About TCAT
The Toronto Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) was formed in 2006 to give a unified voice to the many groups working for a better cycling and pedestrian environment in Toronto.
At TCAT, everything we do is motivated by our vision of cities that are safe, convenient, and enjoyable communities to walk and bike. We believe that active transportation is central to making vibrant and economically competitive cities that are also sustainable, accessible, and healthy for all.
TCAT has worked closely with the Clean Air Partnership (CAP) since its inception, became a project of CAP in 2008, and now guides the active transportation programming at CAP. Since becoming a project of CAP, TCAT evolved from a grassroots advocacy group into a research and education organization. As a result, in 2011 TCAT celebrated its fifth birthday by changing its name from the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation to the Toronto Centre for Active Transportation.
Mission Statement:
The Toronto Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) works to create a better city for cycling and walking.
Mandate:
- To conduct research, develop policy, and create opportunities for knowledge sharing, all with the goal of providing evidence and identifying workable active transportation solutions
- To work with municipalities and other governments and agencies to influence decision-making
- To identify opportunities to engage the public in the municipal process through informed debate
Awards:
In 2008, TCAT won the "Group of the Year" community award by ibikeTO at the Toronto Bike Awards.
In 2010, TCAT Director Nancy Smith Lea was awarded the prestigious Vital People grant from the Vital Toronto Fund at the Toronto Community Foundation for "Putting active transportation on the map". The Vital People grant program supports and recognizes leaders who are making outstanding contributions working at non-profit organizations.
