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< Back Free Intro to E-bikes Webinar June 24th! Jun 11, 2024 Thinking of buying an e-bike? Learn about considerations for choosing an e-bike plus battery charging and maintenance tips in this free webinar! Are you thinking of buying an e-bike? E-bikes have become very popular on the Sunshine Coast and for good reason! They’re one of the funnest ways to get to work, school, run errands, or simply for recreation. And need we mention getting up School Road??? There’s a myriad of types and brands out there, so how do you choose? Join us June 24th at 7 pm for a one-hour webinar hosted by HUB Cycling . We’ll cover considerations for choosing an ebike, battery charging and maintenance tips, and bust a few myths along the way. Register Previous Next

< Back October 5th is the next Active Advocacy Event! Sep 11, 2023 For our next Active Advocacy event, we will be cleaning up The Great Wall of Sechelt! Join us! TraC’s Fall return to Active Advocacy starts Thursday, October 5th at the Great Wall of Sechelt . Meet at 6pm at the corner of Highway 101 and Shorncliffe Beach Access road (opposite the Law Courts) and we’ll head up to the separated bike path that runs parallel to the highway and at the foot of the Great Wall. It’s currently overrun with blackberry brambles and weeds and is impossible to ride on. Arm yourself with good gloves and some pruners and help TraC clear the way! Previous Next

< Back TraC's 2023 Annual General Meeting is Nov 28th Oct 27, 2023 Join us for guest speakers and pizza! The meeting will include a short presentation by guest speakers Neil Arason and Kirvy Quiambao of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit on "The Five Principles for Improving and Increasing the Safety of Active Travel". Come see what we've been up to and stick around for some socialising and as usual, yummy Gumboot Pizza! Meet at 7 pm. Previous Next

TraC is creating more sustainable cycling, pedestrian, and transit alternatives on the Sunshine Coast Interested in more sustainable transportation on the Sunshine Coast? Our mission is to support healthy communities and reduce the Sunshine Coast’s carbon footprint by promoting active and sustainable transportation. Transportation Choices Sunshine Coast (TraC) is a member-based group of enthusiastic individuals working to create more sustainable cycling, pedestrian, and transit alternatives to single-occupancy car use in our communities. Together we’re working to make it happen. Join us! Upcoming Events No events at the moment Our Key Activities Advocacy Creating more safe and sustainable transportation options on the Sunshine Coast. Events Bike valet + free bike tuneups at Earth Day, plus other events that promote active transportation. Connect the Coast Creating support for a multi-use path from Langdale to Sechelt, and eventually Egmont.

< Back Slow Food Cycle is July 28th! May 9, 2024 Join us for a fun day of cycling on the Sunshine Coast visiting local food producers, ciders and craft breweries, and local artisans. Tickets go on sale May 20th. Previous Next

Which bike rack is best? Not all bike racks are equal. Bicycle styles have changed over the years (think e-bikes with fat tires, bike trailers for children and groceries, and the longer tag-along and cargo bicycles). Certain bike racks work better than others for accommodating all types of cyclists in a community [1] . The two examples below are good choices because they provide two points of contact between the bicycle and the rack and permit the bicycle to be supported in an upright position [2] . The cost of a single U-shape bike rack starts around $190 before installation. Good choices Poor choices 1. Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. (2015). Essentials of bike parking: Selecting and installing bicycle parking that works. Retrieved from: https://www.apbp.org/assets/docs/EssentialsofBikeParking_FINA.pdf 2. City of Coquitlam. (n.d.) Bicycle parking design guidelines. Retrieved from: https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/5280/Bicycle-Parking- Design-Guidelines-PDF references

Sunshine Coast Car Free Day (Car Free on Cowrie) happens September 6th, 2024 in Sechelt. Join us for the Sunshine Coast's Car Free Day Get ready to embrace the freedom of the open road—without the cars! Join us for Car Free on Cowrie, an exhilarating celebration of community and fun! On September 6th, 2025, Cowrie Street will transform into a car-free haven, inviting locals and visitors alike to explore vibrant Cowrie Street in a whole new way. This is more than just a fun day out—it’s a chance to appreciate our shared environment and to strengthen our community bonds. So, leave the car behind, grab your bike, put on your walking shoes, and come celebrate with us! Event Details Date Time Location Who's it for What Why Cost September 6th, 2025 12pm-4pm Cowrie Street in Sechelt Everyone! There'll be fun for all ages. This is a family-friendly event. Car Free on Cowrie is a community-based, volunteer-run event on the Sunshine Coast, BC, which closes a busy street to car traffic and sets up a day-long community festival to promote active transportation and public spaces. It is similar to other Car Free Days held around the world. Highlights of Car Free on Cowrie include: live music by Them Ordinary Things Pedal & Polish bike show beer + cider garden bike valet (easy bike parking) free bike tune-ups food trucks bike polo crokinole and pickleball kids activities lots more It's an opportunity to see Cowrie Street transform from a busy traffic corridor into a vibrant public space filled with music, art, and people connecting. Attendance is free! Food and drinks will be sold by vendors. The Sunshine Coast Slow Food Cycle is brought to you by TraC, a local member-based active transportation group. TraC’s mission is to support healthy communities and reduce the Sunshine Coast’s carbon footprint by promoting more active and sustainable transportation alternatives to private vehicles, including cycling, walking, and transit. If you care about making it easier for all Sunshine Coast residents to get to where they’re going without always having to use a car, please consider becoming a member! Join TraC

