GCAT
@activeguelph.bsky.social
Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation
💯 Volunteer based non-profit
@activeguelph
Info(@)GCAT(.)ca
www.gcat.ca
YES THEY ARE AI CATS-I have a $0 budget and a Canva non-profit acct-you can always donate through our website so I can commission an artist!
💯 Volunteer based non-profit
@activeguelph
Info(@)GCAT(.)ca
www.gcat.ca
YES THEY ARE AI CATS-I have a $0 budget and a Canva non-profit acct-you can always donate through our website so I can commission an artist!
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GCAT
@activeguelph.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Welcome! I’m Andrea—GCAT’s social media & coms wizard, Vice Chair, committee juggler & more! I run the Guelph Girls Gays & Theys Bike Club & I focus on the social aspects of active transportation.
She/her, queer, AuDHD, disabled & a 2-time right-hook survivor.
Let’s make roads safer for everyone!
She/her, queer, AuDHD, disabled & a 2-time right-hook survivor.
Let’s make roads safer for everyone!
📞 For More Urgent Issues: contact Operations at 519-837-5628 for a quicker response
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
📞 For More Urgent Issues: contact Operations at 519-837-5628 for a quicker response
Membership & Map Mondays Reminder!
It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!
It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Membership & Map Mondays Reminder!
It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!
It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!
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The proposed reductions: ending winter snow removal for on-street bike lanes ($650k), cutting Active Transportation programming ($254k), and deferring the Pedestrian Master Plan ($250k); may appear to save dollars in the short term, but...
October 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The proposed reductions: ending winter snow removal for on-street bike lanes ($650k), cutting Active Transportation programming ($254k), and deferring the Pedestrian Master Plan ($250k); may appear to save dollars in the short term, but...
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Safety shouldn’t depend on your mode of travel, ability or your income.
Youth, seniors, people with disabilities and lower incomes often rely on sidewalks, bike lanes, and transit stops.
Deferring these projects to save on property tax is deferring their right to safety
#GuelphMunicipalBudget2026
Youth, seniors, people with disabilities and lower incomes often rely on sidewalks, bike lanes, and transit stops.
Deferring these projects to save on property tax is deferring their right to safety
#GuelphMunicipalBudget2026
October 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Safety shouldn’t depend on your mode of travel, ability or your income.
Youth, seniors, people with disabilities and lower incomes often rely on sidewalks, bike lanes, and transit stops.
Deferring these projects to save on property tax is deferring their right to safety
#GuelphMunicipalBudget2026
Youth, seniors, people with disabilities and lower incomes often rely on sidewalks, bike lanes, and transit stops.
Deferring these projects to save on property tax is deferring their right to safety
#GuelphMunicipalBudget2026
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Guelph has pledged to reduce emissions 63% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050. Eliminating winter cycling and slowing pedestrian upgrades directly contradict those commitments.” In fact, the draft budget itself warns these cuts will “slow progress on modal shift and environmental objectives."
October 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Guelph has pledged to reduce emissions 63% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050. Eliminating winter cycling and slowing pedestrian upgrades directly contradict those commitments.” In fact, the draft budget itself warns these cuts will “slow progress on modal shift and environmental objectives."
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Governance risk=when your adopted policies outpace your implementation.
Guelph’s 2026 budget update slows critical Vision Zero delivery: sidewalk infill, cycling connections, TDM, and transit amenities.
These aren’t nice-to-haves they’re the infrastructure that converts commitments into outcomes.
Guelph’s 2026 budget update slows critical Vision Zero delivery: sidewalk infill, cycling connections, TDM, and transit amenities.
These aren’t nice-to-haves they’re the infrastructure that converts commitments into outcomes.
October 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Governance risk=when your adopted policies outpace your implementation.
Guelph’s 2026 budget update slows critical Vision Zero delivery: sidewalk infill, cycling connections, TDM, and transit amenities.
These aren’t nice-to-haves they’re the infrastructure that converts commitments into outcomes.
Guelph’s 2026 budget update slows critical Vision Zero delivery: sidewalk infill, cycling connections, TDM, and transit amenities.
These aren’t nice-to-haves they’re the infrastructure that converts commitments into outcomes.
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Bill 56 treats safety like a nuisance.
Communities know it’s an investment that pays us back in fewer crashes, fuller lives, lower costs.
Cutting safety isn’t saving money.
It’s spending lives.
#onpoli #Bill56 #VisionZero
Communities know it’s an investment that pays us back in fewer crashes, fuller lives, lower costs.
Cutting safety isn’t saving money.
It’s spending lives.
#onpoli #Bill56 #VisionZero
November 7, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Bill 56 treats safety like a nuisance.
