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 improvements – raised crosswalks to force cars…
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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 Rockway Fairway transportation connection project. This project…
Grand River Rocks on Lead: Paving the Way for a Bike-Friendly Waterloo Region
As urban cyclists, we often face a dilemma: choosing between the convenience of cycling and the security of our bikes. Finding adequate and secure bike parking can be a real challenge, limiting…
Join us at the 2025 CycleWR Virtual AGM on Thursday, May 29 at 7:00pm
The third Annual General Meeting (AGM) for CycleWR will be held virtually at 7pm on May 29th. It will be open to members only. If you haven’t yet joined, please take a moment…
What Kind of Cargo Bike Would You Buy?
Comparing Different Forms of Cargo Bikes Cargo bikes have become increasingly popular for urban and rural commuting, family transportation, and even business deliveries. They offer an eco-friendly alternative to cars and provide…
Join us at the 2024 CycleWR virtual AGM on May 29 at 7pm
The second Annual General Meeting (AGM) for CycleWR will be held virtually at 7pm on May 29th. It will be open to members only. If you haven’t yet joined, please take a moment…
Call to Action: Franklin Boulevard
You have the opportunity to help us support a “first” for the Region – a roundabout with a completely safe pedestrian/cycling underpass! The Region of Waterloo is rebuilding Franklin Boulevard from Avenue Road…
New Proposed Roundabout Survey
The Region of Waterloo is looking for feedback in regard to extending Strasburg Road to New Dundee Road with roundabout to connect them. We have a concern that this roundabout follows similar…
CycleWR Proposal to Cambridge 2024 Budget Process
CycleWR has spent 3 years developing a scientific methodology (the Cycling Route Effectiveness Model, or CREM) to assess the relative value of planned cycling routes. We have applied the methodology to the…
Looking To Light Up Your Ride?
We at Cycle WR are all for safer infrastructure on our streets and roads. We are also for safe cycling practices across the Region of Waterloo. Also, it is required by law…