Share the Road and City of Waterloo host #OBS2024 exited to see full room!

Some great cycling thoughts at #OBS2024 “power of the pedal”; and “cycling is fun for free”

Back with Dr Eckart again today!

Closing remarks from Dr. Jochen Echart of ⁦Hochschule Karlsruhe⁩ on the diversity of efforts and players that contributed to the transformation of the mid-sized German city of Karlsruhe into a truly bike-friendly community. #OBS2024

Accessibility and Equity Workshop With TCAT #obs2024

Women are roughly twice as likely to ride along a major roadway if there is a cycle track according to a city-wide poll conducted by City of Toronto. Session on equity and accessibility from David Simor of TCAT at #obs2024.

#OBS2024 today - Region of Waterloo’s Kornel Musci on Transportation Planning. Past plans call for reducing auto mode share through transit, walking & cycling but results have been more tinkering. What is needed is paradigm shifts = Backcasting. Set policy & design for it.

At Ontario Bike Summit this afternoon, a Mayors Panel with Guelph’s Cam Guthrie, Waterloo’s Dorothy McCabe, and County of Essex Warden Hilda McDonald. Moderated by Waterloo Councillor and Share the Road Board member Diane Freeman. #OBS2024

At the Ontario Bike Summit now - hearing about the Gordie Howe International Bridge and multi-use trail, nearing completion between Windsor and Detroit. #OBS2024

Thanks to Share the Road Cycling Coalition Share the Road for supporting #OntarioBikeSummit. Consider donating: donorbox.org/fall-2023-1

Day 4 of 30 Days of Biking and it’s my first bike ride of the month. I presented at the Ontario Bike Summit #OBS2024 sharing our experience in organizing the Waterloo #BikeBus. Awesome response from attendees. I hope more Bike Buses are started in Waterloo and Ontario BYCS

Day 2 of Share the Road Ontario Bike Summit. Great group ride to tour all the amazing cycling infrastructure that's been added by City of Kitchener All the delegates had fun riding Neuron Canada E-Bikes. Handled the biggest hill in DTK no problem. #OBS2024 #activetransportation

Wonderful opportunity to connect with city planners, engineers, advocates and many of our members through our presentation “Taking action to advance our shared dream for a bicycle-friendly Canada” at the Share the Road Ontario Bike Summit this morning. #OBS2024

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STR's Board recognizes the work of advocates and professionals at #OBS2024 with Wheels of Change awards for leadership, innovation and relationship-building in cycling. Congratulations to our Community Champions: Cassie Smith @Envirocentre and Christopher Waters University of Windsor!

At the 15th anniversary of #OBS2024, STR’s Board of Directors recognized two individuals as Key Contributors to cycling and active transportation: City of Toronto's Sonya De Vellis and Katie Wittmann! Congratulations!

At #OBS2024, STR’s Board of Directors selected two Wheels of Change: Leadership & Mentorship recipients who demonstrated excellence and stimulated capacity and strength development among colleagues. Congratulations to Zibby Petch IBI Group and Matthew Sweet City of Mississauga!

Norma Moores was a woman engineer with a passion for designing communities for active transportation. The Norma Moores Active Transportation Award honours her legacy and recognizes an emerging female engineer/planner. Congratulations Rachel Johnson from City of Hamilton #OBS2024

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