Urban Planning and Cycling in Toronto

http://www.thestar.com/news/sciencetech/environment/copenhagensummit/article/737916--denmark-cycles-into-future-while-toronto-lags-behind?bn=1

According to this Toronto Star article, 36 % of commute in Copenhagen (Denmark) is done by bike. The city has an extensive network of bike lanes. Questions arise in Toronto: what is happening to our own bike plan? The article mentions multiple studies that have not led to drastic improvements as of yet, particularly on Bloor st (many of us have experienced its lack of bike lanes and an abundance of potholes). So, another assessment is on the way - hopefully this time something will change. Of note is the difference in views expressed by the city council and citizens' networks with regard to whether European experience can be used in Toronto. Of course, Toronto is not Amsterdam or Copenhagen, but does that mean that cyclists should be neglected? Many comments to the article argue that yes, Canada's vast territory and cold climate is not conducive to cycling. Others disagree. Quite an interesting topic to duscuss further.  

Meanwhile, here's an interesting video of Copenhagen in 1937, showing its cyclists in full glory.