When summarizing Gregor Robertson's ten years as mayor, any historical perspective on the City of Vancouver will undoubtedly refer, perhaps quite pointedly, to his responsibility for the growth in cycling — the activity, and more importantly the infrastructure that enabled its growth.

"Getting the decision-makers on board — that’s probably the most important. The other one is the public. Encouraging them to cycle more, and accept cycling as a real mode of transportation....because the politicians aren’t going to act unless the public is on-side as well."