June 2013 - AT-Network - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

People on bikes need to be smarter - Suzuki
by Dave Elmore 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/david-suzuki/cycling-david-suzuki_b_3499256.htm l Cycling Is Smart But Cyclists Need to Get Smarter Bicycles are an increasingly popular, affordable and practical transportation option. Many cities are making life easier for cyclists by building separated lanes, implementing bike-share programs and introducing regulations to reduce conflict between bikes and cars. You can now find bicycle sharing <http://www.earth-policy.org/plan_b_updates/2013/update112> in 500 cities in 49 countries, including Beijing, Montreal, Chicago, Paris and Mexico City. In my home city of Vancouver <http://former.vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/cclerk/20130612/documents/cfsc2presenta tion.pdf> , we're still waiting for a planned sharing program, but cycling is the fastest-growing transportation mode here, jumping by 40 per cent since 2008, from about 47,000 to 67,000 daily trips. This is mainly thanks to an ever-expanding network of bike lanes and routes. The personal and societal benefits of getting out of your car and onto a bike are well-known: better mental and physical fitness and reduced health-care costs, less pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, often speedier commutes and significant cost savings, to name a few. Studies also show the exercise benefits of cycling exceed negative health effects <http://cyclingincities.spph.ubc.ca/air-pollution/> from pollution and injury. Still, despite the many arguments in favour of cycling, increased infrastructure always incites criticism -- most of it unwarranted. And the behaviour of some cyclists doesn't help. Let's consider some claims from opponents. Two main ones are that bicycling initiatives hurt local businesses and impede car traffic. Numerous studies show the opposite is often true: over the long term, business usually improves and car traffic is reduced. When bike lanes do affect car-commuting times, it's often by a small amount. Research by the New York City Department of Transportation <http://www.americabikes.org/nyc_study_finds_protected_bicycle_lanes_boost_l ocal_business> found retail sales increased 49 per cent along Ninth Avenue after a protected bike lane was built, compared to just three per cent for the rest of Manhattan. A Toronto study focused on Bloor West Village <http://www.cleanairpartnership.org/files/BikeLanes_Parking_Business_BloorWe stVillage.pdf> found far more customers arrive by foot, bike or transit than by car and "visit more often and report spending more money than those who drive." As for impacts on car commuting, bike lanes often have a negligible or even positive effect. More people cycling means reduced car traffic - the real cause of gridlock and slowdowns. Not everyone can use a bike and sometimes cycling isn't practical. But as people opt for alternatives to cars, the roads open up for those who must drive. A study by Stantec Consulting Ltd. <http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/mark-hume/van couver-mayor-may-pay-the-political-price-for-bike-lanes/article2115883/> found Vancouver drivers thought it took them five minutes longer to travel along a street with a new bike lane, but it actually took from five seconds less to just a minute and 37 seconds more. Studies around the world also show that bike lanes have significantly reduced accidents <http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/separated-bike-lanes-make-cycl ists-safer-study-says/article4624522/> involving cyclists, as well as the incidence of speeding cars. But if we really want to increase safety for cyclists - and pedestrians and motorists - we all need to take responsibility for our behaviours. People navigating on foot must be aware of surrounding bikes, buses, cars and other people and not wander with their eyes fixed on electronic devices. Car drivers need to follow road rules and be more aware of cyclists and pedestrians. Some cyclists just need to be smarter. A lot of criticism of the growing number of cyclists in cities is valid: too many blast through stop signs, don't give pedestrians the right-of-way, refuse to signal turns, ride against traffic, don't make themselves visible enough and use sidewalks. Many seem to have a sense of entitlement compelling them to ignore laws. It doesn't take much to learn and follow the rules, and investing in proper gear - including lights and reflectors - is absolutely necessary. You'll not only be safer; you'll also be less likely to anger motorists, pedestrians and fellow cyclists. Some jurisdictions have resorted to increased regulations and penalties to make cycling safer and to reduce conflicts between cyclists and drivers. In Chicago <http://grist.org/cities/with-bicycling-on-the-rise-motorists-get-a-new-roun d-of-drivers-ed/> , bike riders face increased fines for disobeying traffic laws, as do motorists who cause bike accidents. The fine for "dooring" a cyclist (opening a vehicle door without looking and hitting a bike) doubled from $500 to $1,000. There's really no doubt: anything that increases bicycle use, from separated lanes to bike-sharing programs, makes cities more liveable and citizens healthier. Cyclists must do their part to build support for initiatives that make cycling easier, safer and more popular. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Communications Manager Ian Hanington.

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Pembina Buffered Bike Lanes - photos and media release
by Janice Lukes 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

Promise - the last of good news in the south end - - - for a while at least ! Today's media gathering on Pembina - (though not sure why they insisted on putting podium in dead centre of access !?!) Something wonderful about 'filing' the media release into the 'Pembina Folder' - done - check - next ! A few of the media stories with video clips - imagine there will be more - The Metro <http://metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/722890/pembina-buffered-bike-lanes-a-winn ipeg-first/> CBC <http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2013/06/28/mb-buffered-cycling -lanes-winnipeg-pembina-highway.html> Chris D clip <http://www.chrisd.ca/2013/06/28/winnipeg-buffered-bike-lanes-cyclists-pembi na-highway-video/> Janice Lukes

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Active Transportation and the Stadium
by Janice Lukes 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

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(a)shaw.ca 204 952-4222

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FW: Campaign start
by Dave Elmore 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

Watch for these on buses after July 1. Donations from over 50 Winnipeg cyclists and sponsorship from Tire Stewardship Manitoba made is possible for Bike Winnipeg to place these adds on 30 bus campaign for at least four weeks. Those who donated voted overwhelmingly for the "Please don't squeeze" message designed by cycling advocate Anders Swanson. FinalBusAdsm.jpg

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Webinar Handouts - What's in There for Me: Mining National Data for Information on Walking and Cycling
by Mark Cohoe 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

Hi, For those who attended last weeks (Wednesday June 19yth) webinar, What's in There for Me: Mining National Data for Information on Walking and Cycling, handouts/slides can be downloaded from the following link. *https://www.filesanywhere.com/fs/v.aspx?v=8b6a678c585f74a9a8aa Mark *

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INVITATION - Announcing the completion of Pembina Buffered Bike Lanes Project
by Janice Lukes 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

All cyclists and pedestrians are invited! Announcing the completion of Pembina Buffered Bike Lanes Project DATE: Friday, June 28 TIME: 1:30 p.m LOCATION: In front of CanadInns at 1824 Pembina Hwy - next to the bus stop. The City and Province will be holding a media event to announce the completion of the Pembina Buffered Bike Lanes project. Minister Lemieux and the Mayor Katz will be speaking. Anders Swanson will be event MC. Should make for an interesting Friday afternoon launch to the long weekend ! Janice Lukes

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Montréal Urban Ecology Centre given green light to create Active Neighbourhoods in QC, ON & AB
by Beth McKechnie 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

PRESS RELEASE | June 26, 2013 Montréal Urban Ecology Centre given the green light to create a network of Active Neighbourhoods across Canada http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130626-907057.html?mod=googlenews_wsj MONTREAL, June 26, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - The Montréal Urban Ecology Centre<http://www.urbanecology.net/>(MUEC) is known for its ground-breaking expertise in urban planning and active transportation. Public Health Agency of Canada announced (PHAC) that the MUEC has been given the green light to launch the Active Neighbourhoods Canada/Réseau Quartiers verts (ANC/RQV) project. The MUEC is thrilled by this news, which will enable it to implement the ANC/RQV project over a wide territory in twelve communities located in Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta. Over the last four years, the MUEC has developed tools for participatory urban planning which have been made available to municipalities, citizens, and professionals. These tools have contributed to creating a synergy between the public health network and the municipal sector, as well as between citizens and other local stakeholders. "The MUEC has developed a tremendous wealth of expertise in community mobilization for the collaborative creation and design of people-friendly neighbourhoods. This is an incredible opportunity for us to expand our knowledge base and share it. We use innovative tools that encourage dialogue between experts, citizens, and policy makers. In recognizing the MUEC's expertise in this type of project, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the MUEC's partners confirm that our methods are not only sound, but also deserve to be tried elsewhere," says Julie Rocheleau, MUEC General Manager. *Partnerships in Ontario and Alberta* The Sustainable Calgary Society, the Toronto Centre for Active Transportation <http://www.torontocat.ca/> (TCAT) and the MUEC are the partner organizations of the ANC/RQV project. They will identify possible local partnerships in twelve communities, three of which will be located in rural, remote or northern areas. "TCAT is very pleased to be a partner of the Active Neighbourhoods Canada project," says Nancy Smith Lea, TCAT Director. "The project's goals align very closely with our mission, which is to create a better environment for cyclists and pedestrians, and to promote public participation in local decisions regarding the built environment." "The research conducted by the Sustainable Calgary Society has consistently demonstrated that social equity and over-consumption are two of the most challenging issues in Calgary," says Dr. Noel Keough, Chair, Sustainable Calgary Society Board of Directors. "This project allows us to engage Calgarians in finding practical solutions to these problems." The Sustainable Calgary Society <http://sustainablecalgary.org/>, the TCAT and the MUEC have four years to stimulate dialogues and spread best practices in urban planning, public transportation, and citizen participation. These three organizations are well-equipped to identify core groups of active citizens to come together to develop sustainable communities. Challenges will be met thanks to technological innovation and the sharing of expertise, knowledge, and experimentation between citizens, professionals, elected officials, and researchers. *About the MUEC and its urban planning and transportation focus * Over the last five years, the MUEC has been working with Montréal communities to develop a network of Green, Active, and Healthy Neighbourhoods. With the support of the Fonds des saines habitudes de vie (Healthy Lifestyles Foundation) of Québec en Forme, the MUEC has mobilized hundreds of citizens, created forums for information sharing, and established urban planning methods that benefit cyclists and pedestrians. As a result of our efforts and general concern for healthy cities, in 2013 the City of Montréal will invest $10 million in eight green neighbourhoods in five boroughs. SOURCE: MONTREAL URBAN ECOLOGY CENTRE CONTACT: * * *MUEC CEUM * Brigitte Geoffroy 514 282-8378 # 253 Email: Brigitte(a)ecologieurbaine.ca *TCAT * Nancy Smith Lea 416 392-0290 Email : nsmithlea(a)tcat.ca *Sustainable Calgary Society * Ryan Martinson 403 463-7761 Email : ryan.j.martinson(a)gmail.com Copyright CNW Group 2013

