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Action Alert: Support 2021 cycling projects and ask for more!

The next slate of proposed 2021 cycling infrastructure will be voted on at the May 25 Infrastructure and Environment Committee (IEC) meeting. Combined, they make up just over nine kilometres of new bike lanes. Scarborough doesn’t have a single centimetre.

Bike Share Bikes in the rack

Working toward a bigger and better Bike Share

There have been exciting developments with Bike Share Toronto in the last week! 

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on May 17, 2021

  Bike Share Toronto, Bike Share, ActiveTO, Equity, Move365

Person working on a laptop at home

We're hiring a Program Assistant!

Join our tight-knit team that sees cycling as a gateway to a healthy environment, economic prosperity, stronger communities, better mental and physical health, equity, and fun.

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Apr 30, 2021

  jobs, summer jobs, Work, Canada Summer Jobs Grant, Program Assistant

danforth ave cyclists - default

Open Letter to Premier Ford RE: Expanded Police Powers, Impacts to BIPOC's, and Closure of Park Amenities

We are writing with regard to the expansion of police powers issued on April 16, 2021 and Ontario Regulation made under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020, Amending O. Reg. 82/20 to express our deep opposition.

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Apr 23, 2021

  COVID-19, Police, Open letter, Sick Days, BIPOC, Parks, Equity

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We're hiring an Engagement Coordinator!

Join our tight-knit team that sees cycling as a gateway to a healthy environment, economic prosperity, stronger communities, better mental and physical health, equity, and fun. 

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Apr 16, 2021

  jobs, Work, fundraising, Community Engagement

People ride rented bikes and Lake Shore

Let's Make the Bike Boom Permanent

People want to bike more. We want to make that happen and we need your help.

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Apr 15, 2021

  Bike Boom, education, cycling education, fundraising, cycling tips

A woman works on a laptop. She is sitting at a table in a bright area next to a row of widows.

Advocacy Committee: Call for New Members

Apply to join the Advocacy Committee - deadline is April 12, 2021

By Tamara Nahal on Mar 23, 2021

  advocacy committee

Smiling people ride bikes over a bridge.

Spring Spruce Up: How to ABC Safety Check your bike

Whether you’ve been riding all winter, you’re getting your bike out for the first time in a while, or you regularly ride there are a few simple things you can do to make sure your bike is ready to ride… it’s as simple as ABC.

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Mar 22, 2021

  ABC Check, Basic Bike Maintenance, spring, Summer, education, cycling education

Lake Shore Boulevard West at Ontario Place is open with many people riding bikes on it.

Keep ActiveTO on Lake Shore W, Support a Complete Street on Yonge, 2021 projects & more

Yesterday, the City released its agenda for the Infrastructure and Environment Committee (IEC). It shows what we can expect from both temporary ActiveTO projects and permanent cycling projects proposed for this year.

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Mar 17, 2021

  ActiveTO, Major Road Openings, bike lanes, Protected Bike Lanes, action alert, Danforth, Bloor, Yonge

People walk and cycle on Bayview St

Expanding ActiveTO Major Road Openings

We're calling on the City to reintroduce ActiveTO Major Road Openings and expand them equitably. Where are we proposing and how can you help.

By ry.shissler@cycleto.ca on Mar 03, 2021

  ActiveTO, Major Road Openings, active transportation, action alert