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Charolais Bike Lanes

Oct 17, 2023

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Barry Lavallee prepared this documentary video in advance of the Town Hall October 17, 2023. A senior on a mobility scooter, Young cyclists who do not own cars have been interviewed. They use these bike lanes year round to travel to work and run errands. More than 17 cyclists came to support Charolais bike lanes.…

Summarizing 5 Years of Community Cycling in Peel Region

Nov 15, 2022

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David Laing

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Peel Region Publishes a Retrospective Analysis of its Community Cycling Program in Brampton, Caledon & Mississauga. Like many communities in the Greater Toronto Area, Peel Region faces multiple challenges. Inflation is putting a squeeze on household finances, traffic volumes threaten to swamp available road space, health issues related to the pandemic and to sedentary lifestyles…

Brampton endorses historic energy plan

Sep 28, 2020

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Dayle Laing

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Brampton Council endorses historic energy plan, including 7% mode share for active transportation to meet 2041 targets. City of Brampton Council unanimously passed motion to support the Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan (CEERP), and to initiate the creation of Community Centre for Energy Transformation (CCET). This will position Brampton as a community leader in…

COVID19 Interim Bike Lanes

Apr 19, 2020

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Dayle Laing

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To help protect the health and safety of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, City of Brampton is implementing interim bike lanes along the Vodden Street corridor. These routes will provide an alternative cycling option to recreational trails for residents, and allow cyclists to maintain physical distancing.

Brampton ATMP

Oct 28, 2019

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Dayle Laing

in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits – Economics, Cycling Benefits – Environment, Cycling Benefits – Health, Sustainable Transportation

The Active Transportation Master Plan was endorsed by City of Brampton on Sept 25, 2019. The City’s first ever Active Transportation Master Plan provides the network plan, policies and programs to support Brampton’s 2040 Vision for a mosaic of safe, integrated transportation choices and new modes, contributions to civic sustainability, and emphasizing walking, cycling, and…

Brampton Mayor Proclaims Bike Month

May 26, 2019

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Dayle Laing

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City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and Council delivered a Proclamation that “June is Bike Month” this past week. BikeBrampton was honoured to receive the proclamation on behalf of the cycling community. Bike Month kicks off May 27th with Bike to Work Day. We cycle to Garden Square for 7:30 breakfast to celebrate Bike to…

Institute for Sustainable Brampton

Jan 13, 2019

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David Laing

in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits – Economics, Cycling Benefits – Environment, Cycling Benefits – Health, Sustainable Transportation

The ISB task force delegated to City of Brampton Committee of Council on Feb 13th. Link to Agenda BikeBrampton’s main purpose is for the City of Brampton to become a more bicycle friendly community; one that encourages safe cycling for both transportation and recreation. A major milestone towards that goal was achieved in the spring…

Toronto bike lanes Study shows they are good for Business and Safety

Oct 11, 2017

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Kevin Montgomery

in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits – Economics, Ontario Cycling, Sustainable Transportation

Business went up and crashes went down; it seems like a win all round.

Bike the Creek Canada 150

Jul 7, 2017

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Dayle Laing

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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.