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Next Generation Bikeway Design Webinar
by Mark Cohoe 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

Hi, For those coming to this afternoons webinar, Next Generation Bikeway Design: Raised cycle tracks, handouts can now be downloaded at http://www.apbp.org/?page=Webinar_Downloads <http://www.apbp.org/link.asp?e=markc@biketothefuture.org&job=952923&ymlink=…>. The webinar will be hosted at the MB-Ecocentre, 3rd floor 303 Portage Avenue. Local viewings of the NACTO webinars are made possible by the generous sponsorship of Freig and Associates. Mark Cohoe Bike Winnipeg *#3, Next Generation Bikeway Design: Raised cycle tracks * Wednesday, June 26 | 2:00 -- 3:15 p.m. CDT While many cities have relied primarily on signs and markings to radically transform their streets, a growing number of bikeways around the country have been improved and made permanent using higher cost materials, curb relocation and complex engineering. This session will look at two facilities that embody long term solutions for city streets. How can cities effectively move the curb without creating drainage problems? What "green" infrastructure solutions can be incorporated into these new bikeways? What are the highest and lowest cost alternatives to these designs? Presenters: Wendy Cawley, Engineer, City of Portland Karen Haley, Executive Director, Indianapolis Cultural Trail Jennifer Tower, Engineer, City of Portland

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Dooring fine in Chicago goes to $ 1000.00.
by Dave Elmore 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

http://globalnews.ca/news/671802/cyclists-call-for-more-safety-infrastructur e-in-toronto/ Cyclists call for more safety, infrastructure in Toronto TORONTO - Chicago will soon fine drivers $1000 for opening their doors on unsuspecting cyclists. That has some asking what Toronto is doing to curb something that causes dozens of injuries each year. Chavisa Brett was doored last year when she was cycling on Yonge Street near Carlton Avenue. "I went up and over, flying on to the other side of their door, landing on concrete," Brett said. "I feel like cycling in Toronto is too dangerous." She sustained serious bruising and soft tissue injuries. "Dooring" or being "doored" happens when a parked driver opens his or her door in the path of a cyclist who doesn't have time to move out the way. In Chicago, dooring accounts for 12 to 17 per cent of all accidents each year, according to Charlie Short, a cycling activist in the American city. In 2008, the fine for dooring in Chicago was $500 but city officials recently voted to double that fine to $1000. The change takes effect on July 6. "We knew it was a problem, we knew it was happening all over the city. Mostly by anecdotal evidence. And so urged the Chicago police to start tracking that information," Short said. Officials in Los Angeles and New York City also track dooring in their cities. But Toronto officials don't track it because by law, it's not a collision. According to the Highway Traffic Act definition, the vehicle would need to be moving, says Toronto Police Const. Clint Stibbe. But the incidents can still be investigated. Stibbe said dooring could fall under improper opening of a vehicle door, which carries a fine of $110. Jared Kolb, a Toronto-area cycling advocate, said city officials need to do more - including building more cycling infrastructure. "Get them out of the pathway of opening doors. In other words: bike lanes," Kolb said. "Cyclists need their own space on the roads." Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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South End - Stadium UPDATE
by Janice Lukes 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

Wow - lots going on down south! CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING at this THURSDAY's BIKE VALET !: This Thursday, I'm guessing upwards of 2000 people will come on bikes to the Bombers opening game - I think it is a sell out - ? 32,000 or so people! Is the traffic issues solved - why risk it - jump on a bike! I think many will do this! I worked with Amanda and team at the Bike Valet after the Taylor Swift concert! She has it down to a science! BUT More volunteers would help ensure the BEST POSSIBLE BIKE VALET EXPERIENCE - and contribute to the overall 'stadium cycling experience'. Its super easy - super fun - and is only for a short time! Amanda sets up a Google with different time slots (short shifts) and you just fill in when you can work. You show up - observe - and jump in and help! . VOLUNTEER FOR THIS THURSDAY: <http://www.doodle.com/chw57xe6vfwfy5bw> http://www.doodle.com/chw57xe6vfwfy5bw . GENERAL BIKE VALET INFO: http://www.bicyclevaletwinnipeg.ca/contact REFLECTIVE GEAR & LIGHTS if YOU BIKE! Please encourage anyone you know who is biking to the stadium to ensure they wear reflective gear and have lights on their bikes. It will be dark when the game is over and many 'new' cyclists just aren't set up for night cycling - yet. We are working with CAA and MPI to have lights to hand out at the Bike Valet. BIKE LANES ON PEMBINA - BIKE TO WORK DAY: Late last fall I was posting construction photos of the Pembina Bike Lane. Lots of snow came, a late spring . . and yeah! LAST WEEK the final touches were put on - the permanent paint markings are now down, the poly posts are up - and the route behind the bus shelters is now complete! Other than directional signage for new users departing the bike lanes - I believe it's pretty much complete - and looking fantastic (photo attached) Bike to Work Day: Alter Ego and Winnipeg Trails hosted a pit stop at the CanadInns / Plaza end - and overall the comments were super . . 'I love it' - 'continue the lanes all the way to downtown' - 'put some on Portage Ave' - 'I want to ride it all year around' ! We've been talking about creating a video of it in 'full use' this Thursday (Bomber game) HUGE HUGE KUDOS to Councillor Swandel for bringing the motion forward and getting the ball rolling - and to the Public Works / Property Planning and Development teams for so much thought into designing / developing. Yes - we need more. TAYLOR SWIFT: Quite a different demographic attending - lots of big equipment sitting on the old Zellers parking lot in the 'hood - lots of interest for boys - and girls! ~175 or so bikes in the Bike Valet - and many locked up around at the permanent bike racks. Concert was over just after 10:00 - I worked the Bike Valet and talked to folks - lots of people biked to the stadium for the first time - to avoid congestion - the loved it. BUT I noticed at least 80% didn't have lights on their bikes - or reflective clothing as they departed. Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on their 'Stadium cycling experience' - feel free to keep the feedback coming so we can work towards the best possible cycling experience! Thank you Janice Lukes 952-4222

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Dutch children not riding bikes?
by Dave Elmore 24 Jun '13

24 Jun '13

http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2013/06/road_safety_experts_worried_as .php Road safety experts worried as Dutch children stop cycling Monday 24 June 2013 An increasing number of children cannot cycle properly, particularly in the bigger cities, according to traffic safety body Veilig Verkeer Nederland. Fewer primary school children are taking cycling proficiency tests and parents are increasingly taking their children to school by car, VVN says. According to the AD, transport minister Melanie Schultz wants local authorities to ensure all primary schools include cycling proficiency tests in their curriculum. Schools are ditching the tests because too few children cycle to school. 'They can't cycle or don't have a bike,' a spokesman said. Cars Cycling instructor Ronald Wittenberg told the paper the Netherlands has a 'back seat generation'. 'Parents take their children to school by car because they have to go on to work,' he said. 'All those cars make the situation around schools more dangerous and so fewer parents send their kids to school by bike.' Figures from the national statistics office CBS show the number of children killed in cycling accidents is going up. In 2010 nine children were killed in a bike accident but last year that had risen to 13. - See more at: http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2013/06/road_safety_experts_worried_as .php#sthash.fYjZ79Xa.dpuf Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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New MPI 60 second driver commercial
by Dave Elmore 23 Jun '13

23 Jun '13

http://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/Rd-Safety/Tips/60-Sec-Driver/Pages/CyclistsAndCars.a spx Click on the link "View video" Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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Happy Bike to Work Day
by Stacy Matwick 21 Jun '13

21 Jun '13

I can just imagine thousands of us tooling about the downtown core :) Well this isn't for me (afraid of heights) but ... at least it uses biofuel. http://boingboing.net/2013/06/20/flying-bicycle.html#more-237536 [cid:image003.jpg@01CE6E5A.CE469FD0] Happy 'Bike to Work Day' everyone. Stacy Matwick Information Centre International Institute for Sustainable Development 161 Portage Ave. E., 6th floor Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 0Y4 Voice: (204)958-7755 Fax: (204)958-7710 Email: smatwick(a)iisd.ca<mailto:smatwick@iisd.ca> IISD Research Library web page: http://www.iisd.org/ic SD-Cite: IISD Research Library database: http://sd-cite.iisd.org<http://sd-cite.iisd.org/> GENERata web-magazine: http://www.iisd.org/generata/ Twitter: @iisd_library Google+<https://plus.google.com/b/115807178630169130619/115807178630169130619/posts> Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/IISD-Research-Library/213770388697688?sk=wall> "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read" Groucho Marx

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AT Webinar: Raised Cycle Tracks - Wed, June 26th, 2-3:15pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

