Your votes are still needed! Thanks to the support of the Windsor Essex community, the Essex to Amherstburg Greenway Trail has moved on to the semi-finals in the Aviva Community Challenge. The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has submitted a proposal to develop a 22 km multi-use trail between Essex and Amherstburg, which would connect …
Essex-Amherstburg Greenway makes it to Aviva Semifinals Read More »
Windsor’s Roy Batagello Riverfront Path has been partially closed due to construction for almost 2 years. Federal infrastructure funding allowed the creation of a new festival plaza & stage, as well as a $60 million storm-water retention basin along the pathway. When the path was re-opened on November XX, it came with a surprise – …
Pebble Beach – a look a the new riverfront trail Read More »
In order to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety, NDP MP Olivia Chow introduced a bill mandating the use of side guards on heavy trucks. It is the third time she has proposed the legislation. Trucks have been equipped with side guards in Europe since the late 80s, and studies show that they prevent cyclist and …
Round 3 of the Aviva Community Fund starts today, November 14th at noon. The Essex to Amherstburg Greenway Trail was close to making the semi-finals last round, but we need more votes. If you want this idea to turn into reality, vote daily and encourage others to do the same,. The idea, championed by the …
Round 2 of the Aviva Community Fund starts tomorrow, October 24. The Essex To Amherstburg Greenway Trail has received the most votes of any idea from the Windsor/Essex area, and is in the top 10% of ideas in the “Large budget” category. The idea, championed by the Essex Region Conservation Authority and the and the …
A 41 year old cyclist was struck from behind while riding on County Rd 20 in Kingsville Saturday morning. The collision, which occurred around 7:00am, caused the cyclist to be thrown from his bike. He landed in the ditch and was transported to Leamington Hospital with minor injuries. There is no description available of the …
With the Lake Erie cycling route being established, it might not be long before Windsor is a cycling tourist destination. According to Eleanor McMahon, CEO of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, Windsor & Essex have the potential to attract cycle tourists – and to develop a cycle-tourism industry. McMahon, in town for the Active …
As stakeholders from across Ontario gather in Essex County to discuss the “County Wide Active Transportation Study” (CWATS), the Share The Road Cycling Coalition released the results of a survey of over 1000 Ontarians on their views on cycling. “As Ontarians head to the polls, it is worth noting that a growing number of them …
Two-wheeled University commuters will get free breakfast next week (September 12-16th). Breakfast will be served at the following locations from 8am-10am: Monday – Bike Shelter in front of Essex Hall Tuesday – Bike Shelter in front of Essex Hall Wednesday – in front of the CAW student centre Thursday – Bike Shelter in front of …
The Windsor Star and CBC are both reporting that the Tour di Via Italia has been cancelled for this year. The race, which has occurred on Windsor’s Erie Street every year since 1958 was disrupted by road construction. Organizers had planned to detour to downtown for this year, but apparently “the logistics were too much …
