Category: Ontario Cycling
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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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Bike the Creek Shout-Out in ProvincialLegislature
Bike the Creek got a shout-out in Ontario provincial legislature when MPP Harinder Malhi rose to make a statement before summer break. MPP Malhi along with over 600 residents and visitors will be riding in Bike the Creek this Saturday.She will be one of the dignitaries speaking at the official opening of the event at…
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Brampton Cycling Infrastructure Announcement
Ontario helping Brampton expand Cycling Infrastructure Announcement by Harinder Malhi, MPP Brampton-Springdale and Regional Councillor Martin Medeiros. David Laing, Chair BikeBrampton lauded grants of $325,000 from both levels of government. BikeBrampton, Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee and Brampton Cycling Club members gathered to hear that 1.93 km of new multiuse path along Etobicoke Creek Trail will be constructed to…
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Ontario Bike Summit 2015
Ontario Bike Summit 2015 hosted by Share the Road Cycling Coalition was the largest ever with 215 registered delegates at the Eaton Chelsea Hotel inToronto. The event kicked off on March 31st with a Bicycle Friendly Communities Workshop. Six communities achieved BFC status since last year’s summit, bringing the total to 28. Several existing BFC communities applied for…
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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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Greenbelt Route Leaders Mobile Workshop
BikeBrampton leaders were invited to participate in the Greenbelt Route workshop, on May 7, 2014, which encompassed seminars and 86km of biking from Georgetown to Newmarket, Ontario. The day began early with a presentation by Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. The workshop created an opportunity to network with other cycling groups, including Jean-François Pronovost,…
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Keeping Ontario Roads Safe Act, March 17, 2014
Cyclists, motorists and all citizens can benefit from reducing distracted driving Ontario Ministry of Transportation is proposing legislation to amend the Highway Traffic Act in a manner that would impact cyclist and motorist interaction in the province. “The proposed legislation would respond to municipal requests, stakeholder input and recommendations from the Office of the Chief…
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#CycleON: Ontario’s Cycling Strategy
The September 2013 report by Ontario Ministry of Transportation lays out the strategy for the next 20 years and outlines what needs to be done to promote cycling across the province as a viable mode of transportation. Vision 2033: “Cycling in Ontario is recognized, respected, and valued as a core mode of transportation that provides individuals and…
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