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April 4, 2008 * Special Notice: Cycling Advocacy Workshop - April 13 *
4 Apr 2008
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The Toronto Cyclists Union is organizing a Cycling Advocacy Workshop.

Learn how to improve cycling conditions in your Ward. Become a positive force of change. Learn political process and leadership.

Learn about navigation strategies through political processes,
get public speaking and media coaching, and learn how to get local
volunteers, book meeting rooms and host meetings.
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April 2, 2008
31 Mar 2008
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Walking Strategy Open Houses - March 25, April 3 & April 7
28 Mar 2008
Over the past months - through consultation with TCAT, the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, and others - the City has continued to develop and draft its Walking Strategy.

To continue with its consultation process, the City is hosting three
open houses over the next couple of weeks to present its work to date
and to hear more on how members of the public think that Toronto can be
made more walkable.
2008 Operating Budget - City Council to approve March 31-April 1
28 Mar 2008
- Budget
- City Council
- Cycling
- City-wide
Bloor-Yorkville Transformation - Plans go to East York Community Council without bike lanes?
28 Mar 2008
While the plan has not yet been released, it is expected that it will include wider pedestrian promenades, but not bike lanes.
Jarvis Street Streetscape Improvement EA - Let the City know you want bike lanes
28 Mar 2008
As reported in last week's TCAT News e-Bulletin, the City is embarking on an environmental assessment to improve the streetscape along Jarvis Street, beginning with a public meeting last Wednesday evening.

News from some TCAT supporters who attended the event reported that the vision does not currently include a bike lane. This came in from one TCAT supporter who asked that we share this message.
Bike Summit 2008: Venue & Directions

27 Mar 2008

Bike Summit 2008 will be held at the St. Lawrence Hall - 157 King Street East in Toronto, on the southwest corner of King Street and Jarvis Street.

Bike Parking
Bike Summit 2008: Registration

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27 Mar 2008
*** Registration is now full. ***

Registration fees include a continental breakfast, light lunch, and all sessions.
- Full Registrant: $125
- Non-governmental agency/community member: $100
- Student/Senior: $75
*** Registration is now full. ***

All registrants will receive a confirmation e-mail notice once their registration and payment have been processed. If you have any trouble registering, please e-mail info@tcat.ca or call 416.392.0290.
Bike Summit 2008: Speaker Profiles

27 Mar 2008

Trek Bicycle Director of Advocacy Rebecca Anderson
Bike Summit 2008: Session Schedule

27 Mar 2008

For a printable PDF version of the schedule please click here

Schedule subject to change
March 25, 2008
25 Mar 2008
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Bike Summit 2008 - TCAT to bring leading bicycle policy experts to Toronto
19 Mar 2008
- Education
- Events
- Policy
- Promotion
- TCAT
Following on last week's special notice TCAT News e-Bulletin, TCAT is happy to announce an exciting project we've been working on over the past few months. With some help from our dedicated volunteers, the TCAT Steering Committee, and our sponsors, we have been able to plan an exciting one-day bicycle policy forum. The date is fast approaching, so check the Summit web page for updates on speakers and venue, and for registration details. We hope you'll be able to join us on April 25th!
Metrolinx wants to hear from you - Active Transportation Green Paper consultation open until April 7
19 Mar 2008
- Consultation
- Cycling
- Policy
- Walking
Metrolinx has requested directly that TCAT and its supporters provide feedback on their Active Transportation Green Paper.
Jarvis Street Streetscape Improvement Environmental Assessment - Public Open House March 19
19 Mar 2008
Thanks to Spacing Toronto for the notice on this upcoming project.
Annette Street repaving - Another bike lane coming to Etobicoke
19 Mar 2008
Thanks to a tip from a certain TCAT supporter for alerting us to this news item. For the full story, see the Villager article Annette Street set for resurfacing.
Toronto Police Traffic Survey - Have your say
19 Mar 2008
- Policy
- Safety
- City-wide
Thanks to our friends at I Bike TO for posting information on the Toronto Police Services' Traffic Survey.

This questionnaire was designed to find out how
you feel about traffic issues in Toronto, and the Toronto Police
response to these issues. Your answers will be strictly confidential
and your participation is appreciated.
Scarlett Road / CP Rail Bridge Environmental Assessment - Completed
19 Mar 2008
For those in the Scarlett Road / Dundas Street West / St. Clair Avenue West area of Toronto, the City has completed its Environmental Assessment to "address existing traffic safety and operational concerns and long term mobility needs" at this complicated and potentially dangerous interchange.

