Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Centre for Active Transportation ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://tcat.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://tcat.ca/news/) - [Why we're asking the Government of Canada to classify bicycle mechanics as its own occupation](https://tcat.ca/why-were-asking-the-government-of-canada-to-classify-bicycle-mechanics-as-its-own-occupation/) - TCAT is proud to have co-sponsored a request with the support of other stakeholders and Bike Training Collective Canada partners to Employment and Social Development Canada to list bicycle mechanics as an occupation in the 2026 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. Why? In short: getting bicycle mechanics listed as an occupation is - [New Resources: How Can We Make Trails and Ravines Better Spaces for Women and Newcomers?](https://tcat.ca/new-resources-how-can-we-make-trails-and-ravines-better-spaces-for-women-and-newcomers/) - With the generous support of The Toronto Foundation’s Deacon Legacy Grant, TCAT has been conducting a study to better understand access to Toronto’s parks and multiuse trails and to provide decision-makers with guidance on trail improvements and programming that could make the biggest difference for equity-deserving groups. To supplement the first phase of our study - [School Streets are coming to Toronto!](https://tcat.ca/school-streets-are-coming-to-toronto/) - TCAT is excited to share that we are representing Toronto as one of 15+ communities across Canada participating in the National Active School Streets Initiative! The project is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund and is led by Green Communities Canada and additional partners (8 80 Cities, Centre - [New Report: Who Uses and Benefits from Toronto's Multiuse Trails and Ravines?](https://tcat.ca/new-report-who-uses-and-benefits-from-torontos-multiuse-trails-and-ravines/) - Green space access is a key indicator for mental, physical, and emotional health, and much of Toronto's is found in the city's extensive multiuse trail and ravine system. But do all Torontonians enjoy equitable access to and benefits from our trails and their amenities? In Summer 2024, TCAT took to the trails to find out. - [Who actually feels welcome and comfortable in transportation spaces?](https://tcat.ca/who-actually-feels-welcome-and-comfortable-in-transportation-spaces/) - Sidewalks, buses, trains, and bike lanes are not just systems for moving people from point A to point B. They are public spaces and community assets that hold potential for promoting public health, social connection, and neighbourhood wellness. Too often, the design, maintenance, and evaluation of these transportation-based public spaces fail to consider the barriers - [Bike Lanes Save Lives, Boost Business, and Can Relieve Congestion. Here's the Evidence.](https://tcat.ca/bike-lanes-save-lives-boost-business-and-can-relieve-congestion-heres-the-evidence/) - Normally, we use our monthly newsletter, TCAT News, to share the latest updates and highlight research on all things active transportation. But in case you missed it: in October, the Ontario government tabled legislation (Bill 212) that would require municipalities to get permission from the province before building new bike lanes. So for our October - [Why CaféTO needs to expand beyond businesses](https://tcat.ca/why-cafeto-needs-to-expand-beyond-businesses/) - Last week, the 2024 CaféTO program cycle reached its conclusion, with curbside patios across the city folding up shop. After becoming permanent in 2023, this year’s CaféTO featured a streamlined application process that has led to a significant increase in commercial participation over previous years; over 1,400 businesses took part. The initiative is a reminder - [Explore this New Tool Mapping Transportation Inequities in Canada](https://tcat.ca/explore-this-new-tool-mapping-transportation-inequities-in-canada/) - Maps are powerful tools for identifying and communicating where transportation inequities exist and for whom. The new Transportation Equity Dashboard, part of the Mobilizing Justice Hub, is a free web mapping application that helps users identify sustainable transportation inequities in Canadian cities. The user-friendly tool is designed for residents, communities, advocates, planners, policy and decision-makers, - [Balancing Potential and Concerns: Crafting a Path Forward for E-Scooters](https://tcat.ca/balancing-potential-and-concerns-crafting-a-path-forward-for-e-scooters/) - This blog is a continuation of our previous blog titled: Is There a Role for E-scooters in Urban Mobility? Check it out here. In our previous blog, we delved into the complexities of e-scooters and their role in urban mobility, exploring their potential to meet climate, equity, and health objectives while also acknowledging the safety and accessibility - [Supply Side Equity for Rideshare Drivers Webinar Recording](https://tcat.ca/supply-side-equity-for-rideshare-drivers-webinar-recording/) - We are pleased to share the recording from our latest Mobilizing Justice Webinar. Uber and Lyft have become significant players in the transportation industry. Initially subsidized by venture capital, they now face pressure to become profitable, resulting in fare increases that outpace driver compensation. In February 2024, rideshare drivers protested globally against low earnings and - [Welcoming Sophie and Inez to TCAT!](https://tcat.ca/welcoming-sophie-and-inez-to-tcat/) - We are thrilled to welcome two new team members Sophie Callahan and Inez Iorgovitz to TCAT! Sophie is a Project Coordinator for TCAT. She has built a career working on environmental governance, climate action and justice with a wide range of actors to drive systemic change towards more sustainable and equitable futures. Sophie brings significant - [TCAT Launched Newmarket Cycles and Celebrated Markham Cycles at the Ontario Trillium Foundation Appreciation Event](https://tcat.ca/tcat-launched-newmarket-cycles-and-celebrated-markham-cycles-at-the-otf-appreciation-event/) - TCAT officially launched its community cycling hub in Newmarket and celebrated the existing cycling hub in Markham at the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) appreciation event on July 23rd. TCAT was joined by Markham-Unionville MPP Billy Pang, Newmarket Councillor Victor Woodhouse, Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy, Newmarket Councillor Bob Kwapis, Newmarket's Mayor John Taylor, Deputy Mayor - [New Perspectives on Cycling Policy and Practice in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Recordings](https://tcat.ca/new-perspectives-on-cycling-policy-and-practice-in-the-gtha-recordings-are-now-available/) - On October 5, TCAT co-hosted a series of three panels on the state of cycling practices and policies in the GTHA, along with the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto, and McMaster University. These panels explored where cycling is at in the GTHA, where we are going, and what we need to do to - [Webinar Recording: How Are Mobility Practitioners Incorporating Equity Into Their Work?](https://tcat.ca/webinar-recording-how-are-mobility-practitioners-incorporating-equity-into-their-work/) - Our final Mobilizing Justice webinar for the year delved into the critical issue of how mobility practitioners can better serve diverse communities. The discussion focused on recognizing the unique challenges faced by different groups based on race, class, disability, and gender, and how these factors impact their travel experiences. Our panelists, hailing from diverse backgrounds - [Storytelling for Transportation Equity Webinar Recording](https://tcat.ca/storytelling-for-transportation-equity-webinar-recording-now-available/) - TCAT is pleased to share the recording from its highly engaging Mobilizing Justice Community of Practice webinar, focused on the theme of "Storytelling for Transportation Equity." Through this webinar, our distinguished panel of speakers, Christine Brouzes from Ikwe Safe Rides, Ben Hammer from Ecology Action Centre, and Kate Fane from Evenings & Weekends Consulting, shared - [Art and Creativity Will Light the Way for Safer Streets](https://tcat.ca/vision-zero-conference/) - In October, I attended the annual Vision Zero Cities conference hosted by Transportation Alternatives at the Center for Architecture in New York City. Between keynotes, breakouts, field tours, and more, one breakout session, in particular, stuck with me and continued to reverberate as I left the conference. The session was called “Lifesaving Artistic Activism: Artists Light the - [Micro Mobility Workforce Development Report is now available!](https://tcat.ca/tcat-report-on-micro-mobility-workforce-development-in-the-city-of-toronto-in-now-available/) - In pursuit of its climate, transportation, and economic development goals, the City of Toronto has identified two primary objectives: increasing bike ridership and fostering the growth of the local bike industry. To achieve these goals, the City is constructing protected and interconnected bike infrastructure and running initiatives such as the Be Safe Campaign and Bicycle - [Webinar Recording - Justice in transportation: What is equity and how can it be used in transportation planning?](https://tcat.ca/webinar-recording-justice-in-transportation-what-is-equity-and-how-can-it-be-used-in-transportation-planning/) - TCAT is pleased to share the recording from its recent Mobilizing Justice workshop on the topic of Justice in Transportation: What is equity and how can it be used in transportation planning? Developing and planning more just transportation systems is increasingly an explicit objective of many organizations. The questions of 'What is just?' and 'What - [Webinar Recording - Mobility as More Than Transportation](https://tcat.ca/webinar-recording-mobility-as-more-than-transportation/) - Universal mobility is a basic human right. Safe, comfortable, affordable and accessible transportation is essential for living healthy, happy, independent lives. Shifting how we design and program mobility systems requires approaching them in a holistic manner that connects the dots between transportation, equity, human rights, and climate justice. This webinar explored the basic tenets of - [Webinar Recording - Transport Related Social Exclusion](https://tcat.ca/webinar-recording-transport-related-social-exclusion/) - Many factors contribute to transport poverty, among them a lack of options suited to the individual’s physical condition and capabilities (mobility poverty), the lack of destinations to fulfil daily activity needs to maintain a reasonable quality of life (accessibility poverty), an imbalance in transport costs within household incomes (affordability), and excessive amount of time travelling - [Stride and Ride: Advocacy Assets to Support Active School Travel in Ontario](https://tcat.ca/stride-and-ride-advocacy-assets-to-support-active-school-travel-in-ontario/) - Active school travel aims to get more students to use travel modes that are active, safe, and sustainable. This means more children walking, wheeling (bicycle, scooter, skateboard, wheelchair) or taking the school bus or public transit for all or part of their journey to and from school each day. Active school travel offers a multitude - [Is There a Role for E-scooters in Urban Mobility?](https://tcat.ca/is-there-a-role-for-e-scooters-in-urban-mobility/) - An e-scooter is a stand-up scooter powered by a small engine in its front or rear wheel. For a year now, the City of Toronto has been engaging in tough, nuanced conversations with stakeholders as it develops a Micromobility Strategy. A key aspect of their review has been deliberation on the types of devices that should - [Welcoming Kaylee Hartigan-Go to TCAT](https://tcat.ca/welcoming-kaylee-hartigan-go-to-tcat/) - We are pleased to welcome our data science intern Kaylee Hartigan-Go to TCAT. Kaylee is completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto, where she studies Environmental Geography, GIS, and Digital Humanities. Her research at TCAT focuses on access to urban green spaces in Toronto. Kaylee’s background, growing up in the Philippines, has fueled - [Webinar Recording: Case Studies for Sustainable Transport Equity](https://tcat.ca/webinar-recording-case-studies-for-sustainable-transport-equity/) - Over a million Canadians face transport poverty, a challenge that city builders and governments are increasingly eager to address through equitable, sustainable transportation