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Help Support a Real Cycling Infrastructure

The Region of York is currently proposing a painted bike lane along Highway 7 adjacent to the future Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. Sustainable Vaughan has always maintained that a painted lane is not acceptable and that all new bike lanes on … Continue reading

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How do you build a cycling infrastructure in York Region?

You start by creating bicycle lanes that people will actually use. York Region is currently planning to create a bicycle lane along Highway 7. This lane will be painted to separate the area meant for cyclists from motorists. Although speeds … Continue reading

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York Region risks empty bike lanes as legacy

A recent Money Sense magazine survey of best places to live in Canada ranked Vaughan 102 out of 190 cities. This is down from the previous year’s ranking of 70, out of the 180 best places.  Much of this survey … Continue reading

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