Cynthia Dunsford, MLA

Stratford-Kinlock, PEI

The beautiful and growing district of Stratford-Kinlock thanks TPW

Published in October 29th, 2009

Posted by Cyn in Stratford, Thank you, community, cycling, photos, safety

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It is the time of year when road construction across PEI is coming to an end. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Minister Ron MacKinley and the Department of Transportation and Public Works for all the great work completed in the district of Stratford-Kinock this past season. I have received many phone [...]

New road signs promote cycling safety

Published in June 18th, 2009

Posted by Cyn in community, cycling, safety

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This summer, Islanders will notice a new type of road sign on Island highways intended to encourage drivers to be mindful of cyclists, and encourage cyclists to ride safely.
This week, the Department of Transportation and Public Works installed its brand new “Share the Road” signs. The signs have been erected in the town of Stratford, [...]

Great news!

Published in June 18th, 2009

Posted by Cyn in children, community, cycling, education, family, safety

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P.E.I. applying carrot and stick for bike helmet laws
CBC News
People caught cycling without a helmet this summer in Charlottetown and Summerside will have a greater chance of getting a ticket, but wearing a helmet could earn a reward.
The police are working with the Atlantic Network for Injury Prevention to try to increase the use of [...]

Latest news from Cycling PEI

Published in May 15th, 2009

Posted by in children, community, cycling, family, health, safety, women, youth

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Bike Drop Off Saturday Morning
This will be done through the Kidsport and Canadian Tire Jump Start programs. Preference is to give bikes to families in need, youth at risk, and low income families. If you are in need of a bike please come in to Sport PEI and take advantage of this great program and [...]

Coming soon to PEI??

Published in November 10th, 2008

Posted by Cyn in Stratford, community, cycling

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Below, a familiar sight stencilled on to the shoulders of most cities in Canada and around the world, making it safer for cyclists to navigate their way through busy streets and highways. I stopped on St. George St. in Moncton in front of Hillcrest School (where I went from grades 1-9) to get a shot [...]

More reasons to ride your bike…

Published in September 18th, 2008

Posted by Cyn in community, cycling, safety

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MORE BIKES, FEWER BIKE ACCIDENTS.
In a study that at first glance seems counterintuitive, researchers at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia reviewed safety studies from 17 countries and 68 cities in California and found that the more people bike in a community, the less they collide with motorists. “It appears that [...]

Spring/Summer ‘08 Photo Review

Published in August 20th, 2008

Posted by Cyn in Canada, arts & culture, community, conferences, cycling, events, photos, travels

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Click on Photo to view my flickr photo album:

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Get out your bike!!

Published in June 17th, 2008

Posted by Cyn in cycling, economy, environment

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Robert Ariail Editorial Cartoon
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Tip to Tip for Africa Bike Ride 2008

Published in May 13th, 2008

Posted by Cyn in community, cycling

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Once again, yours truly will hit the beautiful Confederation Trail and ride from one end of PEI to the other to raise funds for The Townships Project, a micro-lending project in South Africa. I am asking for your donations. Here is a snippet from The Townships Project website:
A micro-loan is the first credit [...]

Stratford, Brookvale, New Zealand, Willowdale, Switzerland

Published in August 17th, 2007

Posted by Cyn in Stratford, community, cycling, environment, health, photos

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Stratford, Brookvale, New Zealand, Willowdale, Switzerland…Places of interest for me this week.
And here’s why:
STRATFORD
Well, first off, as I was riding my bike into town yesterday, I couldn’t help but stop at the farm on the corner of Kinlock and Stratford Rd. How many times do we drive by this beautiful sight and never stop to [...]