British Columbia Cycling Coalition (BCCC)

Taking place in Victoria, Oct. 28-30, we can't wait to welcome you this fall to celebrate success, build community, and share knowledge to help move AT forward in BC!

Registration is now open on our website/at the link in comments.

Live in the Capital Region and want to help guide conversations about active transportation in B.C.?

Our Active Transportation Summit will be held in Victoria for the first time this fall. Our local host partner Bike is helping us find a dedicated team of 10 volunteers to help coordinate the event. Check out the role descriptions at the link in comments and apply today!

Heading to the Langley Rib Fest this weekend? Enjoy this family-friendly event even more, and go by bike!

The event takes place at McLeod Athletic Park. Leave your bike and enjoy food, fun, and entertainment without worrying about your precious cargo.

See you there!

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Why do the cities getting active transportation right so often have women at the helm?

That's the question at the center of our latest Bike Sense episode with Melissa Bruntlett — a Vancouver-raised cycling advocate now based in Delft, and co-author of the new book Women Changing Cities.

Melissa and Peter dig into a lot in this one: what she noticed on a recent trip back to Vancouver after six years away, why school streets tend to be the easiest sell for safer-streets advocates, and how the Netherlands went from car-choked streets in the 1970s to the cycling nation we know today — sparked by a grassroots movement after over 400 children were killed in traffic in a single year.

There's also a great story here about what changes for kids when they can move around a city independently — something any parent who's ever done bike-lane advocacy for their own sanity will relate to.

Give it a listen and let us know what stood out to you.🚲 Melissa & Chris Bruntlett

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From now until December 5th, find a free bike valet at a variety of events across Maple Ridge!

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Check out this amazing bike valet in downtown Vancouver, presented by Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST) . Browse the best art in town at the Vancouver Art Gallery knowing your bike is safe and secure.

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The City of Merritt's "Merritt Moves" bike valet has been up and running for a while, at such events as the Home Hardware Customer Appreciation Event, Canada Day Celebrations, and Music in the Square.

Bring your bike to the next event and let them look after it for you while you shop or relax!

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Here's how to make the most of your summer: Take your bike to the Nelson Farmer's Market and enjoy leaving your bike in a safe zone while you shop!

The City of Nelson's free Bike Valet is available at the Wednesday Downtown Market and Night Markets throughout the summer, providing secure, monitored bike parking while you enjoy local vendors, food, music, and community events.

It's an easy way to reduce traffic, support active transportation, and experience downtown Nelson by bike.

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Advocating for vulnerable road users can be heavy work. It’s good to lighten the mood every now and then.

Roy Symons would rather have no bike lanes that the constant threat of getting "doored" by a car.

This week, Roy Symons from joins us BikeSense to discuss just whether our bike infrastructure in BC is even remotely close to the Netherlands'. He's an engineer and sustainable transportation specialist with ISL Engineering and Land Services, and has spent years studying Dutch cycling infrastructure and translating what actually works into BC street design — from major urban corridors to small-town main streets.

Listen on our website or wherever you get your podcasts! Link in comments.