Leading-edge environmental, health and business organizations support TCATs cycling and pedestrian plan

Press Conference

Glen Murray answers press questions as panelists (left to right) Dylan
Reid, Martin Koob, Dr. Alan Abelsohn, and Gil Peñalosa look on at the
TCAT Press conference at Mountain Equipment Coop.

“Lack of political will and funding” to implement previously approved initiatives, says former City Chief Planner

New coalition of cycling and pedestrian groups gets into gear to make active transportation a municipal election issue in TO

Toronto, ON - September 12, 2006 - Active transportation (cycling and walking) is the most affordable, healthy and sustainable mode of transportation. A city where cycling and walking are safe and enjoyable is a great place to live. Toronto could be a world leader in urban living and sustainable transportation, but the City of Toronto dedicates less than 2% of its transportation budget to active transportation.