Active Transportation

Active Transportation Week

Cobourg Municipal Council declared June 4-10, 2016 as "Active Transportation Week" in the Town of Cobourg.

Below are pictures from the Mayors ride to school...

Active Transportation

Active Transportation refers to any form of human-powered transportation. There are many ways to engage in active transportation, whether it is walking to the bus stop or cycling to work/school.

Active transportation includes many active modes and methods of travel such as:

• Walking/jogging/running; 
• Cycling;
• In-line skating;
• Non-mechanized wheel chairing; and
• Snowshoeing/skiing.

Benefits of active transportation:

• Health;
• Social;
• Transportation (reducing road congestion);
• Environmental; and
• Economic (saves money on gas and parking)

Promoting active transportation in Cobourg

Cycling

Share Lane Markings, or "Sharrows" are road markings used to indicate a shared environment for bicycles and motor vehicles. The pavement marking includes a bicycle symbol and two whit chevrons.

Bike Safety Resources:

• Ontario Cycling Association
• Share the Road Cycling Coalition
• CAA Bike Safety (tips for drivers and cyclists)

Map of Sharrows/Share the Road/Bike Lanes/Waterfront Trail in the Town of Cobourg

Bike Safety Videos:

• Bike Helmets 101 - A basic users guide to brain safety
• Bike Handling Skills 101 - A users guide to riding a bike
• Bike Traffic Skills 101 - A guide to traffic safety

Trails

The Town of Cobourg has many walking trails within the Town of Cobourg

Cobourg Waterfront Trails

Walk Cobourg

Encouraging people of all ages to enjoy life, get out, be active and feel great!

Cobourg Walks Routes and Map

New projects in Cobourg

BEFORE AND AFTER BIKE/WALKING TRAIL - MCARTHUR/BROOK ROAD N

Before...                                                   After...