City Departments
On-Road Cycling
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>The City recognizes the importance of cycling as a mode of transportation and a means of active living that provides health, environmental and economic benefits to individuals and the community as a whole. The City will support and encourage infrastructure, services and programs that will create a bicycle-friendly community for those who live, work and play in Cambridge.
The benefits of cycling are significant to individuals, our community and the environment. Cycling is an enjoyable, efficient, affordable, healthy, sociable, quiet and a non-polluting form of transportation.
The Transportation Engineering Section is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of all on-road cycling facilities on City streets including signs and markings.
The City currently maintains 230km of on-road cycling facilities. These facilities come in the form of bike lanes, paved shoulders, wide-shared use lanes and signed routes. There are also 50km of natural and urban off-road trails, 18km of which are along the picturesque Speed and Grand Rivers.
The City of Cambridge Bikeway Network Master Plan enables and supports cycling in Cambridge and incorporates direction for future routes, end of trip facilities, promotion and education.
For further information regarding on-road cycling in Cambridge, please contact Jason Leach, Senior Transportation Engineering Technologist at 519-621-0740x 4268 or e-mail cycling@cambridge.ca.
Tap Water Refilling Stations
Thirsty? The Region of Waterloo is working with the Blue W Program to identify local businesses and public facilities that will refill your reusable bottle with tap water free of charge.
Finding a Blue W location is easy!
- Look for the Blue W sign posted in storefronts
- Go to BlueW.org and use the mapping tool (computers and smart phones supported). Upon entering your location details, the three closest Blue W sites will appear.
For more information on Blue W, visit online at www.bluew.org
To learn more about Waterloo Region tap water, visit www.waterontap.ca
Related Links
City of Cambridge Trails
Region of Waterloo - Cycling
Grand River Conservation Authority - Trails
Grand River Transit - Bus-N-Bike Program
Related Documents
| DOCUMENT | DESCRIPTION | DATE POSTED | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | |||
| Bicycle Parking Guide | The purpose of this guide is to provide guidance on the proper design and implementation of short-term bicycle parking. | 2012-01-23 | PDF 834Kb |
| Bikeway Network Map Sept 2011 | Bikeway Network Map Sept 2011 | 2011-09-29 | PDF 2401Kb |
| Local Cycling Events | Local Cycling Events | 2011-05-05 | PDF 157Kb |
| 10 Cycling Safety Tips for Cyclists | 10 Cycling Safety Tips for Cyclists | 2011-03-14 | PDF 182Kb |
| 10 Cycling Safety Tips for Motorists | 10 Cycling Safety Tips for Motorists | 2011-03-14 | PDF 179Kb |
| Cambridge Bikeway Network Master Plan | Cambridge Bikeway Network Master Plan | 2011-03-14 | PDF 11930Kb |
| Planned Projects | Planned Projects | 2011-03-14 | PDF 440Kb |
| On-road Cycling Facility Types | This document provides a written, as well as visual description of the various on-road cycling facility types within Cambridge. | 2010-09-15 | PDF 395Kb |