Streets for People
Turning the pyramid on its end, Brampton proclaimed Streets for People. Brampton’s 2040 Vision stated civic sustainability emphasizes walking, then cycling, then transit, and finally vehicles.
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Streets for People
Why we can’t bike in winter
Why Canadians Can’t Bike in the Winter
Not Just Bikes video below shows clearly why most Canadians (Bramptonians) don’t bike in winter and how we could. Well worth the watch!
Continue reading “kemosite-wordpress-theme”BikeBrampton 2020 Review
Bike Brampton 2020 Review Video
The year of COVID-19 allowed BikeBrampton to pivot to on-line and outdoor events for our Community Cycling Program normally offered at Brampton Bike Hubs & Caledon Bike Hubs.
See some of the lives we touched and the accomplishments of our Active Transportation advocacy!
Continue reading “kemosite-wordpress-theme”Bike Lane vs Urban Shoulder
Bike Lane vs Urban Shoulder shown in Videos
Cycling infrastructure using urban shoulders to provide “safe” area for cycling, car parking and traffic calming is a compromise solution.
Lisa Stokes, a BikeBrampton member shot these videos (5 minutes total), to demonstrate how it feels to cycle in a bike lane versus an urban shoulder.
Continue reading “kemosite-wordpress-theme”Brampton BikeWrx Pop-up Cafe
Brampton BikeWrx pop-up Café outdoor events as we deal with COVID-19.
BikeBrampton in partnership with City of Brampton is pleased to host pop-up tent events for promoting trail/bike lane etiquette. Where possible, we will do minor bike repairs. We will install Region of Peel bells while supplies last, once a skill testing question is answered. Bring your mask for repair service.
Continue reading “kemosite-wordpress-theme”COVID19 Bike Lane Tips
Here are handy tips for using Brampton COVID-19 bike lanes. These are good safety messages for cycling in traffic!
This video shows how to safely enter and exit the bike lanes from intersections and adjacent pathways.
Continue reading “kemosite-wordpress-theme”COVID19 Bike Network Map
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.
COVID19 Interim Bike Lanes
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)
Continue reading “kemosite-wordpress-theme”Bramalea Cyclefest 5th Annual
Cycle Fest 2019 will be a wonderful time to spend with family and friends to help raise funds for a local organization within our community. This year all of our proceeds are going to Salvation Army Youth Shelter. Join the movement and register today!
All People’s Church, 41 Finchgate Blvd, Brampton 10am-1pm
Carbon Reduction Challenge
Winners of Pedalwise Summer/Fall Carbon Reduction Challenge announced
The purpose of the Carbon Reduction Challenge was to encourage Brampton Bike Hub’s Pedalwise protégés to use their bikes as often as possible to get to destinations. The Challenge did its job and then some!
Congratulate the winners at the Official Opening of Brampton Bike Hub’s bike cage on Wed Dec 19th 6:30pm at 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Unit 108. Ceremony begins at 7pm in underground parking, accessed from main lobby elevator. Bike cage sponsored by Region of Peel ‘Healthy Living Supports and PCHS.
Environment and Climate Change Canada’s EcoAction Community Funding Program, as well as our partner agency PCHS, has made this Challenge possible. BikeBrampton also thanks all the Protégés, our dedicated volunteer Mentors, Bike Mechanics, CAN-BIKE instructor, Velo-Canada-Bikes, Region of Peel and City of Brampton. The Bikeport by Kevin Montgomery set up and analysed the Strava Brampton EcoAction Club data to determine the winners.
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