solutions. Our latest Mobilizing Justice Community of Practice webinar featured INTERACT, and experts from the City of Edmonton and the County of Kings, focusing on their efforts towards creating transportation systems that - [Unleashing the Power of Community Bike Hubs](https://tcat.ca/unleashing-the-power-of-community-bike-hubs/) - Community bike hubs are welcoming spaces that aim to break down barriers that prevent people from beginning and continuing to cycle; this often includes accessing a bike, maintaining a bike, knowing how to ride, and having people to ride with. All programs offered at community bike hubs are either free or low-cost. Since 2014, The - [Centennial Commutes Report is now available!](https://tcat.ca/centennial-commutes-report-is-now-available/) - In early 2023, Centennial College partnered with The Centre for Active Transportation and Urban Minds TO to understand how students and staff travel to and from Progress Campus. The goal of this partnership was to identify opportunities for encouraging more sustainable transportation options, including walking, biking, taking transit, and carpooling. This initiative engaged over 1,000 students and - [Pedaling Forward – Convening Ontario’s Bike Hubs to Advance a Bike-friendly Future](https://tcat.ca/pedaling-forward-convening-ontarios-bike-hubs-to-advance-a-bike-friendly-future/) - The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) recently brought together 10 bike hubs from across the province at the Share the Road conference in Hamilton. This gathering aimed to foster connections, and collaboration among community bike hub operators. Programming staff from all 10 bike hubs presented their programs, goals, and challenges and explored opportunities for future - [TCAT welcomes Alex Hanes and Owen Chiu](https://tcat.ca/tcat-welcomes-alex-hanes-and-owen-chiu/) - TCAT is very pleased to welcome Alex Hanes and Owen Chiu to the team! Alex Hanes is a planning graduate student at Toronto Metropolitan University, and a current summer intern at TCAT. Alex’s lifelong passion for cycling and transportation are his primary motivations as a planner, and he seeks to build a world where clean - [The Eglinton TOday Complete Street Project Existing Condition Evaluation report is now live](https://tcat.ca/the-eglinton-today-complete-street-project-existing-evaluation-report-is-now-live/) - The City of Toronto launched an engagement process in the spring of 2022 to work with local communities and stakeholders on Eglinton Avenue on how best to implement a Complete Streets vision for a 7km long stretch of street between Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Keele Street. As part of that process, TCAT was engaged to - [TCAT Project Manager Jennie is One of the 14 Mobilizing Women Impacting Urbanism in Canada](https://tcat.ca/tcat-project-manager-jennie-is-one-of-the-14-mobilizing-women-impacting-urbanism-in-canada/) - To celebrate International Women’s Day 2023, Women in Urbanism highlighted 14 inspiring women who have made impeccable impacts on gender, equity, mobility, placemaking, and housing in Canada. We are thrilled to share that TCAT's Project Manager, Jennie Geleff, is recognized as one of 14 Mobilizing Women Impacting Urbanism in Canada for leading Mobilizing Justice workshops - [Webinar Recording - Understanding Elected Officials: Values and Perspectives on Transportation Equity](https://tcat.ca/webinar-recording-understanding-elected-officials-values-and-perspectives-on-transportation-equity/) - Earlier this month, TCAT hosted a webinar for the Mobilizing Justice Community of Practice participants on Understanding Elected Officials: Values and Perspectives on Transportation Equity with Orly Linovski. The discussion drew on a Canada-wide survey of both municipal and regional councillors, and shared insights into how transportation investments are prioritized, elected officials' personal experiences with transportation barriers, and support - [Ontario Active School Travel Webinar Recordings are now available](https://tcat.ca/gcc-tcat-oast/) - TCAT and Green Communities Canada organized a three-part webinar series exploring policies and programs that support active school travel in November and December 2022. We are happy to share that the recordings are now available. Webinar 1 Recording: Policy Recommendations to Support Active School Travel in Ontario - This webinar shared key findings and actionable recommendations from the Evidence-based - [Reflections on the 2022 Mobilizing Justice Community of Practice Workshops](https://tcat.ca/reflections-on-the-2022-mobilizing-justice-community-of-practice-workshops/) - In November 2022, The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) hosted a series of workshops convening a Mobilizing Justice Community of Practice of community organizations working to support transport equity and increase modal choice. The goals of the workshops were to: 1. Improve our understanding of experiences of Canadians facing transport poverty and the current on-the-ground - [Nancy Smith Lea spoke at the Livable Streets 2.0 event in Toronto](https://tcat.ca/livable-streets-2-0/) - On November 7, 2022, Nancy Smith Lea, senior advisor and former director at TCAT, spoke at the Livable Streets 2.0 event in Toronto. Co-presented by Mobility Network and Suburban Mobilities, the event featured presentations and discussions centred around Dr. Bruce Appleyard’s recent book “Livable Streets 2.0” and Toronto’s situation vis-à-vis livable streets. The book “Livable - [Webinar Series: Supporting Active School Travel in Ontario](https://tcat.ca/ast-webinar-series/) - Every Friday between November 18th and December 2nd, join TCAT and Green Communities Canada for a three-part webinar series exploring policies and programs that support active school travel. Webinar 1: Policy Recommendations to Support Active School Travel in Ontario When: Friday, November 18 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM From 2020-2022, Green Communities Canada and the Human - [2022 Municipal Candidate Survey Results Are In](https://tcat.ca/2022-municipal-candidate-survey-results-are-in/) - Leading up to Toronto's 2022 Municipal Election, TCAT joined Cycle Toronto, Walk Toronto, and Friends and Families for Safe Streets to ask candidates to commit to 10 priority actions in support of Safe and Active Streets for all. The results are in. 64% of Mayoral and Councillor candidates completed our survey 44% of incumbents responded ## Pages - [Home](https://tcat.ca/) - [Connect](https://tcat.ca/connect/) - Are you interested in TCAT's work? Do you want to learn more about what we do? Subscribe to the TCAT news! 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Walk Details We will meet at the north - [Sheppard and Bonis](https://tcat.ca/bonis/) - Senior Safety Zone Review Join us for a walk or virtual workshop to identify road safety issues in the Senior Safety Zone on Sheppard Ave E and Bonis Ave. All road safety issues identified will be reported to the City, as part of their Vision Zero program. Walk Details We will meet outside Tam O'Shanter - [Senior Safety Zone Review](https://tcat.ca/senior-safety-zone-review/) - As part of Toronto's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, over 50 Senior Safety Zones have been identified across the city. Seniors are one of the plan's seven Focus Areas because they are over-represented among those killed or seriously injured by traffic collisions in Toronto. TCAT is working with the City of Toronto to gather community - [Markham Rd & Lawrence Ave E](https://tcat.ca/markham/) - Senior Safety Zone Review Join us for a walk or virtual workshop to identify road safety issues in the Senior Safety Zone on Markham Rd and Lawrence Ave E. All road safety issues identified will be reported to the City, as part of their Vision Zero program. Walk Details We will meet at the north - [Dundas](https://tcat.ca/dundas/) - Senior Safety Zone Review Join us for a walk or virtual workshop to identify road safety issues in the Senior Safety Zone on Dundas St E at Sherbourne. All road safety issues identified will be reported to the City, as part of their Vision Zero program. Walk Details We will meet at Dundas and Pembroke, - [Rogers Rd](https://tcat.ca/rogers/) - Senior Safety Zone Review Join us for a walk or virtual workshop to identify road safety issues in the Senior Safety Zone on Rogers Rd. All road safety issues identified will be reported to the City, as part of their Vision Zero program. Walk Details We will meet at the corner of Rogers Road and - [Bathurst](https://tcat.ca/bathurst/) - Senior Safety Zone Review Join us for a walk or virtual workshop to identify road safety issues in the Senior Safety Zone on Bathurst at Lawrence. All road safety issues identified will be reported to the City, as part of their Vision Zero program. Walk Details We will meet at Bathurst and Cranbrooke Ave. One - [Lawrence Ave E](https://tcat.ca/lawrence/) - Senior Safety Zone Review Join us for a walk or virtual workshop to identify road safety issues in the Senior Safety Zone on Lawrence Ave E at Pharmacy. All road safety issues identified will be reported to the City, as part of their Vision Zero program. Walk Details We will meet at the corner of - [Humber College Blvd](https://tcat.ca/humber/) - Senior Safety Zone Review Join us for a walk or virtual workshop to identify road safety issues in the Senior Safety Zone on Humber College Blvd. All road safety issues identified will be reported to the City, as part of their Vision Zero program. Walk Details We will meet outside 88 Humber College Blvd. One - [Esplanade](https://tcat.ca/esplanade/) - Senior Safety Zone Review Join us for a walk or virtual workshop to identify road safety issues in the Senior Safety Zone on the Esplanade. All road safety issues identified will be reported to the City, as part of their Vision Zero program. Walk Details We will meet on the south east corner of Lower - [Carlton Street](https://tcat.ca/carlton/) - Senior Safety Zone Review Join us for a walk or a virtual workshop to identify road safety issues in the Senior Safety Zone on Carlton Street. All road safety issues identified will be reported to the City, as part of their Vision Zero program. Walk Details We will meet at the Collège Français at 100 - [Subscribe](https://tcat.ca/connect/subscribe/) - * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name - [Jan 17th Launch Event: Biking Beyond Downtown](https://tcat.ca/jan-17th-launch-event-biking-beyond-downtown/) - Building Suburban Bike Culture With millions of short trips made each day in the communities outside of Toronto’s core, there’s great potential for cycling – but how can we tap into it? Join The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) on January 17, 2019 for Biking Beyond Downtown: Building Suburban Bike Culture, celebrating the launch of our ## People - [Keira Engelen | Project Coordinator](https://tcat.ca/people/keira-engelen-student-researcher/) - Keira Engelen is TCAT's Project Coordinator. She brings experience developing and executing projects and advocacy initiatives related to active and public transportation, green-blue infrastructure, and urban agriculture. Her research and facilitation skills, along with her technical background in urban planning, make her a strong asset to the team. Keira holds a B.Sc. in Ecology & - [Sophie Callahan | Project Manager](https://tcat.ca/people/sophie-callahan-project-coordinator/) - Sophie Callahan is TCAT's Project Manager. She has built a career working on environmental governance, climate action and justice with a wide range of actors to drive systemic change towards more sustainable and equitable futures. Sophie brings significant experience in project management and design, stakeholder and community engagement, monitoring, evaluation and learning, and communications. Before - [George Liu | Urban Design](https://tcat.ca/people/george-liu-associate/) - George Liu (MES Pl.) is a PhD researcher studying the design of cycle highways in the western European context through the lens of user experience. He is cross-appointed at Eindhoven University of Technology and University of Amsterdam as part of The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research funded Smart Cycling Futures project. Previously, he studied at - [Trudy Ledsham | Research](https://tcat.ca/people/trudy-ledsham/) - Trudy Ledsham is working on a PhD in Planning at the University of Toronto, with a focus on increasing cycling for transportation in suburban communities. She