We’ve achieved much in 2018, but we’re a long way from finished our advocacy work. Here’s our shortlist of cycling infrastructure-related goals for 2019. What’s on yours? 1. The first protected bike lane in the city. 2. The first painted intersection in the city painted with a bike box, cross ride and/or directional arrows. 3. The first …
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 highest density commuter cycling corridor in the city. It merits …
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 these parking garages include secure bicycle parking. We are not …
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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, it could become a reality. The Town of Tecumseh is …
We all have a point we reach when we decide to stop talking and start doing. Most recently, I hit this point when I realized that day after day, I walk, bike, run or see others doing the same on the winding roads in St. Joachim while cars speed by. Many of my neighbours also …
Imagine University Avenue the way it could be… Imagine a tree lined boulevard with separated, protected bike lanes, sidewalks, special bus lanes, comfortable and accessible public transportation stops, frequent and safe crossing opportunities, median islands, accessible pedestrian signals, curb extensions, narrower travel lanes and more. There is a good chance this dream could become …
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Work is soon due to start on an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) for the City of Windsor. This plan will define the future of cycling (as well as walking and transit) in Windsor. It is essential that the cycling community speak up during the community consultation phase and identify what will make Windsor a great, …
Bike Friendly is now on Strava! Strava is an online community of cyclists where people come together to log and share their rides. Track your rides, compete for local glory, see where your friends are riding, discover new routes, and make new friends. Strava has gone from training software to a new form of social …
One of the big challenges to improving cycling infrastructure is convincing our local governments that more and better bike lanes are needed. New bike lanes are expensive and Windsor and Essex Councils need to see some hard data on cycling to help them vote in favour of investing in more than just painting a white line …
Join us as we advocate for safer streets! Why Join? Bike Windsor Essex is a member-supported grassroots organization that advocates for a healthy, safe, cycling-friendly region for all. The more members we have, the greater the influence we hold at City Hall. Member dues provide us with a vital source of funding for our advocacy …
