Can we handle more good news from the south end? !
Where in the city - at any event - have we ever seen so many bikes 'park' - bravo !!
Finally - an active transportation problem that we WANT to experience - for sure it will be fixed - but - how great!
Winnipeg Free Press http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/practice-makes-nearly-perfect-213464 411.html
Excerpt:
. The problem: Not enough spaces for the number of bikes.
. The solution: The number of bike spots has been increased to 650 spots from 400.
. Did it work? Not much better than it did the first time.
By ~ 7:00 the lower level Bike Valet was full!
HUGE THANKS to:
. Amanda - Winnipeg Bike Valet coordinator for running such a tight and efficient ship - - probably no longer than a 10 minute wait in either line!
. To the many many volunteers that stepped up to ensure a stellar 'bike parking' experience - it's a ton of fun volunteering at these high energy events
. Liz Peters / CAA for providing 350 bike lights on short notice - we had a team handing out at the end and all were gone!
. St. Norbert BIZ Association for providing two Green Team Staff to help check bikes out
. Anders Swanson / Doug Little - for some great photography!
NEXT BOMBER GAME - Friday, July 19th! See you there!
FEEDBACK:
I'm always collecting feedback on how to make the cycling experience to and from the Investors Group Field the best it can be - please email or call if you have any info.
Received lots from last two events - and presented at the Stadium Advisory Committee meeting on Wed evening - am VERY optimistic much will be addressed this first year!
Have a super and safe long weekend.
Janice Lukes
jlukes@shaw.ca
204 952-4222