The recommended design includes two lanes in either direction with a bike lane on Scarlett Road.
March 17, 2008
17 Mar 2008
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March 13, 2008 * Special Notice: Bike Summit 2008 *
13 Mar 2008
- TCAT Newsletter
Save the Date – April 25th – for Bike Summit 2008 in Toronto!

Join leading thinkers, practitioners and decision-makers who are on the fast track to creating bikeable communities. Bike Summit 2008 will be held on Friday, April 25th in Toronto.

Enjoy innovative and forward-thinking sessions that will:
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TCAT AGM Recap - Supporter feedback & Clarification
5 Mar 2008
- Events
- Supporters
- TCAT
Last week we provided a brief summary of the information presented to our supporters at our AGM on February 21st. This week we'll share some of the useful feedback our supporters provided to us. These comments and suggestions will help TCAT to become a more effective and responsive organization in the year to come.
Walk 21 Community Conference a great success!
5 Mar 2008
- Events
- Walking
This past Saturday, TCAT and the City of Toronto jointly hosted the Walk21 Community Conference. This was a day of encore presentations by some local presenters from the Walk21 Conference this past October. During the one-day, free community conference, presenters made the connections between walking and health, streetscapes, active transportation, urban design, literature and more.
Complete Streets legislation tabled in US
5 Mar 2008
- Cycling
- Policy
- Walking
Complete Streets policies and legislations are much further ahead in the US than they are in Canada. The concept requires that governments design and construct only streets that accommodate the safety of ALL road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and the disabled. For more information on the movement, visit the National Complete Streets Coalition's web site by clicking here
Government seeks UK's first 'cycling city'
5 Mar 2008
- Cycling
- News
More news out of the United Kingdom: The federal government has launched a program to develop a world-class 'cycling city'. The Canadian Government is currently consulting, researching, and developing its active transportation strategy. Pursuing and supporting a Canadian Cycling City could be a great initiative to showcase and help lead other Canadian cities.

From The Guardian on Thursday February 21, 2008
March 4, 2008
4 Mar 2008
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Transit City - TTC acknowledges TCAT recommendations

28 Feb 2008

Following months of follow-up work, TCAT finally has a response from the TTC regarding our recommendations that they consider the needs of cyclists and pedestrians early on in the planning and design work for Toronto's new rapid transit corridors. The idea is to avoid a situation similar to that of the St. Clair Right of Way project, where active transportation users were forced to advocate for their needs as an afterthought to the project.

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TCAT News

April 4, 2008 * Special Notice: Cycling Advocacy Workshop - April 13 *

The Toronto Cyclists Union is organizing a Cycling Advocacy Workshop.

April 2, 2008

Walking Strategy Open Houses - March 25, April 3 & April 7

2008 Operating Budget - City Council to approve March 31-April 1

Bloor-Yorkville Transformation - Plans go to East York Community Council without bike lanes?

Jarvis Street Streetscape Improvement EA - Let the City know you want bike lanes

Bike Summit 2008: Venue & Directions

Bike Summit 2008 will be held at the St. Lawrence Hall - 157 King Street East in Toronto, on the southwest corner of King Street and Jarvis Street.

Bike Parking

Bike Summit 2008: Registration

* Registration is now full. *

* Registration is now full. *

Bike Summit 2008: Speaker Profiles

Bike Summit 2008: Session Schedule

For a printable PDF version of the schedule please click here

March 25, 2008

Bike Summit 2008 - TCAT to bring leading bicycle policy experts to Toronto

Metrolinx wants to hear from you - Active Transportation Green Paper consultation open until April 7

Jarvis Street Streetscape Improvement Environmental Assessment - Public Open House March 19

Annette Street repaving - Another bike lane coming to Etobicoke

Toronto Police Traffic Survey - Have your say

Scarlett Road / CP Rail Bridge Environmental Assessment - Completed

March 17, 2008

March 13, 2008 * Special Notice: Bike Summit 2008 *

Save the Date – April 25th – for Bike Summit 2008 in Toronto!

TCAT AGM Recap - Supporter feedback & Clarification

Walk 21 Community Conference a great success!

Complete Streets legislation tabled in US

Government seeks UK's first 'cycling city'

March 4, 2008

Transit City - TTC acknowledges TCAT recommendations

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The Toronto Cyclists Union is organizing a Cycling Advocacy Workshop.

Bike Summit 2008 will be held at the St. Lawrence Hall - 157 King Street East in Toronto, on the southwest corner of King Street and Jarvis Street.

Bike Parking

*** Registration is now full. ***

*** Registration is now full. ***

For a printable PDF version of the schedule please click here

Save the Date – April 25th – for Bike Summit 2008 in Toronto!

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* Registration is now full. *

* Registration is now full. *