Communities know it’s an investment that pays us back in fewer crashes, fuller lives, lower costs.
Cutting safety isn’t saving money.
It’s spending lives.
#onpoli #Bill56 #VisionZero
Communities know it’s an investment that pays us back in fewer crashes, fuller lives, lower costs.
Cutting safety isn’t saving money.
It’s spending lives.
#onpoli #Bill56 #VisionZero
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Guelph’s volunteers are filling the gaps left by budget cuts: running safety education, community events, and engagement that staff can no longer afford to.
We can’t build sustainability on unpaid labour while cutting the very services those volunteers rely on.
#GuelphMunicipalBudget2026
We can’t build sustainability on unpaid labour while cutting the very services those volunteers rely on.
#GuelphMunicipalBudget2026
November 7, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Guelph’s volunteers are filling the gaps left by budget cuts: running safety education, community events, and engagement that staff can no longer afford to.
We can’t build sustainability on unpaid labour while cutting the very services those volunteers rely on.
#GuelphMunicipalBudget2026
We can’t build sustainability on unpaid labour while cutting the very services those volunteers rely on.
#GuelphMunicipalBudget2026
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I’ve attended dozens of public consultations for new and upcoming cycling infrastructure projects in Guelph. I ask one question every time:
“Has funding for winter maintenance been included in this project’s lifecycle costs?”
Often, the answer is vague.....
“Has funding for winter maintenance been included in this project’s lifecycle costs?”
Often, the answer is vague.....
November 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I’ve attended dozens of public consultations for new and upcoming cycling infrastructure projects in Guelph. I ask one question every time:
“Has funding for winter maintenance been included in this project’s lifecycle costs?”
Often, the answer is vague.....
“Has funding for winter maintenance been included in this project’s lifecycle costs?”
Often, the answer is vague.....
Though we never want it to happen; knowing what to do after a crash can make all the difference. Our friends at @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social has many resources such as their Crash Guide which offers step-by-step advice on what to do if you're involved in a cycling crash.
f.mtr.cool
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Though we never want it to happen; knowing what to do after a crash can make all the difference. Our friends at @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social has many resources such as their Crash Guide which offers step-by-step advice on what to do if you're involved in a cycling crash.
Did you know that even if an incident doesn’t require calling 9-1-1, you can still report it?
If a reckless driver puts you at risk, you witness a crash or dangerous behavior, or experience harassment while biking or walking, call the Guelph non-emergency line at 519-824-1212.
If a reckless driver puts you at risk, you witness a crash or dangerous behavior, or experience harassment while biking or walking, call the Guelph non-emergency line at 519-824-1212.
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Did you know that even if an incident doesn’t require calling 9-1-1, you can still report it?
If a reckless driver puts you at risk, you witness a crash or dangerous behavior, or experience harassment while biking or walking, call the Guelph non-emergency line at 519-824-1212.
If a reckless driver puts you at risk, you witness a crash or dangerous behavior, or experience harassment while biking or walking, call the Guelph non-emergency line at 519-824-1212.
🔍 Why Do Close Calls Matter?
While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen.
📍 How Can You Help?
Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org
While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen.
📍 How Can You Help?
Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🔍 Why Do Close Calls Matter?
While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen.
📍 How Can You Help?
Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org
While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen.
📍 How Can You Help?
Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org
Spot a Hazard? Report It! 🚲🚧
Potholes, debris in bike lanes, faded crosswalks, missing signs, broken beg buttons—small hazards can lead to big problems!
Use the City of Guelph’s Report a Problem Map:
Potholes, debris in bike lanes, faded crosswalks, missing signs, broken beg buttons—small hazards can lead to big problems!
Use the City of Guelph’s Report a Problem Map:
f.mtr.cool
November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Spot a Hazard? Report It! 🚲🚧
Potholes, debris in bike lanes, faded crosswalks, missing signs, broken beg buttons—small hazards can lead to big problems!
Use the City of Guelph’s Report a Problem Map:
Potholes, debris in bike lanes, faded crosswalks, missing signs, broken beg buttons—small hazards can lead to big problems!
Use the City of Guelph’s Report a Problem Map:
Membership & Map Mondays Reminder!
It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!
It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!
November 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Membership & Map Mondays Reminder!
It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!
It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!
Though we never want it to happen; knowing what to do after a crash can make all the difference. Our friends at @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social has many resources such as their Crash Guide which offers step-by-step advice on what to do if you're involved in a cycling crash.
f.mtr.cool
October 31, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Though we never want it to happen; knowing what to do after a crash can make all the difference. Our friends at @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social has many resources such as their Crash Guide which offers step-by-step advice on what to do if you're involved in a cycling crash.
