Cycling Priorities Poll

We would like to know what you think the top priority should be for the BC Cycling Coalition. The results will help gulde our activities over the coming year.

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• BC Communities Proving Lots of People Will Bike to Work

  Thanks in large part to increases in BC, cycling is the fastest growing mode of commuting across Canada. 12 communities are leading the way with over 10% of commuters cycling.

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• Moving Active Transportation Forward in BC

  Through our Moving Active Transportation Forward in BC initiative, we are helping to facilitate a Provincial cycling and walking strategy and assist smaller communities in implementing their cycling networks. The goal is to help enable everyone in BC to cycle and walk for their daily trips while eliminating fatalities. The project includes engaging municipal officials, the public, business and other organizations in communities across BC to help find opportunities and to overcome barriers. We are working with Heart & Stroke BC and the BC Alliance for Healthy Living on the complimentary Communities on the Move Declaration in support of healthy transportation. {{include?page_slug=moving_active_transportation_forward_in_bc_credits}}{{hide_suggestion_create=true}}{{suggestions_at_end=true}}

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• Ontario Investing $93 Million in Cycling This Year

  Ontario is investing $93 million in cycling infrastructure this year, more than doubling the initial $42.5 million announced earlier this year. This is 10 times the amount that the BC Government has invested this year through the BikeBC cost sharing program. Toronto alone is receiving $25.6 million, almost 3 times the funding for all of BC in in 2017. This is in spite of the fact that BC's rate of cycling commuting in BC is twice that of Ontario's. According to the 2016 Census, 2.5% of people in BC cycle to work while 1.2% commute by bike in Ontario. Please Email the Premier. Ask him to dramatically increase investment in cycling. The investment is part of Ontario's Climate Change Action Plan and is funded by proceeds from the province's cap on pollution and carbon market. While the BC Government recently announced increases in the Carbon tax can be used for green initiatives, it has yet to commit any of this revenue to cycling infrastructure. Chris Ballard, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change states: Reducing greenhouse gas pollution from transportation is one of the most important actions we can take to fight climate change. Creating more bike lanes in communities big and small makes it easier and safer for people across the province to choose cleaner, quicker ways of getting around. This investment shows how our Climate Change Action Plan and carbon market are working together to build a healthier planet for future generations. Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport says: Cycling keeps our communities healthy, active and well connected. We want to ensure that people across Ontario have the infrastructure they need to keep cycling safe, accessible and easy for all. The benefits to jumping on a bike are endless – it can be a wonderful way to explore our cities and a healthy method to get those much-needed errands done More at: Major New Investment to Make Cycling Safer and More Convenient {{action?html=Yes. I want protected bike lanes Everywhere!!&tag=Provincial Funding Letter&anchor=#mailer&action_count_page_slug=provincial_funding_letter&action_label=emails sent}}{{hide_welcome_widget=true}}
  Yes. I want protected bike lanes Everywhere!!

• BC Budget Report Recommends Increased Investment in Cycling & Walking

  Some good news! The Finance Committee's report on the 2018 Budget consultations recommends the creation of an active transportation strategy including increased investment in active transportation infrastructure, education, promotion and safety.  This marks the first time the creation active transportation strategy has been mentioned in a budget report, an important step forward. Still, work needs to be done to ensure the BC Government promptly moves forward on the creation of a strategy and commits the resources needed to create and implement a great active transportation that will enable everyone to safely cycle for their daily trips. Please Email the Premier for an Active Transportation Strategy and Increased Funding Cycling Specifically, from the Report on the Budget 2018 Consultation (page 68): Active Transportation (Cycling and Walking) 81. Create a provincial active transportation strategy, including increased investment in active transportation infrastructure, education and promotion, as well as safety initiatives. The report said quite a few of the survey responses focused on active transportation and transit. Thanks to all of you who responded to the survey or made submissions! BC Cycling Coalition Executive Director Richard Campbell made a presentation to the committee in September highlighting the need for safe affordable active transportation networks in communities across BC. Thanks also to our partner organizations, HUB and BC Healthy Living Alliance for making presentations and submissions. BC Cycling Coalition Budget Submission {{action?html=More Bike Paths Please!&tag=Provincial Funding Letter&anchor=#mailer&action_count_page_slug=provincial_funding_letter&action_label=emails sent}}{{hide_welcome_widget=true}}
  More Bike Paths Please!

• Help Make Canada Bike Friendly - Support A National Cycling Strategy

  Write the Prime Minister to encourage the Federal Government to develop, fund and implement a National Cycling Strategy. Our vision is straightforward - a Canada where people of all ages and abilities can cycle safely, conveniently and enjoyably to, from and within any community in the country.
  Yes! I want a Bike Friendly Canada

• BC Needs a Safer Passing Law to Protect People Cycling & Walking

  Support a 1.5m Safer Passing Law. Make our roads safer for cycling and walking. Share your scary experiences with the Premier.
  I'm Tired of Drivers Passing Too Closely!!

• Save the Trans Canada Trail in BC from Motorized Vehicles

  Large sections of the Trans Canada Trail in BC are being ruined by motorized vehicles including ATVs and sport bikes making them difficult, unsafe & unpleasant to cycle and walk on. Please help by emailing and donating!
  Yes. I Want Great Trails for Cycling!!

• Communities on the Move - Biking, Walking, Transit & Wheelchairs

  We envision that in 10 years, in communities across BC, it will be easy, safe and enjoyable to get around, whether by walking, biking, ride-sharing, by public transit or in a wheelchair. We want to see the provincial government making progressive investments that support active, connected and healthy communities.
  Yes. I want Healthy Transportation CHOICES!

• Kids on Wheels program brings a passion for cycling to a younger generation

  Some great coverage of Kids on Wheels in Vancity Buzz by Melissa & Chris Bruntlett . Kids on wheels introduces young children to cycling through hands on experience with runner bikes, cycling toys, art and books. “There is still a lot of car culture embedded in the way young children play,” states Goldstein, referring to the car mats, trucks, and toy cars prevalent in daycares. “I wanted to help bring bike culture into that environment.” Goldstein set to work developing a five day, age appropriate program, combining 45-minutes of in-class learning with equal time experience learning on balance (pedal-less) bikes. “It’s amazing to watch them grow in ability and confidence over the course of the five days.” Goldstein recalls. Through a grant from MEC, as well as support from the BC Cycling Coalition, she has been able to offer the program at two daycares in East Vancouver, as well as two separate sessions at Berwick Daycare in UBC.  More here. Please help us bring the joy of cycling to more children by donating today.

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• Remove the PST and Add Rebates for Electric Bikes

  Currently in B.C. bicycles and transportation fares are exempt from PST charges, and clean energy vehicles are eligible for rebates up to $5,000. Purchases of new electric bicycles, and ...

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