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cyclists

Public perception of additional cycling lanes varies by neighbourhood: study

Building Jul 19, 2022

A recent study conducted by Emma McDougall and Brian Doucet of the University of Waterloo’s School of Planning reveals that public perception of additional cycling lanes varies dramatically by neighbourhood type. According to the study,…

Urban Planning

Making ActiveTO permanent will make exercise accessible to everyone by providing open and safe space

Chloe Sher, University of Toronto Sep 2, 2021

Cyclists ride along Lake Shore Boulevard East as road closures come into effect for the return of the ActiveTO program in Toronto in May, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Yader Guzman Chloe Sher, University of Toronto Since its inception in…

Cities

COVID-19 has created more cyclists: How cities can keep them on their bikes

Wuyou Sui and Harry Prapavessis – Western University Jul 15, 2020

Bike routes have been expanded in many major cities, including Bogata, Columbia, to encourage people to avoid crowded public transportation. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara) As physical distancing measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 begin…

Urban Planning

NDP’s Singh says Canada needs a national cycling strategy

The Canadian Press Jul 12, 2019

OTTAWA – NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is a well-known cycling enthusiast whose folding bike seems to travel almost everywhere he does. Singh now wants to bring his love for two-wheeled-transportation to Canadians everywhere with a national…