GCAT

GCAT is a non profit advocacy group working to make Guelph one of the best cities in Ontario to bike and walk.

[GCAT @activeguelph]

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Award to be presented at our Annual Meeting (Save the Date for Feb 27 2025!)
Send your nominations to to info(at)gcat . ca with the subject "Top Cat Nomination"

[GCAT @activeguelph]

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Do you know someone who goes above & beyond to promote active transportation initiatives in our community? Celebrate their efforts by nominating them for the Top Cat Award! Send a few sentences by Feb 7th on why you think your nominee deserves to be our "Top Cat" ⬇

[GCAT @activeguelph]

Gauging interest in learning the delegation process!

[GCAT @activeguelph]

Join GCAT's Board!

Big news! We're growing and have 5 openings for directors to help shape Guelph's active transportation future. Seeking skills in communications, fundraising, or finance. Apply by Jan 31, 2025, and make an impact! Learn more:
https://t.co/sgqtSC0hqY

[GCAT @activeguelph]

Feeling frustrated by setbacks? Take a moment to share something GOOD:
✅ A favorite bike route 🚴
✅ Your favorite find during a walk
✅ A community member making a difference
✅ A local shop that supports cyclists 🛍️
#activetransportation #ontariopoli #guelphpoli

[GCAT @activeguelph]

https://t.co/HZkiKV4Vz6

[GCAT @activeguelph]

Wellington County cut fatal crashes by 30% in 2024! Their mix of enforcement, education, and safer road design works. Guelph can learn from this to protect vulnerable road users. Read more: [link] #VisionZero

[Lanrick Bennett Jr. @LanrickBennett]

@TeijaTTTucker @CouncillorCaton @aletamarina2 @activeguelph Suggesting watching a video my friends @OhUrbanity made. “Does Biking in the Suburbs Have to suck”

Watching the transformation in my TO neighbourhoods, “subpar” only comes into play b/c of politicians decide prioritizing the safer of VRUs is to hard

https://t.co/nd2MqFhnO6

[GCAT @activeguelph]

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[GCAT @activeguelph]

As pointed out from one of our brilliant advocacy committee members Thomas, the Scottsdale bike lane hasn't even had the chance to service any of the schools in the area. It also highly affects equity deserving neighbourhoods.

[Councillor Caton @CouncillorCaton]

@aletamarina2 @TeijaTTTucker @activeguelph No bikes lanes or construction are done on roads in winter. He’s looking to pause the whole plan and said he’s looking into tearing out work already completed which will cost money and lives.

[GCAT @activeguelph]

Tomorrow's Green drinks will be on the upper level of the Red Chev

[GCAT @activeguelph]

Join us and Green Drinks Guelph on Dec 12th at the Red Chevron Club for an exciting evening of cycling tourism & sustainable urban design insights with Vanessa Hyland!

[GCAT @activeguelph]

Come and see the light displays at Sparkles in the Park with us on Saturday Dec 14th. Meet on the trail by the Speedvale Fire Station at 5:15pm. Registration and more details in our linktree in bio

All ages, abilities, active and mobility wheels welcome.

[GCAT @activeguelph]

Not too bad of an open house tonight! Remember to take a look at the updates and put your input in online! Your say really does matter!

[Mike Darmon @MikeDarmon1]

What is your dream biking vacation?
Looking for ideas?
Vanessa will show slides of her 5 week vacation biking to amazing destinations and travelling by sailship!
ALL welcome!

[GCAT @activeguelph]

Mindful, visible, prepared... and making eye contact with the back of their head as they roll at you🚶‍♀️🚴‍♀️✨💅

[GCAT @activeguelph]

After touring Amsterdam, the Wadden Sea, and Cardiff, Vanessa brings back stories and ideas from organizations leading the charge in sustainable and inclusive urban design.

[GCAT @activeguelph]

Join us and Green Drinks Guelph on Dec 12th at the Red Chevron Club for an exciting evening of cycling tourism & sustainable urban design insights with Vanessa Hyland!

[GCAT @activeguelph]

Upcoming public engagements!

[Gil Penalosa @Penalosa_G]

Arrived 15 hr flight from Dubai on time to join & enjoy critical mass ride to protest Premier Ford’s law to remove protected bikelanes from arterials. #Madness!
We won’t give up without a fight!
Safe Streets, Save Lives!
One bike, one less car!