Bike to the Future and Green Action Centre invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar at the EcoCentre (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave). This will be followed by group discussion of local applications. RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth (204) 925-3772 * * * * * ** NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide Webinar Series *Session #3: Next Generation Bikeway Design: Raised Cycle Tracks* [image: nacto] Get the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide here.<http://www.apbp.org/link.asp?e=beth@greenactioncentre.ca&job=920221&ymlink=…> While many cities have relied primarily on signs and markings to radically transform their streets, a growing number of bikeways around the country have been improved and made permanent using higher cost materials, curb relocation and complex engineering. This session will look at two facilities that embody long term solutions for city streets. How can cities effectively move the curb without creating drainage problems? What "green” infrastructure solutions can be incorporated into these new bikeways? What are the highest and lowest cost alternatives to these designs? *Presenters:* - Wendy Cawley, Engineer, City of Portland - Jennifer Tower, Engineer, City of Portland - Karen Haley, Executive Director, Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

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CBC: Downtown food, cycling tour attracts over 50 people
by Beth McKechnie 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

Downtown food, cycling tour attracts over 50 people Downtown BIZ initiative combines sightseeing, local restaurants CBC News<http://www.cbc.ca/news/credit.html>| Posted: Jun 19, 2013 8:40 PM CT Winnipeg’s first-ever restaurant bicycle tour attracted over 50 people Wednesday evening. The tour, organized by the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, took the cyclists on a seven-restaurant tour of downtown. The massive group could be seen moving from the legislative building to The Forks and through the Exchange District. Stops included the Promenade Café, Don Pedros and Cakeology. Participants were given a tour of the areas they were cycling in and many stopped to snap photos. The five-hour event, dubbed A Moveable Feast, was the first of its kind in the city and cost $30 to participate in. See video: * http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2013/06/19/mb-moveable-feast-d… *

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TONIGHT - Filmed by Bike, 7:15pm, U of W Eckhardt Grammatte Hall
by Beth McKechnie 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

Join us tonight for an evening of short films celebrating cycling, including a couple that focus on Winnipeg. Tickets are $5 at the door and support Bike to Work Day Winnipeg <http://biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org/>(Friday, June 21st). *FILMED BY BIKE * *7:15 pm, **Thurs, June 20th, U of W - Eckhardt Grammate Hall * *Goldilocks and the Three Bikes 1:18 *Prof. Dave + Mimi G. – Seattle, WA *La Bicicleta 4:45 *Mark Beaty – Victoria, BC * Locomotive 5:11 *Geoffrey Feinberg – New York, NY * Long Life 6:48 *Emmy Wills, Jade Owen + Jon Flahr – Vancouver, BC * Ninja Bike Lock 3:21 *Johnnie Olivan – Portland, OR * Roll On, Oregon 1:30 *Bicycle Transportation Alliance, North + Chris Hombecke – Portland, OR * Stronger Than Dirt 7:11 *Dan Schneider – Portland, OR *The Golden Tree 3:06 *Ninian Doff – London, UK *The Loaded Warrior 4:15 *Jay Browmmer, Taylor Fitzgerald + Steven Bellesiles – San Francisco, CA * Bikerafting Alaska’s Lost Coast 10:00 *Mike Curiak – Grand Junction, CO * Invincible 1:47 *Mike Vogel – Portland, OR * Bike Winnipeg! 3:38 *Green Action Centre, Trevor Gill + Christopher Paetkau – Winnipeg, MB * Bring The Kid Outta Ya 7:07 *Brent Miller, Winnipeg, MB *Door prize*: Fringe Festival show pass courtesy of event sponsor Peg City Car Co-op <http://pegcitycarcoop.ca/>.

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27-Country European Cycling Benchmark Report
by Beth McKechnie 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

[snipped from the National Center for Bicycling and Walking's newsletter CenterLines June 19th issue. Be sure to check out the ECF Cycling Barometer Visual for this: http://www.ecf.com/wp-content/uploads/ECF-Barometer-Visualization.pdf] *27-COUNTRY EUROPEAN CYCLING BENCHMARK REPORT* According to a June 6th European Cyclists' Federation article, "The European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) is using the run up to next week's Velo-city 2013, its international cycling conference in Vienna, to launch a groundbreaking new benchmarking report which provides a multi-dimensional view on cycling in all 27 EU countries. "Remarkably Netherlands and Denmark were inseparable at the top of the table after assessing daily cycling levels, cycle tourism, advocacy activity, bicycle sales and cyclists' safety. Countries in the south and east of Europe showed they have a lot of potential for improvement. ECF Cycling Barometer Project Manager Chloe Mispelon said 'The main purpose of launching the ECF Cycling Barometer today is to get people talking about international comparisons in cycling... The ECF Cycling Barometer is our way of prompting a debate around five dimensions of cycling we are prioritizing (modal share, road safety, cycling tourism, volume of the cycling tourism market, and size of the recognized cycling advocacy organizations)...The barometer shows that we really need reliable statistics on cycling in the EU to enable governments and advocates to assess progress on cycling and to allow collaborative working between countries to improve cycling for European citizens.'..." - Full article: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=d3a889e3d2… - ECF Cycling Barometer Visual: http://www.ecf.com/wp-content/uploads/ECF-Barometer-Visualization.pdf - Technical note explaining the source of the data used for the ECF Cycling Barometer:http://bit.ly/19PWiPV<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YnGHTcZPgkxcCrpu1h9O_SAytpe-Srtd_8Q28ky7Ck7m…> - Cycling in Europe: A collection of 91 photographs of bicycles and public transport which can be downloaded and distributed: http://bit.ly/11YBX6h<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YnGHTcZPgkyCidFTNKelDYl-cbExybD-s2-NmFFXI-W5…>

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PTH 101 Active Transportation Overpass - Open House
by Beth McKechnie 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Reminder about next Thursday's Open House for the AT bridge over the perimeter -- great opportunity to hear what's in the plans and have some input. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lauren Lange <LangeL(a)mmm.ca> Date: Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 10:02 AM Subject: PTH 101 Active Transportation Overpass - Open House To: Lauren Lange <LangeL(a)mmm.ca> Hello, Please find attached an invite to a Public Information Meeting for the *PTH 101 Active Transportation Overpass *project*, *located between the City of Winnipeg and the R.M. of East St. Paul. Event details are as follows: *Date*: Thursday June 27th, 2013 *Location*: Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 653 Knowles Avenue, Winnipeg, MB *Time*: 4:30 P.M. – 7:45 P.M. *Format*: Drop-in Please see the attached invite for additional details. Feel free to forward this email onto anyone who may be interested in the project. If you are unable to attend on June 27th, the open house information boards will be posted online at: http://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/ the following day. Hope to see you there, Lauren * * *Lauren Lange, MCIP* Planner Planning & Development *MMM Group Limited* 111-93 Lombard Avenue Winnipeg, MB | R3B 3B1 t: 204-943-3178 ext 3894 | f: 204-943-4948 langel(a)mmm.ca | www.mmm.ca

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AT Webinar: Mining National (US) Data for Walking and Bicycling Info, Wed, June 19th, 2-3 pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 17 Jun '13

17 Jun '13

Green Action Centre and Bike to the Future invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar at the EcoCentre (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave). This will be followed by group discussion of local applications.* *Detailed description provided below. *Wed, June 19th | 2:00-3:00 p.m.* RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth (204) 925-3772 * * * * * ** What's in There for Me: Mining National Data for Information on Walking and Bicycling Are you "interested but concerned" when it comes to data analysis? Join APBP for an examination of the large national databases available to us and how they can be queried to extract data on cycling and walking in our communities. This webinar will provide a user-friendly, 101-level overview of the National Household Travel Survey and the American Community Survey, including a detailed description of the data relevant to bicycle and pedestrian trips to be found in each data set; how to use the NHTS Table Designer Tool and the U.S. Census Factfinder website to extract information and build a profile of your community; and a discussion of the limitations and caveats of these tools. The session includes a case study from Portland, Oregon, that shows how these data can be used to build support for investments in cycling and walking. Presenters: - Dr. Robert Schneider, Assistant Professor in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Urban Planning - Roger Geller, Bicycle Coordinator, City of Portand.

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How Does Transportation Affect Public Health?
by Mike Tutthill 17 Jun '13

17 Jun '13

* How Does Transportation Affect Public Health?<http://politiquespubliques.inspq.qc.ca/url.php?i=3116&f=News&l=En> * http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/13mayjun/05.cfm Where transportation infrastructure is designed to accommodate or even encourage nonmotorized transportation, such as through complete streets policies, it can have a positive effect on public health. This report from the Federal Department of Transportation in the US presents case studies from across the country to help illustrate how metropolitan planning organizations and States are collaborating at the crossroads of public health and transportation. -- Mike Tutthill Planning & Evaluation Facilitator HEALTH in COMMON 200 - 141 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R3 tel: 204.946.1888 1.800.731.1792 fax: 204.284.2404 email: mtutthill(a)healthincommon.ca web: www.healthincommon.ca +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *Health in Common on Facebook*< http://www.facebook.com/pages/Health-in-Common/120069149875> ü Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Fwd: New from the NCCHPP - Urban Traffic Calming and Health Inequalities
by Mike Tutthill 14 Jun '13

