Putting Cycling on the Map

HALTON HILLS, ON – The Town of Halton Hills and the Halton Hills Bike It group are pleased to release the Town’s first bike map.

The new map shows the cycling infrastructure that the Town has constructed over the past decade and features 13 loop rides designed to use cycling infrastructure such as bike lanes, multi-use paths and quiet streets that make for enjoyable cycling for all ages and abilities.

Volunteers on the Town’s Bike It Working Group created the loop rides and the safety messaging located on the map.

“Now that we have a solid network of cycling infrastructure in Georgetown and Acton it makes sense that we have a map detailing all these fabulous routes,” said Mayor Ann Lawlor. “Residents should know too, that the Town is committed to making our roads safer for cyclists as part of our active transportation strategy.”

Local cycling enthusiast and advocate Councillor Jane Fogal shared her thoughts as the Chair of the Bike It group and the Active Transportation Advisory Committee. “Our Bike It group of volunteers has a mission to get more people riding their bikes more often for fun or transportation. We believe this cycling map will inspire more bike riding by residents of all ages and abilities.”

Residents can pick up a copy of the map at the Bike it to the Market on Saturday, June 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Georgetown Farmers Market. A free pancake breakfast awaits all who arrive at the market by bike.

Copies of the cycling map are also available for pickup at the following locations:

• Town Hall
• Halton Hills Public Library (Acton and Georgetown locations)
• Acton Arena
• Mold-Masters SportsPlex
• Gellert Community Centre

Additional information about the map and Bike it events can be found at haltonhills.ca/cycling.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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