Kim Bergeron, a PhD Candidate at Queen's University, is conducting a "research study to utilize the concept mapping process to empirically and conceptually formulate a joint land-use planning and public health framework to enhance the design of active communities." 

In 2010 TCAT underwent a strategic planning process. Steering committee members reached out to key stakeholders to get feedback on TCAT's past projects and solicit advice on future directions. It was an extremely useful and confirming process for the work we are doing, and provided TCAT with a solid framework to move forward. For the duration of the strategic plan process, the steering committee decided not to fill spots that became vacant as members completed their terms. As a result, by the end of 2010 there were seven open spots on the committee.

In the last TCAT News we reported on some new studies that showed increased ridership in London and Montreal after the installation of "separated bike lanes". Separated bike lanes, also known as cycle tracks, provide some kind of barrier between motor-vehicle and bicycle traffic. An on-line buzz has continued on this topic over the last two weeks.

State of the Practice in Complete Streets - Wed Feb 16, 3-4 pm
The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) is hosting a webinar on the latest in U.S. Complete Streets policy and implementation.