14 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: NCCHPP <marianne.jacques(a)inspq.qc.ca> Date: Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 12:59 PM Subject: New from the NCCHPP - Urban Traffic Calming and Health Inequalities To: "mtutthill(a)healthincommon.ca" <mtutthill(a)healthincommon.ca> ** Dear colleagues, The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) has just published a document entitled *Urban Traffic Calming and Health Inequalities: Effects and Implications for Practice**. * This summary is the final one in a series of five short documents based on our literature review on urban traffic calming and health. The document is available in both English and in French on the NCCHPP's website: http://www.ncchpp.ca/175/publications.ccnpps?id_article=917<http://netmail.ccnpps.ca/redirect.aspx?id=984433&idcampagne=2448&url=http%3…>(en) http://www.ccnpps.ca/187/Publications.ccnpps?id_article=916<http://netmail.ccnpps.ca/redirect.aspx?id=984433&idcampagne=2448&url=http%3…>(fr) *4 summaries: **road safety, air quality, environmental noise and active transportation. *** ** These documents are also available in English and French on the NCCHPP's website: http://www.ncchpp.ca/174/News.ccnpps?id_article=653<http://netmail.ccnpps.ca/redirect.aspx?id=984433&idcampagne=2448&url=http%3…>(en) http://www.ccnpps.ca/186/Quoi_de_neuf__.ccnpps?id_article=652<http://netmail.ccnpps.ca/redirect.aspx?id=984433&idcampagne=2448&url=http%3…>(fr) If you have questions or feedback, please contact Olivier Bellefleur at: olivier.bellefleur(a)inspq.qc.ca<http://netmail.ccnpps.ca/redirect.aspx?id=984433&idcampagne=2448&url=mailto…>. Best regards, *Marianne Jacques Network Development Officer National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy * Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) 190 Crémazie Est, Montréal, Québec Phone : 514-864-1600, ext. 3613 Email : marianne.jacques(a)inspq.qc.ca Click here if you want to be removed from this list. <http://netmail.ccnpps.ca/unsubscribe.aspx?email=mtutthill@healthincommon.ca…> -- Mike Tutthill Planning & Evaluation Facilitator HEALTH in COMMON 200 - 141 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R3 tel: 204.946.1888 1.800.731.1792 fax: 204.284.2404 email: mtutthill(a)healthincommon.ca web: www.healthincommon.ca +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *Health in Common on Facebook*< http://www.facebook.com/pages/Health-in-Common/120069149875> ü Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Cycling Update - from last night's Bombers Pre-Season Opener
by Janice Lukes 13 Jun '13

13 Jun '13

Well – without a doubt – AT was the IDEAL form of transportation last night! >From my observations: Bike Valet: - Was in a temporary location due to construction / set up challenges. - I estimate between 250-300 bikes ‘checked in’ to Valet when I stopped by - There was a bit of a line up – that moved fast - It was almost at capacity at 6:30 Permanent Bike Parking: - There are ~ 400 permanent bike ‘U’s in clusters surrounding the entire building - Every ‘U’ had at least 2 bikes locked up – in every cluster ~ 800 bikes - Railings / Fencing: - Tons of bikes were locked to railings and fencing - as the Bike Valet and U’s were full. - ~ ? 400 . . . and at one point – in early discussions – many thought 300 bike parking spots were too many! Huge kudos to Liz Peters (CAA) who biked 12km and checked in at the Valet – am sure she was home before the drivers or transit riders were! IMPROVEMENTS: I noted a few things AT related that could be improved on – IF you attended and have any SUGGESTIONS for AT improvements – please email me jlukes(a)shaw.ca or to bbombers(a)bluebombers.com Thank you Janice Lukes 952-4222

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Fwd: Public Open Houses - Manitoba Capital Region Transportation Master Plan
by Shoni Litinsky 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

Good Afternoon, ** ** The Partnership of the Manitoba Capital Region and the Province of Manitoba would like to invite you to the next round of open house events for the Manitoba Capital Region Transportation Master Plan. Open Houses are scheduled for the following dates:**** ** ** *Location:* Oakbank, Manitoba**** *Date:* Wednesday, June 19, 2013**** *Venue:* One Insurance Arena, 1016 Almey Avenue **** *Time:* 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.**** ** ** *Location:* Stonewall, Manitoba**** *Date:* Thursday, June 20, 2013**** *Venue:* Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre, 166 Main Street**** *Time:* 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.**** ** ** Please find attached an invitation which provides more information on the project. Feel free to distribute to any others which may be interested in attending one of the upcoming open house events.**** ** ** Regards, **** ** ** *Natalie Henault, B.Env.Sc., EPt* Consultation Coordinator**** ** ** *MMM Group Limited*** 111 – 93 Lombard Avenue**** Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 3B1**** t: 204.943.3178 x3849 | f: 204.943.4948 | c: 204.451.3054**** henaultn(a)mmm.ca | www.mmm.ca**** *This communication is intended for the sole use of the person(s) to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or subject to copyright. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately. Any communication received in error should be deleted and all copies destroyed.* ** * * *Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail and/or its attachments.*** ** ** -- *Shoni Litinsky* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member<http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/memberships/> Find us here<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/>

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More fuel for the helmet fire
by Dave Elmore 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

http://bc.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-cyclists-sitting-on-11-000-unpaid-helmet-tick ets-1.1321974 CTV British Columbia Published Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:30PM PDT Last Updated Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:35PM PDT The vast majority of Vancouver cyclists ticketed for not wearing a helmet over the past five years still haven't coughed up the fine, according to a new ICBC report. The insurance company's statistics reveal that 11,097 of the 13,154 tickets issued for helmet violations from 2008 to 2012 have so far gone unpaid. The fine for riding without a helmet is $29, meaning the total value of outstanding tickets amounts to roughly $321,000. A Vancouver police officer talks to a cyclist not wearing a helmet. Aug. 17, 2012. (CTV) Spokesman Adam Grossman said the law was intended to improve safety, and he hopes cyclists take it seriously. "Our research shows that 85 per cent of serious injuries can be prevented by just wearing a bicycle helmet. The reality is that when a vehicle and a bicycle are in collision, the cyclist is going to come off a lot worse," Grossman said. ICBC is tasked with collecting fines, and has put practices in place to encourage payment. Those with outstanding tickets are unable to renew their driver's licence or insurance, and files are kept on underage or unlicenced cyclists in case they try to obtain a licence in the future. According to the report, 1,771 of the helmet fines issued from 2008 to 2012 have been paid, while 53 were withdrawn and 75 were successfully disputed. Another 95 remain in the dispute process. The statistics also show that the number of tickets issued nearly halved in recent years, going from 3,460 in 2008 to 1,823 in 2012. The reason for the drop is unclear, but Grossman said police, who are in charge of ticketing, are doing a good job <http://bc.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-cyclists-sitting-on-11-000-unpaid-helmet-tic kets-1.1321974> enforcing the law. Read more: <http://bc.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-cyclists-sitting-on-11-000-unpaid-helmet-tic kets-1.1321974> http://bc.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-cyclists-sitting-on-11-000-unpaid-helmet-tick ets-1.1321974#ixzz2W0nXQB3u Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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BIKE WEEK - Next week in University Heights / Fort Richmond
by Janice Lukes 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

And - to keep up with the transportation excitement in the south end - BIKE WEEK - June 18th - 23rd! University Heights / U of M / Ft Richmond It's time to get rolling! There are hundreds of kilometers of trails and streets to ride in Winnipeg - and many great connections in Fort Richmond, University Heights, and other neighbourhoods across the city! Come out and join the community at a variety of FREE EVENTS celebrating the bicycle as a means of sustainable transportation. Tuesday, June 18th Biking for the Active Adult - A special skills workshop - limited space - register early! Friday, June 21st Bike to Work Day - with two neighbourhood 'pit stops' to visit and receive free goodies! Sunday, June 23rd Learn About Your Bike Clinic for the family - learn how to care for your bike - and enjoy refreshments! Complete details can be found on the attached poster and here on the <http://greenactioncentre.ca/2013/bike-week-in-fort-richmond-university-heig hts/> Green Action Centre's website Janice Lukes Community Active Transportation Coordinator Bike Walk and Roll Fort Richmond / University Heights A Green Action Centre Project <mailto:jlukes@shaw.ca> jlukes(a)shaw.ca 204 952-4222

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Sou'Wester - New Active Transportation Projects Coming
by Shoni Litinsky 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

New active transportation projects coming By: Jenny Gerbasi— Fort rouge east fort garry city councillor Ward report http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/souwester/New-active-trans… Lately we are hearing a lot about the costly challenge of fixing our city’s infrastructure. In times like this, it is more important than ever to invest scarce resources in the areas that make sense in terms of cost/benefit and in how they affect our quality of life. It has been argued that it is better to fix your roof before you build an addition to your house. For that reason, I believe that fixing our existing roads and bridges should be a higher priority than building new and wider roads to developing areas on the edge of the city. Another key priority ought to be building transportation alternatives, such as rapid transit, safe cycling infrastructure, and walking options through the built environment. People will continue to drive cars in Winnipeg, so we need to repair our existing roads, but through smart investment and good planning we can reduce congestion and wear-and-tear on the roads, support healthier lifestyles and reduce the climate change threat. Quality of life is improved when people have convenient and accessible transportation alternatives. Improvements in transportation alternatives also encourage new development and business to thrive in existing neighbourhoods and our downtown, where city services already are in place. Sometimes it can be small investments that make a big difference. Recently the idea of a U-Pass for students was endorsed in principle by the public works committee and will be considered for implementation in the 2014 budget process. Most major cities support programs like this, which result in a huge jump in student transit use, affordability, reducedcongestion and less parking issues. Transit ridership improves in the long-term as U-Pass programs encourage a change in lifelong transit habits. There are a few new projects coming on the active transportation front as well, including extensive neighbourhood-based public consultations in the Wildwood, Point Road, and Crescent Park Neighbourhoods this year, to get input into the planning and design of Active Transportation infrastructure for 2014. To improve pedestrian safety, several pedestrian countdown signals have been installed at a number of key intersections. The first few have gone in on Portage Avenue downtown and at River and Osborne. Making our city safer and better designed for people of all ages and abilities to walk, cycle, bus, carpool, care-share or drive (if we must) is part of making our lives happier and healthier. -- *Shoni Litinsky* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member<http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/memberships/> Find us here<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/>

