Active transportation doesn’t move itself. People move it. GCAT board applications open. Deadline: Feb 25. www.gcat.ca/join-the-board

Safer streets don’t happen by accident. They happen because someone keeps showing up. Nominate your Top Cat at [email protected]🐾🚲 Feb 24 deadline.

Spring has sprung and with the warmer weather comes melting snow and spring rain. That means flooding can impact trails, bike routes, and pedestrian pathways: especially near the Speed River and Guelph Lake.

Policy tells us what exists. Storytelling lets us imagine what could. When we can’t picture a future, we default to survival mode with short-term decisions, false trade-offs, “good enough for now,” "save a few dollars where we can." Cities do this too.

New @taypace.bsky.social article outlining the many concerns around council’s decision to not plow bike lanes this winter, with some insightful feedback from @activeguelph.bsky.social & @bicyclemayorguelph.bsky.social. This is a mistake and a liability. #Guelph #cycling @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

c/o @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

Virtually all lanes are lines on the roads 💅 Still no answer on keeping bus stops and parking accessible if we're not maintaining bike lanes where they intersect.

Welp, get ready for cyclists to take the full lane this winter. An awful decision which impacts the accessibility and transportation needs for people who rely on bike lanes to get where they need to go. @bicyclemayorguelph.bsky.social @activeguelph.bsky.social @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social #guelph

Today I voted NO to Bill 60 — a terrible piece of legislation that continues this government’s attack on tenants in the middle of a housing affordability crisis. 1/3

Membership & Map Mondays Reminder! It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!

Though we never want it to happen; knowing what to do after a crash can make all the difference. Our friends at @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social  has many resources such as their Crash Guide which offers step-by-step advice on what to do if you're involved in a cycling crash. 

Did you know that even if an incident doesn’t require calling 9-1-1, you can still report it? If a reckless driver puts you at risk, you witness a crash or dangerous behavior, or experience harassment while biking or walking, call the Guelph non-emergency line at 519-824-1212.

🔍 Why Do Close Calls Matter? While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen. 📍 How Can You Help? Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org

Spot a Hazard? Report It! 🚲🚧 Potholes, debris in bike lanes, faded crosswalks, missing signs, broken beg buttons—small hazards can lead to big problems! Use the City of Guelph’s Report a Problem Map:

Membership & Map Mondays Reminder! It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!

Though we never want it to happen; knowing what to do after a crash can make all the difference. Our friends at @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social  has many resources such as their Crash Guide which offers step-by-step advice on what to do if you're involved in a cycling crash. 

Some minor incidents can even be reported online through the Guelph Police Service website: https://f.mtr.cool/rpgsdzvboo Reporting helps improve road safety!

🔍 Why Do Close Calls Matter? While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen. 📍 How Can You Help? Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org

📞 For More Urgent Issues: contact Operations at 519-837-5628 for a quicker response

Membership & Map Mondays Reminder! It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!

The proposed reductions: ending winter snow removal for on-street bike lanes ($650k), cutting Active Transportation programming ($254k), and deferring the Pedestrian Master Plan ($250k); may appear to save dollars in the short term, but...

Safety shouldn’t depend on your mode of travel, ability or your income. Youth, seniors, people with disabilities and lower incomes often rely on sidewalks, bike lanes, and transit stops. Deferring these projects to save on property tax is deferring their right to safety #GuelphMunicipalBudget2026

Guelph has pledged to reduce emissions 63% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050. Eliminating winter cycling and slowing pedestrian upgrades directly contradict those commitments.” In fact, the draft budget itself warns these cuts will “slow progress on modal shift and environmental objectives."

Governance risk=when your adopted policies outpace your implementation. Guelph’s 2026 budget update slows critical Vision Zero delivery: sidewalk infill, cycling connections, TDM, and transit amenities. These aren’t nice-to-haves they’re the infrastructure that converts commitments into outcomes.

