Category: Brampton Kids on Bikes
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GO Transit Bike Festival
GO Transit Bike Festival came to Brampton downtown on May 30, 2015. The GO Bear delighted young bike riders! We were all entranced with George’s trombone and the GO Bear dancing! BikeBrampton members came out in force to support GO Transit and Metrolinx in this exciting new event for Brampton! Artists painted faces… We had…
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PEYA Amazing Green Race
BikeBrampton engaged students with a MTO Road Safety Challenge interactive game at the PEYA Amazing Green Race on May 23, 2015. The Amazing Green Race provided students in the Peel Region ( Peel Environmental Youth Alliance) with various resources and strategies to support the environment, sustainable commuting and healthy living. Students participated in fun and engaging activities…
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Moving Peel Kids Safely Workshop
The Heart & Stroke Foundation and Brampton Kids on Bikes invited Region of Peel school planning stakeholders to a follow up to our December 4th webinar & workshop on Active and Sustainable School Travel (ASST). Here are the results of our workshop: 2015 04 20 Moving Peel Kids Safely School Travel Planning Workshop Results The…
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Brampton Bike Clinic Gears Up
The first group of Brampton youth completed a bike mechanic course conducted by volunteer professional bike mechanics from BikeBrampton. “I learned how everything works together.” Funded by the Region of Peel Human Services Community Partnerships, the mechanics carefully selected 5 sets of top quality tools that will be used as this pilot venture unrolls into…
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Peel Physical Inactivity Health Crisis
Our Dec 4, 2014 webinar and workshop/discussion to solve this crisis was hosted by Heart & Stroke Foundation and the Brampton Kids on Bikes subcommittee of Bike Brampton. Participants identified issues, and targeted goals for stakeholders: regional health, regional transportation, regional councillors, city transportation, city recreation, city safety, city councillors, school boards, school trustees, community groups…
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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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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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