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Old-fashioned warnings against women cycling sparks theme for new play: Bikeface
by Beth McKechnie 23 Jul '18

23 Jul '18

A little Monday humour (sort of)... cause we need it more on a Monday than on a Friday! https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/article-old- fashioned-warnings-against-women-cycling-sparks-theme-for-new-play/

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The impact of young peoples' choices on traffic planning
by Beth McKechnie 19 Jul '18

19 Jul '18

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Michael Sivak <sivakappliedresearch(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [At-network] The impact of young peoples' choices on traffic planning Beth, The second publication has data through 2016. A corrected link is below. • *Has motorization the U.S. peaked?* http://www.umich.edu/%7Eumtriswt/PDF/SWT-2018-2.pdf Regards, Michael Michael Sivak, Ph.D. Managing Director Sivak Applied Research Web: www.sivakappliedresearch.com Email: sivakappliedresearch(a)gmail.com On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 11:29 AM, Zdan, Terry (MI) <Terry.Zdan(a)gov.mb.ca> > wrote: > > • *Recent decreases in the proportion of persons with a driver's license > across all age groups* > > http://www.umich.edu/~umtriswt/PDF/UMTRI-2016-4.pdf > > > > • *Has motorization the U.S. peaked?* > > http://www.umich.edu/~Eumtriswt/PDF/SWT-2018-2.pdf > > > > happy trails > > TZ > > > > *From:* at-network-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca < > at-network-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> *On Behalf Of *Charles Feaver > *Sent:* July-19-18 10:47 AM > *To:* at-network(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > *Subject:* [At-network] The impact of young peoples' choices on traffic > planning > > > > A good piece in the BBC about the impact of the younger generation’s > decreased interest in cars on traffic growth. > > > > https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-44849381 > > > > …In the 1990s, 80% of people were driving by 30; now this marker is only > reached by 45. > > > > Men under 30 are travelling only half the miles their fathers did. > > > > The Commission on Travel Demand says this should lead to a government > re-think about travel priorities. > > It points out that people in general are driving much less than expected: > > > > · People are travelling 10% fewer miles than in 2002 and spending > 22 hours less travelling each year than a decade ago. > > · There has been a 20% reduction in commuter trips per week since > the mid 1990s > > · Growth in car traffic has slowed. In the 1980s, it grew by 50% > whereas in the decade to 2016 it grew by 2% > > > > Yet BBC News has learned that next week the government is likely to > forecast a rise in traffic of between 20% and 60% by 2040. … > > > _______________________________________________ > AT-Network mailing list > AT-Network(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/at-network > >

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The impact of young peoples' choices on traffic planning
by Charles Feaver 19 Jul '18

19 Jul '18

A good piece in the BBC about the impact of the younger generation's decreased interest in cars on traffic growth. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-44849381 .In the 1990s, 80% of people were driving by 30; now this marker is only reached by 45. Men under 30 are travelling only half the miles their fathers did. The Commission on Travel Demand says this should lead to a government re-think about travel priorities. It points out that people in general are driving much less than expected: * People are travelling 10% fewer miles than in 2002 and spending 22 hours less travelling each year than a decade ago. * There has been a 20% reduction in commuter trips per week since the mid 1990s * Growth in car traffic has slowed. In the 1980s, it grew by 50% whereas in the decade to 2016 it grew by 2% Yet BBC News has learned that next week the government is likely to forecast a rise in traffic of between 20% and 60% by 2040. .

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WFP: People to get final say on Portage& Main (Jul19'18)
by Beth McKechnie 19 Jul '18

