There's probably nothing here that most of us don't know, but it's nice
to see cycling as the topic of David Suzuki's weekly column (which
appears in many newspapers).
Kevin Miller <k.a.miller(a)mts.net>
_____
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Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 11:39 AM
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dtsbike
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David Suzuki
A U.K. man recently built a bicycle entirely out of wood, with no
plastic or metal parts. Everything, including the wheels, gears, and
seat, are wood. Inventor Michael Thompson, who made the "SplinterBike
<http://cl.exct.net/?qs=5cea98a99a0e97cdce389bca770edb6752f7f6a1bdc41d9f
35e16c218553dfda> " on a bet with a friend, says it can travel up to 50
kilometres an hour.
What's amazing is that, almost 200 years after the first two-wheeler was
made, people are still able to come up with innovative ideas for one of
the simplest and most practical and efficient transportation devices
ever invented. Even though I'm impressed by Thompson's wooden bike, and
by those with bamboo or wood frames, I'll stick with my old metal-frame
bike. I'm just happy that cycling is becoming more popular all the time,
and that the city where I live, Vancouver, is making life easier for
cyclists.
After all, riding a bike is good for your health and the environment. As
the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition points out in its promotion of Bike
to Work Week (May 30 - June 5 in several Canadian cities), cycling to
work is enjoyable, helps you get and stay in shape, and burns off
stress. And when you consider gridlock and traffic, it's often as fast
as or faster than driving. It's also way more efficient than car travel.
According to the WorldWatch
<http://cl.exct.net/?qs=5cea98a99a0e97cd7a725db2b7c0035cc5e8568a547e9fb3
e87e53732ceb4e0e> Institute, a bicycle needs 35 calories per passenger
mile, while a car uses 1,860.
Reducing your need to stop at the gas pump is both good for the
environment and for your pocketbook, especially as gas prices continue
to rise. Private automobiles create about 12 per cent of Canada's
greenhouse gas emissions, and road transportation in general creates as
much as one quarter. Riding a bike doesn't create any emissions. And
it's not just gas that costs money. Buying, insuring, and maintaining a
car, not to mention paying for parking, costs thousands of dollars a
year.
Of course, cycling isn't practical for everyone, and it's not always
possible to ride - although I've seen my share of die-hard cyclists even
on rare Vancouver snow days. But with proper clothing and gear, many
people can ride for most of the year in urban centres. And the money
saved from not driving is often enough to pay for public transit or
taxis on days when cycling isn't possible.
Our cities will become more livable and our environment cleaner when
more people get out of their cars and onto their bikes. But we still
have a long way to go in Canada. Only about one per cent of trips are
made by bike here (although Vancouver
<http://cl.exct.net/?qs=5cea98a99a0e97cd26820283112d7780b1893af92005aeb0
0d3b140b853dd3af> is higher, at about four per cent), whereas in many
parts of Europe, the number is more than 30 per cent. In Amsterdam, 38
per cent of trips are made by bike, thanks to pro-cycling policies
adopted since the 1970s.
Resistance to change is inevitable, and in Vancouver we've seen some
backlash against the expanding network of bike lanes. Many people still
believe we should be shelling out loads of money for pavement and
parking lots so that individual people can propel themselves to work and
shopping in a two-tonne emissions-spewing machine. Others have
complained that, because the bike lanes were not immediately crammed
with cyclists, they're a waste of money and get in the way of cars and
business. But as Amsterdam shows, investing in cycling and pedestrian
infrastructure eventually pays off in many ways.
As more people take up cycling, it also becomes safer. Although, those
who worry about the safety of cycling might be interested in a British
Medical Association study that found the health risks of inactivity are
20 times greater than the risks from cycling.
For employers
<http://cl.exct.net/?qs=5cea98a99a0e97cd18962cc79cbfb44edd6629d4f4e47aac
b0ab2a9f240d68dd> , the benefits of encouraging cycling are numerous. A
Dutch study found that people who cycle to work take fewer sick days,
and research has shown they are generally happier and less stressed.
