Category: Brampton Cycling
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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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Bike the Creek Brampton Success
Bike the Creek Brampton was a success with hundreds of riders participating on June 21, 2014 Our first annual event was a perfect day of bike riding along the Etobicoke Creek Trail through the nature parks north into Caledon and south through the historic downtown of Brampton into the urban parks of south Brampton. Registered participants…
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Pedal Power Equals Economic Prosperity
“Local merchants consistently underestimate value of cyclists versus auto and parking spaces”
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BikeFest CeleBrampton 2014
Cycling has come of age as Brampton crowds swarm Brampton Bicycle Advisory Committee Bike Fest Celebrampton booth along Main Street. Residents gathered at BBAC booth to hear our committee volunteers explain cycling safety tips to the youth and adults of Brampton. Bicycle Safety Tips for serious commuters and recreational cyclists Mascot Oakley draws crowds for cycling tips…
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