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Walk-Bike-Transit Score

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Walkable neighborhoods with access to public transit, better commutes and proximity to the people and places you love are the key to a happier, healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. Enter any address in Canada to see the score for its current walkable, bikeable, rollable and active transport infrastructure. 1720 Lincolnshire Boulevard Car-Dependent Explore Mississauga on Walk Score 1720 Lincolnshire Boulevard Mississauga , Ontario, L5E 2S7 Commute to  toronto   26  min    60+  min    60+  min   View Routes Favorite   Map   Nearby Apartments More about 1720 Lincolnshire Boulevard   Car-Dependent Almost all errands require a car. Good Transit Many nearby public transportation options. Somewhat Bikeable Minimal bike infrastructure. About your score Add scores to your site

Why Canadians Can't Bike in the Winter (but Finnish people can)

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#OrchardHeightsPark #OrchardHeightsBridge #EtobicokeCreekTrail #DoesCyclingMoveYou  #SaugaCommunityRides    #MississaugaCyclingMasterPlan #ActiveTransportation #SafeCycling #Mississauga #walk #bike #parks #publicspace #openstreets #880Cities 

Season's Greetings !

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Orchard Heights Park (Winter, 2011)

THIS is Cross-Country !

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Filmed some 40 years ago in Ontario, Alberta and Finland, This is Cross-Country! is somewhat dated but still a motivational and technical "refresher" to a stimulating winter activity ... 😉

Orchard Heights Walk Run Bike Roll & SKI !

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Aside from slush and grass coming through in spots, the 5cm of snow in Orchard Heights Park provided just enough incentive to get out on the skinny skiis for a few loops in the bright afternoon sunshine ...
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HELLO, City of Mississauga Mayor Crombie and councillors ??? "According to Mississauga's 2018 Cycling Master Plan, the city had 51 kilometers of bike lanes with plans to add another 56 in coming years ... 🤔🙄 This compares to ~587 kilometers of on-street biking infrastructure in Toronto in 2018, with plans to add more than 500 kilometers as part of a ten-year plan launched in 2018." ... 🤔😮🙂👍 How to (Quickly) Build a Cycling City - Paris #OrchardHeightsPark #OrchardHeightsBridge #EtobicokeCreekTrail #DoesCyclingMoveYou  #SaugaCommunityRides    #MississaugaCyclingMasterPlan #ActiveTransportation #SafeCycling #Mississauga #walk #bike #parks #publicspace #openstreets #880Cities
Join in a discussion with Residents and Parents about promoting physical activity and active living in Orchard Heights at: http://orchardheightscommunity.wolfruck.com/viewforum.php?f=2 WHO excerpt: "Governments at the local, regional and national levels are challenged by dramatic increases in the frequency of chronic diseases, obesity and sedentary lifestyles. Physical inactivity is a major contributor to these problems. Physical activity is beneficial to health at all ages. It is especially important to the healthy development of children and young people; active ageing can make a dramatic difference to the well-being of older people. Active living also positively contributes to economic prosperity and social cohesion in cities. Taking part in physical activity increases opportunities for socialization, networking and cultural identity. Promoting physical activity requires the involvement and cooperation of all levels of government (national, regional and local), with clea

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IMAGINE ... ORCHARD HEIGHTS PARK

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IMAGINE … if the Orchard Heights Park access road was closed year-round to random automobiles and trucks (coming from who knows where), as was favoured by a majority of residents in the straw poll posted on the OHHA FB Group Page back in June, 2021. IMAGINE … if the Orchard Heights Park parking lot was closed year-round to random automobiles and trucks (coming from who knows where), thereby eliminating the garbage and refuse frequently left behind by visitors after rendezvousing, lunching, tail-gate partying, picnicking, dog-walking, etc. IMAGINE … if Orchard Heights residents (especially children and teenagers) had a Multi-Sport Facility in Orchard Heights Park for healthy fun and fitness activities like pick-up Basketball, Mini-Soccer, Street Hockey, Outdoor Workouts, etc. Whether you are moved to imagine converting the Orchard Heights Park parking lot into a Multi-Sport Facility -- or not -- take a few moments to register your views by submitting the IMAGINE  ... ORCHARD HEIGHTS

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