The story behind today’s first post – from Chris Bruntlett:
When our family woke up on Mother’s Day, the sun was shining, so we decided to hit the beach on our bicycles; a cherished summer tradition of ours. This time, however, we had one additional location at our disposal; a place we haven’t been able to visit by bike the entire time we’ve called Vancouver home: Jericho Beach.
Needless to say, this was our first opportunity to cycle the new Point Grey Road, and in the glorious May sunshine, the recent upgrades felt nothing short of transformational.
There was a diverse range of ages and backgrounds making use of the shared space: walking their dogs, hanging out in the parks, riding their bicycles, and yes, even taking out their convertible for a scenic drive. I was overwhelmed with how much more human the street felt: everyone was smiling and interacting, regularly stopping to chat with friends, acquaintances, or total strangers; as we did, on three separate occasions.
You can find the words and pictures of the whole trip at Vancouver Is Awesome.
Yes, it is transformational and a joy to behold. I hope it will prove to be a model for similar transformations elsewhere in the city.