Cyclists can also avoid traffic jams and are not as likely to be late
for work. And bike lock-ups cost far less than car-parking facilities.
Whether your bike has a state-of-the-art bamboo frame or is a clunky old
off-roader, why not try riding it to work, and not just during Bike to
Work week? You'll be happy you did.
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communications specialist Ian Hanington
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to see cycling as the topic of David Suzuki's weekly column (which
appears in many newspapers).
Kevin Miller <k.a.miller(a)mts.net>
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From: David Suzuki Foundation [mailto:subscribers@davidsuzuki.org]
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 11:39 AM
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dtsbike
<http://image.exct.net/lib/fe5c1570746c0d7a741c/m/1/dtsbike.jpg> By
David Suzuki
A U.K. man recently built a bicycle entirely out of wood, with no
plastic or metal parts. Everything, including the wheels, gears, and
seat, are wood. Inventor Michael Thompson, who made the "SplinterBike
<http://cl.exct.net/?qs=5cea98a99a0e97cdce389bca770edb6752f7f6a1bdc41d9f
35e16c218553dfda> " on a bet with a friend, says it can travel up to 50
kilometres an hour.
What's amazing is that, almost 200 years after the first two-wheeler was
made, people are still able to come up with innovative ideas for one of
the simplest and most practical and efficient transportation devices
ever invented. Even though I'm impressed by Thompson's wooden bike, and
by those with bamboo or wood frames, I'll stick with my old metal-frame
bike. I'm just happy that cycling is becoming more popular all the time,
and that the city where I live, Vancouver, is making life easier for
cyclists.
After all, riding a bike is good for your health and the environment. As
the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition points out in its promotion of Bike
to Work Week (May 30 - June 5 in several Canadian cities), cycling to
work is enjoyable, helps you get and stay in shape, and burns off
stress. And when you consider gridlock and traffic, it's often as fast
as or faster than driving. It's also way more efficient than car travel.
According to the WorldWatch
<http://cl.exct.net/?qs=5cea98a99a0e97cd7a725db2b7c0035cc5e8568a547e9fb3
e87e53732ceb4e0e> Institute, a bicycle needs 35 calories per passenger
mile, while a car uses 1,860.
Reducing your need to stop at the gas pump is both good for the
environment and for your pocketbook, especially as gas prices continue
to rise. Private automobiles create about 12 per cent of Canada's
greenhouse gas emissions, and road transportation in general creates as
much as one quarter. Riding a bike doesn't create any emissions. And
it's not just gas that costs money. Buying, insuring, and maintaining a
car, not to mention paying for parking, costs thousands of dollars a
year.
Of course, cycling isn't practical for everyone, and it's not always
possible to ride - although I've seen my share of die-hard cyclists even
on rare Vancouver snow days. But with proper clothing and gear, many
people can ride for most of the year in urban centres. And the money
saved from not driving is often enough to pay for public transit or
taxis on days when cycling isn't possible.
Our cities will become more livable and our environment cleaner when
more people get out of their cars and onto their bikes. But we still
have a long way to go in Canada. Only about one per cent of trips are
made by bike here (although Vancouver
<http://cl.exct.net/?qs=5cea98a99a0e97cd26820283112d7780b1893af92005aeb0
0d3b140b853dd3af> is higher, at about four per cent), whereas in many
parts of Europe, the number is more than 30 per cent. In Amsterdam, 38
per cent of trips are made by bike, thanks to pro-cycling policies
adopted since the 1970s.
Resistance to change is inevitable, and in Vancouver we've seen some
backlash against the expanding network of bike lanes. Many people still
believe we should be shelling out loads of money for pavement and
parking lots so that individual people can propel themselves to work and
shopping in a two-tonne emissions-spewing machine. Others have
complained that, because the bike lanes were not immediately crammed
with cyclists, they're a waste of money and get in the way of cars and
business. But as Amsterdam shows, investing in cycling and pedestrian
infrastructure eventually pays off in many ways.
