Category: Cycling Benefits – Economics
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Brampton ATMP
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…
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Brampton Mayor Proclaims Bike Month
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…
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Institute for Sustainable Brampton
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…
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Toronto bike lanes Study shows they are good for Business and Safety
Business went up and crashes went down; it seems like a win all round.
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Bike the Creek Canada 150
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.
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Downtown Re-Imagined
Brampton residents: Please find your councillor and let them know that you support the Downtown Brampton streetscaping project!
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Cycling creates jobs, cuts health spending
“For many Minnesotans cycling is nothing more than a Sunday frolic, but a new report finds that the state’s bike industry produces $780 million in annual economic activity, 5,519 jobs and millions of dollars in health care savings because of reduced obesity, diabetes and heart disease.” Source: Cycling in Minn. creates jobs, cuts health spending,…
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Main and Queen – Downtown Streetscape
Brampton has initiated an EA for streetscaping the downtown to create a complete street that will capitalize walkability and pedestrian capacity.
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Why Local Businesses Shouldn’t Worry About Eliminating On-Street Parking
Only a tiny fraction of people who parked on a Toronto street actually did any shopping there—and cyclists and pedestrians make more faithful customers.
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Top 5 Takeaways From 2017 Winter Cycling Congress
Montreal, Canada hosted the annual Winter Cycling Congress for 2017. #WCC17 was full of insights to encourage winter cycling this year. These are our top 5.
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