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However, since most of its members were taking on roles at other cycling advocacy groups, the CBN found itself in a hard-pressed situation being unable to come up with a unique mandate.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was no need to keep it running if we\u2019d become redundant,\u201d Currie said.<\/p>\n
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No one can ever deny the part CBN played in Toronto\u2019s cycling advocacy now that it has lost its powers.<\/p>\n
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The Community Bicycle Network was a pioneer and its bike share program was the first in Toronto. The organization also played a key part when it came in getting bike racks on TTC buses and bike lanes among others.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe younger generation has a different general attitude toward cycling. Climate change is a big deal. That and cultural and demographic changes have led to more people cycling today,\u201d Currie said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe most important change we\u2019ve seen is that Cycle Toronto and the cycling community have figured out how to make city hall work for us,\u201d he said. \u201cThe bike community is in good hands now.\u201d<\/p>\n
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