has worked with TCAT on several projects as research lead: on the Bike Parking Site Planning at TCHC Apartment Towers project, on the Scarborough Cycles project, and as project - [Courtney Anderson | Communications](https://tcat.ca/people/courtney-anderson/) - Courtney is a fair-weather bike commuter and wants safer streets for everyone. She believes in building better and safer infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. She works as a communications advisor for the Government of Ontario and provides communications and social media support to TCAT. - [Keenan Mosdell | Project Coordinator](https://tcat.ca/people/keenan-mosdell-bike-hub-mechanic/) - Keenan is the Bike Hub Coordinator for TCAT’s Markham Cycles project. An avid advocate for cycling in the suburbs, Keenan is passionate about building cycling culture through community involvement and education. He has volunteered at other bike hubs such as Scarborough Cycles and Charlie's Freewheels. Keenan also founded Centennial College's cycling club during his studies. - [Beth Savan](https://tcat.ca/people/beth-savan/) - Dr. Beth Savan led the Toronto Cycling Think and Do Tank at the University of Toronto and was the Research Chair of “Scarborough Cycles: Building Bike Culture Beyond Downtown” with TCAT. She is on the faculty of the School of Environment at the University of Toronto where she was the inaugural Sustainability Director. She has - [Asiya Bidordinova](https://tcat.ca/people/asya-bidordinova-associate/) - Asiya Bidordinova (M.Sc.) is a Ph.D. Candidate in Planning at the University of Toronto. She is a Certified GIS and Spatial Analysis Specialist and a Certified Bicycle Policy Auditor. Her areas of expertise include active transportation planning (cycling & walking), policy analysis, qualitative and mixed methods research, spatial analysis and cartography. Her research interests include - [Jiya Benni](https://tcat.ca/people/jiya-benni/) - Jiya Benni is an urban designer and researcher. Her focus is on creating human-centric, sustainable and climate-resilient cities, and her areas of expertise include spatial design, graphic design, research and community engagement. Jiya holds a Master’s in Urbanism from the Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands and a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the University of - [Yvonne Verlinden | Project Manager](https://tcat.ca/people/yvonne-verlinden/) - Yvonne Verlinden is a Project Manager with Clean Air Partnership, overseeing research, evaluation and community-based projects as part of The Centre for Active Transportation team. Projects have included the evaluation of cycling infrastructure in Toronto, the launch of a network of community bike hubs to incubate suburban cycling, and engagement with seniors on road safety - [Elysia DeSandoli](https://tcat.ca/people/elysia-desandoli/) - Ely is a Master of Planning candidate at Ryerson's School of Urban and Regional Planning. She previously earned her Bachelor of Arts from McGill University. Ely's current research looks at the potential for small-scale retail to emphasize Complete Streets and active communities. Apart from her studies, Ely also represents Ryerson as an athlete on their - [Nahomi Amberber | Associate](https://tcat.ca/people/nahomi-amberber-epidemiology-intern/) - Nahomi was previously an epidemiology intern at TCAT during her last semester of the Master of Public Health - Epidemiology program at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Passionate about the intersections of marginalization and health, Nahomi explored this phenomenon at TCAT through a research project using spatial analytic techniques. She is now a - [Midhat Malik | Associate](https://tcat.ca/people/midhat-malik/) - Midhat was the Bike Hub Coordinator for TCAT's Markham Cycles project, an initiative to increase cycling in suburban communities. With a history of working at environmentally-focused organizations, Midhat aims to improve awareness of sustainable world issues through community engagement, behavior change, and teaching, which she has done with some notable organizations in the Greater Toronto - [Car Martin | Associate](https://tcat.ca/people/car-martin/) - Car Martin is an interdisciplinary designer with an interest in the production of spaces that reflect diverse voices. She is a former Project Manager at TCAT, where she helped to launch the Active Neighbourhoods Canada (ANC) project within Ontario. She has years of experience in managing participatory design projects of all scales and is currently - [Francis Nasca | Associate](https://tcat.ca/people/francis-nasca/) - Francis Nasca was formerly a Project Manager for TCAT’s Active Neighbourhoods Canada project. They have a background in active transportation advocacy and urban design, and they are dedicated to creating more accessible and participatory planning processes. They holds a Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies from Trent University, where they conducted research on equity and - [Emile Lavergne](https://tcat.ca/people/emile-lavergne/) - Emile Lavergne is passionate about pushing the transition to a low-carbon world with inclusive, climate conscious and resilient cities – starting here at home. Cycling is newly central to Emile's life after he discovered that biking was not only good for reducing emissions, but also for beating traffic and getting in some cardio. His dream - [Alex Gatien](https://tcat.ca/people/alex-gatien/) - Alex Gatien is a recent graduate of York University’s Faculty of Environmental Studies in the Program in Planning. His research has looked at regional transportation planning in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, at the relationship between new public transit projects and spatial planning, and at ways to improve the integration of public transit and - [Paul Young | Associate](https://tcat.ca/people/paul-young-2/) - Paul is a landscape architect with over 20 years of experience in street and park design. He leads the consulting firm Public Space Workshop which has conducted consultations, created health and built environment strategies, and led active transportation workshops for municipalities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. He is also a health promoter at the South - [Benjamin Waters](https://tcat.ca/people/benjamin-waters/) - Benjamin Waters has been a volunteer for TCAT since 2018 and is passionate about cartography and equity in transportation. He is currently an Assistant Planner with the Government of Ontario. - [Ryan McClelland](https://tcat.ca/people/ryan-mcclelland/) - Ryan McClelland is a recent graduate of McGill University’s Civil Engineering program. He specialized in Transportation Engineering where his research centred around complete streets. His passion for active transportation solutions and urban safety has brought him to TCAT where he hopes to analyze and improve street design in cities across Canada. Ryan is an avid runner - [Aida Mas Baghaie](https://tcat.ca/people/aida-mas-baghaie/) - Aida Mas Baghaie is a Master of Environmental Studies (Planning Program) candidate at York University. Her research focuses on building more equitable cities through community-based participatory planning processes. She has been involved with TCAT since the summer of 2018, where she works on a project to improve active and public transportation integration. In particular, she - [Emily Edwards](https://tcat.ca/people/emily-edwards-policy-and-evaluation-associate/) - Emily Edwards is a Policy and Evaluation Associate for TCAT’s Active Neighbourhoods project. In the spring of 2019, Emily will graduate with a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Toronto. She is combining her MPH in the Social and Behavioural Health Sciences stream with a collaborative specialization in Community Development. In 2016, - [Mikey Bennington | Associate](https://tcat.ca/people/mikey-bennington-associate/) - Mikey is a public health professional who specializes in the built environment and the role of active transportation in the development of healthy communities. He is a former Project Manager at TCAT, where he helped to launch the Active Neighbourhoods Canada (ANC) project within Ontario. He teaches a course based on the ANC project at Ryerson's Chang School of Continuing - [Marvin Macaraig | Community Health Promoter & Scarborough Cycles Bike Hub Coordinator, Access Alliance](https://tcat.ca/people/marvin-macaraig-community-health-promoter-and-scarborough-cycles-bike-hub-coordinator-access-alliance-multicultural-health-and-community-services/) - Marvin Macaraig is a Community Health Promoter and the Scarborough Cycles Coordinator at Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services. He works to increase suburban cycling knowledge by building institutional capacity and addressing barriers. He has extensive hands-on experience conceptualizing, completing, and evaluating community projects, and appreciates working on-the-ground at the neighbourhood scale. Marvin earned - [Kristin Schwartz | Assistant Manager, Sustainable Communities, CultureLink](https://tcat.ca/people/kristin-schwartz-assistant-manager-sustainable-communities-culturelink-settlement-and-community-services/) - Working out of CultureLink, Kristin promotes cycling to newcomers to Toronto by offering cycling workshops and programs like Bike Host, which matches newcomers with confident cyclists who act as mentors, and the Bike to School Project. Kristin’s past work has included tenant organizing and community-based writing and radio production. A graduate of the Co-operative Management - [Erica Duque | Active Transportation Planner, Region of Peel](https://tcat.ca/people/erica-duque-active-transportation-planner-region-of-peel/) - Erica Duque is an Active Transportation Planner at the Region of Peel. At Peel she’s had the opportunity to lead exciting initiatives including The 10 Step Handbook for High School Bike Projects, The Peel Region Cyclists Handbook, the Peel Region GPS Cycling Study, and recruiting 165 schools to participate in Bike to School Week 2018. - [Shawn Micallef | Urbanist & Writer](https://tcat.ca/people/shawn-micallef/) - Shawn Micallef is the author of Frontier City: Toronto on the Verge of Greatness, The Trouble With Brunch: Work, Class and the Pursuit of Leisure, Stroll: Psychogeographic Walking Tours of Toronto and Full Frontal TO. He's a weekly columnist at the Toronto Star, and a senior editor and co-owner of the independent, Jane Jacobs Prize–winning - [Jared Kolb | Executive Director, Cycle Toronto](https://tcat.ca/people/jared-kolb-executive-director-cycle-toronto/) - Jared is Executive Director of Cycle Toronto and leads an outstanding team of staff and volunteers to transform Toronto into a bicycle-friendly city. Jared guides the strategic direction of every facet of the organization from advocacy to programs, education and campaigns. Jared developed innovative campaigns to build bike lanes on Bloor St, Richmond St and - [Michael Skaljin | Project Manager, Tower and Neighbourhood Revitalization Unit, City of Toronto](https://tcat.ca/people/michael-skaljin-project-manager-tower-and-neighbourhood-revitalization-unit-city-of-toronto/) - Michael Skaljin is a Project Manager for the Tower and Neighbourhood Revitalization Unit at the City of Toronto Mayor's Tower Renewal Project. Michael has over twelve years experience working in the community and social service sector in areas such as housing & homelessness, the re-integration of ex-offenders, youth justice, trauma counselling & supports, interreligious dialogue - [Fionnuala Quinn | Director, Bureau of Good Roads, Washington, DC](https://tcat.ca/people/fionnuala-quinn-director-bureau-of-good-roads-washington-dc/) - Fionnuala Quinn immigrated to the U.S. as a 21-year old civil engineer who expected to be able to get around by bike. That was back in 1984 and she has spent the decades since unravelling why the infrastructure and how it is operated impacts this simple and sensible travel choice. Her engineering work has focused - [Kai Zhou](https://tcat.ca/people/kai-zhou/) - Kai Zhou is currently a Masters of Urban Development student at Ryerson University. Kai's volunteer work with TCAT has included updating and maintaining the Complete Streets for Canada website, supporting Active Neighbourhoods Canada co-design activities, and supporting the 2018 municipal election survey distribution. He volunteers with TCAT because he feels that as the city's population continues - [Liam Brown](https://tcat.ca/people/liam-brown/) - Liam