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TCAT, in partnership with the Community Bicycle Network and the Clean Air Partnership, are happy to announce our next public event, coming up in just over three weeks!
Come Learn about public bike sharing programs from cycling experts and policy
makers. We want you to tell us what a public bike program in Toronto
should look like at our forum this fall!
Date: Thursday, September 18th
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Avenue at St. George
For more information and updates on speakers click here
The much-anticipated Toronto-based bicycling magazine, Dandyhorse, launches at a party this Thursday.
Date: Thursday, August 28
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Cinecycle - In the coach house, down the lane behind 129 Spadina Avenue, just south of Richmond Street
DJs, cash bar, fresh magazines & cake!
$5 at the door
For more information click here
Walk and Bike for Life is a TCAT Supporter. They are just getting started on a unique project to assist communities across Ontario in developing more active transportation options.
Walk & Bike for Life is a non-profit organization based in Port Credit, Ontario, with a mission to promote walking and cycling as a recreational activity and as a healthier, more sustainable mode of transportation.
Our organization is in the process of choosing 10 pilot communities for our Trails for Active Transportation Project (TFAT), a project made possible by funding from the Ministry of Health Promotion’s Trails for Life grant. The TFAT project involves the development and implementation of a series of public meetings, workshops, and follow-up resources in 10 communities located along the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail or in communities that have existing trail systems. The workshops will cover issues such as trail connectivity, trail accessibility and the integration of trails with community life. In larger municipalities such as Toronto, Walk & Bike for Life is looking to focus on 2-3 neighbourhoods that could benefit from this process.
Gil Penalosa, an internationally renowned walking and cycling expert, and Executive Director of Walk & Bike for Life, will be facilitating the workshops across the province. Each community that signs on will receive a 1 hour presentation from Penalosa, a 3-4 hour workshop tailored to the needs of that specific community, and a written report in the form of a Community Action Plan that reflects the short-term and long-term actions needed to make walking and cycling a priority in their community. The goal of the TFAT project is to create a process for communities to form Community Action Groups that can advocate for improved pedestrian and cycling facilities in the long-term, with on-going support from Walk & Bike for Life.
The total estimated value of the services provided by the TFAT project to each community is $10,000. This includes pre-workshop research, the presentation, the workshop, the development and distribution of the Community Action Plans, as well as the on-going support provided to Community Action Groups. To be one of the 10 pilot project communities, Walk & Bike for Life is asking for a commitment of $1,500 (15% of the cost) from each community. The remaining cost is covered by Walk& Bike for Life as part of their commitment to the program (25%) and the grants from the Ministry of Health Promotion (60%). Our organization’s priority is to work with enthusiastic communities, and facilitate an engagement process that remains sustainable in the long term. We will work in collaboration with the community so that cost is not a barrier to participation.
We will be choosing the list of 10 communities by the end of September. We encourage all community groups and interested partners to contact us if they are interested in collaborating to organize a workshop and develop an action plan for their community.
Contact:
Amanda O’Rourke, Project Manager (TFAT-Waterfront Trail and Northern communities)
For more information click here
A new study is just getting underway titled Methodologies for Identifying and Ranking Sustainable Transport Practices in Urban Regions. The study leaders would like to get the word out about their research in case interested parties would like to be involved or learn more. A Project Synopsis has been prepared, and it can be accessed by clicking here.
A Stroll in the Park is a TCAT supporter, and is leading two upcoming walks in September.
Saturday, September 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 21 at 12:30 p.m.
Meet at the Old Mill Subway Station. There is only one exit there. Just show up to register.
3 Free walks with New Annual $40 Membership Card or $20 each walk.
Everyone is welcome.
For more information click here
A notice from Councillor Joe Mihevc (Ward 21 St. Paul's) was sent to TCAT letting us know that starting this Wednesday, August 27 (weather permitting), the City will be installing the bicycle lanes that have recently been approved for Vaughan Road between St. Clair Avenue and Winona Drive. The installation work is expected to take approximately one week to complete.
It helps to be able to say how many individuals and groups support the work we do when we speak with City Councillors, City staff, and the media, or put out a publication. As part of our effort to grow the collective voice of TCAT, a new organization has joined our list of supporters. It is:
The TCAT Steering Committee welcomes this group to TCAT.
If you know of other cycling or pedestrian related calendars to include, please let us know by e-mailing info@torontocat.ca
TCAT is continually looking to increase its list of supporters. It
helps to be able to say how many people and organizations support the
work we do when we speak with City Councillors, City staff, and the
media, or put out a publication. Please send this message to any groups
or individuals you think would be interested in learning more about
TCAT, receiving our weekly e-Bulletin, or volunteering with TCAT.
To learn more about TCAT, visit our web site at www.torontocat.ca, e-mail info@torontocat.ca or call 416.392.0290
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