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Active transportation infrastructure including protected bike lanes, traffic calming and pedestrian friendly streets.

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A new crosswalk and on-street bike parking have been added to the corner of Store St and Herald St in Victoria. The crosswalk also includes reflective sign posts, an asphalt ramp and tactile mats. #yyjbike #yyjwalk
On-street bike parking beside an on-street patio at the corner of Store Street and Herald Street. New crosswalk at the corner of Store Street and Herald Street, including reflective sign posts, an asphalt ramp and tactile tiles. New crosswalk at the corner of Store Street and Herald Street, including reflective sign posts, an asphalt ramp and tactile tiles.
September 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Here's another example of an electric bus. This bus took us up a steep hill with several switchbacks in Taiwan. Also quiet and air conditioned. Public transit is a reliable way to cool off in Taiwan. #taiwan #jiufen #electricbus
An electric bus that we took along the Jinshui Highway near Jiufen, Taiwan.
September 16, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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We recently went for a ride on one of BC Transit's new electric buses in Victoria, BC. It was a quieter and air conditioned trip :) The first image is on the #22 route (Yates St) and the second is on the #28 route (Douglas St). #VictoriaBC #BCTransit #electricbus
BC Transit electric bus in the City of Victoria (route 22) on Yates Street. BC Transit electric bus in the City of Victoria (route 28) in front of the Bay Centre on Douglas Street.
September 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Yesterday the 'Shop on Broad' event was held along Broad Street in Victoria. This section of Broad Street is always a pleasant pedestrian zone. #VictoriaBC #pedestrianzone #carfree
The Shop on Broad Street event with vendor stalls in the pedestrian zone in between Broughton Street and Fort Street (Looking to the North). The Shop on Broad Street event with vendor stalls in the pedestrian zone in between Broughton Street and Fort Street (Looking to the South across the Fort Street protected bike lane).
September 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Word on the street was there were a couple new-ish protected bike lanes in Colwood, BC. While visiting the area we noticed a few more raised cycle tracks to film next time. We'll have to keep an eye out for the expansion of the protected bike lane on Latoria Road. #yyjbike #bikesky #ColwoodBC
A two-way raised cycle track in Colwood, BC near the corner of Latoria Boulevard and Ryder Hesjedal Way. A one-way raised cycle track in Colwood, BC with a BC Transit bus stop on the left. Image taken on Latoria Boulevard. A one-way protected bike lane in Colwood, BC with a mix of parking protection and concrete curbs with plantings (Latoria Blvd).
September 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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If you're looking for a #yyjbike ride this weekend, check out these cycling network maps from the City of Victoria. Hard copies are available at the bike valet (intersection of Broad St & Pandora Ave). The QR code also links to a web map with directions. #bikesky #bikevalet #bikelanes
A map showing a AAA bicycle route around downtown Victoria and surrounding neighbourhoods. This route includes protected bike lanes and bicycle boulevards. A map showing a AAA bicycle route around James Bay in Victoria, BC. This route includes protected bike lanes and bicycle boulevards. A map showing a AAA bicycle route around Victoria West. This route includes protected bike lanes, multi-use pathways and streets with traffic calming. The back of each map includes tips for a smooth ride including a summary of infrastructure, the area visited and hand signals.
July 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Here's a couple photos showing the before and after of the slip lane removal at the intersection of Caledonia Ave and Quadra St in Victoria, BC (in this weeks video). This upgrade improved walk & roll safety, added seating, bike racks, a bus shelter, plants and a couple new trees. #yyjbike #bikesky
A right turn slip lane that used to exist at the intersection of Caledonia Avenue and Quadra Street in Victoria, BC. The upgraded intersection (Caledonia Avenue and Quadra Street) after the slip lane was removed. This upgrade improved walk & roll safety and added seating, bike racks, a bus shelter, plants and a couple of new trees. The Caledonia Ave protected bike lane is seen on the left.
July 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Happy 8th Birthday to the City of Victoria's first protected bike lane! 🚲 🎉 #yyjbike #bikesky #bikelanes #protectedbikelane
A poster announcing coffee and cake at the Janion Plaza in the City of Victoria to celebrate the 8th anniversary of the installation of a protected bike lane on Pandora Avenue.
May 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Happy National Flag of Canada Day, from Victoria! #CanadianFlag #Canada
A red and white bed of flowers in the shape of the Canadian Flag.
February 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Merry Christmas from Victoria🎄
#yyjbike #bikesky
December 25, 2024 at 5:15 PM
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While visiting Courtenay, BC last summer we noticed they had Evolve e-bike share. Here's a photo of a couple bikes at the corner of Fitzgerald Avenue and 4th Street.
#bikeshare #courtenay #comoxvalley

more info: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/evolve
Two Evolve e-bikes parked on the side of the road by a crosswalk in Courtenay, BC.
December 20, 2024 at 2:57 AM
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A festively decorated double decker bus in Victoria, BC for a parade last weekend. #bus
A double decker bus covered in green and white Christmas lights in a parade last weekend. The bus is heading Westbound beside a protected bike lane from the intersection of Fort Street and Stanley Avenue in Victoria, BC.
