The purpose of the GVCC is to promote, and improve conditions for cycling in Greater Victoria by:
- Improving cycling education
- Facilitating communication between cyclists, government, and other community groups
- Improving facilities for bicycle use
- Improving the legal climate for cyclists
- Encouraging more people to ride bicycles more often
- Developing a cycling information base
We focus on four key areas of work-
Advocacy:
- Lobbied successfully for infrastructure projects such the Galloping Goose Trail, Lochside Trail, Selkirk Trestle, Switch Bridge, Blenkinsop Trestle, Blenkinsop Connector and Interurban Trail
- Lobbied successfully for bike lanes, improved bike parking, and bicycle-triggered traffic lights throughout Greater Victoria
- Lobbied successfully for bike racks on buses and bike lockers at Park 'n Rides
- Lobbied for cycling infrastructure in Johnson Street Bridge referendum
Education:
- Published BikeSense: the BC Bicycle Operator's Manual
- Supported cyclist education programs
- Participated in bicycle safety and awareness campaigns to promote safe cycling
Promotion:
- Played a major role in making Victoria "The Cycling Capital of Canada"
- Published the Victoria Cycling and Walking Map
- An original supporter of Bike to Work Week
Participation:
- Organized recreational and themed rides to help get more people cycling, more often, to more places
- Organized events to promote Victoria's cycling culture (Velo Victoria, Bike Shorts Film Fest)
All of this has been accomplished since seven people started organizing the GVCC in 1991. Today we have hundreds of enthusiastic members. Each new member strengthens our voice when we advocate on behalf of the tens of thousands of cyclists in Greater Victoria.
