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Calgary council votes to make downtown cycle track permanentAmendments
require City of Calgary administration to spend more capital to make the
project better for businesses and motorists, especially on 12 Avenue
http://www.metronews.ca/news/calgary/2016/12/19/calgary-downtown-cycle-trac…
It should stay, it shouldn't go.
That's what council has ultimately decided after hours of debate on a
contentious item: should we keep the downtown cycle track network?
The 10 to four vote showed council has changed its stripes since the pilot
was proposed and voted for in 2014 with eight votes for and seven against.
"This has been a very very interesting project for a number of reasons,"
said Mayor Naheed Nenshi. "But I want to say that in one way it has been
extremely helpful for us on both sides, because this crazy debate...has
forced us to do a better job."
He said proponents were forced to analyze and think about the benefits, and
skeptics forced administration to be thoughtful in the implementation.
Peter Oliver, of Calgarians for Cycle Tracks, said his group is thrilled
council listened to citizens and businesses.
"Calgary is a better city for this decision," said Oliver. "The
disproportionate amount of scrutiny on this tiny project never made sense."
Coun. Shane Keating brought some amendments to administration’s
recommendations. He asked that the remaining money not yet spent ($1.65
million) be used to improve parking, loading and other transit issues.
Winnipeg will improve active transportation education and wayfindingNew
bike infrastructure will require enhanced outreach and education, as well
as fresh maps and wayfinding material.
*By:* Braeden Jones <http://www.metronews.ca/authors.jones_braeden.html>
Although some of Winnipeg’s many,
<http://www.metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/2016/12/08/winnipeg-bike-lanes-could-…>
many
<http://www.metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/2016/11/23/winnipeg-bike-path-plans-s…>
critics
<http://www.metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/2016/12/11/winnipeg-at-critic-made-30…>
lament
how the city is stuck in its deeply engrained, car-culture ways, there's
progress afoot.
Over the next few years, the city is looking to set aside about $15 million
for new active transportation (AT) infrastructure and other related
projects, one of which happens to be $1.1 million worth of “public
education, awareness and promotion.”
In previous years, those three boxes were ticked predominantly by
partnerships with the Green Action Centre, Rivers West and Bike Week—all of
which promote active living and cycling awareness.
The $1.1 million to be spent over the next three years on those same
objectives will continue to support those partnerships, but also introduce
new initiatives.
“We’re expanding (our outreach),” said Stephanie Whitehouse, the city’s AT
coordinator. “As we expand our facilities, we need to expand that too.”
She explained that with projects like the Garry Street bi-directional bike
corridor slated to be constructed by 2018, one of the city’s main
priorities is enhanced education.
“That will represent a new kind of facility for Winnipeg… bidirectional on
a one-way street, with bike boxes, signals specifically for cyclists,” she
said. “We want to make sure the public knows how to use it.”
Whitehouse said the city will work with a consultant to ensure their
communications strategy matches best practices,” but she expects one
outcome will be “improving two way communications.”
“We want to start a dialogue so that people like the AT critic have ample
opportunity to give us feedback we can build on. We always want to learn
where we get it right, where there are opportunities for feedback,” she
said.
It’s not necessarily new for the city, as Whitehouse and her team were
responsive to criticism of the Assiniboine Avenue cycle track’s Main Street
crossing –namely that the light timing was too short, so they made it
longer—but she admits there's room for improvement.
“While we do a lot of public engagement, the dialogue doesn’t stop once we
construct something,” she said.
While most of the AT education initiatives on her wishlist are “high level”
at the moment, one tangible item Whitehouse is looking forward to – and
cyclists have called for – is improved wayfinding.
“As we expand our network we’re going to roll-out a new wayfinding program…
this comes from strategies as well as feedback we’ve heard from our AT
advisory committee and the public,” she said.
The city does have a system of wayfinding signage, but both it and its
cycling maps will have to change to add new routes and key destinations.
“We’re about to put out a (request for proposals) to put out a new map in
2017, which will also be available online,” Whitehouse said, adding the map
would likely be installed on signage “at key junctions” on bike routes.
With the budget passed this week
<http://www.metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/2016/12/13/winnipeg-roads-budget-coun…>,
the preliminary consultation for a new education and outreach strategy will
take place in 2017, with “roll out in 2018,” and the wayfinding study is
projected for 2018 with implementation in 2019.
With both the wayfinding and education efforts, Whitehouse said the goal is
“to get more people using (AT) facilities” and help them “think twice about
getting in their car.”
http://www.metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/2016/12/14/winnipeg-will-improve-acti…
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From: Claude Beauséjour <cbeausejour(a)velo.qc.ca>
Date: Wed, Dec 7, 2016 at 3:06 PM
Subject: Programming of the Winter Cycling Congress, now online !
