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Trails BC

@TrailsBC

Our organization supports and champions greenways (active and accessible) trail networks (cycling, hiking, equestrian) including the Trans Canada Trail.

 British Columbia, Canada
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Joined November 2008
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A new study finds cycling as the only variable that significantly positively influenced 4 facets of orientation towards the common good: political participation, social participation in organisations, neighbourhood solidarity & neighbourly helpfulness. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Family cycling through Zwolle

ALT Family cycling through Zwolle

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What moves us. #cargobikes #yycbike
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Spectacular banners of at-risk forest beings are taking to the streets of Victoria 👀🌲 #United4OldGrowth
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Climate leaders are buying 100% #electricbus fleets. Only climate (& public health) laggards are still ordering gas buses in 2023. vancouversun.com/news/local-… #bcpoli #vanpoli #cleanbc #yyjpoli
'Electrification' of bus fleet still the plan, says TransLink as it seeks $75 million to buy 84...

'Electrification' of bus fleet still the plan, says TransLink as it seeks $75 million to buy 84...

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17 groups, including the BTA, have signed this open letter calling for better transit & much more. Has the community, student, or faith group you are involved in signed? The bike shop or cafe you work at? #ClimateEmergency #yyj #bcpoli #yyjbike
Climate Justice Victoria 🌅 (@CJusticeVic) profile pictureClimate Justice Victoria 🌅@CJusticeVic24 Feb 2023
Climate Justice Victoria just signed the BC #ClimateEmergency Campaign open letter on the BC Clean Transportation Action Plan. So have @WeAreHub, @MySea2Sky, @standearth, @TransitYYJ, @springmagca ++. Find out more bcclimateemergency.ca/sign-o… #bcpoli #cleanbc
Screen shot of BC Climate Emergency Campaign website. "New: Sign the BC Climate Emergency Campaign's open letter on the Clean Transportation Action Plan . . ."

ALT Screen shot of BC Climate Emergency Campaign website. "New: Sign the BC Climate Emergency Campaign's open letter on the Clean Transportation Action Plan . . ."

Image of the top section of the open letter, with a graph showing transport GHGs increasing and being the largest source of GHGs in BC (according the BC government's data).

ALT Image of the top section of the open letter, with a graph showing transport GHGs increasing and being the largest source of GHGs in BC (according the BC government's data).

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Trail groups: have you gotten in your application yet? Our Trail Care Grant funding program is open to trail groups looking to build volunteerism, improve Trail sections, support seasonal transitions and more. Apply by February 28! tctrail.ca/trail-care-spring…
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I had a great bike ride in to city hall this morning with Coun. Jeff Leiper and Jennifer Selzer. Studded tires were a big help.
Image from Mark Sutcliffe (@_MarkSutcliffe)
Image from Mark Sutcliffe (@_MarkSutcliffe)
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Family time means extra Trans Canada Trail time! Where will you spend time on Trail today? tctrail.ca/explore-the-map
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It’s #InternationalMountainDay! This year’s theme is women move mountains – sending a big shout out to all the women who contribute to the environmental protection of mountains, including routes along the #TransCanadaTrail, raising awareness around the world. #MountainsMatter
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The “E-Bike Effect:” Those who bought e-bikes increased their average daily bicycle use from 2.1km (1.3 miles) to 9.2km (5.7 miles), a 340% increase. The e-bike share of all their transportation increased dramatically too; from 17% to 49%. Via @Treehugger treehugger.com/e-bikers-ride…
E-Bikers Ride Much Farther and More Frequently Than Regular Bikers

E-Bikers Ride Much Farther and More Frequently Than Regular Bikers

They are not 'cheating,' but are serious transportation.

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It’s #GivingTuesday. Did you know that you can give monthly to #TransCanadaTrail? Giving $5, $10, or an amount that is meaningful to you each month is a great way to show your commitment and support to this incredible Trail. Donate today: ow.ly/6JCO50LP5Lv #GivingTuesdayCa
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Bad news BC friends... (Thanks to @ecojustice_ca & @SierraClubBC for holding gvt to account) Latest B.C. climate accountability report shows the province is set to miss key climate targets in 2025 and 2030 - ecojustice.ca/pressrelease/l…

B.C. Climate Report: Province to Miss 2025 and 2030 Targets

The report is also missing information about how the province plans to meet its longer-term targets, as well as those tied to emissions in the oil & gas sector. VANCOUVER/UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm…

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It’s interesting that something that takes up to 30% of your salary, needs insurance, space to park, and maintenance is considered a reliable and superior transportation mode while cycling is often discarded because of the rain.
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Yesterday, with @s_guilbeault and our CEO @EMcMahon_TCT we celebrated @ParksCanada’s $55 million investment to ensure the long-term sustainability of the #TransCanadaTrail.
Image from Trans Canada Trail 🇨🇦 (@TCTrail)
Image from Trans Canada Trail 🇨🇦 (@TCTrail)
Image from Trans Canada Trail 🇨🇦 (@TCTrail)
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The Capital Regional District’s (CRD) Regional Parks team is hosting a workshop on October 20 (5-8pm) to receive insights into advancing accessible &/or adaptive recreation & public spaces for the the “Accessible and Adaptive Nature-Based Outdoor Recreation Opportunities Study.”
Image from Victoria DRC (@DRCVictoria)
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Do you love geodatabases, maps and trails? This could be your dream job! We’re hiring a Coordinator, GIS. Apply by October 24. Info: tctrail.ca/coordinator-gis/
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Trail lovers, this job’s for you! The Coordinator, Extensions and Active Transportation focuses on improving and enhancing the Trans Canada Trail and promoting active transportation. Apply by October 3. More: ow.ly/ZKxq50KTrB4
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Cool collaboration alert! Our friends at @ParticipACTION invited us to write a guest post for their blog, and of course we accepted. Read it now: ow.ly/tNmM50KPF5i
Image from Trans Canada Trail 🇨🇦 (@TCTrail)
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The West Coast Trail is on the territories of the Pacheedaht, Ditidaht & Huu-ay-aht First Nations. The guardians—4 or 5 from each nation—help maintain the trail, but more than that, they’re there to protect & share their culture & the history of the land. capitaldaily.ca/news/west-co… – at Victoria, British Columbia
West Coast Trail guardians keep the cultural history of the iconic trek alive

West Coast Trail guardians keep the cultural history of the iconic trek alive

The guardians play an essential role in maintaining the world-renowned trail, and in keeping the Indigenous history of the land at the forefront

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WATCH: A portion of the Central Valley Greenway remains blocked, as WorkSafeBC continues to investigate last month’s deadly roof collapse. @MonikaGul reports cyclists are calling for a proper detour, saying there’s no safe way around the closure. vancouver.citynews.ca/video/…

Cyclists call for detour as multi-purpose path remains blocked in Vancouver

A portion of the Central Valley Greenway remains blocked, as WorkSafeBC continues to investigate last month’s deadly roof collapse. Monika Gul reports cyclists are calling for a proper detour, saying...

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