Brown is a Media and Communications Advisor to The Centre for Active Transportation, where he advises on digital strategy, content creation and communications campaigns. Liam is an active advocate for safe streets, a daily bike commuter, and works as a senior communications advisor to the Government of Ontario. - [Hannah Galloway](https://tcat.ca/people/hannah-galloway/) - Hannah Galloway is a graduate student at the University of Toronto obtaining her Master of Arts in Geography. She spent the last seven years on the west coast obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria, and working in the commercial real estate development field. Her research interests - [Zsuzsanna Deak](https://tcat.ca/people/zsuzsanna-deak/) - Zsuzsanna has over 13 years of marketing experience in the building and land development industry, in both low rise and high rise construction. Coming from Europe, she understands the importance of well-designed public spaces, believes in the increasing influence of cities versus countries and thinks that with the heightened acceptance of high density living within - [Hayley Easto](https://tcat.ca/people/hayley-easto/) - Hayley Easto has previously worked as a small business owner with a restaurant on the Danforth and prior to that in communications for the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, where she developed an appreciation for the vital role transportation plays in our communities and our individual lives. She has extensive experience in organizational growth and development, - [Clara Romero](https://tcat.ca/people/17751/) - Clara is an architect and urban designer with a special interest in understanding the impact of the urban environment on our quality of life. She strongly believes that changing the way we move is the most immediate and effective mechanism to reshape our lives and our cities. As an urban designer, she has a broad - [Michelle Sawka](https://tcat.ca/people/michelle-sawka/) - Michelle is a project manager at Toronto and Region Conservation where she manages the Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition. Her past experience includes working for the Canadian Urban Transit Association where she facilitated knowledge and data sharing on integrated urban mobility and coordinated research to support public transit agencies and advance public transit policy at a - [Thrmiga Sathiyamoorthy | Public Health Consultant](https://tcat.ca/people/thrmiga-sathiyamoorthy/) - Thrmiga Sathiyamoorthy is a recent MA graduate from York University. She is a Public Health Specialist Consultant working on the Healthy Built Environments – A Provincial Framework for Healthy Community Design project. She joins TCAT as a community health researcher with five years of experience in health research conducting literature reviews, surveys and interviews, and facilitating focus - [Asher Mercer | Associate](https://tcat.ca/people/asher-mercer/) - Asher is a passionate advocate for sustainable mobility with a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning from Queen's. He spent 5 years as TDM Coordinator for York Region, helping the Region pioneer sustainable mobility initiatives, including partnering with the local Public Health unit to implement active transportation measures for all age groups. Asher recently moved - [Windemere Jarvis | Public Health Consultant](https://tcat.ca/people/windemere-jarvis/) - Windemere Jarvis is a Public Health Specialist Consultant working on the Healthy Built Environments – A Provincial Framework for Healthy Community Design project. She has five years of experience in the field of public health working to achieve health equity on a population level. She has received formal training in Indigenous Cultural Competencies, Diversity in Healthcare and HIV/AIDS Equitable - [Bruce McCuaig](https://tcat.ca/people/bruce-mccuaig/) - Former President and CEO, Metrolinx "Active transportation is a huge and significant part of The Big Move." Every day, Bruce walks a kilometre to his local GO Station as part of his commute into work. As the President and CEO of Metrolinx, he oversees GO Transit, PRESTO and the Union Pearson Express, and is - [Susan Eng](https://tcat.ca/people/susan-eng/) - Vice President, Advocacy, CARP: the Canadian Association for Retired Persons "People who live in walkable neighbourhoods are more likely to feel a stronger sense of community than residents of car-oriented neighbourhoods." Susan Eng is Vice President for Advocacy at CARP, the national, non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to advocating for social change that will bring - [Dr. David Mowat](https://tcat.ca/people/dr-david-mowat/) - Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel "An investment in infrastructure for active transportation & public transit is a direct investment in the health of the population." Dr. David Mowat is the Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Peel. In this role, he is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of - [Donna Quan](https://tcat.ca/people/donna-quan/) - Director of Education, Toronto District School Board “Removing the barriers to active transportation, investing in the infrastructure is so important.” For Donna Quan, Director of Education at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), it’s simple: movement matters. Physical activity not only builds a healthy body, it builds a healthy mind. Students who walk to - [Vito Tolone](https://tcat.ca/people/vito-tolone/) - Senior Transportation Planner, City of Burlington “We're asking Burlington residents to give active transportation a try in their everyday lives” As a senior transportation planner at the City of Burlington, Vito was involved in the recent update to the City’s Transportation Mater Plan (TMP) and its effort to recognize that the automobile is not - [Jennifer Keesmaat](https://tcat.ca/people/jennifer-keesmaat/) - Former Chief Planner, City of Toronto "We can create a direct line between active transportation and our health." Since taking her post as Chief Planner of Toronto in 2012, Jennifer has championed mid-rise densification, livability and walkable urban neighbourhoods. Arguably Toronto’s most vocal city planner, she has talked, tweeted and toured the city to - [Paul Hess](https://tcat.ca/people/paul-hess/) - Associate Professor & Progam Director, Department of Geography and Program in Planning, University of Toronto Recipient of TCAT’s 2011 Active Transportation Champion Award Last night at the City of Toronto's Bicycle Friendly Business awards, Nancy Smith Lea was pleased to present TCAT's third annual Active Transportation Champion award to Professor Paul Hess. This award is - [Jane Farrow](https://tcat.ca/people/jane-farrow/) - Founding Director of Jane's Walk Recipient of TCAT’s 2009 Active Transportation Champion Award The founding Executive Director of Jane's Walk, Jane Farrow, received TCAT's inaugural Active Transportation Champion award in 2009.Jane's Walk's mission is to develop urban literacy and a community-based approach to city building by encouraging citizen-led walking tours that make space for every - [Dr. Scott Wooder](https://tcat.ca/people/dr-scott-wooder/) - President, Ontario Medical Association "It’s time to make a strong commitment to cycling infrastructure. A safe cycling system benefits everyone, including drivers and transit riders." A family physician in Stoney Creek, Ontario and the former President of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), Dr. Scott Wooder recognizes the importance of physical activity as an integrated - [Steve Parish](https://tcat.ca/people/steve-parish/) - Mayor of the Town of Ajax "For me there is a sense of freedom on a bike that can't be replicated, it allows you to slow down and see the world at a human pace." The longest serving Mayor in the town’s history, Steve Parish wants to see Ajax have the finest quality of - [Nicole Arsenault](https://tcat.ca/people/nicole-arsenault/) - Manager, Transportation Services, York University "Pedestrians and cyclists animate public spaces." At York University, Nicole oversees all the transportation projects for the community of students, faculty and Staff at the school. YorkU has made active efforts to improve sustainable transportation at its locations and is one of the founding partners of the Smart Commute - [Pam Damoff](https://tcat.ca/people/pam-damoff/) - Town Councillor, Ward 2 Oakville "Better design for active modes of transportation increases safety on the road for everyone" Since being elected to Town Council in 2010, Councillor Pam Damoff has become a political champion for cycling and walking. The recipient of the 2013 Bicycling Leadership Award from the Share the Road Cycling Coalition - [Monica Campbell](https://tcat.ca/people/monica-campbell/) - Director, Healthy Public Policy, Toronto Public Health Recipient of TCAT’s 2013 Active Transportation Champion Award The 2013 Toronto Bike Awards were held on November 26, at the Gladstone Hotel where TCAT was pleased to present its fifth annual Active Transportation Champion Award to Dr. Monica Campbell, Director of Healthy Public Policy at Toronto Public Health. Dr. Campbell has - [Rob MacIsaac](https://tcat.ca/people/rob-macissac/) - President and CEO, Hamilton Health Sciences "Active transportation investment results in much more livable, interesting, vibrant cities" Rob has been a champion for active transportation throughout his illustrious career. With extensive experience managing complex organizations and teams he has demonstrated a strong commitment to tackling systemic problems with innovative solutions, and is well known - [Nadien Godkewitsch](https://tcat.ca/people/nadien-godkewitsch/) - Manager, Programs, Toronto Community Foundation "It's a really great way of sharing time together and being active" At the Toronto Community Foundation (TCF), Nadien works to match philanthropy with community needs to ensure the vitality of Toronto and make it the best place to live, work, learn and grow. TCF accomplishes this in part - [Paul Young](https://tcat.ca/people/paul-young/) - Health Promoter, South Riverdale Community Health Centre Recipient of TCAT’s 2010 Active Transportation Champion Award Last week the Toronto Bike Awards ceremony was once again co-hosted by the Toronto Cyclists Union and the City of Toronto. TCAT was pleased to hand out its second annual Active Transportation Champion award for an individual or organization that - [Patrick Brown & Albert Koehl](https://tcat.ca/people/patrick-brown-albert-koehl/) - Co-recipients of TCAT's 2012 Active Transportation Champion Award At this year's Bicycle Friendly Business Awards, TCAT presented our fourth annual Active Transportation Champion award to Patrick Brown and Albert Koehl. Patrick is a founding member and board member of Cycle Toronto, an organizer of the Helmets for Kids program and a director of the Ontario - [Eleanor McMahon](https://tcat.ca/people/eleanor-mcmahon/) - MPP, Burlington Recipient of TCAT’s 2014 Active Transportation Champion Award Eleanor McMahon is the founder of Share the Road Cycling Coalition, and an internationally recognized cycling advocate. As CEO of Share the Road from 2008 to 2014, Eleanor brought the successful Bicycle Friendly Communities award program to Ontario, organized numerous regional and provincial Bike - [Michael Black](https://tcat.ca/people/michael-black-2/) - Co-founder, Walk Toronto Recipient of TCAT’s 2015 Active Transportation Champion Award Michael is one of the co-founders of Walk Toronto that launched in 2013. Ever since Walk Toronto’s foundation, Michael has been a member of its Steering Committee and has been tireless in supporting the group and its work. Michael is one of those - [Marvin Macaraig](https://tcat.ca/people/marvin-macaraig/) - Dr. Marvin Macaraig is the Scarborough Cycles Bike Hub Coordinator, a joint initiative between Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services and TCAT, in partnership with Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, CultureLink Settlement and Community Services, the Toronto Cycling Think & Do Tank, and Cycle Toronto. Employed as a Community Health Promoter at Access Alliance, Marvin ## Resources - [Report: How can we make Toronto’s multiuse trails and ravines better spaces for women & newcomers?](https://tcat.ca/resources/report-how-can-we-make-torontos-multiuse-trails-and-ravines-better-spaces-for-women-newcomers/) - Green spaces like Toronto’s multiuse trail and ravine system are essential to communities’ health and well-being. The