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Open Streets TO 2016

Posted on September 19, 2016October 16, 2022 by David Barker

Yesterday was the year’s 2nd Open Streets TO. Bloor Street from Broadview to Dufferin, & Yonge Street from Bloor to Queen, were opened up to pedestrians, cyclists, longboarders, unicyclists, etc. while the city took a much needed rest from the rumble and rush of vehicular traffic. It was also a good opportunity for photographers. I got to take shots from places that, ordinarily, might cost me my life. Here is a selection:

Barefoot in a suit on Bloor Street
Look closely: the barefoot guy is playing a harmonica.
Texting on a Segway
You can’t drive and text, but I assume it’s ok to Segway.
Filming video from a bicycle
A drive-by shooting. This guy seemed delighted that I was shooting him as he was shooting me.
Ball hockey on Bloor Street
On any other day, this stretch of road is clogged with trucks and cabs.
Posing in front of Louis Vuitton
You can look good without help from Louis Vuitton.
Playing piano on Bloor Street in front of the RCM
I love the longboard propped against the piano.

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