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...
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...
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...
Crown council withdrew all charges against Mark Patterson in the case of the death of Windsor cyclist, Meredith McPhee. Patterson failed a roadside alcohol screening, which lead to a breathalyser test at the police station. He was charged with impaired driving causing death and driving...
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...
This Saturday, October 22 from 11-4 in the parking lot of the Essex Civic Centre (360 Fairview Avenue in Essex), the Kingsville Bikesmart program will be accepting donations of new and used bikes, bike parts and tools for their program. If you have something you'd...
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 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...
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...
This message is from Eleanor McMahon, President of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition and a key partner at the upcoming summit on October 3, 2011: With the Ontario Election under way you CAN have an impact. Our provincial government unlike Quebec and BC has no...