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Author: David Trueman

Region of Waterloo Budget Analysis: 2019 and 2020

Posted on 8 January 202010 January 2020 by David Trueman

The Region of Waterloo is responsible for an extensive network of roads, including some of the most direct routes to get around, particularly for those with longer commutes. But many of them…

City of Waterloo Budget Analysis: 2019 and 2020-2022

Posted on 17 December 201911 January 2020 by David Trueman

In recent years, Waterloo’s cycling infrastructure has been ahead of the rest of the Region with the Laurel Trail, Forwell Trail, the Central Promenade through Waterloo Park, their own sections of the…

Budgets: priorities made real

Posted on 18 January 201919 June 2019 by David Trueman

This is a key time of year for cycling advocacy. Through municipal budgets, we can discern the true priorities of our local governments. We need to ensure that investments are being made…

Email to Woolwich Township Council about potential closure of historic bridges

Posted on 8 January 201919 June 2019 by David Trueman

Fate of Woolwich’s Historic Bridges To Woolwich Township Council, CycleWR is a group of people advocating for cycling in Waterloo Region to be a safe, respected, convenient, and everyday mode of transportation…

Check out IonizeWR, a campaign led by the Tri-Cities Transport Action Group (Tri-TAG), to get the ION Stage 2 project in motion. Read up on the resources linked there, and check out the different ways you can get involved.

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Sick Kids Hospital and Toronto Metropolitan Univer Sick Kids Hospital and Toronto Metropolitan University published a study in July 2025 that found speed cameras reduce speeding in school zones by 45%.Linda Rotham, a TMU associate professor in the school of occupational and public health, told reporters speed cameras are "extremely effective" in reducing speeds and they hit the "fastest speeders."Email your municipal officials and MPP to let them know that speed cameras save lives.#ONpoli
Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome to jo Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome to join our Fall Community Ride.We will ride as a group from the Aud to Stanley Park, then along the Grand River and back through Idlewood, enjoying cycling facilities and community trails connecting across town. The ride will end back where it began at the Aud.The trails planned include a few steep grades, but we will ensure the group stays together, so don't worry about the pace.Sign Up on Eventbrite to let us know you are coming.
Save the date! The Ride for Refuge is a family-fri Save the date!
The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly, in-person fundraising ride/walk held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in support of charities that help people seeking hope, safety, and freedom.
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Earlier this year, grr_kit decided to upgrade thei Earlier this year, grr_kit decided to upgrade their existing bike rack to improve safety and satisfy a growing demand. It's very exciting to see them helping pave the way for a more bike-friendly Waterloo Region!
Read the full story on our blog (link in bio!) to learn more about their journey and how other businesses can follow their lead. #BikeWR #WaterlooRegion #BikeFriendly
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