Advocating for better, safer cycling in Waterloo Region
We want cycling in Waterloo Region to be a safe, respected, convenient, and everyday mode of transportation for people of all ages and abilities.
CycleWR was founded in January 2018, and incorporated as a non-profit in 2021.
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- Response to Bill 60
On November 27, 2025, the Ontario government passed Bill 60, introducing significant amendments to the Highway Traffic Act that fundamentally changed how municipalities manage bicycle lanes. - Calls to Action – Bill 60, Elmira Arthur Street Public Meeting, Connected Kitchener
1. Bill 60 Last year the Province passed Bill 212, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, which sought to remove 19 kilometres of Toronto’s protected bike lanes. Cycle Toronto and several… Read more: Calls to Action – Bill 60, Elmira Arthur Street Public Meeting, Connected Kitchener - Call to Action – Regional Roundabout Safety Initiative
The Region has announced a pilot study to look at safety improvements to the standard roundabout design in the Region. They are testing two possible… Read more: Call to Action – Regional Roundabout Safety Initiative - Our response to the Rockway Fairway Transportation Connections Project
Update (Oct 9th): Clarified our position on Rockway section and added comments for the Fairway section We write today to voice our perspective on the… Read more: Our response to the Rockway Fairway Transportation Connections Project - Grand River Rocks on Lead: Paving the Way for a Bike-Friendly Waterloo RegionAs urban cyclists, we often face a dilemma: choosing between the convenience of cycling and the security of our bikes. Finding adequate and secure bike… Read more: Grand River Rocks on Lead: Paving the Way for a Bike-Friendly Waterloo Region
- Join us at the 2025 CycleWR Virtual AGM on Thursday, May 29 at 7:00pmThe third Annual General Meeting (AGM) for CycleWR will be held virtually at 7pm on May 29th. It will be open to members only. If… Read more: Join us at the 2025 CycleWR Virtual AGM on Thursday, May 29 at 7:00pm
