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GCAT’s Anniversary Design Competition

Posted April 9, 2026

As part of our 10 Year celebrations, we are hosting a design competition for a limited-edition tote bag to celebrate the anniversary. Submit a design for GCAT’s Tote Bag Design Competition! GCAT is looking for a signature design for our limited-edition 10th Anniversary tote bag. The artist of the winning design will receive a $200 gift card to a […]

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Pride Ride 2026

Posted March 19, 2026

Save the date – stay tuned for full info. Please email bicyclemayorguelph@gmail.com for interest in sponsorship, donating prizes, and collaboration.

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CALL FOR BOARD DIRECTORS

Posted December 28, 2025

Help Us Keep Guelph Moving. Join the GCAT Board of Directors for 2026! The Guelph Community for Active Transportation (GCAT) is on a roll. In the last year alone, our collective voice has reshaped the city. Together, we: We are pushing change, we are growing, and we are just getting started. Now, we need YOU […]

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UPDATE: Winter Bike Lane Maintenance Restored!

Posted December 22, 2025

In the heart of Guelph, a city known for its vibrant community spirit and commitment to a greener future, a significant story of advocacy, democracy, and resilience recently unfolded. It is a story that reminds us why we ride, why we speak up, and how, when we work together, we can ensure our streets remain […]

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Urgent: Contact Council by Tuesday Against Proposed Bylaw to Close Bike Lanes in Winter

Posted December 14, 2025

Contact Council Against the Proposed Bylaw before the 9 am meeting on Dec. 16th! At the Tuesday, Dec. 16th Council Meeting, a proposed bylaw is coming before Council for a vote that would close on-road cycling infrastructure for five months of the year, from Nov. 15th to April 15th. We ask you to send a strong message to […]

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Help us better communicate with you!

Posted December 5, 2025

Survey Closes at Midnight on Monday, Dec. 15th! We want to hear from you! Your feedback will help us improve how we communicate and connect with our community. The survey is short — we estimate it will take 5 minutes to complete. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send us an email toRich, […]

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Call to Action – Speak Out Against Cuts to Active Transportation in Guelph’s 2026 Budget

Posted November 14, 2025

***UPDATE: The deadline to register to delegate has been extended to 10 a.m. on the 17th using the online delegate request form or by emailing the City Clerk’s office at clerks@guelph.ca. The revised 2026 City of Guelph budget proposes cuts and deferrals to active transportation, cycling, and trails projects, including eliminating winter bike lane snow […]

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In Grief and Solidarity:

Posted September 29, 2025

Honouring Two Lives Lost on Guelph’s Streets Over the past several weeks, our community has been impacted by two heartbreaking tragedies involving people simply trying to get where they needed to go by walking and biking through our city. On September 19th, a 38-year-old Guelph woman was struck and killed while crossing at the intersection […]

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Better Streets

Posted August 22, 2025

Connectivity and safety for all. It’s possible. Wouldn’t it be nice… At GCAT, we envision safer streets in Guelph for everyone who bikes, walks, or rolls. We are working toward a city where people of all ages and abilities can move safely and comfortably, regardless of their mode of transportation. 🗺️ A New Way to […]

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Thank you for a wonderful bike month & how to take action this july

Posted July 17, 2025

Paws and reflect… we couldn’t have done it without you.To our amazing volunteers, community partners, and friends: thank you for bringing so much heart and energy to Bike Month. Whether you were out on rides, volunteering at events, spreading the word, or cheering us on, you all made it all happen. And to those of […]

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