Bill 56 treats safety like a nuisance. Communities know it’s an investment that pays us back in fewer crashes, fuller lives, lower costs. Cutting safety isn’t saving money. It’s spending lives. #onpoli #Bill56 #VisionZero

Guelph’s volunteers are filling the gaps left by budget cuts: running safety education, community events, and engagement that staff can no longer afford to. We can’t build sustainability on unpaid labour while cutting the very services those volunteers rely on. #GuelphMunicipalBudget2026

I’ve attended dozens of public consultations for new and upcoming cycling infrastructure projects in Guelph. I ask one question every time: “Has funding for winter maintenance been included in this project’s lifecycle costs?” Often, the answer is vague.....

Though we never want it to happen; knowing what to do after a crash can make all the difference. Our friends at @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social  has many resources such as their Crash Guide which offers step-by-step advice on what to do if you're involved in a cycling crash. 

Did you know that even if an incident doesn’t require calling 9-1-1, you can still report it? If a reckless driver puts you at risk, you witness a crash or dangerous behavior, or experience harassment while biking or walking, call the Guelph non-emergency line at 519-824-1212.

🔍 Why Do Close Calls Matter? While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen. 📍 How Can You Help? Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org

Spot a Hazard? Report It! 🚲🚧 Potholes, debris in bike lanes, faded crosswalks, missing signs, broken beg buttons—small hazards can lead to big problems! Use the City of Guelph’s Report a Problem Map:

Membership & Map Mondays Reminder! It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!

Though we never want it to happen; knowing what to do after a crash can make all the difference. Our friends at @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social  has many resources such as their Crash Guide which offers step-by-step advice on what to do if you're involved in a cycling crash. 

Some minor incidents can even be reported online through the Guelph Police Service website: https://f.mtr.cool/dnuxjfzscp Reporting helps improve road safety!

🔍 Why Do Close Calls Matter? While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen. 📍 How Can You Help? Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org

📞 For More Urgent Issues: contact Operations at 519-837-5628 for a quicker response

Membership & Map Mondays Reminder! It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!

Though we never want it to happen; knowing what to do after a crash can make all the difference. Our friends at @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social  has many resources such as their Crash Guide which offers step-by-step advice on what to do if you're involved in a cycling crash. 

First budget delegations and written comments are open until 10am Friday or start preparing for next round. Accessibility cannot be deferred to another budget cycle. Tell council to restore the Pedestrian Masterplan. Submit written comments or request to speak. Guelph.ca/delegations

Did you know that even if an incident doesn’t require calling 9-1-1, you can still report it? If a reckless driver puts you at risk, you witness a crash or dangerous behavior, or experience harassment while biking or walking, call the Guelph non-emergency line at 519-824-1212.

🔍 Why Do Close Calls Matter? While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen. 📍 How Can You Help? Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org

"Traffic flow should not be affected" Cycle lane closed.... And possibly sidewalk barriers at Victoria Rd S bridge #Guelph

Spot a Hazard? Report It! 🚲🚧 Potholes, debris in bike lanes, faded crosswalks, missing signs, broken beg buttons—small hazards can lead to big problems! Use the City of Guelph’s Report a Problem Map:

Proposed #MunicipalBudgetCuts in #Guelph No winter maintenance for on street bicycle lanes means I'll have to take the lane in one of our major corridors. Don't honk at me I'm balancing the municipal budget! 😳 *There is nothing that I won't turn into a sticker

Proposed #GuelphMunicipalBudget Would you pay $2–$5 a month for me NOT to take the lane on Woolwich and Gordon this winter? Because that’s literally what we’re talking about. That’s the “savings” from cutting winter bike-lane maintenance at $650k.

What a turnout! 👏 The energy was incredible at the #Guelph Transportation Summit this past Saturday! Huge thanks to the 100+ people who came out to fight for a better ride & safer streets! Now, let's keep the momentum going! Join @taaguelph.bsky.social or @activeguelph.bsky.social as a member!

Membership & Map Mondays Reminder! It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!

Endless gratitude to ARC for supporting us for a memorial ride that honoured a life lost. I'm so proud of Guelph's cycling family for coming together in solidarity. #NoOneCyclesAlone #GhostBike #Guelph

Whether you make it to our presentation with @taaguelph.bsky.social or not please let us know your dreams for a future Guelph

Though we never want it to happen; knowing what to do after a crash can make all the difference. Our friends at @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social  has many resources such as their Crash Guide which offers step-by-step advice on what to do if you're involved in a cycling crash.