Advocacy & Issues
Recent Advocacy
Addressing the Cycling Gender Gap in Hamilton
Research shows that women account for only 30% of the people who cycle in Hamilton. This project aims to understand the reasons behind this statistic.
2019 Federal Election Advocacy
As part of our advocacy during the 2019 Federal Election, Cycle Hamilton contacted all federal candidates with a survey on cycling and active transportation.
Municipal Election Advocacy
In 2018, Cycle Hamilton reached out to all municipal council and school board trustee candidates to ensure that cycling was a priority during the local election. We conducted an online survey and worked with volunteers to host a series of bike ride in order to identify opportunities and challenges for cycling.
Friendly Streets Hamilton
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.
Cannon Street Cycle Track Closure
The Cannon Street Cycle Track has been undergoing major construction during the past several months. During construction, the majority of the cycle track has been closed. Click here to learn more about our advocacy to ensure safe travel for riders during the closure of the cycle track.
Bay Street Bike Lane
A motion was recently proposed to Hamilton’s Public Works Committee regarding the potential for vehicles to park in the Bay Street bike lanes during “off peak” hours. Cycle Hamilton prepared an official letter in response to this motion.
Advocacy Archive.
2019
2018 Provincial Election Advocacy
During the 2018 provincial election period, Cycle Hamilton contacted all MPP Candidates in the four Hamilton ridings in order to better understand their positions on bike-related issues.
