Saturday, August 23, 2025
Sheridan College is enhancing safety and accessibility of active transportation infrastructure on campus with the support of the Government of Canada. The combined investment of $600,000 will make it easier and safer for people to walk, bike, and move around campus.
The project will enhance Sheridan College Drive by widening 180 metres of sidewalk, building a bicycle path, and installing lighting and benches. Separated from the road and bus routes, the new path will provide a dedicated entrance to campus for cyclists and other active transportation users. The project will also have three enhanced outdoor bike shelters that will give commuters more peace of mind when storing their bikes on campus.
“Here in Brampton South and across Canada, investments in active transportation – like the new bicycle path along Sheridan College Drive – are helping build safer, more connected communities. By making walking and cycling easier and more accessible, we’re supporting healthier lifestyles and more sustainable ways to move,” said Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South.
The federal government is investing $360,000 in this project through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), and the Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning is contributing $240,000.
“This project marks a significant step forward in making active transportation a more accessible, safe, and appealing option for Sheridan’s campus community. By investing in a dedicated bike path and secured bike shelters, we’re not only supporting sustainability — we’re fostering a more connected, inclusive, and forward-thinking campus. We want our students, staff, and visitors to feel confident choosing sustainable ways to travel, whether they walk, bike, or use accessible transportation,” said Rajan Sandhu, interim President and Vice Chancellor, Sheridan College.
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