As more people take up cycling, it also becomes safer. Although, those
who worry about the safety of cycling might be interested in a British
Medical Association study that found the health risks of inactivity are
20 times greater than the risks from cycling.
For employers
<http://cl.exct.net/?qs=5cea98a99a0e97cd18962cc79cbfb44edd6629d4f4e47aac
b0ab2a9f240d68dd> , the benefits of encouraging cycling are numerous. A
Dutch study found that people who cycle to work take fewer sick days,
and research has shown they are generally happier and less stressed.
Cyclists can also avoid traffic jams and are not as likely to be late
for work. And bike lock-ups cost far less than car-parking facilities.
Whether your bike has a state-of-the-art bamboo frame or is a clunky old
off-roader, why not try riding it to work, and not just during Bike to
Work week? You'll be happy you did.
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communications specialist Ian Hanington
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Teen cyclist killed
AN 18-year-old cyclist has died after being hit by a semi-trailer in
Steinbach Thursday afternoon.
The crash happened at 2.45 p.m. at the junction of highways 12 and 52. The
semi was hauling hogs and was travelling west on Highway 52 when the male
driver hit the cyclist.
The cyclist, a woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.
RCMP continue to investigate. Alcohol was not a factor.
*Winnipeg Free Press print edition May 27, 2011 A11*
*Looking for an excuse to get outside and enjoy some sunshine this morning?
Walk, pedal, bus over to the official kick-off of the 2011 Commuter
Challenge!
*
*When?* 10 a.m., TODAY
*Where?* Manitoba Hydro Place outdoor plaza (corner of Edmonton and Graham)
*What?* The Commuter Challenge, which takes place from June 5-11, is an
annual friendly competition that encourages Manitobans to choose active and
green commuting options. Individuals who bus, walk, cycle, carpool,
telecommute or use any form of green commuting during that week are eligible
to win great prizes! Manitobans can visit
www.GreenActionCentre.ca<http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/>to register
as an employee with their workplace or as an individual, and log
their green km during the week of the Commuter Challenge.
http://www.winnipeg.ca/resumeol/peoplesoft/job_req.asp?req=107422
Community Climate Change Coordinator (Planner 3) - Temporary 2 year Term
*Posting NO.107422
*COMMUNITY CLIMATE CHANGE COORDINATOR (PLANNER 3)
TEMPORARY 2 YEAR TERM
PLANNING, PROPERTY AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
POSTING NO. 107422
The City of Winnipeg is currently accepting resumes to fill a temporary 2
year term Community Climate Change Coordinator (Planner 3) position for the
Planning Property and Development Department.
Under the direction of the Environmental Coordinator, the Climate Change
Planner leads and facilitates the development of climate change action plans
and coordinates corporate climate change actions across the organization.
Engages and fosters relationships and partnerships with the community,
various government departments, local agencies, community-based
organizations and the private sector to achieve action on climate change
priorities.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Environmental
Studies/Science, Geography, Natural Resource Management OR Master¿s Degree
in City Planning, Natural Resource Management, Environmental
Studies/Science, Geography, Public Administration is desirable.
2. A minimum of three (3) years experience in planning/implementing
environmental initiatives.
3. Demonstrated organizational, analytical and decision-making abilities.
4. Proven ability to build consensus, to inspire confidence and to lead.
5. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and develop practical
solutions.
6. Strong interpersonal skills, including communication (both oral and
written), facilitation and collaboration skills.
7. Public presentation and formal report preparation skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective professional and
working relationships with a wide variety of people (including elected and
senior appointed officials).
9. Demonstrated political astuteness and sound judgment.
10. Positive, team oriented, confident attitude.
11. Ability to operate a personal computer and associated software (word
processing, spreadsheet applications).
12. Demonstrated knowledge of local government issues and working knowledge
of organizational change, theory and practice.
