GCAT

I ❤️ traffic Said no one ever More people biking, walking and using transit

benefits.

Via @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

Board applications have been extended to March 8th. You may also nominate on the floor at the annual meeting.

GCAT is electing new board members AND accepting Top Cat nominations 🐾🚲

Want to help shape safer streets? Join the board.
Know someone advancing active transportation? Nominate them.

Board apps due Feb 25
Top Cat noms due Feb 24
gcat.ca/join-the-board/

Funding moves Guelph closer to closing gap in the G2G Rail Trail Currently, the only way for trail users to continue their journeys between Guelph and Marden is to travel on the narrow shoulder of Silvercreek Parkway North

Good news for Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Rail Trail users! Funding has been secured to help fill the 2.7 km trail gap from Woodlawn Road to Silvercreek Parkway North which the City of Guelph hopes to finish by next year. #BikeSky #ONpoli CC @activeguelph.bsky.social www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/f...

Safer streets need people.

GCAT is electing new board members and honouring a community changemaker with our Top Cat Award 🐾

Apply by (extended) March 8th
Nominate Top Cats by tonight

Let’s keep Guelph moving.
gcat.ca/join-the-board/

GCAT is electing new board members AND accepting Top Cat nominations 🐾🚲

Want to help shape safer streets? Join the board.
Know someone advancing active transportation? Nominate them.

Board apps due Feb 25
Top Cat noms due Feb 24
gcat.ca/join-the-board/

Who in Guelph makes active transportation better?

GCAT presents the Top Cat Award to someone who has made a meaningful impact on walking, biking and rolling in Guelph.

Help us celebrate them.

Submit a short nomination to info@gcat.ca by Febr 24

GCAT is looking for new board members.

You don’t need to be an “expert.”
You need to care.

Safer streets. Better crossings. Stronger community.

Applications close Feb 25.
https://gcat.ca/join-the-board/

This is how change happens.

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 info@gcat.ca🐾🚲
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.

Cycling advocates warn there will be more angry drivers this winter After council voted to leave out snow removal for on-street bike lanes from the 2026 budget

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

Premier Ford: Get ready for every person on a bike to take the whole lane for every trip.

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.

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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