2018 -
Advocacy
Montreal bike advocacy group distances itself from banner hanging over St.-Denis Street
Vélo Québec official says many concerns about lack of progress on cycling issues in Montreal are a ‘generalization’
Todd Aalgaard November 2, 2017 -
Feature
The 14 most influential Canadians in cycling
Their work affects how we ride, both here in Canada and beyond
Canadian Cycling Magazine July 1, 2016 -
News
Toronto will double the size of its bike sharing fleet
An agreement with PBSC Urban Solutions will cost $4.9 million dollars to increase the cities bike sharing fleet.
Philippe Tremblay April 11, 2016 -
News
Vancouver bike-sharing to finally roll out this June
For Vancouver riders, a long, seemingly interminable wait is finally over, with the city’s announcement this week that its new bike-sharing service will officially begin operations this June.
Todd Aalgaard February 25, 2016 -
Accessories
In London, England, Blaze Laserlights “bring light to the dark side”
As announced today, the full fleet will soon be outfitted with Blaze Laserlights, their installation beginning in early 2016. How about in Canada?
Todd Aalgaard December 21, 2015 -
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“Airbnb of cycling” taking off in Canada, but interest outstrips supply — so far
An innovative new idea for bike-sharing is catching on in Canada, but the number of available bikes is slow to catch up, reports say.
Todd Aalgaard August 28, 2015 -
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Vancouver’s bike sharing program on hold until regional transit plebiscite results come in: reports
The City of Vancouver is still standing by its promise to introduce bike sharing, but it’s going to have to wait.
Todd Aalgaard June 10, 2015 -
News
Steamwhistle plans to introduce bike repair stands to locations outside Toronto
What’s green and everywhere and will help you out if you ever get into trouble with your bike? If all […]
Todd Aalgaard May 15, 2015 -
Video
It is this easy to Bike Share Toronto
Bike Share Toronto wants everyone to know how easy it is to use the bike share system that was formerly […]
Dean Campbell June 6, 2014 -
Health+Nutrition
Bike shares provide health benefits
While the Montreal bike-share program, Bixi, is up for auction, researchers across the ocean are looking into how bike-shares can […]
Scott Leitch March 4, 2014 -
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Richmond to expand bike network
The city of Richmond, B.C., is looking to spend $100,000 to upgrade a multi-use path between Dorval and Lucas Roads. […]
Scott Leitch January 30, 2014 -
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Canadian cyclists faced more doping tests than other athletes
Canadian cyclists are under a microscope. In 2013, Canadian riders were the sport most vigilantly tested athletes for doping during […]
Scott Leitch January 8, 2014 -
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Campbell: 2013′s top-10 moments in cycling
With the close of 2013 approaching, Canadian Cycling Magazine’s writers are reflecting on the major moments of the past year. […]
Dean Campbell December 23, 2013 -
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Vancouver bike-share program in jeopardy
The city of Vancouver’s approval to spend $6 million to start up a bike-share program could be placed on hold […]
Kirsten Frattini November 14, 2013 -
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Chicago alderman proposes $25 bike tax
In an effort to raise more money for the Midwestern U.S. city, a Chicago alderman proposed a bike registration tax […]
Canadian Cycling Magazine October 25, 2013 -
News
Study shows cycling transportation a priority for Ontarians
Support for more bike infrastructure on the rise
Canadian Cycling Magazine May 28, 2013 -
News
Cycles Devinci to supply 5-Hour Energy-Kenda
Canadian bikes for an American team
Rob Sturney February 12, 2013 -
News
Canadian-made bikes a thing of the past
Raleigh Canada’s decision to shutter manufacturing signals the end of an era
February 9, 2013 -
News
Calgary to get bicycling infrastructure overhaul
$28 million to improve cycling in Cowtown
Rob Sturney June 14, 2011 -
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Ottawa to host Ontario Bike Summit
The third annual Ontario Bike Summit will be held in Ottawa on June 28 and 29.
Westie April 20, 2011