Resources Who you gonna call??? Sunshine Coast Active Transportation corridors are a maze of jurisdictional responsibility. If you have a safety or other concern, here’s a primer on where to direct it. Cycle Tourism on the Sunshine Coast Download our tip sheet on 29 Tips for Attracting Cyclists plus an infographic on the Economic Benefits of Cycle Tourism . Intro to E-bikes Webinar Are you thinking of buying an e-bike? View this webinar recording hosted by HUB Cycling to learn about considerations for choosing an ebike, battery charging, maintenance tips, and more! Special thanks to the Clean BC Go Electric Emotive program for their support in making this webinar available . Sunshine Coast Bike Route App Download the Sunshine Coast Bike Route app ! It contains everything cyclists need to enjoy a ride on the Coast: route options, hill profiles, restaurants and other sites of interest. Bike Parking on the Sunshine Coast View the results of our 2024 survey on the need for new or additional bike parking.

Past Events Car Free Day 2025 No cars on Cowrie for a day! Read More Slow Food Cycle 2025 All-ages event giving tourists and residents alike the change to cycle to local farms in Upper Gibsons in a community-focused Sunday in July. Read More Car Free Day 2024 No cars on Cowrie for a day! Read More Slow Food Cycle 2024 All-ages event giving tourists and residents alike the change to cycle to local farms in Upper Gibsons in a community-focused Sunday in July. Read More

Sunshine Coast Car Free Day (Car Free on Cowrie) happens September 7th, 2024 in Sechelt. Join us for the Sunshine Coast's Car Free Day Get ready to embrace the freedom of the open road—without the cars! Join us for Car Free on Cowrie, an exhilarating celebration of community and fun! On September 7th, 2024, Cowrie Street will transform into a car-free haven, inviting locals and visitors alike to explore vibrant Cowrie Street in a whole new way. This is more than just a fun day out—it’s a chance to appreciate our shared environment and to strengthen our community bonds. So, leave the car behind, grab your bike, put on your walking shoes, and come celebrate with us! Event Details Date Time Location Who's it for What Cost September 7th, 2024 (Saturday) 12pm-5pm Cowrie Street in Sechelt Everyone! There'll be fun for all ages. This is a family-friendly event. Car Free on Cowrie is a community-based, volunteer-run event on the Sunshine Coast, BC, which closes a busy street to car traffic and sets up a day-long community festival to promote active transportation and public spaces. It is similar to other Car Free Days held around the world. Highlights of Car Free on Cowrie include: live music by The Hook Pedal & Polish bike show beer garden bike valet (easy bike parking) free bike tune-ups food trucks bike polo crokinole and pickleball kids activities lots more Attendance is free! Food and drinks will be sold by vendors. Event Sponsors The Sunshine Coast Slow Food Cycle is brought to you by TraC, a local member-based active transportation group. TraC’s mission is to support healthy communities and reduce the Sunshine Coast’s carbon footprint by promoting more active and sustainable transportation alternatives to private vehicles, including cycling, walking, and transit. If you care about making it easier for all Sunshine Coast residents to get to where they’re going without always having to use a car, please consider becoming a member! Join TraC

Become a member TraC is a member-based organization. The more members we have, the stronger our voice and influence. For only $10 per year, you can help support our vision for more sustainable transportation initiatives on the Sunshine Coast. Members get the benefit of joining a unique group of enthusiastic individuals working together to improve walking, cycling, and transit options in our community through education, advocacy, and fun member events. Help keep TraC spinning and become a member today! INSTRUCTIONS: Choose your membership option below. Or you can pay via e-transfer . If you're not sure if you're already a member or not, contact us and we'll let you know! Annual Subscription Price C$10.00 One-year membership Price C$10.00