results of TCAT's previous research on multiuse trail use revealed that while Torontonians across the board do see these benefits, certain demographic groups – in particular, women and newcomers – face disproportionate and several distinct barriers to accessing - [Toronto Multiuse Trail Study Focus Group Facilitation Guide](https://tcat.ca/resources/toronto-multiuse-trail-study-focus-group-facilitation-guide/) - Previous research conducted by The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) into Toronto's multiuse trails and ravines found that women and newcomers face distinct barriers to accessing and enjoying the trail system. One of our findings was that women and newcomers were more likely to say that a lack of nighttime lighting, safety concerns, and limited - [Toronto Multiuse Trail Study Walk Audit Guide](https://tcat.ca/resources/toronto-multiuse-trail-study-walk-audit-guide/) - Previous research conducted by The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) into Toronto's multiuse trails and ravines found that women and newcomers face distinct barriers to accessing and enjoying the trail system. One of our findings was that women were significantly underrepresented on the Humber River Recreational Trail (just west of Islington and Finch) compared to - [Briefing Note: Cycling and 2SLGBTQ+ Identity](https://tcat.ca/resources/briefing-note-cycling-and-2slgbtq-identity/) - Queer folks — particularly visibly gender queer, non-conforming, or gender minorities, and those with intersecting marginalised identities — face greater safety and comfort risks in public spaces compared to their cis and straight counterparts. Previous research on the intersection between public transit use and two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (2SLGBTQ+) identities has demonstrated - [Report: Who Uses and Benefits from Toronto’s Parks and Multiuse Trails?](https://tcat.ca/resources/report-who-uses-and-benefits-from-torontos-parks-and-multiuse-trails/) - Access to green space is widely recognized as a key indicator for mental, physical, and emotional health. Much of Toronto’s green space is found through its extensive ravine system, much of which is linked by a multi-use trail system, which has inspired the City’s Parks, Forestry, and Recreation motto: “a city within a park”. On - [Clean Air Council Submission on Ontario Bill 212](https://tcat.ca/resources/clean-air-council-submission-on-ontario-bill-212/) - This submission to the Ontario government summarizes the consensus-based input from the Clean Air Council (CAC) municipal network regarding Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 - Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane (ERO 019-9266). The CAC includes 40 municipalities across Southern and Eastern Ontario, collectively representing - [Micromobility Briefing Notes](https://tcat.ca/resources/micromobility-briefing-notes/) - About This Briefing Note Series: Electric micromobility devices – that is, e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar lightweight, relatively low-emission vehicles – are becoming increasingly mainstream. Municipalities need to contend with the growing prevalence of these devices on city streets. Dedicated micromobility plans can be an effective starting point towards policies that unlock the unique benefits while - [Looking at Toronto’s Transportation Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic | August 2022](https://tcat.ca/resources/active-to-evaluation/) - On May 28, 2020, City Council approved ActiveTO, a suite of programs deployed to promote the health and wellbeing of Toronto residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. These programs transformed city streets by closing major road corridors to vehicle traffic, expanding Toronto’s cycling network, calming local street traffic in areas across the city, and redesigning streetside - [Road Diets in Complete Streets and Vision Zero: A Comparative Analysis](https://tcat.ca/resources/road-diets-in-complete-streets-and-vision-zero-a-comparative-analysis/) - With the increasing conversations around street space and the need to prioritize those who walk, bike, and roll, Road Dieting (i.e. the removal of car space from the road) is increasingly important to consider. As two prominent road safety movements in Ontario, Complete Streets and Vision Zero both occasionally employ Road Diets to achieve streets - [Analyzing Vision Zero Approaches in North American Cities](https://tcat.ca/resources/analyzing-vision-zero-approaches-in-north-american-cities/) - For much of the last century, North American cities have been designed and planned to fit the needs of people using cars as their main form of transportation. These cities are realizing change is needed to promote active transportation (walking, biking) and healthier lifestyles. One major avenue they are utilizing to tackle this challenge is - [Five Years of Markham Cycles: Reflections on Incubating Suburban Cycling Through Community Bike Hubs](https://tcat.ca/resources/five-years-of-markham-cycles-reflections-on-incubating-suburban-cycling-through-community-bike-hubs/) - Over the last five years, TCAT has operated Markham Cycles as part of an organizational effort to increase walking and riding bikes in suburban communities. Launched in 2019, Markham Cycles is Markham’s community bicycle hub and was the first of its kind in the York Region. TCAT created Markham Cycles with the goal of building - [Advocacy Assets to Support Active School Travel in Ontario](https://tcat.ca/resources/advocacy-assets-to-support-active-school-travel-in-ontario/) - Active school travel aims to get more students to use travel modes that are active, safe, and sustainable. This means more children walking, wheeling (bicycle, scooter, skateboard, wheelchair) or taking the school bus or public transit for all or part of their journey to and from school each day. Active school travel offers a multitude - [Barriers to Implementation: What Prevents Municipalities from Building More Complete Streets and Vision Zero Infrastructure](https://tcat.ca/resources/barriers-to-implementation-what-prevents-municipalities-from-building-more-complete-streets-and-vision-zero-infrastructure/) - The movement for safer and more equitable streets in Ontario has been growing in recent years, with an increasing number of residents demanding improved road safety infrastructure. To meet this demand, municipalities across Ontario have been adopting and expanding approaches in their policies, with two prominent approaches being Complete Streets and Vision Zero. This report - [Canadian Community Initiatives Addressing Transportation Poverty Report + Catalogue | September 2021](https://tcat.ca/resources/canadian-community-initiatives-addressing-transportation-poverty-report-catalogue-august-2021/) - In the summer of 2021, TCAT Mobilizing Justice graduate assistant Sabat Ismail conducted a scan of community initiatives addressing transport poverty and increasing modal choices across Canada. This scan included detailed web searches deploying multiple combinations of keywords and phrases covering modes, places and sections (i.e. “Hamilton LRT advocates”), as well as a news media - [ActiveTO Midtown Complete Street Pilot: Intercept Survey Evaluation Report | March 2022](https://tcat.ca/resources/activeto-midtown-complete-street-intercept-survey-evaluation-report-march-2022/) - In April 2021, Toronto City Council approved the installation of a Complete Street pilot on Yonge Street between Bloor Street and Davisville Avenue as part of the City’s Pandemic Mobility Recovery Strategy. Yonge Street was transformed into a Complete Street through the CaféTO and ActiveTO programs, which were both created in 2020 as quick-start COVID-19 - [Site Planning and Resident Engagement for Bike Parking at Toronto Community Housing Apartment Towers | March 2020](https://tcat.ca/resources/site-planning-and-resident-engagement-for-bike-parking-at-toronto-community-housing-apartment-towers-2020/) - The City of Toronto's Bicycle Parking Strategy aims to increase supply of bicycle parking throughout the City, prioritizing areas of highest need. One such area of high need is at Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) apartment towers. In 2019/2020, funds for bicycle parking were made available to the City of Toronto by the Ontario Municipal - [Cycling Equity Co-Learning & Action Toolkit](https://tcat.ca/resources/cycling-equity-co-learning-action-toolkit-2/) - This Cycling Equity Toolkit is authored by Jay Pitter, and developed through a collaborative process that engaged eight cycling and active transportation organizations across Canada, including TCAT. In addition to being informed by these foremost Canadian organizations, this resource benefits from the deep expertise of reputable cycling equity advocates such as Tamika Butler, Anthony Taylor, Christopher McGarrell and others residing in Canada and - [Micro Mobility Workforce Development Report: Pathways and Policy for Bicycle Industry Development and Bicycle Mechanics Training](https://tcat.ca/resources/micro-mobility-workforce-development-report-pathways-and-policy-for-bicycle-industry-development-and-bicycle-mechanics-training/) - Increasing bike ridership and growing the local bike industry are two key objectives for the City of Toronto to achieve as it works towards its climate, transportation, and economic development goals. To increase ridership, the City of Toronto is building more protected and connected bike infrastructure as well as promoting bike safety, skills and confidence - [Centennial Commutes - Pathways for Improving Uptake of Active Transportation and Sustainable Mobility on Progress Campus](https://tcat.ca/resources/centennial-commutes-pathways-for-improving-uptake-of-active-transportation-and-sustainable-mobility-on-progress-campus/) - Centennial College partnered with The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) and Urban Minds to gather data on the current landscape of commuting patterns at Progress Campus, and provide the College with recommendations on how they can encourage greater adoption of sustainable transportation in the future. The study initially focused on active transportation adoption (walking, cycling, - [EglintonTOday Complete Street Project: Existing Condition Evaluation | January 2023](https://tcat.ca/resources/eglintontoday/) - The City of Toronto launched an engagement process in the spring of 2022 to work with local communities and stakeholders on Eglinton Avenue on how best to implement a Complete Streets vision for a 7km long stretch of street between Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Keele Street. As part of that process, TCAT was engaged to - [Markham School Streets Program Final Report](https://tcat.ca/resources/markham-school-streets-program-final-report/) - The first ever Markham School Streets program was initiated by York Region District School Board (YRDSB) in partnership with the City of Markham to test out an innovative approach to encouraging active travel to school called School Streets. Markham’s inaugural School Streets program was launched in May 2022 at John McCrae P.S. It ran four - [Region of Peel Community Cycling Program Retrospective Analysis | August 2022](https://tcat.ca/resources/region-of-peel-community-cycling-program-retrospective-analysis-august-2022/) - Following the success of a pilot program in 2015, the Region of Peel launched a network of community bike hubs across the region: Mississauga Cycles, the Brampton Bike Hub. the Caledon Bike Hub, and the Sheridan Bike Hub. The hubs provide bike loans, do-it-yourself bicycle repair support, group rides, mentorship, and skills training. The Community - [THE SCARBOROUGH OPPORTUNITY: A Comprehensive Walking and Cycling Network | September 2021](https://tcat.ca/resources/the-scarborough-opportunity-a-comprehensive-walking-and-cycling-network/) - Active transportation — especially walking and cycling — is the most efficient, equitable, sustainable, and accessible form of mobility, yet existing infrastructure actively discourages it in Scarborough, and the city has made little progress in improving this situation. This report provides recommendations to help the City of Toronto jump-start its policies for active transportation in - [Cycling for Sustainable Cities Webinar Recording | July 2021](https://tcat.ca/resources/cycling-for-sustainable-cities-webinar-recording/) - On July 29th, 2021, TCAT was pleased to host a special webinar with two international experts on making cities