Update on Silver Hills Subdivision
Back in October 2012, the SCU met with the City and with the developer of the new Silver Hills subdivision to discuss their proposed cycling infrastructure for the development. The…
Road to Health: Improving Walking and Cycling in Toronto
Road to Health: Improving Walking and Cycling in Toronto is a Healthy Toronto by Design Report, one in a series of reports on how local communities in Toronto shape the health…
Support for Georgian Bay Cycling Route
The SCU has sent a letter of support to the Manitoulin Island Cycling Advocates (MICA), who are one of the leaders in developing a cycling route that circles around Georgian…
Input to Draft Ontario Cycling Strategy
The SCU has submitted its input to the Ministry of Transportation's Draft Ontario Cycling Strategy. Thanks to everyone who provided information and suggestions. We've done our best to include all…
Cycling Coalition Welcomes Launch of Ontario Bicycling Strategy
Ontario finally has a bicycling strategy! The Share the Road Cycling Coalition issued a press release today as well as the speaking notes for Eleanor McMahon's speech at the official…
What’s Your Opinion on Silver Hills?
A few weeks ago, the SCU met with the city and with the developers of the new 763-unit Silver Hills subdivision to discuss the proposed cycling infrastructure, which consists of…
Sudbury and Complete Streets
Complete Streets was hinted at during discussions at the Transportation Study's public information center on January 11, 2012. But it wasn't really presented as a valid strategy to drive our…
Campaigns for Next Year – Your Preference
Last year, the SCU identified a number of campaigns that haven't yet been implemented. We'd like to ask what campaigns are important to you! We need more member involvement in…
Ontario Coroner’s Report on Cycling Deaths
The Ontario Coroner's Report on Cycling Deaths was released on July 13, 2012. There has been a lot of media reaction to the report, but most of it was focused…
Drivers Handbook and Cycling!
At our GM this evening, one of our members told us that a driver's ed instructor here in Sudbury had very forcefully informed his wife (who was taking driver's ed)…
Complete Streets
At our general membership meeting today, one of the information items that was discussed was the "Complete Streets" approach to designing transportation infrastructure. On May 15, 2012, the Sudbury District…
Reminder – Official Plan Open House on June 27, 2012
Just a reminder that the next open house for the Official Plan will be held at Tom Davies square this coming Wednesday, June 27, 2012, starting at 4:00 p.m.. One…
Lake Huron North Channel Cycling Route Study
Last night, several members of the SCU participated in a feedback session for a proposed bike route along the Lake Huron North Channel between the Cities of Sault Ste. Marie and…
City Planning Committee Meeting, Monday, June 25th, 2012
On Monday, June 25th, 2012, the Planning Committee will meet to discuss the planned Minnow Lake Development that has been in the news recently. Item 5 on the agenda is…
Proposal to City for 2013 Budget
Last night, the SCU gave a presentation to City Council to request cycling infrastructure and resources in the 2013 budget. General highlights: - We support the recommendations of the Sustainable…
Minnow Lake Development, Bike Lanes, and Roundabouts
Tonight, three members of the SCU attended a meeting held by Interpaving, the developer that is building a 700 unit housing development between the big box stores on Marcus Drive…
Letter to the Mayor and to the Chief of Police
Given the actions of the Greater Sudbury Police Service in ticketing cyclists on sidewalks lately, I've jumped into the fray by writing a letter to the Mayor and to the…
Feedback to the Use of Municipal Parks
The Greater City of Sudbury is holding input sessions for the use of municipal parks. "Residents are invited to attend upcoming public input sessions to share their views on the…
SCU Proposed Flyer and Business Card
We've been working on some new PR material for the SCU. Check out the links here to view them and let us know what you think! We're accepting comments until…
SCU Revised Response to Draft Downtown Master Plan
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, the SCU is meeting with Jason Ferrigan, Senior Planner with the Regional Municipality of Sudbury. The meeting is at Tom Davies Square, from 6:00 to…