Biking News
Windsor’s Deadliest Road: Tecumseh
Thanks to CBC Windsor for getting the data on traffic deaths of vulnerable persons, highlighting the issue of dangerous streets in Windsor. Read the article here. Sadly, this news is not new. The City has been aware of the data for decades and, despite oft repeated claims otherwise, and frequent media stories, no real changes …
In Support of Tecumseh’s MUT
Our Executive Director was a delegate at Tecumseh Council’s special council meeting last night discussing plans for a Multi-Use Trail on the South Side of Riverside Drive from Lesperance to Manning Road. Below is a transcript of our position: “My name is Lori Newton. I’m the Executive Director of Bike Windsor Essex with well over …
City Must Embrace & Invest in Cycling Now.
The following was presented by Executive Director Lori Newton at a Special Meeting of City Council today in response to the Mayor’s recent Windsor Works, An Economic Development Strategy for the City’s Future Growth. “Bike Windsor Essex welcomes this economic development strategy that recommends the improvements that we have spent years advocating for and working toward. …
CWATS Rolls Into the Future
Last night at Town Council, the Town of Essex formally announced their recent Bronze Friendly Community designation — the first municipality in Essex County to achieve this prestigious recognition.
University Avenue – Let’s Dream Big!
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 …
Pillette Road Bike Lanes
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 series will bring you reviews, videos, stories and photos …
Bike Summit 2016
We’re excited to announce the 2016 Bike Summit, a full-day conference taking place at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law on Monday, May 30, 2016. Click to see the agenda and to register. The conference will be a day of inspiring speakers from across the county, the province, Montreal and Detroit. Our focus will …