better for biking: John Pucher and Ralph Buehler, co-editors and authors of the recent book Cycling for Sustainable Cities. The webinar covers a wide range of topics including why it’s so important to build our cities for - [Destination Danforth: Intercept Survey Evaluation Report | January 2021](https://tcat.ca/resources/destination-danforth-intercept-survey-evaluation-report/) - On May 28, 2020 Toronto City Council approved ActiveTO, a suite of programs that support the City's restart and recovery response to COVID-19, including a Complete Street pilot project along Danforth Avenue from Broadview Avenue to Dawes Road, and Major Road Closures. The City partnered with Park People and The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) - [ActiveTO Major Road Closures: Intercept Survey Evaluation Report | January 2021](https://tcat.ca/resources/activeto-major-road-closures-evaluation-report/) - On May 28, 2020 Toronto City Council approved ActiveTO, a suite of programs that support the City's restart and recovery response to COVID-19, including ActiveTO Major Road Closures and a Complete Street pilot project on Danforth Avenue. Between May and October 2020, the ActiveTO Major Road Closures provided space for recreational activity to support mental - [Bloor Street Bike Lane Economic Impact Studies | 2009-2017](https://tcat.ca/resources/bloor-street-economic-impact-studies/) - Toronto is Canada’s largest urban centre, and, as in many other North American cities, removing on-street parking to install bike lanes can be contentious. On three occasions, between 2009 and 2017, The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) studied the local economic impacts (positive, negative or neutral) of removing on-street parking to install a bike lane - [Active Transportation and Health Equity in Markham, Ontario | June 2020](https://tcat.ca/resources/active-transportation-and-health-equity-in-markham-ontario/) - In this research, the responses of York Region residents to a national health survey (2015-2016) were used to explore relationships between the built environment and chronic health outcomes. For the City of Markham specifically, the research focused on associations between neighbourhoods with groups that frequently face marginalization (older adults, visible minorities and low-income), collision rates - [Active Neighbourhoods Vision Documents | 2016-2019](https://tcat.ca/resources/active-neighbourhoods-vision-documents/) - Between 2013-2019, TCAT's Active Neighbourhoods program used a co-design approach to engage residents in shaping active, livable neighbourhoods. In the initial “Portrait” phase of the co-design process, we created a neighbourhood portrait to understand how residents use public space and identify local needs and interests. Next, in the “Vision” phase, we collaboratively developed a vision - [Active Neighbourhoods Portraits | 2015-2019](https://tcat.ca/resources/active-neighbourhoods-portraits/) - Between 2013-2019, TCAT's Active Neighbourhoods program used a co-design approach to engage residents in shaping active, livable neighbourhoods. A critical initial step in the co-design process is the development of a neighbourhood "Portrait" to understand how residents use public space and identify local needs and interests. These neighbourhood portraits bring together the results of broad citizen - [Improving Active Transportation and Public Transit Integration | 2019](https://tcat.ca/resources/improving-active-transportation-and-public-transit-integration-2019/) - Public transit may be the safest form of transportation, but for many people, the first and last leg of their journey to and from the train or bus is a hazardous one. Improving Active Transportation and Public Transit Integration - A Guidebook for Policy and Planning highlights the challenges of walking and cycling to transit and - [Increasing Cycling in Canada: Supporting Research | September 2019](https://tcat.ca/resources/increasing-cycling-in-canada-supporting-research/) - This collection of journal articles and reports forms the evidence base for Increasing Cycling in Canada: A Guide to What Works. The research was conducted by researchers from Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver between 2014 and 2019, and involved the analysis of national demographic, geographic and transportation data sets, the evaluation of cycling programs, interviews with municipal staff and - [Complete Street Transformations | 2015-2016](https://tcat.ca/resources/complete-street-transformations/) - Complete Street Transformations in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region is a book featuring nine projects from municipalities throughout the region which involved redesigning streets to make more space for one or more of pedestrians, cyclists, or transit riders. In each case, a variety of photographs, illustrations and infographics tell the story of how each street - [Cycling Behaviour and Potential in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area | October 2016](https://tcat.ca/resources/cycling-behaviour-and-potential-in-the-greater-toronto-and-hamilton-area/) - Cycling Behaviour and Potential in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, a report led by Ryerson University in collaboration with TCAT, finds very high potential across the region for shifting over 4 million trips from motor vehicle to bicycle. The findings will inform the next Regional Transportation Plan, and municipal policy and planning practice in - [Active Neighbourhoods Summary Report of 4 Ontario Projects | June 2017](https://tcat.ca/resources/active-neighbourhoods-summary-report-of-four-ontario-projects-june-2017/) - This report provides a summary of the four Active Neighbourhoods Ontario pilot projects led by TCAT between 2013 and 2017. The report discusses the highlights of each co-design project, which tested the Active Neighbourhoods participatory planning methodology in diverse community contexts across Ontario. The communities featured in this report are: Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park, Toronto, - [Increasing Cycling in Canada: A guide to what works | September 2019](https://tcat.ca/resources/increasing-cycling-in-canada-a-guide-to-what-works-september-2019/) - Increasing Cycling in Canada: A Guide to What Works, offers municipalities ten recommended actions to grow cycling in their communities. Evidence for the guide comes from five years of Canadian-specific work by researchers from Toronto, Montréal, and Vancouver. Between 2014 and 2019, we analyzed national demographic, geographic and transportation data sets, evaluated cycling programs, conducted interviews with municipal - [Bike Lanes, On-Street Parking and Business | Parkdale (2016) and Danforth (2014)](https://tcat.ca/resources/bike-lanes-on-street-parking-and-business-parkdale-danforth/) - On three occasions (2009, 2010, 2017), TCAT studied the local economic impacts (positive, negative or neutral) of removing on-street parking to install a bike lane and and to understand the role played by the travel patterns and attitudes of both visitors and merchants. The findings have disproved the myth that parking is essential to downtown - [Complete Streets Evaluation Tool | March 2015](https://tcat.ca/resources/complete-streets-evaluation-tool/) - The Complete Streets Evaluation Tool was developed based on a review of Complete Streets documents from 26 municipalities across North America, and informed by a focus group comprised of local experts. The Tool lists 21 performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of Complete Streets projects, organized into four broad goals that Complete Streets aim to - [Complete Streets Policy & Implementation Guide for Grey Bruce | 2015](https://tcat.ca/resources/complete-streets-policy-implementation-guide-for-grey-bruce/) - In February, 2015 TCAT, in collaboration with MMM Group, was commissioned by the Grey Bruce Health Unit to prepare a Complete Streets Policy & Implementation Guide for Grey Bruce. The goal of this project was to develop a "made in Grey Bruce" Complete Streets policy guide which responds to the unique context of this rural - [Scarborough Cycles Summary Report | April 2017](https://tcat.ca/resources/scarborough-cycles-summary-report-april-2017/) - The Scarborough Cycles Summary Report, prepared by Project Coordinator Marvin Macaraig, provides a summary of TCAT's Scarborough Cycles activities between 2015-2017. - [Toronto Bike Stations and Lockers: Options for Non-Profit Operations | February 2018](https://tcat.ca/resources/toronto-bike-stations-and-lockers-options-for-non-profit-operations/) - In 2013, 59% of Torontonians said that a lack of secure bike parking was the primary factor that dissuaded them from cycling. Both cyclists (at 88%) and non-cyclists (at 80%) agreed that there is a “shortage of secure bicycle parking in the city.” Enhancing bike parking options is a crucial component of the City’s efforts to increase cycling mode share. The City of - [Scarborough Cycles Snapshot | June 2018](https://tcat.ca/resources/scarborough-cycles-snapshot-june-2018/) - How do we incubate cycling in a part of the city with very few people cycling, even fewer bike lanes, and only one bike shop? The Scarborough Cycles community bike hubs offer access to bicycles, tools, repair clinics, and provide civic engagement opportunities for residents. Read our Project Snapshot, released on June 27, 2018, to learn - [Building Bike Culture Beyond Downtown: A Guide to Suburban Community Bike Hubs | January 2019](https://tcat.ca/resources/building-bike-culture-beyond-downtown/) - Building Bike Culture Beyond Downtown: A Guide to Suburban Community Bike Hubs (download PDF file) sheds light on how Scarborough Cycles, an innovative project launched and led by The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) between 2015 and 2018, tapped into the potential for cycling in a suburban district of Toronto. Over three years, this community bike hub - [Election Surveys | 2006-2018](https://tcat.ca/resources/tcat-platform/) - In 2018, TCAT, in partnership with 8 80 Cities, Cycle Toronto, Friends and Families for Safe Streets and Walk Toronto, launched #BuildTheVisionTO: Safe and Active Streets for All, a set of 15 municipal election priorities for building streets where people of all ages and abilities can get around actively, sustainably and safely. PREVIOUS PLATFORMS: In the - [Guide to Safer Streets Near Schools | 2016](https://tcat.ca/resources/guide-to-safer-streets-near-schools/) - Do you want safer streets in your neighbourhood? A Guide to Safer Streets Near Schools will help you learn how to create them. This guide brings together a number of policies from the City of Toronto that residents can use to request street improvements. It explains the policies step-by-step, and shares advice about which ones - [Building Active Communities Together | November 2017](https://tcat.ca/resources/building-active-communities-together-2/) - On November 29, 2017, TCAT and our Active Neighbourhoods Canada partners, the Montreal Urban Ecology Centre and the Sustainable Calgary Society, released a new report entitled Building Active Communities Together. This report articulates the participatory planning approach developed by the Montreal Urban Ecology Centre during their Green Active and Healthy Neighbourhoods program, and refined by the - [Active Transportation Planning Beyond the Greenbelt | March 2017](https://tcat.ca/resources/active-transportation-planning-beyond-the-greenbelt/) - Active Transportation Planning Beyond the Greenbelt: The Outer Ring of the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region is a book that profiles 13 projects that have improved conditions for walking and cycling in unique contexts beyond the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The Greater Golden Horseshoe Region is bifurcated by the Greenbelt, a broad band of ## Projects - [Bike Training Collective Canada](https://tcat.ca/project/bike-training-collective-canada/) - The bike industry needs to grow to secure a healthier, greener, and more joyful future in Southern Ontario. Strengthening career options for bike mechanics is essential. - [Understanding Access to Toronto’s Parks and Multiuse Trails](https://tcat.ca/project/understanding-access-to-torontos-parks-and-multiuse-trails/) - Toronto calls itself ‘A City Within a Park,’ and oftentimes, its trails and ravine system are described as ‘the lungs of the city.’ Access to green space is a key indicator for mental, emotional, and physical health. On top of that, these green spaces — particularly multiuse trails — provide Torontonians with the critical opportunity - [Newmarket Cycles](https://tcat.ca/project/incubating-suburban-cycling/newmarket-cycles/) - Building Bike Culture in Newmarket Newmarket Cycles was TCAT's newest community bicycle hub, launched in 2022. Newmarket Cycles provided free bike-related programming to anyone who is curious about biking. While we are sorry to share the bittersweet news that Newmarket Cycles is in the process of winding down and will not be providing regular programming - [Incubating Suburban Cycling](https://tcat.ca/project/incubating-suburban-cycling/) - Building Suburban Bike Culture with Community Bicycle Hubs - [Cycling Think & Do Tank Resources](https://tcat.ca/project/cycling-think-do-tank-resources/) - The Cycling Think & Do Tank (TCT2) was a multidisciplinary, multi-sector research project, based at the University of Toronto’s School of the Environment, focused on increasing cycling as a primary transportation choice. Initiated with funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the Tank operated from 2012 through 2020 and focused - [Complete Streets](https://tcat.ca/project/complete-streets/) - Complete Streets are safe for people of all ages and abilities - [Markham School Streets Project](https://tcat.ca/project/markham-school-streets-project/) - School Streets programs have been popular in many cities across the world. They temporarily close streets directly in front of schools at peak drop off and pick up periods to cars, thereby creating safer spaces that encourage families to walk and use more active forms of transportation, such as biking, to school. The first-ever Markham - [Mobilizing Justice](https://tcat.ca/project/mobilizing-justice/) - Mobilizing Justice is a multi-sectoral approach to solving transportation inequities - [Complete Streets for Canada](https://tcat.ca/project/complete-streets-for-canada/) - Online hub for Complete Streets in Canada - [Community Engagement & Active Transportation | 2013](https://tcat.ca/project/community-engagement-active-transportation-two-demonstration-projects-in-toronto/) - Two demonstration projects in Toronto - [Markham Cycles](https://tcat.ca/project/incubating-suburban-cycling/markham-cycles/) - Building Bike Culture in Markham - [Bike Parking at TCHC Apartment Towers | 2019-2020](https://tcat.ca/project/bike-parking-at-tchc-apartment-towers/) - Site Planning and Resident Engagement The City of Toronto’s Ten Year Cycling Network Plan, adopted in 2016, includes the development of a Bicycle Parking Strategy to increase supply of bicycle parking throughout the City, prioritizing areas of highest need. One such area of high need is at Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) apartment towers. In - [Active Neighbourhoods | 2013-2020](https://tcat.ca/project/active-neighbourhoods-ontario/) - Co-designing active and livable communities - [Election Surveys | 2006-2018](https://tcat.ca/project/past-election-surveys/) - Prioritizing safe and active streets in Toronto's elections - [Increasing Cycling in Canada | 2014-2019](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-in-canada/) - A Guide to What Works - [Cycling for All | 2012-2014](https://tcat.ca/project/cycling-for-all/) - Research on how to accelerate urban cycling as a primary transportation choice - [Bloor Street West Bike Lane Pilot Economic Impact Study | 2015-2017](https://tcat.ca/project/bloor-street-west-bike-lane-pilot-economic-impact-study/) - Understanding the economic impacts of bicycle lanes - [Healthy Built Environments | 2018-2019](https://tcat.ca/project/healthy-built-environments/) - Investigating how public health can support healthy community design - [Vision Zero and Older Adults](https://tcat.ca/project/vision-zero-and-older-adults/) - Older Adults is one of seven emphasis areas in the City of Toronto Vision Zero Road Safety Plan. Older adults are over-represented when it comes to traffic-related serious injuries and deaths. Although they make up only 16% of the population of Toronto, they account for 46% of all traffic-related serious injuries and deaths. When injuries - [Active Neighbourhoods: Project Background](https://tcat.ca/project/active-neighbourhoods-ontario/active-neighbourhoods-background/) - The Active Neighbourhoods Canada network was an innovative pan-Canadian partnership between the Montréal Urban Ecology Centre, The Centre for Active Transportation and Sustainable Calgary. Together, we developed, piloted, refined, and shared innovative approaches to co-designing active neighbourhoods. We worked with communities to build neighbourhoods that support walking, cycling, and other means of active transportation for - [Peel Region Pilot | 2014-2015](https://tcat.ca/project/incubating-suburban-cycling/community-based-social-marketing-pilot-program/) - Community Based Social Marketing Pilot Program for Active Transportation - [Scarborough Cycles | 2015-2019](https://tcat.ca/project/incubating-suburban-cycling/scarborough-cycles/) - Building bike culture beyond downtown - [People](https://tcat.ca/project/cycling-for-all/people/) - Principal Investigator Beth Savan, University of Toronto Co-Investigators Elham Farahani, University of Toronto Guillermo Penalosa, 8-80 Cities Lake Sagaris, Ciudad Viva Collaborator Eric Kamphof, Fourth Floor Distribution Partners Amanda O'Rouke, 8-80 Cities Toby Bowers, Bikechain Kristin Schwartz, CultureLink Settlement & Community Services Jared Kolb, Cycle Toronto Martin Van Maarseveen, Cycling Academic Network Tammy Thorne, Dandyhorse - [Where is cycling increasing?](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-in-canada/where-is-cycling-increasing/) - Cycling is increasing across Canada in both small and large communities. Forty-two of Canada’s 100 census subdivisions with populations over 50,000 saw rates of cycling to work increase between 1996 and 2016. Widespread growth occurred in British Columbia, where six of the top fifteen communities for cycling increase can be found (see figure below). The - [How can you increase cycling?](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-in-canada/how-can-we-increase-cycling/) - Explore ten evidence-based actions designed for communities to support cycling growth through infrastructure and culture change. Check out our companion catalogue for more information on the cost of example projects and programs: Costing of Bicycle Infrastructure and Programs in Canada Download the full version of the Guide to read more: Increasing Cycling - [Address weather and hills](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-in-canada/10-address-weather-and-hills/) - While cold, snowy weather and hills can make cycling challenging, some Canadian cities are successfully overcoming these obstacles. Metro Vancouver has a cycling mode share of over 2%, despite being very hilly. Greater Montreal and Ottawa-Gatineau are both at 2% or higher, despite each receiving an average of 54 days of snow a year and - [Make it safe](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-in-canada/9-make-it-safe/) - Many Canadian towns and cities witnessed a cycling infrastructure boom towards the late 2000s and early 2010s, and these communities are now seeing the results of that investment. Over the past twenty years, cycling has seen larger increases in places which have invested in on-street bicycle infrastructure. The top neighbourhoods for cycling in Canada in - [Pair up projects and programs](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-in-canada/8-pair-up-projects-and-programs/) - Cycling infrastructure projects and programming can have the greatest impact when they act synergistically in a coordinated policy of strategies to increase cycling. Cycling is sensitive to context, and programs on their own are not sufficient to overcome the broader barriers of built environment or social context. They can, however, amplify the impact of infrastructure - [Make a plan](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-in-canada/7-make-a-plan/) - Transportation plans, including cycling plans and active transportation plans, are instrumental for increasing cycling. Over the past twenty years, many municipalities across Canada have for the first time created plans with a focus on cycling. These plans typically identify a recommended cycling network, a time frame for installation, and the length in kilometres of the - [Use data to identify cross-cutting benefits](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-in-canada/6-use-data-to-identify-cross-cutting-benefits/) - Referencing the cross-cutting benefits of cycling can be a useful strategy when building support for increased funding or for a contentious project. They can also help identify the strategic goals of a comprehensive cycling plan. Some benefits can be easily quantified through existing data sets or data gathering tools. In these cases, it may just - [Use partnerships to build cycling culture where it does not exist](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-in-canada/5-use-partnerships-to-build-cycling-culture-where-it-does-not-exist/) - In areas where few people currently cycle, it can be difficult to implement cycling programming or gain support for new infrastructure. A partnership approach can be an effective way of reaching these communities and building cycling culture. One example of this model is where an organization with cycling expertise works with a local partner to - [Identify cycling potential](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-in-canada/4-identify-cycling-potential/) - In suburban areas where few people currently cycle, the goal of increasing cycling can seem like a daunting one. Starting with a targeted approach in select neighbourhoods and expanding outwards is likely to be more effective than a broad, city-wide campaign. Mapping can be used to reveal differences between neighbourhoods and identify locations with a - [Tap into trends, but take an equity lens](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-in-canada/3-tap-into-trends-but-take-an-equity-lens/) - Large-scale trends related to cycling in Canada have greatly contributed to its increase. In the case studies we conducted, no other category was cited as crucial in every one of the ten municipalities studied. These trends include a change in cycling culture and how people perceive cycling. Cycling has become fashionable and media coverage of - [Sustain life-long cycling](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-in-canada/2-sustain-life-long-cycling/) - As an individual’s circumstances change, for example with a new job, a new relationship, or a new home, so too may their transportation patterns and their openness to cycling. People can move in and out of cycling, depending on how it fits or does not fit in their lives at that moment in time. While - [Spark cycling adoption](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-in-canada/1-spark-cycling-adoption/) - It is important that new or occasional cyclists are given the opportunity to try out cycling in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Examples include mass community rides where the road is otherwise closed to traffic or a bike-to-work day with a breakfast. These large-scale initiatives provide a compelling, public reminder of cycling and reinforce - [Projects](https://tcat.ca/project/cycling-for-all/projects/) - Dr. Beth Savan and her research team at U of T collaborated closely with partner non-profit organizations, most notably on these projects: Bike Host Bike Host is a program created and delivered by CultureLink Settlement and Community Services that matches up newcomers who are open to cycling with mentors who ride regularly. U of T - [Increasing Cycling in Canada](https://tcat.ca/project/cycling-for-all/increasing-cycling-in-canada/) - [Snapshot: Bike Lanes & Business on Bloor](https://tcat.ca/project/bloor-street-west-bike-lane-pilot-economic-impact-study/snapshot-bike-lanes-business-on-bloor/) - [Building Evidence to Support Complete & Healthy Streets in Toronto | 2013-2014](https://tcat.ca/project/building-evidence-to-support-complete-healthy-streets-in-toronto/) - Assessing how street design choices influence health - [Active Transportation Champions | 2009-2015](https://tcat.ca/project/active-transportation-champions/) - Celebrating people that ignite change to support Active Transportation - [Toolkit](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/toolkit/) - We have created a number of supplementary tools that you may find useful. They are in Word document format, and you are encouraged to use them as templates and modify them to meet your needs. Appendix A - Worksheet - Writing a Vision - Defining the Problems & Considering Options Appendix B - Sample Email - [#BuildTheVisionTO: Safe and Active Streets For All](https://tcat.ca/project/past-election-surveys/buildthevisionto-safe-and-active-streets-for-all/) - 2018 Election Survey Results The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT), in partnership with 8 80 Cities, Cycle Toronto, Friends and Families for Safe Streets, and Walk Toronto, surveyed candidates ahead of the 2018 Toronto municipal election, to gauge their commitment to 15 road safety priorities. One third of city council candidates and ten mayoral candidates - [#BuildTheVisionTO 2018 Election Survey Responses - Councillor Candidates](https://tcat.ca/project/past-election-surveys/councillor-candidates-build-the-vision-2018-responses/) - Eighty city council candidates completed the survey. A number chose only to leave comments, rather than yes/no responses. Each question and the responses received are listed below, along with the paragraph rationale that was provided to the candidates ('Read more'). A specific ward or candidate can be found by using the search bar at the - [#BuildTheVisionTO 2018 Election Survey Responses - Mayoral Candidates](https://tcat.ca/project/past-election-surveys/mayoral-candidates-build-the-vision-2018-responses/) - Ten mayoral candidates completed the survey. A number chose only to leave comments, rather than yes/no responses. Each question and the responses received are listed below, along with the paragraph rationale that was provided to the candidates ('Read more'). You can also download a spreadsheet of all mayoral candidate responses. 