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View this email in your browser 2021 The Year in Review From the President of GCATHoliday Greetings fellow GCAT members and supporters! Biking and walking have always been a source of great joy in my life. They help me mentally and physically, as I am sure they do for many of you. I always look forward […]
Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation has been busy this summer improving the experience for Active Transportation users in Guelph. Thanks to our local media outlets for covering these stories. One of our most important GCAT advocacy issues is Speedvale Ave, including the Speedvale bridge underpass. GCAT also delegated many times for bike lanes on Speedvale Ave, but due […]
Come out for the eighth annual (COVID compliant) “Love Your Bike Festival!” When: Saturday, June 19, 2021, 10:30 am Where: The Wooly Pub back covered patios, 176 Woolwich St. St. Andrews Church, Two Rivers Church and Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation (GCAT) are inviting the young and old to celebrate Guelph’s favourite mode of transportation […]
Join GCAT and ride in the Tour de Guelph in support of Guelph General Hospital and numerous other local programs through the Rotary Clubs of Guelph South and Guelph Trillium. This year’s proceeds to the Hospital will directly support its $34-million Together, We Care fundraising campaign, helping the Hospital invest in new patient care equipment and technology by […]
Explore Guelph’s rivers under pedal power.Join us for this 2 Rviers event as we virtually explore Guelph’s river systems under pedal power. Floodplains, ancient riverbanks, waterfalls, the confluence of Guelph’s two rivers, a bit of history, and a lot of geographic insight. RSVP and register for this event HERE
Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation Position Description Longer version here Position Title: Membership, Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator – Contract Hours Per Month: 12 hours per month for 6 months Pay: $17/hr For more information or to submit a letter outlining your qualifications, please contact info@gcat.ca The Organization: The Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation (GCAT) is […]
Have you noticed more new people getting onto bikes lately in your community? We at Guelph Coalition for Active Trasnportation (GCAT) are noticing the same thing. E-bikes for example, will make all of those steep hills in Guelph seem to disapear. Just add a rack and pack for a long adventure, or run local errands […]
You can make an impact by collecting cycling data in Guelph! Contact us at info@gcat.ca to learn more about how you can participate through Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation! A message from Velo Canada Bikes Click here to volunteer! From June 1st-6th, 2021, we’ll map Canada’s potential to shift to a cycling nation post-pandemic. Volunteers stationed across the […]
The City of Guelph is hosting a virtual open house to present plans for the Speedvale Avenue Phase 1 road and bridge reconstruction project. Work will take place on Speedvale Avenue (Phase 1) between Glenwood Avenue to Marlborough Road. Here is your opportunity to comment on the project. Comment period ends April 4 Here are some […]
Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is typically a time for us to gather during the darker months to catch up and celebrate the events and advocacy issues of this past year. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s AGM will be held online using the Zoom platform. A Zoom link […]
