Burlington, Ontario · Grassroots advocacy
Building a Burlington that moves — on foot, by bike, and beyond.
A grassroots coalition advocating for safer, more connected walking, cycling, and rolling infrastructure in Burlington, Ontario.
Burlington can move better.
Every day, people in Burlington walk, cycle, roll, and wheel to get where they’re going. Too often, the infrastructure meant to carry them safely is disconnected, an afterthought, or simply missing. We think our city can do better — and we’re organizing to make it happen.
The Burlington for Active Transport Coalition is a grassroots group of residents who believe that safe, connected, and dignified active transportation is a right, not a luxury. We raise awareness of the gaps in our current systems and advocate for the plans and investments that will close them.
What we stand for
Navigable without a car
Burlington has excellent bones — what it needs is the vision and planning to make getting around car-free genuinely viable.
Connectivity is everything
A path that ends in the middle of nowhere is a platitude, not a network. We push for continuous routes to the places people actually go.
Active transport is for everyone
Safe, dignified routes for people of every age, ability, and income — not just brave, able-bodied adults.
Safety is non-negotiable
Nobody should risk their life choosing a bike or their own two feet over a car. Separate people from fast traffic; manage the risk where it can't be avoided.
Good data and good plans win
We ground our advocacy in evidence, published plans, and daily lived experience — not hypotheticals dreamed up behind closed doors.
Our thoughts
News, ideas, and commentary on active transport in Burlington are coming soon — follow the blog to be the first to read them.
Our proposals
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Whether you have five minutes or five hours a week, there's a place for you in the coalition.
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