News and Updates from GCAT
Notice of virtual open house: Speedvale Avenue improvements Mar 22-Apr 4
Posted March 29, 2021The 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 […]
Read MoreGCAT (Members only) Virtual Annual General Meeting Feb. 18
Posted February 8, 2021Guelph 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 […]
Read MoreGCAT Year In Review 2020
Posted February 3, 2021Download a copy of this report 2020 proved to be the strangest year in the history of our organization! With COVID-19 running rampant, it’s been definitely unfortunate, but there were some bright spots for GCAT. We weren’t able to offer the group rides that we usually do, but COVID-19 did get more people to walk […]
Read MoreGCAT Board of Directors: call for Nominees for 2021
Posted January 9, 2021GCAT Board of Directors: call for Nominees for 2021 There will be some positions open for board members at our Feb. 18, 2021 AGM If interested, it would be helpful if you let us know by Feb. 7 at info@gcat.ca , detailing your interest and skills. Term: Up to 3 years. Commitment: 6-10 hours a […]
Read MoreLooking for Christmas Gift Ideas? Consider Giving a GCAT Membership!
Posted December 15, 2020Great for Secret Santas or as a stocking stuffer.($5-25 options available) Membership includes: 10% off parts, clothing, and accessories in store at Speed River Bicycle 10% of parts and accessories at Paramount Sports 10% off accessories at Backpeddling Free Project 529 shield to help protect your bike from theft $10 gift certificate to The Wooly […]
Read MoreComments made by GCAT re: Speed Limit Reductions in Guelph
Posted November 22, 2020Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation wrote the letter below to Dr. Fridman, who is the City of Guelph’s Transportation Safety Specialist. She, along with Steve Anderson, Manager of Transportation engineering, is are in charge of developing the Guelph Community Road Safety Strategy. For info re: the letter below, contact mike_darmon@gcat.ca Dear Dr. Fridman: The Guelph […]
Read MoreAct NOW to save the downtown dining district (and optional bike photo op!)
Posted September 18, 2020Special council meeting on Monday Sept 21 to stop the immediate closure of the car free downtown dining district!Please act now! Did you know that the downtown dining district is scheduled to close on September 21st?? Even though the district is still very popular!! Show your support for the extension of the Downtown Dining District before […]
Read MoreCome out to the “Love your Bike” Festival! Sept 12 (Covid Compliant)
Posted September 7, 2020Love Your Bike Festival Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 10:30 am The Wooly Pub back patios 176 Woolwich St. Come out for the seventh annual (COVID compliant) “Love Your Bike” Festival! St. Andrews Church, 2 Rivers Church and Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation are inviting the young and old in celebrating Guelph’s favourite mode of transportation […]
Read MoreCall to action: Support the Emma Earl Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge!
Posted September 2, 2020The proposed Emma Earl bridge is back for discussion at council on Sept. 8, and we need your support to ensure the bridge is built. If we lose this bridge due to budget pressures, then there will be no east west bike lane connections built near Speedvale Avenue for decades to come. At this juncture, […]
Read MoreInterview with Lee from Paramount Sports: How are they adapting to COVID 19?
Posted July 31, 2020A series of interviews with bike related businesses are being conducted by GCAT board member, Jordan Richard. Here is the next one in the series. Please let us know at info@gcat.ca if you know of a bike friendly business that you want highlighted! Paramount Skis-Bikes-Boards is one of our fantastic local bike shops in Guelph. […]
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