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Active Transportation Infrastructure Program: Making Sustainable Transportation Choices Easier
Saanich, b.c.

Municipal transportation program that encourages walking and cycling through enhanced infrastructures

Amenities and programs that encourage active transportation in all seasons
canada

This issue paper reviews the most common barriers and benefits, provides information on general measures that can be taken to encourage active transportation, and also looks at a selection of successful initiatives.

BikeShare: A Community Bicycle Lending Program
toronto, ont.

Non-profit bike lending program in the downtown area, with several hundred members who can borrow one of 170 yellow bikes for up to three days at a time.

Cycling Training for the School Community
vancouver, b.c.

This case study examines the Cycling Training for the School Community (CTSC) program, which promotes active transportation by offering bicycle commuting training to Vancouver teachers, support staff and school administrators.

The Grand Concourse:An Integrated Walkway System
St. John's NF/LB

Integrated system of walkways and amenities linking every large park, river, pond and greenspace in the city of St. John's and the neighbouring city of Mount Pearl and Town of Paradise.

Employee Transportation at Cirque du Soleil Headquarters
Montreal, Quebec

After adopting its environmental policy, Cirque du Soleil implemented a number of programs and measures to reduce the GHG emissions generated by the personal travel of its employees working at its international headquarters, located in Montreal.

Integrating Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities into Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects
CANADA

A case study examining the integration of pedestrian and bicycle facilities into large-scale infrastructure projects in Canada, based on the specific active transportation policies that support them.

The Links between Public Health and Sustainable and Active Transportation
canada

This issue paper summarizes the most relevant research on the links between Canadians' health and their access to and use of sustainable and active transportation infrastructure.

Marketing Active Transportation
fredericton nb, metro vancouver bc, bridgewater ns

This issue paper looks at several active transportation marketing campaigns by Canadian municipalities. The focus is on examining best practices in implementation so that other municipalities can replicate marketing strategies that can increase the use of active transportation in their community.

Marketing and Branding for Bus Rapid Transit
Waterloo, Metro Vancouver, York Region, Halifax

This case study looks at marketing approaches taken by Canadian transit agencies to attract new users, retain existing riders, and promote new transit services. Various marketing strategies in relation to transit services are examined including: market research and segmentation tactics, branding and identity programs, product positions, and individualized and targeted marketing.

Measuring the Impacts of Bicycle Infrastructure Through Monitoring and Evaluation
Vancouver, BC and Minneapolis, Minnesota

A report highlighting how various North American cities are monitoring their bicycle infrastructure networks to ensure investments are attracting more bicyclists, and to inform the design and location of future facilities.

Montreal – bike city
Montreal, Quebec

Montreal and its population have characteristics that are conducive to the non-recreational use of bicycles. The City of Montreal's transportation plan seeks to encourage more bicycle trips and fewer trips by car by doubling the bike network, establishing new services for cyclists and improving existing services.

The Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program
united states

This case study examines the progress to date for the United State's Non-motorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTTP), in order to provide lessons to Canadian municipalities on actions that will increase non-motorized travel in their community.

The Role of Community-based Social Marketing (CBSM) in Supporting Active and Sustainable Transportation
canada

This issue paper explains how CBSM works, reviews the tools and approaches used, and provides examples of programs where these techniques have been applied.

Sunday Car-Free Spaces
ottawa, toronto, vancouver

This issue paper looks at how some Canadian municipalities have turned over road space to cyclists and pedestrians on a weekly basis in order to promote non-motorized forms of travel. Lessons are provided to municipalities on how they can implement a car free day in their community.

Tools for Measuring Roadway Suitability for Bicycles

This case study examines how transportation planners can use a bike planning index to plan out effective and safe bicycle networks in their community.

Transportation Demand Management at Canada's Post-secondary Institutions
canada

This issue paper examines some of the many TDM programs at Canadian post-secondary institutions, the barriers to and benefits of implementation, and what campus planners need to know when implementing a TDM program.

TDM strategies during transportation disruptions and episodic events

This issue paper reviews various transportation demand management strategies that can be implemented by a municipality in order to alleviate traffic congestion caused by an episodic event such as a transit strike, a major storm, or major infrastructure work.

"Wheel 2 Work" in Whitehorse
Whitehorse, yukon

Wheel 2 Work in Whitehorse is an active transportation social marketing campaign that uses incentive prizes to encourage more people to commute by bicycle during the summer season.

The Social Implications of Sustainable and Active Transportation
canada

This issue paper examines how transportation affects social issues such as accessibility, community livability, and employment.

Date modified:

2011-10-21

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