cycling Archives - Councillor John-Paul Danko

Increased investments in multi-modal transportation infrastructure proposed for 2021 budget

This article, from March 25, has details on proposed multi-modal transportation investments in the 2021 budget.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton is making increased investments to multi-modal transportation infrastructure around the city, with an investment of $2.74 million in cycling infrastructure and an increased investment in Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Claremont Access Road Resurfacing and Multi-Use Keddy Access Trail Construction Set To Begin Pending Council Approval

At the June 3rd Council meeting, Hamilton City Council will be asked to approve the construction tender to proceed with the Jay Keddy Trail and associated roadwork on the Claremont Access. This is a transformative project for active transportation in Hamilton and will provide an invaluable link between the mountain and lower city.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

At the June 3rd Council meeting, Hamilton City Council is poised to approve the construction tender to proceed with the Jay Keddy Trail and associated roadwork on the Claremont Access.

For more details, continue reading below…

Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko Leads to Protect Cyclists & Educate Drivers

Hello, Ward 8 Neighbours!

On September 16th, 2019 the Public Works Committee of Hamilton City Council unanimously endorsed a motion by Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko to request Hamilton Police Service use radar devices to enforce the 1m cyclist passing law and educate drivers on their responsibilities when passing cyclists on the road.

For more details, please continue reading below.

Commuting by One Wheel

A few months ago I bought a One Wheel as a fun way of commuting around Hamilton.

The One Wheel is an electric skateboard that self-balances like a Segway. It has a 30km range on a single charge, with a top speed around 30km/h and is meant to feel like snowboarding (ironically, I can’t skateboard at all and I can barely snowboard).