Just a reminder that SMAP (the Sustainable Mobility Advisory Panel) is looking for three community members or experts representing the area of cycling, transit and walking. Deadline for applications: Friday, October 19, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. For more info click here: Sustainable … Continue reading →
We’d like to continue having general membership meetings on a monthly basis. In the past, these have been on Sunday afternoons, but we’ve also tried Saturday afternoons and a few weeknights as well. We’d like to ask your preference in … Continue reading →
On Saturday, March 24th, 2012, representatives from a number of green organizations gathered at the Living with Lakes Center to discuss topics of common interest to Sudbury’s “green” community. Feedback from participants was generally very positive; a participant even went … Continue reading →
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 on their recommendation to make helmets mandatory for all cyclists. … Continue reading →
It’s time for the SCU to start discussing what we want to accomplish in the coming year. There are a number of campaigns and events that were done this year, and at our general membership meeting last Saturday (September 29th), … Continue reading →
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) that bicycles do not belong on the road. He apparently … Continue reading →
Now that we are moving into the fall season, we’d like to report back on what we’ve accomplished this spring and fall. Also, come to the fall meeting on Saturday, September 29, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Laughing … Continue reading →
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 of our SCU members, Debra Humbert, forwarded an email from … Continue reading →
Pete Paradis, SCU member, started a project last year to map locations in the city that have bike racks. Check it out at this location: Sudbury Bike Racks. We hope to add as many locations as we can so you … Continue reading →
Over the past few months, the SCU has been busy advocating for a better cycling infrastructure in Sudbury. We’ve made a number of presentations to City Council and city staff. Hopefully, we’ll see some changes soon! We’ve also been discussing … Continue reading →
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 7:00 p.m. in room C-13B.Jason was at the citizen’s forum … Continue reading →
The editorial that appears in the Northern Life on Feb 6, 2010 by Dr. Peter Zalan, president of the medical staff at Health Sciences North, talks about prevention vs reaction in fighting disease and promoting good health. There are some … Continue reading →
The new Draft Master Plan is proposing two large projects that incorporate cycling routes. While this sounds exciting, it ties simple cycling infrastructure into major multi-million dollar projects. 1. The extension of Ste. Anne Road to connect it directly into Frood … Continue reading →
It’s February, and while there still is snow, the days are getting longer. Some of us are still cycling, and others are anxiously waiting for spring! We have a number of important initiatives that we’re working on, so read on … Continue reading →
It’s almost the end of January, and the SCU is getting busy in a number of areas: Last night, the SCU presented its input to City Council for the 2012 review of the Official Plan. Click here for more information! … Continue reading →
Happy New Year! It’s January 2012, and the SCU is gearing up for this year’s activities and initiatives. This year, some of our social activites will include urban cycling rides, BBQs, and cycling movie nights. The SCU will also focus on … Continue reading →
Two members of the SCU put together a response to the city installing sharrows on Regent St. Their thoughts are that it’s a good thing that the city is starting to think about cycling infrastructure, but that the way that … Continue reading →
Welcome to the SCU’s new website! SCU members will post information that is important to Sudbury cyclists on this website as well as on the SCU Facebook page. Visit us often to be involved in cycling activities and campaigns in … Continue reading →