"The ‘Cyclists dismount’ sign is the infallible mark of a faulty cycle route. No-one wants to get off and walk. Either the sign will be disobeyed, or the route will simply not be used. If a route cannot be done without these signs, it should...
Bike Windsor Essex has long advocated for improvements in cycling infrastructure to improve cyclists' safety as they ride to school, to work and to run errands. While Windsor has been slow to provide safe, connected, on-road facilities, we do have a number of trails that...
It took decades of advocacy, but cyclists and pedestrians travelling between South Windsor and Downtown are thrilled that there is finally a safe route that keeps them separated from vehicles speeding through the Dougall rail underpass. The new infrastructure has a lot to recommend it,...
Walker Business Park Trail - Walker Road to Deziel Drive: Multi-use Trail NOTE - the blog post and video below were originally created in July of 2018, almost 2 years ago. At the time, we were thrilled, as this trail provided a much needed route over...
The City of Windsor has begun a study to look at what improvements should be made to University Avenue from Huron Church to Victoria. This crumbling stretch of road that connects the west end and the University of Windsor to downtown, is likely to be the...
The City of Windsor is planning to spend $4.1 million to improve the Goyeau Street and Pelissier Street parking garages and they are interested in hearing about changes that you'd like to see. Let's make this a real game changer for cyclists. We propose that...
Spotlight on Infrastructure This is the first in a series of posts to inform you of changes and improvements in cycling infrastructure. Over the past year, with the help of provincial grants, we have seen significant investment in bike lanes and trails. This Spotlight on Infrastructure...
Imagine being able to safely ride your bike from the east end of Tecumseh all the way to the Lakeview Park Marina in Windsor. Imagine you are riding on a trail separated from Riverside drive with your family. Sound like a dream? With your help,...
The County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) recently released the results of their 2017 Public Opinion Survey. The majority of respondents were pleased with the progress to date and want to see continued investment from the county in active transportation infrastructure, end use facilities and maintenance....
Imagine University Avenue the way it could be...