Category: Cycling Benefits – Health
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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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It’s Your Move Video by Dr David Mowat
Active Transportation is key. It’s Your Move, a powerful one minute video by Dr. David Mowat, Peel Medical Officer of Health is well worth the viewing. Sponsored by TCAT, the Toronto Centre for Active Transportation and Metrolinx, Dr. Mowat explains that urban planning is a health issue. He says we have engineered physical activity out…
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Active Lifestyles & Reengineered Cities for Brampton’s Future
Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Mowat is quoted by Peter Criscione in the Brampton Guardian’s article “Our Future depends on Active Lifestyles and Reengineered Cities, says Public Health Official”. Dr. Mowat is pushing for active transportation to support improved walking and cycling municipal infrastructure to reengineer physical activity back into our everyday lives. He says…
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Road to Health – Improving Walking and Cycling
This April 2012 Toronto Public Health report synthesizes evidence on health benefits and risks associated with walking, cycling and physical activity related to the use of public transit, as well as economic assessments and specific strategies to increase the use and safety of active transportation in Toronto. “Review of the benefits of active transportation •…
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Presentation to PCHS Punjabi Community Health Mela
A presentation to seniors on the health and community merits of bicycle riding was made by BBAC Chair, David Laing on June 23rd. Anu translated the presentation to the large crowd. A show of hands indicated those who regularly cycle in Brampton! According to the Region of Peel report of 2012, approximately half of Peel adults…
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