The subway has been out of commission since the blackout on Thursday and there is currently uncertainty as to whether it will be running on Monday. If you are in the position of having to go to work on Monday and not having a reliable means of getting to work your bike may be your best option. During the last subway strike bike traffic increased by 400%. If you are not a regular bike commuter there is information available online that can help you.

The City of Toronto has the 2003 Cycling Map where you can find the bike lane, paths and routes through the city so you can plan your route. The address to find the map is: www.toronto.ca/cycling/cyclingmap_2003.htm The off road paths such as the Martin Goodman Trail which are quite crowded on the weekends are relatively free of traffic in the mornings and afternoons making a smooth commute.

The City also has tips for bike commuters on their web page : Bike Commuter Tips

You may have often felt you should ride your bike to work but never have had the occasion to. Tomorrow may be the day to try it.