Promote
Increase funding for cycling and pedestrian Safety, education and Promotion Programs
The Toronto Bike Plan – 3 Year Implementation Strategy report showed that many of the cycling safety, education and promotion programs were not being implemented due to a lack of staff. It stated
Partner with the federal government to support Active Transportation
The City of Toronto receives money from the Federal Government in the form of a portion of the gas tax intended to support sustainable transportation. Walking and Cycling receive no portion of this
Partner with community groups to promote Active Transportation
In addition to increasing its own programs the city should assist community members to promote Active Transportation in their neighbourhoods. Council should set up a grant program that community
The City does not provide enough resources and staffing to promote active transportation. For example, the annual cycling education, safety and promotion budget is only $159,000!
TCAT Calls on Toronto City Council to:
walking and cycling
as safe, sustainable
transportation
