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RECOGNITION OF THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2016 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION BARRIE AWARDS
Walter Fischer, Supervisor of Parks Planning and Development provided a definition of active transportation as well as the methods and benefits related to it. He discussed a community workshop that was held by the City of Barrie in to 2008 to formulate an Active Transportation Plan for the City of Barrie. He advised of the recommendations resulting from the workshop including the establishment of a working group comprised of local organizations and businesses that in partnership with the City would promote and support car-free alternative forms of transportation. He noted that one of the initiatives of the group; called Active Transportation Barrie is to recognize local initiatives, community groups and individuals who exemplify the principles of active transportation.
Mr. Fischer called upon Mayor Lehman to present certificates to the recipients of the 2016 Active Transportation Awards.
Mr. Fischer announced that first certificate was to be presented to Christy Manuel. Ms. Manuel approached the Barrie Active Transportation Working group to gain its support for an event at Andrew Hunter Public School. Ms. Manuel was successful in receiving a grant through the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program that funded the purchase of 100 new bicycles, locks and helmets that were distributed for free to students who applied through the school. He also noted that Ms. Manuel coordinated a week long program to teach each student who received a bike to ride safely with assistance from friends, a CAN-BIKE instructor and the Barrie Police Service. Mr. Fischer advised that Ms. Manuel has also been able to expand this initiative to other areas in Simcoe County. Mr. Fischer thanked Ms. Manuel for her efforts in promoting safe cycling and introducing this mode of transportation to children.
Mr. Fischer announced that the second certificate was to be presented to Mr. Steve Rastin and Anita Wong wh...
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