St. Catharines Downtown Association is now certified as a bicycle-friendly business area within the Ontario By Bike Network.
Downtown St. Catharines is a cultural hub of activity, connected to over 90km of trail networks including both Merritt & Twelve Trail that run along Twelve Mile Creek, making it the perfect destination for cycling enthusiasts.
The St. Catharines Downtown Association (SCDA) and Cycling Leadership Committee are excited to announce that the downtown business improvement area (BIA) has recently been designated an Ontario by Bike (OBB) certified business area.
Many of our business members are thrilled by the news. Melisa Parkins and Stuart Hillman, owners of {pocket}CHANGE & Score Pizza shared that “The BIA is on the doorsteps of Twelve Mile Creek – a popular hotspot for cyclists. We are thrilled downtown St. Catharines received Ontario by Bike certification, ensuring a connection between our businesses and this beautiful natural resource.”
Lindsay Taylor, Sustainability Director for the SCDA said “More people are looking for decarbonized modes of transportation to reduce their environmental impact. The OBB certification plays an important role in supporting community members looking to access the downtown by bike.”
We are excited to join the network of 19 business areas that are currently registered.
More information about industry tools and resources can be found at: https://www.ontariobybike.ca/industry/tools-and-resources/
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About Ontario By Bike
The Ontario By Bike™ Network certifies and promotes bicycle-friendly businesses and cycle tourism in a growing number of regions across Ontario. The Network is open to accommodations, food services, attractions, business areas and cycling-related businesses and organizations supporting the development of cycle tourism. The Ontario By Bike™ Network is launched in each region with an informative workshop, after which local businesses may register on-line, at no charge, to participate and ultimately reach the growing number of cycle tourists in Ontario. The Ontario By Bike website is an increasingly popular website and portal for information on cycling in Ontario. The Ontario By Bike™ Network is a project of Transportation Options, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering sustainable mobility and tourism solutions across Ontario.
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