December 11, 2024 at 3:48 AM
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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. #yyjbike #bikelane #bikelanes #ProtectedBikeLane
A view of the new concrete curbs on Hillside Avenue looking to the East towards the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Nanaimo Street. A closer look at the new pedestrian and cycling crossing lights, as well as bike racks at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Nanaimo Street. A view of the new concrete curbs on Hillside Avenue looking to the West towards the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Douglas Street. A view of the bicycle connection (with bike racks) and pedestrian island at the North side of the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Nanaimo Street.
December 7, 2024 at 2:30 AM
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A few photos showing progress on the Gorge Road protected bike lane in Victoria, BC. Eventually, this will enable riders to connect with AAA infrastructure in neighbouring municipalities (Saanich and Esquimalt).
#yyjbike #bikelane #bikelanes #protectedbikelane
A view of the new concrete curbs for the protected bike lane on Gorge Road. Looking West from the intersection of Gorge Road and Washington Avenue. Another view of the new concrete curbs on both sides of Gorge Road. This photo is looking East from the intersection of Gorge Road and Washington Avenue. A nice new concrete curb for the new protected bike lane on Gorge Road. Eventually, this will enable riders to connect with the AAA infrastructure in both Saanich and Esquimalt.
December 2, 2024 at 2:36 AM
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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.
#yyjbike #bikelane #bikelanes #protectedbikelane
A view to the East of a person riding a bike in the Caledonia Avenue protected bike lane. Photo taken from the intersection of Caledonia Avenue and Quadra Street. Looking East at the protected bike lane, from just West of the intersection of Chatham Street and Douglas Street. Another safety upgrade to Caledonia Avenue was the removal of an old slip-lane and replacing it with a public plaza that includes seating, bike racks and plantings. A view of the connection with the Vancouver Street bicycle boulevard. Royal Athletic park is seen in the background.
November 27, 2024 at 2:36 AM
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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). #yyjbike #placemaking #protectedbikelanes
An on-street patio on the Government Street protected bike lane in Victoria, BC.
November 25, 2024 at 1:02 AM
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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. #yyjbike #interactiveart #indigenousartist #bikeart
One of the bicycles in the new interactive art display which plays music and projects art onto the sidewalk. A few people having fun with the new art installation on Government Street in Victoria, BC. Looking south on Government streets at four bicycles you can ride in an interactive art installation to play music and see projected images.
November 24, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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Another new protected bike lane is starting to appear in Victoria, BC on Blanshard Street. Upgrades are to extend from Fort Street to Caledonia Avenue. 🙂🚲 #yyjbike #bikelane #protectedbikelane #cycling
New permanent concrete curb for a protected bike lane along Blanshard Street in Victoria, BC.
November 17, 2024 at 2:31 AM
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Progress today on the new quick build protected bike lane on Shelbourne Street in Victoria, BC. #yyjbike #bikelane #protectedbikelane #cycling
Photo showing a concrete curb being lowered from a truck using a crane for the new quick build protected bike lane on Shelbourne Street in Victoria, BC.
November 15, 2024 at 2:34 AM
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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. #yyjbike #bikevalet #cycling #bikelanes
A map showing a scenic bike route in Victoria, BC that uses protected bike lanes, bicycle boulevards and multi-use pathways. On the other side of the map there are helpful tips, a description of road markings and bike signal lights, and hand signals.
September 10, 2024 at 1:48 AM
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A few photos taken of the raised cycle track and one of the e-bike charging stations in Chemainus, BC. #chemainus #cycling #bikelane #bikelanes
A view of the raised cycle track and benches along Chemainus Road. In the distance on the left there are a couple of bike racks with an electric bicycle charging station. The sign for the e-bike charging station located at a bike rack on Chemainus Road. An e-bike charging station located between two bike racks beside the raised cycle track on Chemainus Road. The 'Chemainus 1891' mural located at 2877 Mill Street in Chemainus, BC.
September 6, 2024 at 11:53 PM
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Progress is being made on the Shelbourne Street protected bike lane in Victoria, BC. Once complete, it will extend from Haultain Street to North Dairy Road eventually connecting with a protected bike lane in Saanich. #yyjbike #saanich #cycling #bikelane
A view from the centre of Shelbourne Street in Victoria, BC. The street has no cars, big trees creating a green canopy, and fresh paint markings outlining where the new protected bike lanes will be on both sides of the street.
August 24, 2024 at 2:14 AM
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Intersection #daylighting with an extra shot of colour (Victoria, BC).
Yellow bollards are anchored in the roadway along a painted white line to prevent cars from parking next to the curb. Planted next to the fire hydrant along the curb are flowers of many colours and heights taking up the plantable area between the sidewalk and the road way, buffered by the yellow bollards to daylight the area and make it more visible near the corner.
July 5, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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Photos of the free bike valets in Saanich and Victoria taken at Canada Day events (valet by Capital Bike). Saanich's bike valet was at one end of the Gorge Canada Day Picnic. Victoria's bike valet was behind the BC Legislature until after the fireworks. #yyjbike #bikeparking #bikevalet
The bike valet setup for the Gorge Canada Day Picnic in Saanich, BC. The bike valet was located just West of the intersection of Gorge Road and Tillicum Road. Gorge Road on Canada Day. The bike valet setup by Capital Bike behind the BC Legislature for Canada Day in Victoria. Another view (looking South) of the bike valet behind the BC Legislature on Canada Day.
July 3, 2024 at 5:03 PM
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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.
Photo of the bike valet at FernFest 2024 in the parking lot behind Victoria High School.
June 17, 2024 at 12:24 AM