Resources
Want to learn more about cycling in Hamilton and the surrounding area? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best resources to help you with everything from cycling safety to navigating the local trails. See the various categories below to learn more.
Advocacy
Have your voice heard! Write a letter to your City Councillor and Mayor about why cycling needs to be supported in Hamilton.
-
Collisions
-
Pedestrian Safety
Information about pedestrian safety in Hamilton, Ontario.
-
Cyclist, Pedestrian Collisions on the Rise in Hamilton
Article from the Hamilton Spectator on the rise in pedestrian collisions in Hamilton, Ontario.
-
Vision Zero – City of Hamilton
Information on the Vision Zero movement in Hamilton, ON.
-
-
Cycling Programs
-
Share the Road Cycling Coalition
Share the Road is a provincial cycling advocacy and education organization working to build a bicycle-friendly Ontario by coordinating programs, events, and advocacy efforts across the province.
-
CAN-BIKE
Run by Cycling Canada, the CAN-BIKE program is a series of progression courses taught on all aspects of cycling to ride safely, effectively, and enjoyably on the road.
-
New Hope Community Bikes
A learning hub for building and repairing bikes, offering safe cycling education, providing access to affordable transportation, and fostering a rich and inclusive cycling community.
-
Hamilton Street-Railway’s Mountain Climber Program
Information on the HSR’s Mountain Climber, which allows cyclists to take their bikes up the escarpment for free on certain buses.
-
-
Cycling Safety
-
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety for All Ages
Please note, this resource was created by Dave Shellnut of The Biking Lawyer LLC on June 20, 2023 as a guide for what to do if you are involved in a crash with a motor vehicle…
-
Cycling Safety Pointers
A list from the City of Hamilton of cyclists’ tips, responsibilities, and news updates, including Hamilton’s new green bike boxes.
-
-
Friendly Streets
-
Friendly Streets Hamilton Toolkit
Friendly Streets Hamilton recently put together a 14-module toolkit on traffic calming, cycle-friendly business tips, street vibrancy, and more! Check out the toolkit for full details!…
-
Friendly Streets
Friendly Streets: Working together towards more walkable, bikeable neighbourhoods is a collaborative initiative between Cycle Hamilton and Environment Hamilton designed to engage community stakeholders in securing safer cycling and walking conditions in urban Hamilton. Check out their blog for…
-
-
Government Cycling Policies
-
Ontario Bicycle Safety
Cycling laws, information, and more helpful resources from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
-
Cycling Master Plan
Hamilton’s Cycling Master Plan is intended to guide the development and operation of its cycling infrastructure for the next twenty years.
-
-
Recreational & Commuter Routes
-
Hamilton Cycling Trails Map
A map of Hamilton’s Cycling Network created by Smart Commute Hamilton.
-
