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Getting the conversation started

You have to get started somewhere. In episode 1 (Jan 2012), host Allan Harder gives a whirlwind overview of transportation in Mississauga and its growth into a cycling-friendly location. Granted, just like this podcast, there is a long road ahead. The question of the day is this: With the strong showing of employers in Mississauga, [...]

Building a Cycling Culture: Special Presentations on November 29, 2011

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The City of Mississauga Cycling Office in collaboration with the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee is hosting two presentations with the theme: Building a Cycling Culture on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 @ 7 – 9 p.m.

Where: NOEL RYAN AUDITORIUM, Mississauga Central Library (FREE Underground Parking) 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. (map) (Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. and [...]

MCAC makes Annual Report to Council: ‘Connecting Communities Safely’

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MCAC made its annual report to Council on November 23, 2011, entitled ‘Connecting Communities Safely‘. In the presentation we discussed priorities for fostering a Cycling CULTURE and building the Cycling NETWORK in Mississauga, and the need to put SAFETY FIRST in implementing the Cycling Master Plan, which was approved a year ago and has [...]

Testing of New Bike Racks Completed

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As part of the City of Mississauga’s Port Credit Cultural Node pilot project (description), new bike racks were available for residents and visitors to try out at the Elmwood Avenue and Lakeshore Road East parking lot in Ward 1, site of the Port Credit Farmers Market (closed for the season as of mid-October).

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Ontario Coroner to Study Cycling Deaths

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Dr. Andrew McCallum, Chief Coroner for Ontario announced on October 24, 2011 that the Office of the Chief Coroner will be conducting a review of cycling deaths across the province. This review is being undertaken as a result of public concern surrounding the issue of cycling safety, given that 15 – 20 cyclists die annually [...]

Ward Rides Kick off in Ward 3

It is planned that casual bike rides will be held throughout the City beginning in Spring 2012, ward by ward, and including the local Councillor where possible. Councillor Fonseca, who sits as the Council representative on the MCAC, has kicked this series off in (her) Ward 3 by holding rides on August 5 as [...]

Pilot Project: Green Pavement Marking

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The City of Mississauga is testing a green pavement marking that will make the north-bound bike lane at the intersection of Dundas Street West and Mississauga Road much more noticeable. The test lane marking was installed in August 2011 and will be monitored over the coming months for effectiveness and durability. MCAC would be [...]

Sharrows are Showing Up!

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Riders on the 2011 Tour de Mississauga will have noticed sections of the routes where sharrows were installed. The Tour is always an excellent opportunity to highlight new cycling infrastructure including these ‘shared lane’ pavement markings. In 2011, new sharrows were added as part of upgrades to City Centre Drive, for instance. At left: A [...]

Record number of riders in 2011 Tour de Mississauga

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NOTE: The 5th annual Tour de Mississauga will take place on Sunday, September 16, 2012. See you then!

MCAC volunteers are busy debriefing and reviewing the considerable input coming in following the 4th annual Tour de Mississauga which took place on Sunday, September 18. We so appreciate hearing your comments to help us improve and [...]

Ride the Tour… Ride the Earth

Put your old bikes to good use

Donate your old bikes at the Tour de Mississauga!

Many cyclists have an old bike or two in their garage, and often the question is how to get rid of them in an appropriate way.

There is an organization called Ride the Earth Cycles, located in the Niagara Region, which is dedicated to helping youth [...]