Category: Cycling Benefits – Economics
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Bike to Work Day 2016
Record group of cyclists gathered in downtown Brampton Garden Square for 4th annual Bike to Work Day on May 30th, kicking off Bike Month. Downtown BIA joined City of Brampton, Region of Peel, BikeBrampton and Brampton Transit in partnering to plan the event for enthusiastic cyclists. Group-led rides from 6 starting points encouraged cyclists to try commuting…
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Climate Change Action Plan Supports Cycling!
On June 8th, 2016 — during Bike Month — the province of Ontario announced it’s much-anticipated Climate Change Action Plan. In April 2016, cycling advocates were asked to asked to call on the Province to invest in cycling infrastructure, and Ontario delivered. The plan includes several “actions that support cycling”, as well as other strategies…
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BikeBrampton 2015 Reflections
Reflecting on 2015, much progress was made. BikeBrampton members can be proud our advocacy made a difference. Partial list of notable progress made: All of these things bode well for more good things to come in 2016 and beyond! Warmest wishes for a happy, healthy and safe 2016! David Laing, Chair, BikeBrampton
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Bicycle Friendly Business Awards
Bicycle Friendly Business Awards in Brampton were announced at a workshop ceremony on Oct 14, 2015. Bronze was awarded to City of Brampton and Region of Peel. Receiving Honourable Mention were Sheridan College Davis Campus and GreenField Specialty Alcohols Inc. Canadian Tire A.J. Billes Distribution Centre participated in the workshop to acquire more information for a future application.…
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Bicycle Friendly Business Program
“Bikes are GREAT for business.” Share the Road Cycling Coalition When your business promotes cycling, your employees are more active and healthier. You attract talent who share your values of creating more active, sustainable communities. This draws both like-minded employees and customers to your business. Share the Road is pleased to introduce, with help from our…
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Brampton Bike to Work Day
Brampton Bike to Work Day kicked off Bike Month on May 25th The 3rd annual Bike to Work Day had more than 70 people gather at Garden Square, beside Rose Theatre for breakfast, prizes and displays. Smart Commute Brampton Caledon organized 4 Group Rides, led by BikeBrampton members to cycle downtown. Adam Arnold from SmartCommute Brampton Caledon spoke about…
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Carless in 905
Kevin Montgomery tells Toronto Star how his family manages carless in 905 Transportation reporter Tess Kalinowski interviewed Kevin Montgomery and his family about daring to exercise their options and trade their 2 cars for more time together in a Toronto Star article on Feb 20, 2015. Toronto Star photo by Rick Madonik Using bicycling and public…
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Transitioning To Carfree
Transitioning To Carfree Here is Kevin’s journey: Our family of 5 has been carfree in Brampton for 3 years. Selling our cars, and relying primarily on bicycles for transportation was not a decision made lightly. It was pragmatic, and thought through carefully. I will explain how we came to the decision, and how we transitioned into…
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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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