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UPDATE - AT and the Investors Group Field
by Janice Lukes 11 Jun '13

11 Jun '13

Exciting AT times in the south end of Winnipeg! Tomorrow is the first pre-season Bombers game at Investors Group Field where we will observe the results of hundreds of hours of transportation planning by many many people and transportation professionals. NOTING that - everyone expects there will be a need for some refinement - and FEEDBACK is key to refinements. YOUR FEEDBACK: IF you are attending the game - and using AT - PLEASE feel free to send me any feedback jlukes(a)shaw.ca I will ensure it is brought forward when the Event Day Advisory Committee meets later this month. Email is best - I will keep it anonymous. See attached AT excerpts from a survey that will be posted on http://investorsgroupfield.ca/ for a limited time - after each event. AT UPDATE: I may be biased - but the effort I've seen put forward from all three partners related to AT - has been nothing short of stellar. Considering the status of AT at the outset - compared to now - simply stellar. Here is my perspective / update: University of Manitoba - AT Support: HUGE HUGE HUGE and many Thank You's to Michelle Richard and the University of Manitoba team for taking the lead on improving way finding signage and pathway accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists attending events at the Investors Group Field. And these improvements are just an interim solution to what is being planned for by the U of M the coming years as part of a much larger active transportation plan! . Wayfinding signage is being installed today / tomorrow for cyclists & pedestrians . Trailhead type maps are being installed at key access points onto the campus . Bike parking locations are clearly identified all over campus . Gates are now permanently open on the Southwood lands / trails . Pathways on the Southwood lands have been upgraded enabling improved access . And the commitment to continue refining post events Blue Bombers - AT Support: Jim Bell, Kelly Kowalchuk and the Bombers planning team have been outstanding and extremely supportive of Active Transportation to improve the fan experience! . The installation of just over 400 PERMANENT bike parking racks on the upper deck of the stadium (ok - this is a city building requirement - BUT they are installed for opening and were not put on the 'list to do later') photo attached . The decision to place the BIKE VALET in a very convenient and highly visible location directly alongside the stadium - north east wall . The promotion of AT in tons of their 'public statements' and promo materials . The respect and openness given to listening and acting on AT concerns around the boardroom advisory table City of Winnipeg - AT Support: Patti Regan, Justin Swandel and team have been very supportive - . Ensuring there is an Event Day Advisory Committee to guide transportation related to the Investors Group Field . Ensuring an active transportation position /alternate position on the Event Day Advisory Committee . Ensuring key pathway connections will occur this construction season to improve safety / connectivity . And for fielding the many many many points & concerns brought forward by the AT rep & alternates J AT SUPPORTERS: A huge thank you to all the AT supporters who have voluntarily provided additional guidance to myself and the alternates - Anders / Mark / Jeremy / Tom / Kevin L / Shoni / Charles / Beth when asked - often on a moment's notice! Can't wait till tomorrow! Janice Lukes 952-4222

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FW: Ride with the Mayor Tomorrow + News for Cycling Families!
by Dave Elmore 10 Jun '13

10 Jun '13

Sorry for the additional email but just in case you didn't get this. Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X) From: Bike to Work Day Winnipeg [mailto:andraea.sartison@biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org] Sent: June-10-13 3:35 PM To: dave(a)greenactioncentre.ca Subject: Ride with the Mayor Tomorrow + News for Cycling Families! <http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?t=1113745734811.0.1112227710529.56&ts=S0915&r=3&o =http://ui.constantcontact.com/images/p1x1.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif> Friday, June 21, 2013 BIKE TO WORK DAY LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GO! <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif> <http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs177/1112227710529/img/15.jpg> MEDIA LAUNCH TOMORROW Tuesday, June 11 11:30am Group Ride meets at UWSA Bike Lab 12:00pm Ride arrives at City Hall Ride with us (and the Mayor!) this Tuesday on our way to City Hall to kick start Bike to Work at our media launch. There may even be a few Bike to Work prize t-shirts to give away to our group riders. Speakers Mayor Sam Katz, Dave Elmore (Bike to Work Day Co-project Manager) , Dennis Cunningham (Assiniboine Credit Union), Robin Ellis (The WRENCH) and Stefano Grande (Downtown Biz). <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif> COUNTDOWN FEATURE: JUNE 19. FAMILY DAY. 7-8pm For most of us, our love affair with bikes began in childhood. Now parents can give that love back to their youngsters on June 19th! Families are invited to meet on the north side of the Assiniboine Park Footbridge (Portage Ave, side) for a short bike decorating party for kids, followed by a group ride through the park. DATE CHANGE! Downtown Biz and Exchange Biz will be hosting the Traveling Feast on Wednesday, June 19th (not Tuesday, June 18th as was announced last week---sorry). Tickets are $30 and available in the Biz offices. Mon, June 17: Student Day Tues, June 18: Bikes Mean Business luncheon Wed, June 19: Family Day + Traveling Feast Thurs, June 20: Peg City Car Co-op hosts Filmed by Bike Friday, June 21: Bike to Work Day Click <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001qURnFpeSfBnGhcRF6ySl5dfP8-A7qxDv63VzCzixmD9g UZb1lyxvjvkA0FGr64bgO-nBqAvYb21OxxrGitOABUGXDVbjvQnX_LIlMvQ9xA_UA_R3oe6QYkDU RRBdE31se2ibWc_8wYQmQW49K7DgZcQvOdX9pLU9> here to find more details on our website. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001qURnFpeSfBlFLjcVc5m24_UBzOXKM83XvSRwRrO1R2t2 0GTNHXlgkPtpMF9CyLKOJ7k9VeYZoEoQ_yYGhmhB2PlNSBzCxLyGbnNpjTMFPYziSL0GMWm0JwA1 RAVnuKuhD-NcCEmQg-xIOctS5Fv7ZFyDkDuiEo6d> REGISTER NOW By registering for Bike to Work Day, you add your voice to ours, working to build a bike-friendly Winnipeg. Together we promote the bicycle for everyday transportation and advocate for improved cycling infrastructure and awareness. Besides, if you register you can enjoy the day's festivities including snacks on your way to work and and invitation to our BBQ. NATURAL CYCLE is donating a NEW BIKE to one lucky registrant... just another reason to REGISTER TODAY! MANITOBA EGG FARMERS <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001qURnFpeSfBlDQFQXfRvU5QH3dcz9J-OHEDThYLvvrbDG sbQT8lPMah_5YMQp_aLsaxVh05_P3lJHzEEqeOLrl6fM9b_MTfrGA_PIEffe5kCdEvOLqIBEC1oi yqqc5KG-KZsKGhs7oo93ObcoBYze8g==> Manitoba Egg Farmers is a new sponsor of Bike to Work Day...and a delicious one. Why not start your morning right with some real cycling fuel: eggs! Packets of Mb Egg Farmers' suggested seasoning will be available at all pit stops for you to take home on June 21st. <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001qURnFpeSfBmXP68D5zT8B3TrvgpiZPRtLw7mF4HuJUrH yIzgDH9TD7YNiltLB3IrxSAnOTcnHQBaJGNZwxjfCPnS34lRViHdClqF86i01CzsVmwxmeWzVqeR pcFVtBK1zaatXOv7l1sNydiRKEK6TR6VOdvSncZDwv7QGjWzy6lydGwgyDNNPg==> Watch our movie! biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif> Forward this email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=bsba49lab&m=1112227710529&ea= dave%40greenactioncentre.ca&a=1113745734811> <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&mse=0015DJClgqTi6RnklsY6VT-zht5l s-QQaqd&t=001Nl7xLdKdwKfgEy-aeJWX6g%3D%3D&llr=bsba49lab> <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=PM_GEI> This email was sent to dave(a)greenactioncentre.ca by andraea.sartison(a)biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org | Update Profile/Email Address <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&mse=0015DJClgqTi6RnklsY6VT-zht5l s-QQaqd&t=001Nl7xLdKdwKfgEy-aeJWX6g%3D%3D&llr=bsba49lab> | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&mse=0015DJClgqTi6RnklsY6VT-zht5l s-QQaqd&t=001Nl7xLdKdwKfgEy-aeJWX6g%3D%3D&llr=bsba49lab> T | Privacy Policy <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp> . Bike to Work Day | c/o Green Action Centre | Winnipeg | R3B 2H3 | Canada

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Save Our Seine Invites Applications for Executive Director
by Beth McKechnie 10 Jun '13

10 Jun '13

Save Our Seine <http://saveourseine.com/> invites applications for the position of Executive Director. A highly organized person with strong communication, project planning and fund raising skills is needed to assist in implementing our stewardship and awareness initiatives. The position begins in September 2013 and lasts for at least 14 months. Applications are due by July 15, 2013. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the operations of a respected, results oriented, grass roots environmental organization. Information about job features, responsibilities, qualifications, assets and how to apply is attached. Please forward this invitation to anyone you know who might be interested in the position and to friends, colleagues and organizations that might know someone who would be interested in the position. Also, your assistance would be appreciated in sending or posting this position on listservers, bulletin boards, facebook or websites that you think would reach potential candidates Denis De Pape Volunteer Vice President Save Our Seine

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Bike to Work Day Media Launch
by Dave Elmore 10 Jun '13

10 Jun '13

Just a reminder to let you know that the media launch for Bike to Work Day is tomorrow (Tuesday June 11) starting at noon at City Hall. Bring your bike and help us launch our 6th annual event. Please circulate widely and let's get lots of bikes out. Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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G&M: Why Toronto is putting pedestrians first (Jun8'13)
by Beth McKechnie 09 Jun '13