To: "andersswanson(a)gmail.com" <andersswanson(a)gmail.com>
Dear Anders Swanson,
We want to proudly announced you the programming for the winter Cycling
Congress is now online ! Have a look on our website.
<http://www.velo.qc.ca/wcc/?lang=en>
Also here is different topics we want to share with you:
• To everyone is not register <http://www.velo.qc.ca/wcc/?lang=en>yet,
don’t forget to do it
• Make your life easier and book a room at Hyatt Regency Montréal
<https://aws.passkey.com/event/15042628/owner/16160/home?lang=en_US>,
special rate are available for you
• You want be part of a magical nocturnal Montréal experience ?
Participate to Snow Moon by bike
<http://www.velo.qc.ca/en/event/Snow-Moon-by-bike> on the February 11th
• Stay up date and like the Facebook page of the Winter Cycling Congress
<https://www.facebook.com/Wintercyclingcongress/> and the Twitter account
<https://twitter.com/wintercycle2017>
To promote the Winter Cycling Congress we would like to have illustrations
of your topic and pictures of you. Likewise if you have a Twitter
account/Facebook page personal or of your organisation, please share those
links with us.
Thank you very much for your collaboration.
The Winter Cycling Congress organizing committee want to wish you all a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New year 2017!
*Claude Beauséjour* | Adjointe Congrès vélo d'hiver
*Vélo Québec Association* | 1251, rue Rachel Est, Montréal (Québec) H2J 2J9
T. 514 521-8356 <(514)%20521-8356>, poste 361 | cbeausejour(a)velo.qc.ca
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Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local
viewing of this month's APBP <http://www.apbp.org/> webinar.
The webinar viewing takes place in the EcoCentre boardroom (3rd floor, 303
Portage Ave) and will be followed by group discussion of local
applications.
RSVPs appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then!
cheers,
Beth
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*Tips to Demystify Traffic AnalysisWednesday, December 14 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm
CST *
With this webinar you can expect to learn: an understanding of some of the
basic methods and terminology used by traffic engineers; the impact that
assumptions can have on traffic analysis outcomes; and how to work with
traffic engineers to evaluate projects more holistically.
*Speakers:*
- Hannah Pritchard, PE PTOE, Multimodal Traffic Engineer, Toole Design
Group
- Brian Walsh, P.E., State Traffic Design Engineer – Traffic Operations
Division, Washington State DOT
- Andrew Beagle, P.E., Transportation Planning Specialist – Public
Transportation Office, Washington State DOT
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From: Jeremy Hull <hull.jeremy(a)gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 11:22:56 -0600
Subject: Bicycle Hotel
Norway has set ambitious targets for an environmental and sustainable
future. As a result an increasing number of railway stations now have a
bicycle hotel, to promote cycling. On Monday 10 October 2016 the Lillestrøm
Bicycle Hotel designed by Various Architects AS, opened in the city that
has been frequently voted Norway´s best cycling city. The project was
commissioned by ROM Eiendom AS and The Norwegian National Railways and the
design of the building focuses on making a positive contribution to the
surroundings. The project gives back to the city the area it takes away by
providing a public green rooftop, which directly connects to the main
square of the Train Station. The glass box consists of transparent glass
walls and a playful concrete base that protects the building against the
surrounding heavy traffic. The transparent glass walls allow natural light
to filter through during the day and transform the building into a glowing
box at night, providing a special visual experience. The mood of the
building keeps changing from day to night. The dynamic wooden roof that
lays on top... read more <http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/landing/6755>
Lighting up cycling in Norway
<http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/landing/6755>
Norway has set ambitious targets for an environmental and sustainable
future. As a result an increasing number of railway stations now have a
bicycle hotel, to promote cycling. On Monday 10 October 2016 the
Lillestrøm Bicycle Hotel designed by Various Architects AS, opened in the
city that has
been frequently voted Norway´s best cycling city. The project was
commissioned by ROM Eiendom AS and The Norwegian National Railways and the
design of the building focuses on making a positive contribution to the
surroundings. The project gives back to the city the area it takes away by
providing a public green rooftop, which directly connects to the main
square of the Train Station. The glass box consists of
transparent glass walls and a playful concrete base that protects the
building against the surrounding heavy traffic. The transparent glass walls
allow natural light to filter through during the day and transform the
building into a glowing box at night, providing a special visual
experience. The mood of the building keeps changing from day to night. The
dynamic wooden roof that lays on top... read more
<http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/landing/6755>
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?hl=en&tab=wm#inbox/158d4cf39a1e1152?compo…
Vision zero forum to be hosted in WinnipegRebecca Peterniak, a
Winnipeg-based road-safety specialist with an interest in accommodating
vulnerable road users, said evidence drawn from best-practice shows
“injuries and fatalities are preventable.”
