Category: Brampton Cycling
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Downtown Brampton Wayfinding Signs
Have you seen the Downtown Brampton wayfinding signs? Whether walking or cycling, it’s good to know what Downtown Brampton has to offer. Everything is only a few minutes away and the wayfinding signs point the direction! 8-80 Cities and the Brampton Downtown Development Corporation have been collaborating on a Downtown Brampton Doable Neighbourhood Project. The…
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Brampton Kids on Bikes Literature Review
The volume of literature, research and reports on the topic of student active transportation is quite frankly, staggering. There are already comprehensive suggestions about how to fix this problem. 2014 Brampton Kids on Bikes Literature Review Report_v2 presents a comprehensive view of this issue. Kids on Etobicoke Creek Trail, Brampton Similar to many communities across Canada,…
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Loafers Lake Community Picnic
A Community Picnic was held at Loafers Lake on October 25, 2014 Organized by the City of Brampton to show support for residents of Heart Lake, hard hit by the ice storm last winter, tree planting was organized.
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Biking in Brampton builds our Community Video
Dayle Laing from BikeBrampton’s Brampton Bicycle Advisory Committee was invited to present a Pecha Kacha seminar at the Tactical Urbanism CanU 6 Summit in Toronto on September 18, 2014 (Council for Canadian Urbanism).
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Cyclists can Gawk & Shop
Economic benefits occur when cyclists are travelling at a low enough speed they notice retail signs, store windows and are encouraged to stop and patronize their local businesses. “Cyclists can gawk and shop”
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Franceschini Bridge over Highway 410
BBAC asked for comment about Franceschini bridge According to Pam Douglas of The Brampton Guardian, “the old Franceschini bridge, just north of Williams Parkway, was originally used by gravel trucks hauling loads out of the Franceschini pit on the west side of the highway. With the pit long closed and the Lakelands North subdivision built…
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Brampton Kids On Bikes Project
Do you let your kids bike to school? Why, or why not? We want to hear from you.
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Is a Bike Helmet worth it?
Bike Helmet Research and Brain Injuries: It is Ontario law that every cyclist under the age of 18 must wear an approved bicycle helmet. Parents or guardians shall not knowingly permit cyclists under 16 to ride without a helmet. (HTA 104 – Helmets) Helmets must be fastened with chin straps. There currently is a fine of $60.00 under…
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Dedicated Bike Lanes & Drop Curbs
Cyclists call for dedicated bike lanes and more drop curbs reported by Pam Douglas in The Brampton Guardian on July 5, 2014. “Changes are needed to make Brampton bike-friendly.” dedicated bike lane, courtesy of The Brampton Guardian “Curb cuts. They seem like such a small thing. But if you’ve ever ridden a bike along one…
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