13. Knowledge of economic development issues as related to sustainable
development at the community and neighbourhood level.
14. Knowledge of climate change.
A Criminal Record Check will be required for the successful candidate, at
their expense.
A comprehensive salary and benefits package is offered. Interested
applicants should submit a resume indicating Posting Number 107422 to:
Competition Coordinator, Planning, Property and Development Department,
Mezzanine, Unit 78 - 30 Fort Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 4X7 or apply
online at www.winnipeg.ca/hr on or before 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2011.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
City of Winnipeg on-line:
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*THE CITY OF WINNIPEG IS AN EMPLOYMENT EQUITY EMPLOYER
ABORIGINAL PERSONS, WOMEN, VISIBLE MINORITIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SELF-DECLARE IN THEIR COVERING LETTER
*
Yesterday the Province of Nova Scotia announced that it will reduce speeds
in school zones from 50 km/h to 30 km/h. The Ecology Action Centre’s Active
& Safe Routes to School program has been asking for this change since last
fall. Find the news release here:
http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20110524004.
Ecology Action Centre congratulates the Nova Scotia government for making
this change. It will contribute to making streets in our school communities
safer, especially for children and youth who walk or wheel to school.
Here are two short media clips on the announcement:
http://www.metronews.ca/halifax/local/article/869412--school-zone-speeds-to…http://thechronicleherald.ca/NovaScotia/1245137.html (scroll down to the
third item).
Janet Barlow, Coordinator
Active & Safe Routes to School
Ecology Action Centre
2705 Fern Lane, Halifax, NS B3K 4L3
asrts(a)ecologyaction.ca
(902) 442-5055
www.saferoutesns.ca
Follow ASRTS on Twitter: www.twitter.com/asrts
Help us celebrate our birthday with 40 days of action!
www.ecologyaction.ca/40days
FYI...
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Cory Jackson <recconnections(a)sportmanitoba.ca>
Date: Tue, May 24, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Subject: [Physical-activity-coalition-mb] E-Bulletin - Recreation
Connections Manitoba
*After The School Bell Rings: A Manitoba After School Recreation Project *
*Call for Applications Reminder*
Applications for pilot program funding for After The School Bell Rings: A
Manitoba After School Recreation Project are being accepted until Friday, *May
27, 2011*. The pilot programs will focus on increasing physical activity,
healthy eating and active transportation in existing after school programs.
If you are interested in having your after school program involved please
visit our website at www.afterschoolmanitoba.ca for more information and an
application form.
I would also like to point out an error in the Information Package –
Appendix B – Blended Program Framework. On the chart there are two boxes
with the heading “Recreation 30%”. The heading for the lower box (left hand
side) should read “Learning 20%”. There are also two boxes with the heading
“Health 20%”. The heading for the lower box (right hand side) should read
“Local Content 30%”
For more information, please contact Roy Mulligan, Project Coordinator at
(204) 925-5751 or via email at recconnections.pro(a)sportmanitoba.ca .
**
*RCM Provincial Conference 2012*
*Call for Presenters*
*February 29 - March 2, 2012*
*Winnipeg, Manitoba*
Recreation Connections Manitoba (RCM) is seeking qualified workshop and
keynote presenters for the 2012 Recreation Connections Manitoba Annual
Provincial Conference.
The conference will be held at the Victoria Inn, Winnipeg, Manitoba February
29 - March 2, 2012.
Those interested in presenting at the event are asked to fill out the Call
for Presenters 2012 online form.
Deadline to receive proposals is June 15, 2011.
*Please click on the Call for Presenters button on the RCM home page.*
For more information, please contact Jackie Onagi, Training and Event
Coordinator at (204) 925-5747 or via email at
recconnections.events(a)sportmanitoba.ca
*Sogo Active***
The Sogo Active Program is a for youth by youth program executed by
ParticipACTION Canada along with provincial and territorial partners to
motivate young Canadian/Manitobans to get active. Sogo Active puts power in
the hands of youth to take charge of their own lives, and to inspire their
peers to get moving.
