Cycling in Toronto
Key findings of the
2009 City of Toronto Cycling Study (PDF) show that cycling is on the rise here in Toronto. This study was commissioned by the City of Toronto to report on a range of cycling issues. Study questions mirrored those questions the
1999 Cycling Study (PDF) to look for changes and trends from 1999-2009. Additional questions were also added to examine topics and issues which did not exist ten years ago.
Public consultations
As part of an ongoing process to implement the
Bikeway Network, residents of Toronto are invited to participate in
public consultation sessions. The purpose of these sessions is to gather feedback on individual cycling programming and infrastructure projects.
Bicycle Station at Union Station
The
Bicycle Station at Union Station is a secure, indoor bicycle parking facility.
Sign up and become a Bicycle Station member, for 24 hr. access 7 days a week. Staffed hours are Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m..
Toronto Bikeway Network
The City of Toronto is working to expand its Bikeway Network of bicycle lanes, off-road trails and signed routes. Track the
status of projects from the proposal and approval stages to installation.
Cycling and transit
Bikes may be
used on the TTC during non-peak hours.
Bike racks on buses may be used at any time of day or night. You may also take your bike on
GO trains on weekends. Learn more about Transit City, and implications for cyclists on the upcoming
Eglinton Crosstown and
Finch West lines.
Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee
The
Toronto Cycling Committee is designed to advise City Council and its departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, on the design, development and delivery of bicycle policies, programs and facilities to promote and enhance cycling within the City of Toronto.
CAN-BIKE courses
CAN-BIKE cycling courses for young cyclists and adults will boost your skills, safety and cycling pleasure. Programs include the kids
CAN-BIKE Camp, Adult Learn to Ride 1 & 2, CAN-BIKE Cycle Touring, and CAN-BIKE Cycling Freedom for Women.
Bicycle
Licensing
The City of Toronto has examined the idea of bicycle licensing on various occasions. Learn more about
bicycle licensing issues, the history behind the discourse, and why it has not been adopted as City policy in Toronto.
