Mississauga honours cycling advocates with three prestigious awards
Congratulations to Rahul Mehta, Kevin Saldanha and Lucas Caravaggio for receiving three prestigious awards. The City recognizes their efforts to promote cycling and active transportation within the community.
City services | May 27, 2026
Yesterday, Mississauga City Council, on behalf of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC), presented the 2025 Phil Green Recognition Award to Rahul Mehta for promoting cycling in the city. Kevin Saldanha received the 2025 Cycling Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Recognition Award and Lucas Caravaggio received the 2025 Youth/School Cycling Recognition Award. Congratulations to this year’s winners on this achievement.
2025 Phil Green Recognition Award
Rahul Mehta is a dedicated cycling advocate. He works to strengthen the local cycling community and promote biking as a practical and inclusive way to get around the city. Through education, working with others and hands-on involvement, he has helped create more welcoming and safe spaces for people of all ages and abilities to participate in cycling.
In his role as an Active Living Specialist with the Peel Multicultural Council, Rahul supports the Mississauga Cycles project, a mentorship and bike-access program that helps newcomers and residents learn to ride. It also teaches basic bike maintenance, how to change a flat tire and much more.
Rahul’s enthusiasm and dedication to encouraging newcomers and residents to cycle is commendable. He has devoted his time to achieving a healthier, more welcoming, and more engaged Mississauga.
The Phil Green Recognition Award continues to honour Mississauga resident Phil Green who was a founding MCAC member and worked diligently to promote safe cycling and sustainable transportation in the city.
2025 Cycling Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Recognition Award
Kevin Saldanha, a Streetsville veterinarian, has made several contributions to cycling in Mississauga, including setting up the local Cycling Without Age – Mississauga chapter. This movement started in 2012 in Denmark to help older adults and individuals who have limited mobility get back on rides using a trishaw. This is a purpose-built three-wheeled vehicle with pedals and an electric motor.
Through free trishaw rides, Kevin brings the joy of cycling to seniors and people with mobility challenges who are often excluded from cycling spaces. His work restores connection, dignity, and a sense of belonging, showing that cycling is also about people, not just bikes.
By building a welcoming and diverse volunteer community, Kevin ensures that age or ability is never a barrier to participation. His compassionate leadership makes cycling more inclusive and strengthens the fabric of the Mississauga community.
2025 Youth/School Cycling Recognition Award
Lucas Caravaggio, a 12-year-old Mississauga resident, has been riding his bike since he was three years old. Throughout the years, Lucas developed enthusiasm and commitment to safe riding. Whether he’s biking to school or going on a leisurely ride, Lucas always models appropriate and responsible cycling etiquette.
Lucas rides his bike to school almost every day, even in bad weather. He always follows the school policy to walk the bike when entering the school grounds, which demonstrates care and consideration for his school community. He has been an excellent role model to the younger students at his school, always wearing a helmet when riding his bike, as safety for him is very important.
Learn more about cycling in Mississauga and the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee.
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“On behalf of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to this year’s awards recipients for earning three prestigious cycling honours. Your dedication and commitment to promoting cycling and active transportation within our community are truly commendable. You continue to inspire and lead by example.” – Ward 2 Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Chair of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee
“This year’s award recipients are making a remarkable impact on the cycling community in Mississauga. From encouraging cycling and promoting inclusivity to emphasizing safety, they play a crucial role in advancing a more connected, welcoming, and bicycle-friendly Mississauga.” – Ward 3 Councillor Chris Fonseca, Vice-Chair of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee
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