Posted on August 10, 2017
Nancy Smith Lea, director of the Toronto Centre for Active Transportation, said the study is "more evidence that we need to be changing the way we design these drop-offs." Smith Lea contributed to a guide last year to help parents navigate the city's system ...Read More
Posted on August 10, 2017
“If there’s no political will, that’s when they’re considered,” said Nancy Smith Lea, director of the Toronto Centre for Active Transportation. “That’s not a recommended course of action, but that’s what has been happening.” Smith Lea said sharrows can be ...Read More
Posted on August 9, 2017
"The community response to the mural has been overwhelmingly positive, and we think it makes a great background for our activities at the hub, especially since there is nothing in the community that look like it. We think the mural ...Read More
Posted on July 17, 2017
Marvin Macaraig would love to see more cyclists in Scarborough, but there's just one problem. "Scarborough currently has no separated bike lanes," he said. "The suburbs present an opportunity. The cities and the communities that can transform their streets quicker ...Read More
Posted on June 29, 2017
TCAT’s Active Transportation Planning Beyond the Greenbelt book is featured in the July/August 2017 issue of the Ontario Planning Journal. Read the article here.
Posted on May 12, 2017
"The first ever Tour de Scarborough is taking place this Saturday, a 35-kilometre ride that will take nearly 100 cycling participants through a historical visit of the east end suburb. It’s part of the ongoing strategy to instill the cycling ...Read More
Posted on April 20, 2017
The April 5, 2017 Novae Res Urbis GTHA Edition contains an in-depth article on TCAT’s new book: Active Transportation Beyond the Greenbelt, based on NRU's Andrew Cohrs' interview with TCAT Director Nancy Smith Lea. The interview covered a range of ...Read More
Posted on April 4, 2017
"Research has also shown cycling to be beneficial to the local economy. According to a study conducted by Ryerson University for the Toronto Centre for Active Transportation, cyclists spend 24 per cent more per month than those who drive." Read ...Read More
Posted on April 3, 2017
"Last week, Toronto City Council voted to move forward with the $3.35 billion (current estimate) Scarborough Subway Extension. Prior to the crucial vote, Mayor John Tory, speaking at a luncheon, defended his support for the mega infrastructure project and emphasized ...Read More
Posted on March 23, 2017
"The Toronto Centre for Active Transportation, with local business improvement areas and the Metcalf Foundation, is now conducting a study on the lanes' economic impact." (NOW Magazine)
