Latest Posts From Ridge Meadows
Upcoming South Fraser OnTrax Event / debate on Smart Growth
South Fraser OnTrax would like to invite you to attend a debate onwhether or not Smart Growth principles are needed in the South of theFraser.Todd Litman of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute, whoseresearch has been used by governments worldwide, will be debatingRandal O’Toole who is a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute and whohas also […]
‘Give cyclists safe, separated lanes’
By Phil Melnychuk – Maple Ridge NewsPublished: February 08, 2012 7:00 AM Getting people out their cars and on to their bikes will take more than a thin, white line. Those bike lanes appeal only to the one per centers, the kamikaze commuters among the two-wheeled crowd who ride regardless of traffic. Instead, bike lanes should be […]
Presentation Richard Drdul on cycling advocacy/infrastructure on Jan. 26, 2012
Richard Drdul is an active transportation specialist with more than 25 years of transportation planning and design experience. He has worked with more than 30 municipalities and regional districts throughout Western Canada in all aspects of bicycle and pedestrian policy, planning, design and implementation. His relevant experience includes work on the first Maple Ridge and […]
SPEAKING EVENT: Richard Drdul, Active Transportation Specialist
Please join the local chapter of the VACC (Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition) and the District of Maple Ridge and City of Pitt Meadows Bicycle Advisory Committee on Thursday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m. in Maple Ridge City Hall (Blaney Room)* as we host Richard Drdul and his cycling presentation followed by discussions on cycling routes. […]
Officials hope greenway trails get people out of cars
City intends to make walking and cycling a part of daily life with greenbelt pathways system linking its neighbourhoods BY KELLY SINOSKI, VANCOUVER SUN DECEMBER 31, 2011 Walking around Surrey is no easy feat. But city officials hope to make it bit better with a plan that aims to connect its communities with biking and walking […]
Township apply to build regional cycling and walking network
The City of Surrey has been busy building greenways and their cycling network for a few years now. It looks like the Township of Langley is planning to connect up to Surrey’s network and hasapplied for a grant to build a greenway trail connection from Derby Reach Regional Park to the Golden Ears Bridge. This project, if approved, […]
Column The News: Time to think about Complete Streets
Published: December 9, 2011 Two issues clearly dominated the recent election in Maple Ridge. Unfortunately, but not unexpectedly, cycling wasn’t one of them.However, it was nice that issues around cycling did get their share of attention during the campaign. Read more…
Discovery Bike Ride to Golden Ears Cheeseworks and Cakelicious, Sun. Dec. 4
Who’s up for the last Discovery Bike Ride for this year?!?! We have two great destinations lined up for you for this coming Sunday, Dec. 4.It looks like we’re going to have a sunny day. Just put some warm gloves on! We will be leaving from Big Feast Bistro, 11920 227 Street, at 10:30 am. […]
Municipal election Nov. 2011 – Q&A candidates Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
Below are lists of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows mayors and council members elected during the Nov. 2011 election, followed by lists of non-elected candidates. Click on each name to see Q&A’s. Maple Ridge Mayor and Council: Mayor: Ernie Daykin Council:Cheryl AshlieCorisa Bell Judy DueckAl HogarthRobert MasseMike Morden Pitt Meadows Mayor and Council: Mayor:Deb Walters […]
Take a hike, take a bike in future?
By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS – Nov. 30/11 www.tricitynews.com Walking, cycling and public transit are emphasized in an update to Coquitlam’s strategic transportation plan, a document that seeks to increase alternate modes of commuter travel in the municipality. Currently, 82% of trips in the city are made by automobile, a number engineering staff said […]