Some minor incidents can even be reported online through the Guelph Police Service website: https://f.mtr.cool/dnuxjfzscp
Reporting helps improve road safety!
Reporting helps improve road safety!
f.mtr.cool
October 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Some minor incidents can even be reported online through the Guelph Police Service website: https://f.mtr.cool/dnuxjfzscp
Reporting helps improve road safety!
Reporting helps improve road safety!
🔍 Why Do Close Calls Matter?
While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen.
📍 How Can You Help?
Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org
While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen.
📍 How Can You Help?
Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org
October 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
🔍 Why Do Close Calls Matter?
While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen.
📍 How Can You Help?
Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org
While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen.
📍 How Can You Help?
Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org
📞 For More Urgent Issues: contact Operations at 519-837-5628 for a quicker response
October 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
📞 For More Urgent Issues: contact Operations at 519-837-5628 for a quicker response
Membership & Map Mondays Reminder!
It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!
It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!
October 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Membership & Map Mondays Reminder!
It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!
It's that time of the week! Strengthen GCAT's voice by renewing or joining our membership today. Plus, report any cycling incidents or hazards on BikeMaps to aid our advocacy efforts or the City of Guelph's Report a Problem Map. Together, we can make a difference!
Though we never want it to happen; knowing what to do after a crash can make all the difference. Our friends at @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social has many resources such as their Crash Guide which offers step-by-step advice on what to do if you're involved in a cycling crash.
f.mtr.cool
October 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Though we never want it to happen; knowing what to do after a crash can make all the difference. Our friends at @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social has many resources such as their Crash Guide which offers step-by-step advice on what to do if you're involved in a cycling crash.
First budget delegations and written comments are open until 10am Friday or start preparing for next round.
Accessibility cannot be deferred to another budget cycle.
Tell council to restore the Pedestrian Masterplan.
Submit written comments or request to speak.
Guelph.ca/delegations
Accessibility cannot be deferred to another budget cycle.
Tell council to restore the Pedestrian Masterplan.
Submit written comments or request to speak.
Guelph.ca/delegations
October 24, 2025 at 3:09 AM
First budget delegations and written comments are open until 10am Friday or start preparing for next round.
Accessibility cannot be deferred to another budget cycle.
Tell council to restore the Pedestrian Masterplan.
Submit written comments or request to speak.
Guelph.ca/delegations
Accessibility cannot be deferred to another budget cycle.
Tell council to restore the Pedestrian Masterplan.
Submit written comments or request to speak.
Guelph.ca/delegations
Did you know that even if an incident doesn’t require calling 9-1-1, you can still report it?
If a reckless driver puts you at risk, you witness a crash or dangerous behavior, or experience harassment while biking or walking, call the Guelph non-emergency line at 519-824-1212.
If a reckless driver puts you at risk, you witness a crash or dangerous behavior, or experience harassment while biking or walking, call the Guelph non-emergency line at 519-824-1212.
October 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Did you know that even if an incident doesn’t require calling 9-1-1, you can still report it?
If a reckless driver puts you at risk, you witness a crash or dangerous behavior, or experience harassment while biking or walking, call the Guelph non-emergency line at 519-824-1212.
If a reckless driver puts you at risk, you witness a crash or dangerous behavior, or experience harassment while biking or walking, call the Guelph non-emergency line at 519-824-1212.
🔍 Why Do Close Calls Matter?
While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen.
📍 How Can You Help?
Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org
While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen.
📍 How Can You Help?
Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org
October 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
🔍 Why Do Close Calls Matter?
While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen.
📍 How Can You Help?
Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org
While crashes often get reported (worryingly not all!), close calls are an early warning sign of dangerous road conditions. Tracking them helps identify problem areas before serious collisions happen.
📍 How Can You Help?
Reporting your experiences on BikeMaps.org
Spot a Hazard? Report It! 🚲🚧
Potholes, debris in bike lanes, faded crosswalks, missing signs, broken beg buttons—small hazards can lead to big problems!
Use the City of Guelph’s Report a Problem Map:
Potholes, debris in bike lanes, faded crosswalks, missing signs, broken beg buttons—small hazards can lead to big problems!
Use the City of Guelph’s Report a Problem Map:
f.mtr.cool
October 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Spot a Hazard? Report It! 🚲🚧
Potholes, debris in bike lanes, faded crosswalks, missing signs, broken beg buttons—small hazards can lead to big problems!
Use the City of Guelph’s Report a Problem Map:
Potholes, debris in bike lanes, faded crosswalks, missing signs, broken beg buttons—small hazards can lead to big problems!
Use the City of Guelph’s Report a Problem Map: