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What’s the word for bicycle near you? Ditibiwebishkigan and the way forward.
What is “bicycle” near you?
Anders Swanson
September 30, 2023
Author: Anders Swanson
Board of directors
Kathy Manners
Vice-Chair (ON) Kathy is a results-oriented, values-based community leader and entrepreneur with a passion for innovation. She has worked in both the private sector at
Anders Swanson
November 28, 2021
Board of directors
Kimberley Nelson
Director (AB) Kimberley is the former president / current City-Wide Community Engagement Program lead of Bike Calgary. She is a founding member of Calgarians for Transportation Choice, Vision
Anders Swanson
November 28, 2021
Board of directors
Dr. Sara Kirk
Director (NS) Sara is a Professor of Health Promotion and Scientific Director of the Healthy Populations Institute at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Originally from the UK, Sara
Anders Swanson
November 28, 2021
Board of directors
Kate Walker
Chair (ON) Kate Walker is a registered physiotherapist and works at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. She is also pursuing her PhD in Population
Anders Swanson
November 28, 2021
Infrastructure
The Bicycle Budget: Vélo Canada Bikes submits 2021 Federal Budget recommendations
Support for a country where bikes are booming and where the transport options have shifted dramatically… A special emphasis on quickly building the bike paths
Anders Swanson
August 18, 2020
Get Ready to Build Healthy Active Communities!
Like millions of Canadians, Vélo Canada Bikes knows both the pure joy of riding a bicycle and the barriers and fears we face in a
Anders Swanson
August 14, 2020
Infrastructure
The key to shovel worthy investment – cycling infrastructure and post-COVID Canada
COVID 19 has raised awareness and need for cycling infrastructure in our communities. The need has always been there, but the follow through has been
Anders Swanson
May 21, 2020
Infrastructure
Canadian Cities Open Streets for Active Transportation
Warmer weather means more and more people are looking to get outside for fresh air and exercise. On top of that, COVID-19 cabin fever is
Anders Swanson
April 20, 2020
News
A Message for Bicycle Shops in Canada about Cycling and COVID-19
Updated April 15, 2020 We hope that, during this period of significant change and far-ranging impacts to personal and professional life, you, your colleagues and
Anders Swanson
March 25, 2020