One of the goals for Bike Summit 2008 was to share the knowledge and lessons learned with bicycle advocates, professionals and elected officials unable to join us in Toronto for the event. To this end, TCAT helped to coordinate a follow-up Bike Summit webinar and produced a Summary Report to help build the case for cycling investments in communities across Canada.
Through the generous support of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada, printed copies of the Summary Report are also available in a beautifully designed, easy-to-read and stimulating guide. If you'd like some copies to distribute, please call 416 392.0290 or email info@torontocat.ca
The executive summary of the report released October 27, 2008 is reprinted below:
On April 25, 2008,the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation brought together leading thinkers, practitioners and decisionmakers for Bike Summit 2008 in Toronto.
The purpose of this inaugural Summit was to share international and Canadian best practices and perspectives on putting policy into action, and to build local, regional and provincial momentum and leadership for bikeable communities.
Over 180 government employees, private sector consultants, cycling advocates and other community members attended the one-day Summit and various media outlets covered the event.
This report describes the wise advice given by those who have achieved great success worldwide. It is hoped that this document will serve to assist those working in communities across Canada and beyond to improve conditions for cycling and to help generate a cultural shift. Bike Summit 2009 will continue the legacy, sharing new stories, connecting more people, and further entrenching bicycle policy and planning in our future urban development.
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