09 Jun '13

Why Toronto is putting pedestrians first OLIVER MOORE The Globe and Mail | Published Saturday, Jun. 08 2013, 6:00 AM EDT http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/a-step-toward-safer-streets/art… The car’s status is so established that many question those who get in its way. But after a century-long reign by the automobile, Chicago has overthrown its primacy. The city, whose history and size often leads to comparisons with Toronto, unveiled a new policy this year which says explicitly that pedestrians are most important. Their needs are to be given default priority in the planning, building and maintenance of the city’s streetscape. The formal hierarchy puts transit second and bicycles third. Motor vehicles come last. In Toronto – where huge transit plans threaten to overshadow simpler solutions for moving people, the mayor trumpets a pro-car line, and pedestrian collisions have been largely consistent for years – walking advocates and city staff are watching Chicago’s example keenly. Prioritizing pedestrians is an innovative idea based on a simple reality: Nearly all residents walk. “We’re committing to put the pedestrian first,” explains Gabe Klein, Chicago’s commissioner of transportation. “And that’s not just any pedestrian. That’s children, the elderly and disabled people. You design for them, it’ll inherently be safe for the rest of us.” Mr. Klein was in Toronto recently for a series of events related to active transportation. With time running out on his visit, he sat for an interview on the way to the airport. In the back of the car, the unabashed urbanist discussed his love of ska and Vespas, praised Toronto’s vitality and streetcar network and explained why Chicago takes walking so seriously. “The transit user is also a pedestrian, the cyclist is also a pedestrian, the auto user is also a pedestrian,” he said. “If the pedestrian is safe, the other modes are safe.” As a concrete example of the new approach, Mr. Klein laid out the sorts of physical changes that can be done to narrow a road, minimizing the distance pedestrians must go to cross and also putting a damper on vehicle speeds. More subtly, drivers can also be encouraged to slow down by road striping that creates the illusion of a smaller space. These ideas are among a number of new approaches to pedestrian safety that are emerging around the world. Much of this is rooted in a shift in philosophy: now, walkers’ deaths cannot be dismissed as unavoidable accidents. Many changes stem from research showing that pedestrians have a 95 per cent chance of surviving a collision with a vehicle going 20 miles per hour but only a 15 per cent chance of surviving if hit at 40 miles per hour. The Safe Streets plan in London, England notes that parts of the city where speeds were limited to 20 miles per hour saw a 42 per cent reduction in casualties and says that these lower limits will be coming to more streets. The plan accepts that people can be “unpredictable” and argues for the system to be redesigned so that “road users are not subjected to impact energy levels sufficient to cause fatal or serious, disabling injury.” In Freiburg, Germany, in the neighbourhood of Vauban, speeds are strictly controlled and parking is extremely expensive, to discourage car use. And in the United States, Washington state has made it easier for municipalities to cut speed limits. In Toronto, too, there is a growing recognition that pedestrianism is crucial to a good urban environment. “It’s about offering a really high quality of life,” said Toronto chief planner Jennifer Keesmaat, who is keen to spread density and create more walkable neighbourhoods. “There’s really a whole series of things that we value – like our health, like clean air and water, like having a strong sense of community – that are all linked in together with a pedestrian city or a pedestrian community. So the cool thing about walking is that it responds to, or generates, a whole variety of positive attributes in a community that we generally agree are desired.” Toronto’s walkability varies greatly, though, and in many parts of the city people on foot face a too-risky daily reality. Although pedestrian deaths have been cut in half in the last two decades, the number of people hit by vehicles remains stubbornly steady at around 2,200 annually. City research shows that pedestrians crossing arterial roads outside the downtown core are most likely to be hit. It’s not clear why, but theories point to wider roads, which take longer to cross; faster vehicle speeds, which mean less time to react; and drivers who are less accustomed to pedestrians. Road design may also be a factor. Staff have scoured the data to identify the riskiest spots and are working to craft individual improvements for the 10 most dangerous intersections. And in a small detail that speaks to evolving attitudes, transportation staff who tackle these problems tend to avoid the term “accident.” “Accident implies that … those involved don’t want to take responsibility for it,” said Mike Brady, manager of traffic safety in the city’s transportation department. “Each one of these is preventable. Something has failed.” He prefers the term “collision,” a distinction that is increasingly common among transportation experts and law enforcement, including the Toronto Police Service. Although the difference between an accident and a collision may seem semantic, it gets at the idea of responsibility and blame. The city’s core, which is congested, tends to be safer. Streets are generally narrower, drivers usually can’t go too fast and there’s a greater sense that pedestrians are a legitimate part of the streetscape. Scramble intersections at two key downtown corners give the whole zone over to pedestrians, allowing them to cross in all directions. Pedestrian status reaches its peak in Kensington Market, probably the only area of Toronto where people on foot come close to having full equality. Here, walkers mingle freely with people riding bicycles, on skateboards and driving cars. In a vaguely anarchic dance – one that can, admittedly, bring tensions – the sheer mass of pedestrians spilling onto the road forces other users to slow down. The situation in this neighbourhood bears close resemblance to a *woonerf*. The Dutch concept, which means “living yard,” does away with curbs and essentially turns the roadway into pedestrian space. Motorists are allowed to enter if they drive at walking pace. Although Kensington evolved organically, formally planned *woonerf* –like areas are coming to Toronto. A version of the idea, albeit one with rolled curbs, is being included at a new development in the West Don Lands, and something similar is being installed near St. Lawrence Market. “Enhancements around active transportation … do, in most cases, benefit all users,” said Fiona Chapman, manager of pedestrian projects at the city’s transportation department. “If you have good active transportation options … then maybe people are less likely to take their car for short trips.” *WHERE CARS AND PEDESTRIANS COLLIDE* *Where there are transit stops, and nearby attractions that draw pedestrians.* Sheppard Avenue East at Provost Drive (#1) in North York is an example, with Ikea, other retail, a medical centre and condominium towers all near the corner. *Where “excess capacity” leads to speeding.* Wide, flat roads with little traffic invite faster driving, which is dangerous to pedestrians; this is the case at #2, St.Dennis Drive and Deauville Lane in Flemingdon Park. *Where “elderly demand” is high.* The city assigns a score for the number of elderly people who use an intersection; Neilson Road and McLevin Avenue, in Malvern, scores 4.5 out of 5. *THE CITY’S TOOLKIT: HOW TO FIX THEM* The city is considering some of these changes to improve different intersections. Paint *zebra markings and stop bars* on all four approaches into the intersection. Put *solid lines on the road surface*, to guide drivers into the correct lane as they turn. *Make walk signals longer* to give people more time to cross; add pedestrian-activated traffic signals. *Install signs* to remind drivers to pay attention to pedestrians crossing. Add “ l*eading pedestrian intervals* ” – signals for pedestrians to cross when other traffic must stop. *Move a bus stop *across an intersection to reduce conflicts between pedestrians and drivers.

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John Stewart on the new Citi Bike program in NY
by Dave Elmore 07 Jun '13

07 Jun '13

Thought you might enjoy this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kz14vP-vUEU Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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Fwd: North Perimeter Active Transit Consultation
by Anders Swanson 06 Jun '13

06 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Sigrun Bailey* Date: Thursday, June 6, 2013 Subject: Fwd: North Perimeter Active Transit Hello Folks,**** ** ** On behalf of Erna Braun, MLA for Rossmere, I’d like to invite you all to a public consultation regarding Active Transit at the North Perimeter Highway. **** ** ** Thursday, June 27, 2013**** 4:30 – 7:45**** Covenant Christian Reformed Church (653 Knowles Ave) **** ** ** Please pass this invite along to anyone who may be interested in attending. **** ** ** We hope to see you there!**** ** ** *Erin Longstaff* **** Constituency Assistant to Erna Braun, MLA for Rossmere**** 3-935 McLeod Ave, Winnipeg MB, R2G 0Y4**** Constituency Office: (204)667-7244 Legislative Office: (204)945-7349**** ** ** -- Sigrun

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MPI NEWS RELEASE Cycling Safety Awareness Campaign
by Reaney, Vicky (MLG) 06 Jun '13

06 Jun '13

http://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/Newsroom/News-Releases/Pages/NR2013June03.aspx Cycling safety awareness campaign aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities ─ Manitoba Public Insurance On average, three cyclists are killed and more than 250 injured yearly in Manitoba as the result of being involved in a crash with an automobile. With the commitment to reduce these numbers, Manitoba Public Insurance, in conjunction with government, launched a comprehensive safety and educational campaign today aimed at both cyclists and drivers. "Road safety is an issue that matters a great deal to Manitobans," said Andrew Swan, minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance. "Enhancing the road safety relationship between cyclists and drivers is a positive step towards the ultimate goal of reducing collisions, fatalities and injuries." Manitoba Public Insurance's website contains detailed safety information for cyclists, in addition to safety materials which are distributed by bike shops throughout the province. "We recognize that sharing the road is a two-way street, used by both cyclists and motorists," said MaryAnn Kempe, vice-president, Community & Corporate Relations, Manitoba Public Insurance. "This campaign will supplement current awareness programs for road users, including our 'Safety on Wheels' presentation, bike safety presentations in classrooms and on-road training through the corporation's Cycling Champion's Program." Over 65 per cent of bicycle/vehicle collisions occur at intersections, according to Manitoba Public Insurance data. The month-long campaign will utilize a variety of advertising and communication tools, emphasizing the importance of drivers and cyclists showing mutual courtesy, respect and good judgment. Motorist Safety Tips · Depending on debris and other road hazards, cyclists may need to ride closer to the middle of the lane. Motorists should exercise extra caution when approaching a cyclist, give them sufficient space, and never tailgate. · Always watch for cyclists when approaching intersections, turning left or right, or when changing lanes. · When passing a cyclist, motorists are encouraged to leave a distance of at least one metre between their vehicle and the cyclist. Depending on circumstances, this may require changing lanes to pass safely. · Additional rules of the road can be found on the Manitoba Public Insurance website<http://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/PDFs/AdultsCyclingBooklet.pdf>. Cycling Safety Tips · Wear an approved cycling helmet. In Manitoba, cyclists under the age of 18 are required by law to wear one. Statistics report that nearly 70 per cent of cyclists killed or injured in a collision with a vehicle were not wearing a helmet. · Stay safe by wearing reflective clothing and using hand signals to indicate their riding intentions. · Observe all traffic signals. · While travelling on the road, be observant at all times of other traffic, including vehicles and pedestrians. Be prepared for the unexpected, including road construction and debris.