1. Do you commit to supporting - [Supporting Research](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/supporting-research/) - To support you in your efforts to create safer streets in your neighbourhood, we have collected research and data from around the world about the best safety practices. Why lower speeds Encouraging walking and biking for transportation is one important way to address the low levels of physical activity among Canadaʼs youth. There is - [Speed Limit Measures](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/speed-limit-measures/) - Lowering vehicle speeds are one of various tools to improve road safety. Higher speeds increase the severity of crashes since drivers have less time to react. In particular, pedestrian and cyclist fatalities increase as vehicle speed goes up. Research studies have found that higher speed leads to more collisions involving children, who are more - [Potential Paths](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/potential-paths/) - What kind of street do I have? The City of Toronto’s Road Classification System designates streets based on the service provided. Classification considers motor vehicle traffic volumes, the amount of public transit, and the needs of pedestrians and cyclists. The road class determines the kind of safety interventions that are possible and the process that - [Speed Limits of 30km/hr](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/speed-limits-of-30kmhr/) - POLICY The City of Toronto's 30km/hr Speed Limit Policy applies to local and collector roads. You can apply for a 30km/h Speed Limit on a single street or for several streets around your school. Not sure what kind of road you have? Read our road classification definitions, or search for streets by name, map - [40km/hr Speed Limits](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/40kmhr-speed-limits/) - POLICY The City of Toronto's 40km/hr Speed Limit Policy applies to local, collector, and minor arterial roadways. Lowering the speed limit on arterial roads or other roads with current posted speed limits of 50km/h or more will involve using the 40km/hr Maximum Speed Limits Policy. While 40km/h speed limits apply primarily to minor arterial - [Traffic Calming Measures](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/traffic-calming-measures/) - Photo Credit: Katie Wittmann POLICY City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy Traditional traffic calming can only be implemented on local and collector roads. Some other safety measures, such as bike lanes, can be added to arterial roads and by narrowing the road, will also slow down traffic. Traffic calming is the deliberate slowing of - [Resources](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/resources/) - City of Toronto Policies and Documents City of Toronto. (2002). Warrants for All-Way “Stop” Sign Control and 40km/h Maximum Speed Limits, (1), 1–27. This policy outlines the warrants for All-Way Stops and the 40km/h Maximum Speed Limits. It is most relevant if you are following Path 1C or 3B. City of Toronto Transportation Services. (2010). - [Request a Crossing](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/request-a-crossing/) - POLICY The Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 12 and Book 15 City staff will use the criteria outlined in the Ontario Traffic Manual when considering requests for new traffic signals or pedestrian crossing facilities. Requests for crossings can be made through your Councillor or by calling 311. Infrastructure such as pedestrian crossovers, traffic signals, and stop - [Introduce an All-Way Stop](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/introduce-an-all-way-stop/) - POLICY All-Way 'Stop' Sign Control All-way stop sign controls are not meant to be used to control speed, but are a form of intersection control. An all-way stop uses stop signs in all directions to control traffic. Often, a school crossing, pedestrian crossover, or traffic control signal can be used instead of stop signs. However, - [Improve an Existing Crossing](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/improve-an-existing-crossing/) - There may be an existing intersection or pedestrian crossing that your community has safety concerns about. Rather than installing a new crossing or traffic control device, existing crosswalks or intersections can be improved. At pedestrian crossing locations: Raised pedestrian crossings and curb extensions can provide safety benefits but are often only possible on local or - [FAQ: Bloor Street West Bike Lane Pilot Economic Impact Study](https://tcat.ca/project/bloor-street-west-bike-lane-pilot-economic-impact-study/bloor-street-west-bike-lane-pilot-economic-impact-study-2/) - What are the study’s objectives? What are you trying to find out? The goal of the Economic Impact Study for the Bloor Street West Bike Lane Pilot Project in Toronto’s Annex and Korea Town Neighborhoods research study is to understand the economic impacts of the City of Toronto's Bloor Street West pilot bicycle lanes, including the - [Safer Streets Near Schools | 2015-2016](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/) - A guide to improving street safety near schools - [Intersections and Major Crossings](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/intersections-and-major-crossings/) - The majority of collisions between motor vehicles and pedestrians or cyclists occur on high speed arterial streets and at intersections. Improving the safety of pedestrian crossings can help to reduce vehicle speeds, separate pedestrians and vehicles, and increase pedestrian visibility. On wider roads with heavier traffic flows or on streets where low speed limits - [Other Safety Measures](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/other-safety-measures/) - Other solutions that narrow the width of the road may also act to slow traffic. Some, such as bike lanes, can be placed on arterial roadways. Potential interventions include: TIP Getting a Sidewalk Some streets near schools may not have sidewalks. You can request a new sidewalk in a school zone by emailing newsidewalks@toronto.ca. - [Traditional Traffic Calming Measures](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/traditional-traffic-calming-measures/) - Traffic calming can take a variety of forms. The most common type in Toronto are speed humps. However, there are many other types of traffic calming that may be appropriate for your street. These include traffic circles, curb extensions, or other measures. We recommend keeping an open mind. Councillors and City staff will have experience - [District-Wide Speed Limit Reduction](https://tcat.ca/project/saferstreetsnearschools-getting-started/district-wide-speed-limit-reduction/) - POLICY Toronto and East York Community Council Decision on District Wide Speed Limits Lowering the posted speed limit over a large area can be more effective than a limit on a single street. Toronto is split into four Community Councils, made up of the Councillors from the Wards within that district. Each has its own - [Understanding Complete Streets in the Greater Golden Horseshoe | 2014-2015](https://tcat.ca/project/understand-complete-streets-in-the-greater-golden-horseshoe/) - Improving capacity to plan and evaluate active transportation infrastructure - [Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to the Implementation of Active Transportation Policies | 2013-2014](https://tcat.ca/project/identifying-and-overcoming-barriers-to-the-implementation-of-active-transportation-policies/) - Researching policies and practices that support walking and cycling - [How to Increase Cycling](https://tcat.ca/project/increasing-cycling-for-transportation-in-canadian-communities-understanding-what-works/) - Increasing cycling for transportation in Canadian communities: Understanding what works - [Active Neighbourhoods Ontario Communities](https://tcat.ca/project/active-neighbourhoods-ontario/active-neighbourhoods-communities/) - Between 2013-2017, TCAT partnered with diverse community groups, NGOs, and municipalities in four Ontario communities to test and refine the ANC participatory planning approach. During this project phase, we worked with Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park in Toronto, the Stewart Street Neighbourhood in Peterborough, Haliburton Village in Haliburton County, and the Donovan Neighbourhood in Sudbury. - [Principles of Co-Design](https://tcat.ca/project/active-neighbourhoods-ontario/principles-of-co-design/) - #1: Residents are EXPERTS Residents have rich knowledge about the public spaces, streets, and sidewalks in their neighbourhoods. They know what works—and what doesn’t—in their communities. Their expertise is valuable, and it can improve planning outcomes. #2: Participation builds EQUITY Intersecting factors—such as income, race, age, gender, disability, and other identities—contribute to inequities in planning - [Participatory Planning Tool Box](https://tcat.ca/project/active-neighbourhoods-ontario/participatory-planning-tool-box/) - [The ANC Approach](https://tcat.ca/project/active-neighbourhoods-ontario/the-anc-approach/) - Together, we are working in communities across Canada to build active citizenship and active streets using the ANC co-design approach. Each community has a unique, citizen-driven work plan developed in collaboration with diverse groups, but there are some common elements to the ANC participatory planning approach. Our approach relies on the following common elements: Blending ## Categories - [Blog](https://tcat.ca/category/blog/) - [Media Coverage](https://tcat.ca/category/media-coverage/) ## Tags - [Webinar recording](https://tcat.ca/tag/webinar-recording/) - [Mobilizing Justice](https://tcat.ca/tag/mobilizing-justice/) - [Report](https://tcat.ca/tag/report/) - [Micro-Mobility](https://tcat.ca/tag/micro-mobility/) - [Cycling](https://tcat.ca/tag/cycling/) - [Cycling Industry](https://tcat.ca/tag/cycling-industry/) - [Blog](https://tcat.ca/tag/blog/) - [Bike Hub](https://tcat.ca/tag/bike-hub/) - [Ontario](https://tcat.ca/tag/ontario/) - [Ride Share](https://tcat.ca/tag/ride-share/) ## Resource Filter - [Participatory Planning & Co-Design](https://tcat.ca/resource-filter/participatory-planning-co-design/) - [Complete Streets & Street Design](https://tcat.ca/resource-filter/complete-streets-street-design/) - [Increasing Cycling](https://tcat.ca/resource-filter/increasing-cycling/) - [Increasing Walking](https://tcat.ca/resource-filter/increasing-walking/) - [Safety & Health](https://tcat.ca/resource-filter/safety-health/) - [Evaluation](https://tcat.ca/resource-filter/evaluation/) - [Policy Analysis](https://tcat.ca/resource-filter/policy-analysis/)