Category: Cycling Benefits – Health
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Bike the Creek 2016
550 cyclists attended 3rd annual Bike the Creek for family fun ride through Brampton & Caledon’s spectacular valleys, trails, historic landmarks and quiet streets. The free event was aimed at encouraging people of all ages to discover the joys of cycling. Riders selected from routes ranging from 11 – 41km long.
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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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Walk & Bike to School in Peel Videos
Announcing Walk & Bike to School in Peel Videos. Walk & bike to school in Peel videos encourage active transportation for health and academic benefits. Parents and their children are urged to travel safely to and from school. These videos are the result of a partnership amongst Peel District School Board, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Peel…
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Brampton Kids on Bikes Project Report
Brampton Kids on Bikes Project research has led to the conclusion that Peel needs to move from TRANSACTIONAL CHANGE to TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE. 2015 05 15 Brampton Kids on Bikes Final Report 2014 Brampton Kids on Bikes Literature Review Report_v2 Success requires the ‘big picture’ transformational change can be only be achieved by a combination of…
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Peel Physical Inactivity Health Crisis
Our Dec 4, 2014 webinar and workshop/discussion to solve this crisis was hosted by Heart & Stroke Foundation and the Brampton Kids on Bikes subcommittee of Bike Brampton. Participants identified issues, and targeted goals for stakeholders: regional health, regional transportation, regional councillors, city transportation, city recreation, city safety, city councillors, school boards, school trustees, community groups…
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Brampton Kids on Bikes Literature Review
The volume of literature, research and reports on the topic of student active transportation is quite frankly, staggering. There are already comprehensive suggestions about how to fix this problem. 2014 Brampton Kids on Bikes Literature Review Report_v2 presents a comprehensive view of this issue. Kids on Etobicoke Creek Trail, Brampton Similar to many communities across Canada,…
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Is a Bike Helmet worth it?
Bike Helmet Research and Brain Injuries: It is Ontario law that every cyclist under the age of 18 must wear an approved bicycle helmet. Parents or guardians shall not knowingly permit cyclists under 16 to ride without a helmet. (HTA 104 – Helmets) Helmets must be fastened with chin straps. There currently is a fine of $60.00 under…
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People do not like to live in a spiceless city – Gil Penalosa
“People do not like to live in a spiceless city.” These were the words of renowned urban expert and visionary Gil Penalosa, Executive Director of 8-80 Cities, when he spoke at the Rose Theatre in Brampton on April 23, 2014. Rose Theatre ‘bike-bedecked’ The most important ingredient in this city ‘dish’ is pedestrians, added…
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