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FW: Manitoba News Release: Province Supports Active Transportation Through New Safety and Public Awareness Initiatives: Lemieux, Swan
by Reaney, Vicky (MLG) 06 Jun '13

06 Jun '13

http://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?archive=2013-06-01&item=17511 June 3, 2013 PROVINCE SUPPORTS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION THROUGH NEW SAFETY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS INITIATIVES: LEMIEUX, SWAN A new road safety public awareness campaign is being launched by the province to encourage drivers and cyclists to be more aware of each other while travelling on Manitoba's streets and roads, Local Government Minister Ron Lemieux and Justice Minister Andrew Swan, minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), announced today. "Our government is committed to ensuring the safety of all road users," said Lemieux. "Any fatality or serious injury is tragic, and we need to continue to find ways to prevent such occurrences. We will continue to improve the safety of cyclists and pedestrians so that more Manitobans enjoy the health, environmental and financial benefits of engaging in active transportation." "The province is committed to making active transportation a safe and viable transportation choice. We work closely with MPI and other stakeholders to raise awareness of safety issues affecting vulnerable road users," said Swan. "This campaign will provide helpful tips to both motorists and cyclists that can make travel safer." The campaign will run through the month of June to create awareness about safe ways to share the road while driving and cycling. It will also promote cycling as a healthy, active form of transportation. The ministers noted that interest and participation in active transportation is increasing. While walking is the most common form of active transportation, the number of people choosing to walk or cycle is on the rise in Canadian cities of all sizes. In Winnipeg, cycling increased 67 per cent between 2007 and 2012. "Sharing the road is a two-way street, used by both cyclists and motorists," said MaryAnn Kempe, vice-president, community and corporate relations, Manitoba Public Insurance. "Whether a motorist or cyclist, we are all expected to show courtesy and respect for our fellow road users. By putting important safety tips into practice, we can do our part to reduce risk and avoid bicycle-vehicle collisions." Provincial initiatives to increase the safety factor of cyclists and motor vehicles sharing the road include: * introducing legislation to require helmets for youth under 18; * updating provincial legislation enabling municipalities to develop a variety of cycle ways and allowing local traffic authorities to establish lowered speed limits in school zones; * providing over 89,000 low-cost helmets to families including over 8,000 no-cost helmets to families in need; * expanding training for drivers and cyclists, and ensuring they have up-to-date information about how to share the road through driver's training and programs such as CAN-BIKE and MPI's Cycling Champions; and * working with safety partners such as school divisions, health authorities, law enforcement and non-profit organizations to deliver programs such as Active and Safe Routes to School, Safe Kids Week and the We Caught You Using Your Head campaign. "Increasing safety and awareness is something we all have to work at together," said Swan. "Education, training, enhanced legislation and infrastructure improvements are all part of a broad strategy to keep our roads safer." "Manitoba has made significant strides in all these areas and will continue to work with our various road safety partners in the public, not-for-profit, private, health and enforcement communities to do so," added Lemieux. In Manitoba in 2010, there were a total of 7,130 victims of traffic collisions. Pedestrians accounted for six per cent of all fatalities and cyclists accounted for four per cent. In 2010, there were 770 nonvehicle occupants injured in traffic collisions and of these 50 per cent were pedestrians and 34 per cent were cyclists.

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The route to commuter happiness? Two wheels
by Dave Elmore 05 Jun '13

05 Jun '13

http://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2011/08/24/the_route_to_commuter_happi ness_two_wheels.html The route to commuter happiness? Two wheels Two-thirds of cyclists are very satisfied with their commute, far more than drivers and transit users. Cyclists are the happiest commuters. And walkers, too. That isn't according to bikers and pedestrians, but to Statistics Canada, which released a study on travel time to work Wednesday. Terri Flinn reflects that study. Only three kilometres separate Flinn from her home and work. She bikes when the weather permits and takes the streetcar during the winter. "I'm happy six months of the year when I'm biking," Flinn said. "And miserable the other six." Two-thirds of cyclists said they were very satisfied with their commute. Only 6 per cent were dissatisfied, according to a Statistics Canada survey of more than 6,000 people across the country. It's a striking difference from their car and transit-riding brethren. Only 32 per cent of drivers and 25 per cent of public transit users were very satisfied with their trip to work. In warm weather, Flinn leaves her place on Bloor St. W. at 8:45 a.m., hops on her bike and cruises down Spadina Ave. to her office at Wellington St. W. She arrives a few minutes before 9 a.m. "It's an eight-minute ride," Flinn says. "I love it - I actually look forward to my ride in and my ride home." During the cooler months, Flinn takes the streetcar down Spadina. She leaves her place at 8:15 a.m., stands in a long line at Bloor station that snakes around pillars and up stairs, and she eventually shuffles onto the streetcar. The streetcar is jammed and a seat is a rare find. About 35 to 40 minutes later, Flinn escapes the streetcar and trundles up to her desk. "In the winter, I don't want to go to work because I dread the streetcar ride." Flinn said. "Once I'm at work, I don't want to leave because it means I have to get back on the streetcar." For Robin Telly, it's all about walking. She lives downtown, about four kilometres from work at Yonge and Dundas Sts. "The only reliable way I can get to work is to walk," Telly said in an email. Telly's commute is 40 minutes on foot. To take transit, she said, she'd have to allocate an hour. "I run the risk of being late if I leave my house the same time I leave when I walk." When Telly's sister left for a week, she borrowed her Metropass. She left at the same time she did when walking and was late the first two days. She decided to walk the next three days, but get on a streetcar when it rolled by. Two of those three days, she made it to work without a streetcar passing her. "Relying on your own two feet is the best way to go," Telly said.

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Bike to Work Day
by Dave Elmore 05 Jun '13

05 Jun '13

Sorry for the additional email, forgot to change the title Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X) From: Dave Elmore [mailto:delmore@mymts.net] Sent: June-05-13 8:19 PM To: at-network(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: FW: BTWD Meeting tomorrow Wed May 29 - REMINDER Hi all Bike to Work Day is fast approaching and if you haven't already registered, make sure to "Count yourself in." This is the 6th annual Bike to Work Day and we hope the most successful yet. We already have over 40 pit-stops around the city (the map will be up very soon on our website) and now all we need is lots of registered riders. We again this year have sponsorship, this time from Assiniboine Credit Union, providing a donation to the Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub (WRENCH) based on $ 0.25 for every registered rider up to an upset limit of $ 1000.00. We need at least 4000 registered riders to maximize this donation, so please register <http://biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org/index.php/register/> . Remember that by registering you add your voice to ours and help us build a more bike-friendly Winnipeg. Together we can help promote the bicycle for everyday transportation and advocate for improved cycling infrastructure and awareness. In addition there are prizes to be won, schwag and bike tune-ups at various pit-stops, a free BBQ featuring with Boon Burger cuisine and Half Pints Peddle Pusher Ale (not free, but really good). No place to shower before work, we have the YMCA offering free admission to their facilities so that you can't use that excuse. This year we are also having a number of "count down events" including a student day, employers day, family day, and a movie night. Check out the details at our website <http://biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org/index.php/test-events/> . It's going to be a great day so help us make the 6th annual Bike to Work Day a HUGE success. For more information check out www.biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org. Please distirbute widely and feel free to print and post the attached Bike to Work Day poster.! Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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FW: BTWD Meeting tomorrow Wed May 29 - REMINDER
by Dave Elmore 05 Jun '13

05 Jun '13

Hi all Bike to Work Day is fast approaching and if you haven't already registered, make sure to "Count yourself in." This is the 6th annual Bike to Work Day and we hope the most successful yet. We already have over 40 pit-stops around the city (the map will be up very soon on our website) and now all we need is lots of registered riders. We again this year have sponsorship, this time from Assiniboine Credit Union, providing a donation to the Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub (WRENCH) based on $ 0.25 for every registered rider up to an upset limit of $ 1000.00. We need at least 4000 registered riders to maximize this donation, so please register <http://biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org/index.php/register/> . Remember that by registering you add your voice to ours and help us build a more bike-friendly Winnipeg. Together we can help promote the bicycle for everyday transportation and advocate for improved cycling infrastructure and awareness. In addition there are prizes to be won, schwag and bike tune-ups at various pit-stops, a free BBQ featuring with Boon Burger cuisine and Half Pints Peddle Pusher Ale (not free, but really good). No place to shower before work, we have the YMCA offering free admission to their facilities so that you can't use that excuse. This year we are also having a number of "count down events" including a student day, employers day, family day, and a movie night. Check out the details at our website <http://biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org/index.php/test-events/> . It's going to be a great day so help us make the 6th annual Bike to Work Day a HUGE success. For more information check out www.biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org. Please distirbute widely and feel free to print and post the attached Bike to Work Day poster.! Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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volunteer opportunity at the GO4health EXpo - promoting Active Transporation
by Kristine Hayward 05 Jun '13