It’s a national network that connects youth with their peers and with
community organizations. Is your organization looking for funding to run,
enhance, or initiate a physical activity initiative that would include or
target youth between the age of 13 and 19? Register as a community host at
www.sogoactive.com to get started and access funding grants for up to $500.
For more information, please contact Jackie Onagi, Provincial Coordinator –
Sogo Active at (204) 925-5747 or via email at
recconnections.events(a)sportmanitoba.ca
*Aquatic Facility Operators Course***
Recreation Connections Manitoba, together with Manitoba Healthy Living,
Youth and Seniors is hosting a 3 day course for Aquatic Facility Operators,
June 21st - 23rd in Dauphin. Only a few seats left. Register today.
To register, visit the RCM website at www.recconnections.com and click on
the Online Event Manager button on the home page.
For more information, please contact Jackie Onagi, Training and Event
Coordinator at (204) 925-5747 or visit the website at
www.recconnections.com…then click on Training and Development….then
Aquatics.
Good morning on a sunny day in Winnipeg!
Here is your invitation to party!
Pass this on to your friends / family and co workers! This is our 5th year
of celebrating International Trails Day and wow we have lots to celebrate
this year !
There are six great & unique parties occurring on six different trail
systems in Winnipeg - full details can be found here:
http://www.winnipegtrails.ca/2011/05/09/june-4th-trails-day-celebration/
Trails Day Poster is attached.
Detailed trail maps can be found here (and more are being posted daily!):
http://www.winnipegtrails.ca/trails-maps/
There will be all kinds of FREEBIES at the parties!
- bike bells to alert pedestrian
- brand new Winnipeg cycling maps,
- local food samplings and refreshments,
- in motion water bottles,
- CBC Live Right now goodies,
- massages for feet, bodies and more!
The celebrations will occur on some of Winnipeg's classic trails - the Harte
Trail, Bishop Grandin Greenway Trail, the Seine River Trail system AND on
two of our newest stellar trail systems, the Yellow Ribbon Greenway Trail
(be sure to stand under the incoming planes as this trail is right alongside
a busy flight path) and the Bishop Grandin Trail West (part of Winnipeg's
longest and BEST connected trail system)!
See this great article in today's community newspaper (also posted below):
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/souwester/Trails-Day-set-to
-connect-communities--122526619.html
Check out Crampton's Market (http://cramptonsmarket.blogspot.com/).
Crampton's is located on the Bishop Grandin West Trail and is proving to be
an ideal Winnipeg case study on the economic benefits of trails - Crampton's
was only accessible by motorized vehicle before the Bishop Grandin Trail
West was built. People walking / cycling from even the closest communities
of Waverly Heights and Waverly West had to take a vehicle. Today, Crampton's
is fully embracing the trail and promoting it - and reaping the economic
benefits of being located beside Bishop Grandin West Trail, the east - west
connecting AT spine in south Winnipeg!
happy trails!
Janice Lukes
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
CANSTAR Community News article:
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/souwester/Trails-Day-set-to
-connect-communities--122526619.html
Trails Day set to connect communities
by simon.fuller(a)canstarnews.com ( CANSTAR Community News, May 25, 2011)
Winnipeggers will soon get the chance to become even more connected. June 4
is Trails Day, when there will be six multi-use trail events for individuals
to explore across the city throughout the day.
One brand new trail will be Bishop Grandin Trail West - a five-kilometre
route that runs west from the Red River at Bishop Grandin Boulevard to
McGillivray Boulevard.It was funded by all three levels of government under
the banner of the Manitoba Rural Infrastructure Fund.
A key event organizer says the new trail - which is also part of the Trans
Canada Trail system - will help bring communities in southwest Winnipeg
together. "This new trail is a stellar example of community connectivity,"
said Janice Lukes, manager of special projects for Winnipeg Trails. "It also
enables access to the University of Manitoba on the east end and the
Kenaston big box shopping centers and FortWhyte Alive on the west end."
