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We make a break in Toronto27.08.2008
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For four days we make a break in Toronto. Driving was tyring, and now the weather is marvelous, so we spend most of the day answering emails or riding the bicycle and enjoying Toronto's great cyclepaths. These "freewyas" for bicycles lead through untouched wilderness and jungle in the middle of Toronto, sometimes I rather feel being in the middle of Algonquin than in the middle of this urban area of 6 million people. In the meantime, the solartaxi has found a great place to stay, it is at the Canadian National Exhibition. This 3 weeks event draws a crowd of 1.2 million people.
When we first arrived here, what better guide could I get as a passenger in my taxi than Deputy Major Joe Pantalone? We had a great press vent together in front of city hall before we moved to the CNE ground. Joe told me that more than half f Toronto's population was born outside of North America! Evert year 100'000 more people settle in the area, so the city grows and grows. Another interesting fact is the crime rate: Event though people talk about it a lot, there are not more than about 23 murderings a year here. Compared to a city with similar size like Chicago, this is in fact not a lot: Chicago has more than 500 a year.
The city of Toronto wants to be green and meet the Kyoto protocoll, and Joe told me that they are on the right way. But when I enter the deep forests on my cycle path, the first thing that happens to me is ... no, I am not attacked by a wild coyote or some strange figures standing behind the trees. No, I get lost! The cycle path suddenly ends at the entry to the parkway, and I am almost run over. I can only hope the green city of Toronto will really support cyclists and not just talk about it. And install some signs and maps so cyclists dont get lost and run over.
by: wanda neely
28.08.2008 12:08
You are searching for an answer for the future. I believe you are seeking in error. Diesel, just
clean up the smell and it will be cheaper. Sorry I think you'r too expensive.