BCAC Agenda – July 20, 2017
17 Jul 2017, Posted by in Brampton Cycling, Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee
The Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee agenda for July 20, 2017 is available.
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Brampton GeoHub: Storytelling With Data
12 Jul 2017, Posted by in Brampton Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling
The Brampton GeoHub is a platform that features initiative driven tools that help grow transparency and foster innovation everywhere. Use this link to get access to Brampton stories, http://geohub.brampton.ca/pages/stories/. These data-driven stories prepared by the City of Brampton. The City of Brampton is working towards building a bicycle-friendly city, and its efforts have been recognized through the Bicycle Friendly Community Awards with a Bronze status, announced by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition at the April 12 Ontario Bike Summit awards. In recent…
Bike the Creek Canada 150
07 Jul 2017, Posted by in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Economics, Cycling Benefits - Environment, Cycling Benefits - Health, Events-GTA Cycling, Past Event Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling
Bike the Creek Canada 150 celebrated by largest ever crowd in Brampton & Caledon. 631 cyclists gathered Jun 24, 2017 to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with a joyful free family ride through the spectacular valleys, trails and historic landmarks of urban and rural Brampton and Caledon. Cyclists from across GTA flocked to rides catering from 11km to 60km. Peel Regional Police Neighbourhood Policing Units 21 & 22 joined the group. Rob Zaichkowski, a volunteer at Cycle Toronto, avid cyclist, blogger…
This School Bus Lets Kids Bike to Class | Bicycling
29 Jun 2017, Posted by in Brampton Kids on Bikes, Cycling Benefits - Economics, Cycling Benefits - Health, Cycling Safety
France recently debuted a pedal-powered school bus for children.
BikeBrampton member profiled
21 Jun 2017, Posted by in Brampton Cycling, Events-GTA Cycling
BikeBrampton member Rani Gill profiled for BikeMonth.ca Rani was interviewed and photographed for Bike Month Cyclist Profile Series by MEC for BikeMonth.ca in their Brampton section, published May 30, 2017. We have reprinted this interview with thanks to MEC (Mountain Equipment Coop) and BikeMonth.ca for their tremendous support for June is Bike Month. The excellent photos of Rani were taken by Danielle Criscti. “For our last cyclist profile series, we visited Rani Gill in Brampton where she shared with us…
Tell Your Councillor: You Support Downtown Re-Imagined
21 Jun 2017, Posted by in Action Requests, Bicycle Friendly Business Program, Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Economics
Brampton residents: Please find your councillor and let them know that you support the Downtown Brampton streetscaping project!
Ready to Bike the Creek
18 Jun 2017, Posted by in Action Requests, Brampton Cycling, Events-GTA Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling
Are you ready to Bike the Creek? Celebrate Canada 150 Sat Jun 24 to Bike the Creek, starting at Jim Archdekin Rec Centre. Check out links to maps and instructions for each ride. Did you know? Each route has staggered starts to keep riders spread out safely. Region of Peel is sponsoring a different catering company this year with plenty of ‘large event’ experience. Both meat and vegie meal options. Canada 150 celebrations of heritage in Brampton and Caledon. Play…
Happy 200th birthday, bikes! Made in Germany, conquering the world and saving the Earth | DW Environment | DW | 12.06.2017
12 Jun 2017, Posted by in Brampton Cycling, Canada Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Economics, Cycling Benefits - Environment, Cycling Benefits - Health
The simple two-wheeler, first invented in Germany in 1817, has evolved into a fast, fun and green machine.
BCAC Agenda – June 15, 2017
11 Jun 2017, Posted by in Brampton Cycling, Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee
The Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee agenda for June 15, 2017 is available.
Drivers must exchange contact info with a cyclist in case of collision, police say | Toronto Star
09 Jun 2017, Posted by in Cycling Safety
If damage is under $2,000, and no one has been injured, exchange contact information and be on your way.