Lukes, who lives in St. Norbert, said the trail links the communities of
University Heights, Waverley Heights, Waverley West, Linden Ridge and Whyte
Ridge. On Trails Day, the new route will be showcased by the four-kilometre
Cycle Tour - FortWhyte Alive to Crampton's Market, during which participants
will get a guided tour of FWA before continuing on the trail for a trip to
the market.
Erin Crampton, who co-owns and operates Crampton's Market with her partner,
Marc DeGagne, is excited about the new trail - not least because she hopes
it will improve safety for local cyclists and pedestrians. "I've seen our
customers, including mothers with young kids, dodging traffic when they
cross the intersection at Bishop and Waverley," said Crampton, who lives in
Waverley Heights. "I'm too scared to cycle on these routes. So, for me, the
new pathway is absolutely necessary. There are the road warriors, who will
nudge their way through traffic on their bikes. But for the rest of us, the
new trail will make it safe and easy, which is lovely."
When event participants arrive at Crampton's Market, they can expect to find
a selection of locally grown produce, dry goods and baked goods, as well as
the chance to score goody bags and receive bicycle and sports therapy advice
from various organizations.
"There will be a whole bunch of local food producers and we'll also be
giving out swag bags. People will get a rewards card and receive a sticker
at every station they visit. When they get five, they can collect a bag,"
Crampton said.
Other Trail Day events will include Harte Trail's Paw Trek and Dog Show,
which starts at Oakdale Street and Ridgewood Avenue in Charleswood and
Discover Transcona's Many New Trails, which begins at the Transcona
Historical Museum on Regent Avenue West.
Crampton's Market is located at 1765 Waverley St. For more information, and
downloadable maps, visit www.winnipegtrails.com.
Janice Lukes
Manager, Special Projects - Winnipeg Trails
Rivers West Red River Corridor Inc.
235-614 Des Meurons Street
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2P9
Cell (204) 952-4222
Fax (204) 237-4618
<mailto:jlukes@riverswest.ca> jlukes(a)riverswest.ca
<http://www.winnipegtrails.ca/> www.WinnipegTrails.ca
Member of City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Advisory Committee
Chair, Province of Manitoba Active Transportation Advisory Group
*Come and kick-off the 2011 Commuter Challenge!*
*When?* 10 a.m., Thursday, May 26
*Where?* Manitoba Hydro Place outdoor plaza
Corner of Edmonton and Graham
(Rain location: Manitoba Hydro Place foyer)
*What?* The Commuter Challenge, which takes place from June 5-11, is an
annual friendly competition that encourages Manitobans to choose active and
green commuting options. Individuals who bus, walk, cycle, carpool,
telecommute or use any form of green commuting during that week are eligible
to win great prizes! Manitobans can visit www.GreenActionCentre.ca to
register as an employee with their workplace or as an individual, and log
their green km during the week of the Commuter Challenge.
Last year, over 8,100 employees at 197 workplaces participated, helping
Winnipeg snag first place over other cities in our population category,
including Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa.
Join the Honourable Jim Rondeau, Minister of Healthy Living, Deputy Mayor
Justin Swandel, Mr. Lloyd Kuczek, Vice President, Manitoba Hydro, and Green
Action Centre to kick-off the 12th annual Commuter Challenge!
The Commuter Challenge in Manitoba is organized by Green Action Centre, a
non-profit, non-governmental hub for greener living based in Winnipeg.
Sponsors of the 2011 Commuter Challenge include: the Government of Manitoba,
The City of Winnipeg, Winnipeg Transit, MTS, Winnipeg Free Press, Manitoba
Hydro, Investor’s Group, Great West Life, Manitoba Public Insurance, and
Assiniboine Credit Union.
For more information, please contact:
Francine Carrier, Commuter Challenge Coordinator
Green Action Centre
Tel: (204) 925-3779
E: challenge(a)greenactioncentre.ca
W: www.GreenActionCentre.ca
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