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Brampton endorses historic energy plan

28 Sep 2020, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Economics, Cycling Benefits - Environment, Cycling Benefits - Health
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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 the fight against climate change. Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan 2020 Report CEERP provides a path for the City to be environmentally sustainable while…

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Williams Parkway Widening Issue

25 Jun 2020, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Environment, Cycling Benefits - Health, Cycling Safety, Sustainable Transportation
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BikeBrampton encourages residents support Option 3 for Williams Parkway to remain 4 lanes with multi-use path, treed landscaped showing sustainability leadership for Climate Emergency, 2040 Vision and Active Transportation Master Plan. Ask the Mayor and your Councillors to vote for Option 3, by sending your letter prepared by the David Suzuki Foundation. City of Brampton Staff is proposing to widen Williams Parkway between McLaughlin Road and North Park Drive from 4 to 6 lanes, as planned since 2004. The latest…

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COVID19 Bike Network Map

02 May 2020, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Health, Cycling Safety, Videos

Brampton’s new COVID-19 bike network interactive map shows loops for planning essential grocery, pharmacy and medical trips from the interim bike lanes along Vodden Street and Howden Boulevard.   Mayor Patrick Brown unveiled the new map in City Hall on Apr 22nd. The press conference was covered by CP24 TV with this video link. Mayor Brown said in response to a question, “in this term of Council, you are going to see record investment in active transportation because we believe…

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COVID19 Interim Bike Lanes

19 Apr 2020, Posted by Dayle Laing in Bicycle Infrastructure Projects, Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Economics, Cycling Benefits - Health, Cycling Safety, Videos

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. (photo credit: City of Brampton) As of Saturday, April 18, Brampton is temporarily closing off curb lanes to vehicular traffic along the following sections of road and repurposing the lanes for bicycle use only:…

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C.O.V.I.D.1.9

07 Apr 2020, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Health, Region of Peel Cycling

C.O.V.I.D.1.9 Your BikeBrampton friends are working with Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Rowena Santos and City Staff on solutions for healthy safe active transportation during this pandemic. Some of us need to go out to work. Those not in isolation, need to get out for groceries, medicine, and exercise and need guidance on COVID-19. Region of Peel is experiencing a 33% reduction of vehicular traffic volume according to Manager, Transportation and System Planning. Google published traffic tracking movement data that…

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Cycling in COVID-19 times

27 Mar 2020, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Health, Region of Peel Cycling

Cycling in COVID-19 times We are looking for clear direction and the nature of this pandemic is such that rules keep changing. Peel Public Health and our municipal governments are the constant for reliable advice for our local community. COVID-19 effect on Community Cycling Program (CCP) While we adjust to the “new normal” for cycling in COVID-19 times, we will be facing restrictions such as ‘social distancing’ (or ‘physical distancing’). There are potential silver lining opportunities to make ourselves healthier…

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Brampton ATMP

28 Oct 2019, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee, 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 transit.  Brampton Active Transportation Master Plan Full Report Active Transportation (walking, cycling and other self-propelled mobility options) presents one of the greatest untapped opportunities for…

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Brampton Mayor Proclaims Bike Month

26 May 2019, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Economics, Cycling Benefits - Environment, Cycling Benefits - Health, Region of Peel Cycling

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 breakfast at 7:30am to celebrate Bike to Work Day. Brampton Community Rides Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee and BikeBrampton volunteers lead 14 FREE guided Community Rides from May 26 to Sept 22nd….

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Institute for Sustainable Brampton

13 Jan 2019, Posted by 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 of 2017 when the City was awarded Bicycle Friendly Community Bronze status by Share the Road Cycling Coalition. This past spring the City took yet…

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Brampton Bike Hub 1st Anniversary

21 Dec 2018, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Environment, Cycling Benefits - Health, Region of Peel Cycling, Sustainable Transportation

Bike Cage Official Opening A crowd of over 60 BikeBrampton members, Pedalwise mentors and protégés, and dignitaries gathered to celebrate the 1st anniversary of Brampton Bike Hub and the official opening of the bike cage at PCHS. David Laing, BikeBrampton Chair, welcomed everyone with the following remarks: “BikeBrampton almost had 3 levels of government representing 3 political parties to celebrate biking and active transportation… If you visit the Brampton Bike Hub virtually any Wednesday evening you may get the impression…

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