Register for fun in the pool this fall!

Swimming isn’t just for summer, so why not dive into fall by signing up for swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses? Registration is now open, and the full schedule is available at vaughan.perfectmind.com.

 

Swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs

Courses start on Saturday, Sept. 23 at all community centre pools, except for the pool at Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, which remains closed due to ongoing renovations.

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  • Shuttle services are typically offered when one of the following conditions is met:
    • Proposed development generates significant demand for a shuttle service (e.g. large residential development located outside of walking distance from a major transit station)
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  • Bike repair stations offer cycling commuters the necessary tools (e.g. air pump, allen keys, wrenches) to complete basic maintenance to ensure safe operation of their bicycle.
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  • Long-term bicycle parking is located within buildings and can present a challenge for cyclists to access the area.
  • Allocating an entrance that is accessible to cyclists and separated from vehicular traffic increases the safety and convenience of cycling as an everyday mode of travel.
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  • Long-term, secure bike parking provides a safe place to store a bicycle.
  • Short-term bike parking provides a convenient location for visitors to secure their bicycle typically near building entrances.
  • A horizontal bicycle parking space refers to securing a bicycle to the ground, or to the floor of a building or structure. A vertical bicycle parking space refers to securing a bicycle to a vertical surface such as the wall of a building.
  • Long-term bicycle parking is located within buildings and can present a challenge for cyclists to access the area. Allocating an entrance that is accessible to cyclists and separated from vehicular traffic increases the safety and convenience of cycling as an everyday mode of travel (see Measure 2.4).
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  • Cycling network connectivity can increase the cycling mode share and supports a seamless transportation network.
  • Where applicable, ensuring that the cycling network is connected through and/or around proposed developments facilitates easier access for cyclists between the site and key destinations.
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