05 Jun '13

Hi AT-network and PACM-network folks! Sorry for the cross posting. As part of the physical activity promotion area at the GO4health EXpo at this years' Red River Exhibition (June 14-23, 2013), we are promoting active transportation and active play. As part of our Active Transportation promotion, we are in the process of printing a large (8' x 8') version of the city cycling map. We are intending to use this map to open discussions about active transportation, highlight the many AT possibilities throughout the city and assist potential commuters to identify safe routes, etc. We are looking for volunteers that have general knowledge in the area of active transportation to help staff our booth and engage with folks attending the EX. General duties: - Assist with map distribution (we have a large stash of the 2013 City Cycling map) - Assist with AT route identification - Sharing general tips and advice on AT in Winnipeg Shifts are 3 hours in length. Friday, June 14 - 12:00-3:00; 3:00-6:00; 6:00-9:00p.m. Saturday, June 15 - 12:00-3:00; 3:00-6:00; 6:00-9:00p.m. Sunday, June 16 - 12:00-3:00; 3:00-6:00; 6:00-9:00p.m. Monday, June 17 -3:00-6:00; 6:00-9:00p.m. Tuesday, June 18 - 3:00-6:00; 6:00-9:00p.m. Wednesday, June 19 - 3:00-6:00; 6:00-9:00p.m. Thursday, June 20 - 12:00-3:00; 3:00-6:00; 6:00-9:00p.m. Friday, June 21 - 12:00-3:00; 3:00-6:00; 6:00-9:00p.m. Saturday, June 22 -12:00-3:00; 3:00-6:00; 6:00-9:00p.m. Sunday, June 23 - 12:00-3:00; 3:00-6:00; 6:00-9:00p.m. If you would like to volunteer for a shift or two and share your knowledge, expertise and passion for active transportation, please give me a shout. Thanks! Kristine Kristine Hayward Physical Activity Promotion/in motion Coordinator 2nd floor - 490 Hargrave Street Winnipeg, MB R3A 0X7 Telephone 204 940-1676 Cell 204 232-7546 Fax 204 940-2690 Email khayward(a)wrha.mb.ca<mailto:khayward@wrha.mb.ca> Follow Winnipeg in motion on Twitter - @wpginmotion Sign up to receive updates from Winnipeg in motion @ http://www.winnipeginmotion.ca/signup/ PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE MOVED (MAY 5, 2012) - our mailing address and fax number has changed. This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original. Ce courriel et tout document dans cette transmission est destiné à la personne ou aux personnes à qui il est adressé. Il peut contenir des informations privilégiées ou confidentielles. Toute utilisation, divulgation, distribution, copie, ou diffusion non autorisée est strictement défendue. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire de ce message, veuillez en informer l'expéditeur immédiatement et lui remettre l'original.

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Webinar Handouts - Bikeway Design at Intersections
by Mark Cohoe 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Hi, Sorry this is a bit late, but for those who attended last Wednesday's NACTO webinar - Bikeway Design at Intersections, handouts and screens can be downloaded at http://www.apbp.org/?page=Webinar_Download <http://www.apbp.org/link.asp?e=markc@biketothefuture.org&job=926174&ymlink=…>. The next webinar in the series, *Bikeway Design in Context:**Determining the right facility for the right street* will be held tomorrow from 2:00 - 3:30pm at the Eco-Centre. Handouts and screens for that webinar should also be available at the above link sometime tomorrow. Local viewings of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide Webinar Series are made possible by the generous sponsorship of Freig and Associates. Cheers, Mark

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Free coffee & cinnamon buns for Clean Air Day tomorrow! 7-9am Osborne Bridge!
by Shoni Litinsky 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

It is that special time of year again! Tomorrow is Clean Air Day :) Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca> is hosting breakfast tomorrow morning for active commuters. We will be handing out free coffee (bring your mug!), juice, cinnamon buns, and muffins for folks that bike, walk, skate, or scoot to work. *Where:* North side of Osborne Bridge (Leg side) *When:* 7:00am-9:00am *Why:* Because you work so hard to get to work in an active, and environmentally conscious way and we would like to celebrate that with you. Tomorrow also marks the mid-week point of Commuter Challenge<http://greenactioncentre.ca/program/commuterchallenge/>, if you didn't sign-up please do! See you in the morning - if you are lucky Dave will adjust your bike for you :) Cheers, Shoni & the Green Action Centre crew. [image: Inline image 1] -- *Shoni Litinsky* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member<http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/memberships/> Find us here<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/>

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Webinar reminder: NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide - Wed, June 5th, 2-3:15pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

[Friendly reminder about tomorrow afternoon's webinar on bikeway design...] Bike to the Future and Green Action Centre invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar at the EcoCentre (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave). This will be followed by group discussion of local applications.* *Detailed descriptions provided below. *NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide<http://nacto.org/cities-for-cycling/design-guide/> * *Bikeway Design in Context: Determining the Right Facility for the Right Street **Wed, June 5th | 2:00-3:15 p.m.* RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth (204) 925-3772 * * * * * ** NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide Webinar Series<http://greenactioncentre.ca/event/at-webinar-bikeway-design-at-intersection…> #2, Bikeway Design in Context: Determining the Right Facility for the Right Street Wednesday, June 5 | 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. CDT As bikeway design options have multiplied and evolved, the decision-making process for practitioners has become increasingly complex. What kinds of streets are best suited to cycle tracks? When should an engineer use a buffered bike lane rather than a conventional bike lane? Are shared lane markings appropriate for busy streets or only on local roads? This session will analyze the decision-making process that different cities go through when answering such questions, looking beyond speed and ADT to consider elements as varied as context, parking, transit routes and street width. Presenters are Joshua Benson, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Director, New York City Department of Transportation and Nathan Wilkes, Associate Traffic Engineer, Neighborhood Connectivity Division, City of Austin.

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Traveler Response to Transportation System Changes Handbook, Third Edition: Chapter 16, Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
by Beth McKechnie 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Terry Zdan <tjzdan50(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2013 11:55:17 -0500 ** ** [image: http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=covertcrprpt95c16copy] [image: http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=viewthispdf]<http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/tcrp/tcrp_rpt_95c16.pdf> [image: http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=buythisbook]<http://books.trbbookstore.org/tc095r.aspx> **** [image: http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=sponsorbeta]<http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/167122.aspx> **** Traveler Response to Transportation System Changes Handbook, Third Edition: Chapter 16, Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities**** tc095r**** http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/tcrp/tcrp_rpt_95c16.pdf**** 167122**** *Traveler Response to Transportation System Changes Handbook, Third Edition: Chapter 16, Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities* TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Report 95: Traveler Response to Transportation System Changes Handbook, Third Edition; Chapter 16, Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities examines pedestrian and bicyclist behavior and travel demand outcomes in a relatively broad sense. The report covers traveler response to non-motorized transportation (NMT) facilities both in isolation and as part of the total urban fabric, along with the effects of associated programs and promotion. The report looks not only at transportation outcomes, but also recreational and public health outcomes. TCRP Report 95, Chapter 16 focuses on the travel behavior and public health implications of pedestrian/bicycle area-wide systems; NMT-link facilities such as sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and on-transit accommodation of bicycles; and node-specific facilities such as street-crossing treatments, bicycle parking, and showers. The report also includes discussion of the implications of pedestrian and bicycle “friendly” neighborhoods, policies, programs, and promotion. The report is complemented by illustrative photographs provided as a “Photo Gallery” at the conclusion of the report. In addition, PowerPoint slides of the photographs<http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/tcrp/tcrp_rpt_95C16.ppt>are available for download.. The Traveler Response to Transportation System Changes Handbook<http://www.trb.org/Publications/TCRPReport95.aspx>consists of these Chapter 1 introductory materials and 15 stand-alone published topic area chapters. Each topic area chapter provides traveler response findings including supportive information and interpretation, and also includes case studies and a bibliography consisting of the references utilized as sources.**** ** ** Project: Project Information<http://www.trb.org/TRBNet/ProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=1034> **** Project Number: B-12A, Phase II**** E-Newsletter Type: Recently Released TRB Publications<http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs.aspx?fields=ENewsletterType%7CRecently%20Rel…> **** TRB Publication Type: TCRP Report<http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs.aspx?fields=PublicationType%7CTCRPReport> **** **** ** ** ** ** Terry Zdan 126 Duncan Norrie Drive Wpg MB R3P 2J9 CANADA tjzdan50(a)gmail.com <tjzdan(a)gmasil.com>

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Citi Bike debuts in NYC (video)
by Beth McKechnie 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

[Fun video of the launch of Citi Bike – warning: cute kids at the end!] Citi Bike Debuts in NYC from Streetfilms <http://vimeo.com/streetfilms> http://vimeo.com/67105887 Memorial Day 2013 marked a milestone in NYC transportation history: the debut of the city's bike-share system, Citi Bike. At 330 stations, 6,000 bikes (of a planned 10,000) were available to more than 13,000 members who signed up for a yearly pass - and many of them couldn't wait to hit the streets! The press conference at City Hall was a media frenzy. Hundreds of reporters and cameras were on hand to watch Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan ring in the launch. Streetfilms was there at this historic moment and put together this fun four-minute film which features a Citibike bike share station along a protected bike lane, David Byrne telling us what he will do with bike share and the best shot anyone got of Commissioner Sadik-Khan test driving the bike at City Hall.

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Metro Article - six ways to kill a cyclist
by Cara Fisher 03 Jun '13

03 Jun '13

Scary article from the Urban Compass Winnipeg section http://metronews.ca/voices/urban-compass-winnipeg/651476/six-ways-to-kill-a…

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