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Brampton ATMP

Oct 28, 2019

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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…

Institute for Sustainable Brampton

Jan 13, 2019

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David Laing

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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…

Brampton Bike Hub 1st Anniversary

Dec 21, 2018

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Dayle Laing

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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.

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.

Cycling creates jobs, cuts health spending

Mar 28, 2017

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Kevin Montgomery

in Cycling Benefits – Economics, Cycling Benefits – Health

“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,…

Top 5 Takeaways From 2017 Winter Cycling Congress

Feb 14, 2017

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Kevin Montgomery

in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits – Economics, Cycling Benefits – Environment, Cycling Benefits – Health, Cycling Safety, Videos

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.

Reducing lanes solves Gridlock

Jan 7, 2017

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Kevin Montgomery

in Cycling Benefits – Economics, Cycling Benefits – Environment, Cycling Benefits – Health

If you make it easier to drive, people drive. If it is not so easy to drive, people drive less. The result of reducing lanes is less traffic, not gridlock.