http://www.metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/2016/12/05/councillor-hosts-vision-ze…
Sometimes vehicles hit people, and sometimes those people are either badly
injured or killed—but it doesn’t have to be that way, according to one
local expert who will speak on a road safety panel in Winnipeg on January
30.
Rebecca Peterniak, a Winnipeg-based road-safety specialist with an interest
in accommodating vulnerable road users, said evidence drawn from
best-practice shows “injuries and fatalities are preventable.”
It may seem farfetched, given the innate fallibility of all road users, but
Peterniak said that’s old-school thinking.
“It’s the responsibility of transportation system providers to allow for
that error and build a road system that (minimizes) the outcome of mistakes
so they don’t result in people dying,” she said.
“Basically, wherever people might fail, the road system shouldn’t.”
That sentiment is at the core of Vision Zero, a road safety concept from
Sweden that takes a zero tolerance approach to traffic deaths, effectively
cutting them by half since the late ‘90s.
Peterniak has authored two papers on Vision Zero and held a workshop on the
subject at the 2016 Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Conference in June.
She said Vision Zero cities accept road safety issues as nothing less than
a “health epidemic,” and then addresses them accordingly through a
proactive approach.
“How you’re building your roads, maintaining your roads, what types of
modes of transportation are prioritized… how you’re protecting (vulnerable
users)… there are a lot of things you can do for road safety,” she said.
“There is always more that can be done.”
She said Vision Zero thinking is relatively new to Canada, but “gaining
traction rapidly.”
The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) worked
Vision Zero ideals into *Canada’s Road Safety Strategy 2025* in January
2016, which Peterniak said provided a “framework municipalities can use to
develop their own strategies locally.”
Major Canadian cities including Ottawa, Edmonton and Vancouver have all
since publicly attached their own safety strategies to Vision Zero, but
each still has work to do.
“Becoming a ‘Vision Zero jurisdiction’ happens on a spectrum,” Peterniak
said.
“Adoption is the first phase … that comes with developing a policy
statement to say, ‘we support this vision,’ but implementation is later,
that’s what it looks like in practice.”
The implementation part is where Vision Zero really starts to matter,
according to Vision Zero Canada’s executive director, Graham Larkin, who
cautions against claiming Vision Zero sympathy to be “trendy” without
really investing in the goal.
“Nobody wants traffic deaths, we all want to eliminate them, the question
is: ‘Are we willing to go big and make the necessary changes?’” Larkin said.
He explained those necessary changes in a Vision Zero city would mean
“civic officials taking responsibility for road safety, putting the onus on
themselves, and using proven methods to establish fail-safe systems.”
Larkin said the status quo of most cities is relying on education,
engineering and enforcement, pillars that survive in a shift to Vision Zero
thinking, but in totally new ways.
“Engineering for one tends to come from this old fashioned idea that roads
are devoted to level of service, throughput for cars,” he said.
“I’d rather talk about design, that’s sort of a more suitable term for
describing what is basically the street as the best possible interface for
all of the different users.”
Separating vulnerable users from cars, “clever signalization like advanced
green for bikes,” pedestrian-initiated cross-walks, lower speeds,
traffic-calming measures like speed humps and other innovations that are
“compromises” that may irritate some drivers, Larkin said--but it won’t
kill them.
He said the great part about Vision Zero is that in Europe, where the
concept took hold decades ago now, it’s already proven, meaning Canadian
cities needn’t reinvent the wheel.
“Just emulate the world leaders, do what they do, I’m talking about Sweden,
Denmark… If you’re Winnipeg, it’s reasonable to look at those places,” he
said.
“Go with proven data-driven methods, don’t do what you think is politically
expedient so you can sell it to voters… we don’t need to do that.”
Peterniak will present her thoughts on the progressive approach at a public
forum and panel discussion Coun. Janice Lukes has planned for January 30 at
the Millennium Library.
She said it’s too early to tell what kind of support Vision Zero could have
in Winnipeg, among its citizenry or leaders, but regardless it’s
“encouraging” the discussion has started.
“I hope it will lead to action, road injuries and deaths are preventable so
the more we get together and talk about it, the closer we get to that end.