The city actually will only be spending $6.6 million a year over the four years with the rest of the money coming from provincial and federal subsidies like the “Active Transportation Fund.” By Mark Anderson I was thrilled and honoured to speak to Spectator reporter Matthew Von Dongen about the city’s…
The City of Hamilton is currently undergoing a review of the Truck Route Master Plan (TRMP), which includes a study of the network of streets that large industrial trucks are allowed to travel on throughout our city. This review process includes an opportunity for engagement via the Truck Advisory Group…
At approximately 1am this morning, Hamilton City Council defeated an interim motion to save our bike share and instead voted to put the bikes into storage. This is not the outcome we had been working towards and we believe it is the wrong decision for Hamilton. The defeated motion was…
May 14, 2020 Mayor Eisenberger and Members of Council, COVID-19 has presented innumerable challenges to Hamiltonians, who have stood together to flatten the curve and maintain healthy and safe communities. The most effective tool at our disposal is continued physical distancing practices to prevent the spread of the virus. However,…
Feb 4th and 5th– Friendly Streets for Vision Zero Hamilton took to the streets of the Keith neighbourhood to explore what can be done for improved walking and cycling conditions and neighbourhood liveability in the area. Keith is a Ward 3 neighbourhood with major arterial roads running through/across it. The…
On Monday, the City’s Public Works Committee voted against receiving an information report from staff about the Hunter St bicycle connection. As reported by CBC Hamilton and The Hamilton Spectator, this vote doesn’t mean that the bicycle lane is cancelled, but it could be cancelled if…
Blog post by Jamie Stuckless Cycle Hamilton delivered a delegation to the City’s Cycling Advisory Committee on November 6th to request an update on the implementation of planned cycling infrastructure projects in 2019. The delegation was well received and staff are expected to report back to the committee in December…
A federal election is taking place on Monday, October 21st and Cycle Hamilton reached out to all candidates to ensure that cycling was a priority. We conducted an online survey to identify opportunities and challenges for cycling at the federal level. The federal government plays a crucial role in making…
Cycle Hamilton has prepared a response letter with regards to the planned closure of the Cannon Cycle Track during a construction period this summer. This letter was directly to Councillors Farr and Nann. This letter has been pasted below. Dear Councillor Farr and Councillor Nann,…
Cycle Hamilton has prepared a response letter with regards to the recent motion: Hybrid Solution to On-street Parking on Bay Street North Between Barton Street West and Stuart Street. This letter was distributed to Mayor Fred Eisenberger, City Councillors, and City staff. We are concerned that this motion will pose…