19 Jul '18

[Sadly, it looks like this will keep Portage and Main closed to anyone but motorists, as the issue is pretty much guaranteed to fail in a referendum. Winnipeg solidly remains a car-centric city well into the 21st century (my two cents). Sigh.] Mayor throws support behind making pedestrian access to famous intersection a ballot-box question People to get final say on Portage& Main https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/mayor-throws- support-behind-proposed-referendum-on-reopening-portage-and-main-488556851. html AFTER ardently campaigning in 2014 to reopen Portage and Main to pedestrians, Mayor Brian Bowman has agreed to let Winnipeggers have the final say. On Wednesday, the mayor (who is standing for re-election in October) announced he will support a motion at today’s council meeting proposing a referendum on the future of the historicintersection be added to the ballot. “I see no reason why we wouldn’t let Winnipeggers voice their views on this issue,” Bowman told reporters. “If the feedback from Winnipeggers on a referendum is not to open it up to pedestrians at this time, then I’ll respect that in letter and spirit. “I’ll treat a referendum as binding, either way.” Bowman’s decision disappointed Allen Mankewich, who lives and works downtown and uses a wheelchair. “If we put everything to a referendum, nothing would change in our city,” said Mankewich, who supports reopening the Portage Avenue and Main Street intersection that’s been closed to pedestrian traffic since 1979. “We live in a city where wewill spend $150 million at the drop of a hat on an underpass to help people get home five or 10 minutes quicker by car, but we don’t show the same level of decisiveness on a project like this, which will help pedestrians move through Portage and Main a little faster and connect neighbourhoods close to downtown,” he said. To cross the street via the underground concourse, he has to rely on a series of elevators that are, at times, out of service. The intersection and underground concourse have suffered from decades of decay and neglect. The city has set aside $3.5 million for repairs, including rebuilding and repairing sidewalks and curbs, Bowman said. It’s working with the private sector to address surface drainage, water leakage, asbestos abatement and ventilation modifications, in conjunction with upgrades planned at the Richardson Building plaza, he said. Putting the referendum on Portage and Main on the ballot in October won’t cost the city anything, the mayor said. However, it might cost Bowman some support. Backing a referendum put forward by suburban Couns. Jeff Browaty (North Kildonan) and Janice Lukes (South Winnipeg-St. Norbert) may be seen as giving in to the mighty suburban motorist vote — drivers passing through downtown who don’t want pedestrian crossings to slow them down. “I think, obviously, he’s received some push back on the issue, in terms of public opinion,” Mankewich said. “I’m disappointed that the mayor is backtracking on the issue. He was the only candidate who said he would open Portage and Main to pedestrians.” Bowman said, however, he’s not backtracking. “My campaign commitment when I ran for election was to ensure that I work collaboratively with the property owners and engage the community. We’ve done that,” he said, noting all the affected property owners support opening the intersection. “When I ran for office, I talked about the benefits of opening it up and I’ll continue to do so.” A rival for themayor’s seat said Wednesday she wants the discussion shut down. “I don’t believe this plebiscite should go forward,” candidate Jenny Motkaluk said. “We should not spend another minute talking about the issue.” She called reopening Portage and Main to pedestrians Bowman’s “vanity project,” adding she’s worried thirdparty advertising spending on a referendum will influence voters. “There will be all kinds of interest groups spending money on both sides of the issue and we don’t know where they’re coming from,” she said. “My opinion is if we open this up to thirdparty spending, we’re going to have the wild west.” A third party can advertise on a civic issue, provided there is no mention of a candidate in the materials, said a spokesman for the City of Winnipeg. For example, a third party could say: vote yes on this issue, but not support candidate X on this issue. carol.sanders(a)freepress.mb.ca -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3777 x102 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/> <http://www.gomanitoba.ca>

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STRIDE Report: Using crowdsourcing to prioritize bicycle route network improvements
by Beth McKechnie 18 Jul '18

18 Jul '18

This one is for the real data nerds out there! Some of you may recall the OTTO cycle study done in Winnipeg years ago. This study is somewhat similar but using smartphones and the Strava, CycleDixie and Cycle Atlanta apps. https://stride.ce.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/STRIDE_Report_2013-083… In a nutshell, here are the research objectives: - Collect crowdsourced cycling data through smartphone applications - Compare and analyze measures describing the quality of bicycle facilities, in terms of level of service and level of stress - Model the factors affecting bicycle route choice in urban and suburban areas - Develop route suitability score and route preference models If you want to skip to the conclusions, go to page 138 of the pdf, though the conclusions are not particularly surprising; it's the methodology that is likely of most interest (to those so inclined), in particular the Bicycle Level of Service (LOS) and Level of Stress discussion. Thanks to Michelle Porter for the share. cheers, Beth -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3777 x102 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/> <http://www.gomanitoba.ca>

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NACTO guide: How cities should regulate the scooter and dockless bikeshare surge
by Beth McKechnie 17 Jul '18

17 Jul '18

How cities should regulate the scooter surge This article from Curbed discussed a new report by the NACTO, “Guidelines for the Regulation and Management of Shared Active Transportation <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hpCMF90qxHIrXECg_jUiBq7mo5rCns1PNYXt4tdGNWmM…>,” which lays out potential rules and regulations for the fast-growing world of electric scooters and dockless bikeshare, collating current examples from more than a dozen cities with existing policies, permitting fees, and ideas for equity programming. In many respects, the NACTO report offers common-sense recommendations, beginning with the not-so-radical idea that cities—which have the financial and legal responsibility to build, maintain, and protect the local transit system—should have a say in deciding what vehicles are allowed to use said streets. The report comes down hard on the common practices of tech transit companies, that tend to beg for forgiveness as opposed to asking for permission. Due to differing and sometimes incomplete regulations, ebikes, scooters, and electric scooters “exist in a regulatory grey area, regulated in a limited fashion on an individual or recreational level but not envisioned en masse or in an automated rental scenario.” The NACTO report also offers a few starting points for cities that want to design pilot programs to help these companies expand. These proposed rules of the road offer a pretty easy template for cities to adopt. Most importantly, they should take control of the street and the curb. New startups also should require legal permission, which can cap the number of vehicles in operation, and be subject to fines or expulsion if rules or regulations are flagrantly or repeatedly violated. Cities should push for data-sharing, transparency, and safety. Agreed-upon rules to clear disabled or downed vehicles from right-of-ways should be strictly enforced, cities should be aware of staffing and operations plans, protocols for extreme weather or natural disasters should be clearly laid out. Additionally, companies should be rewarded for pushing equity and access to underserved neighborhoods. For example, in St. Louis, dockless bike companies will be allowed to expand past an initial 2,500 vehicle cap, but only if they present and implement a social equity plan and meet other ridership requirements. I -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3777 x102 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/> <http://www.gomanitoba.ca>

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AT webinar reminder: Safety Manuals - the Good Stuff | Wed, July 18th | EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 17 Jul '18

17 Jul '18

*** Friendly reminder about tomorrow's webinar *** Please join Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg on *Wednesday, July 18th*, for a group viewing of the monthly APBP webinar in the EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/uncategorized/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-o…> boardroom followed by discussion for those who wish to stay. *AT Webinar: Wed, July 18th, 2-3pm* *Safety Manuals – The Good Stuff* FHWA Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) Program: Selecting Countermeasures for Uncontrolled Crossing Locations APBP is hosting a webinar to share information about a new guide and tech sheets promoting the use of countermeasures for uncontrolled pedestrian crossing locations. The “Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations” follows a six-step process and provides tools that help agencies select countermeasures for uncontrolled crossing locations based on roadway characteristics and pedestrian safety issues. This guide was developed as part of the FHWA Every Day Counts - Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) program. In addition to this new guide, the STEP program released a series of new tech sheets highlighting the safety benefits of the STEP countermeasures. The tech sheets provide conceptual visualizations, best practices for installation, and cost considerations for each of the countermeasures. The new STEP guide and tech sheets are posted to the program website: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/everydaycounts/edc_4/step.cfm *Presenters*: - Lauren Blackburn, VHB - Charlie Zegeer, UNC Highway Safety Research Center -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3777 x102 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/> <http://www.gomanitoba.ca>

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Job Posting - Trails Manitoba
by Erik Dickson 13 Jul '18

13 Jul '18

FYI Please see the attached job posting for Trails Manitoba Executive Director. Note the deadline to submit resumes is July 17, 2018. Have a nice weekend! Regards, Erik Dickson, MCIP, RPP Planner [solid_smm_logo] 204.927.3444 | edickson(a)scatliff.ca<mailto:edickson@scatliff.ca> | www.scatliff.ca<http://www.scatliff.ca/> 1120-201 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3K6

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AT Webinar: Safety Manuals - the Good Stuff | Wed, July 18th | EcoCentre
by Heather Mitchell 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

Please join Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg on *Wednesday, July 18th*, for a group viewing of the monthly APBP webinar in the EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/uncategorized/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-o…> boardroom followed by discussion for those who wish to stay. Best, Heather -- *AT Webinar: Wed, July 18th, 2-3pm* *Safety Manuals – The Good Stuff* FHWA Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) Program: Selecting Countermeasures for Uncontrolled Crossing Locations APBP is hosting a webinar to share information about a new guide and tech sheets promoting the use of countermeasures for uncontrolled pedestrian crossing locations. The “Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations” follows a six-step process and provides tools that help agencies select countermeasures for uncontrolled crossing locations based on roadway characteristics and pedestrian safety issues. This guide was developed as part of the FHWA Every Day Counts - Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) program. In addition to this new guide, the STEP program released a series of new tech sheets highlighting the safety benefits of the STEP countermeasures. The tech sheets provide conceptual visualizations, best practices for installation, and cost considerations for each of the countermeasures. The new STEP guide and tech sheets are posted to the program website: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/everydaycounts/edc_4/step.cfm *Presenters*: - Lauren Blackburn, VHB - Charlie Zegeer, UNC Highway Safety Research Center -- *Heather Mitchell * Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> | 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue (204) 925-3777 ext:107 Green Action Centre is your green living hub. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/green-action-centre/>. <http://canadahelps.org/> <https://www.gomanitoba.ca/Public/Home.aspx>

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Winnipeggers more linkely to blame drivers than cyclists for conflict
by Wendy Chapman 28 Jun '18

28 Jun '18

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/poll-winnipeg-cyclists-drivers-blame… Wendy Chapman Injury Prevention Coordinator Injury Prevention Program Winnipeg Regional Health Authority 2nd - 490 Hargrave Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0X7 Phone: (204) 391-0949 Scent Free Facility - visitors are asked to refrain from wearing perfumes/colognes/heavy-scented lotions/oils 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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