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City of Winnipeg Community Wide GHG Reductions Strategy RFP
by Mark Cohoe 02 Oct '12

02 Oct '12

Hi, I found this on the city's bid opportunities page today and thought it was interesting enough to pass along in case anyone feels motivated enough to start working on some proposals for the stakeholder and public engagement process. It seems like a positive development. Bid Opportunity Page <http://winnipeg.ca/MatMgt/FolderContents.asp?FOLDER_NAME=631-2012&YEAR=2012> Request for Proposal Document <http://winnipeg.ca/finance/findata/matmgt/documents//2012/631-2012//631-201…>. Sections A,B, and C are generic boiler plate RFP requests, sections D and E have the substance. Here are some of the highlights (at least from my perspective): E3.2 The City of Winnipeg's commitment to a low carbon future is reflected in key achievements, policy tools & directives: (a) Membership and Council commitment to the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program in 1998. (b) 2007 municipal achievement of a 20% reduction in corporate GHG emissions over a 1998 baseline and subsequent Council endorsement of a further 20% GHG reduction (overall goal of 40% below 1998 levels). (c) Council endorsement of a 6% community-wide GHG reduction goal over 1998 levels. E4.10 Types of GHG to be measured: (b) Types of emission sources to be measured: (iv) Within transportation, the inventory should be broken down by different transportation modes and vehicle types for passengers and freight wherever possible. Emission per kilometre per transportation mode, and emission per kilometre per vehicle type, should be calculated. E7. MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF POLICY & ACTION IMPACTS E7.3 Policy and actions to be analyzed by the Consultant shall be developed in consultation with City staff and key stakeholders and with the contribution of the Consultant's experience in other jurisdictions. It is anticipated that the following areas shall be considered at minimum: (a) Land use change; (b) Solid waste and landfill management; (c) Transportation demand management; (d) Active transportation improvements; (e) Building code changes; (f) Local energy efficiency retrofits; (g) The use of on-site renewables; (h) District energy; (i) Transit quality improvements; (j) Transit route and rapid transit expansion; (k) Tailpipe emission standards and fuel switching. E7.5 The Consultant's analysis of relevant policy & action shall include key evaluative criteria for consideration including, but not limited to: (a) Emissions reduction potential; (b) Co-benefits; (c) Implementation cost; (d) Feasibility; (e) Applicability; (f) Implementation timeframe. E7.7 Further to the Consultant's analysis, the Consultant shall prepare supporting graphical, tabular, geospatial and comparative materials as is contextually appropriate and are suitable for communicating the comparative impact of each relevant action. (a) At minimum, the Consultant shall demonstrate the emissions impact and relevant associations between current land use patterns and transportation amenities in Winnipeg and the impact of future land use changes and transportation system improvements in accordance with Winnipeg's development plan, OurWinnipeg, and the Transportation Master Plan. The dissemination level shall be by census area or traffic zone. (i) Additionally, the Consultant shall recommend key performance indicators for monitoring and tracking progress towards each action area. Cheers, Mark

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WFP: Copenhagen shows bicycles can improve cities and their citizens (Oct.1'12)
by Beth McKechnie 02 Oct '12

02 Oct '12

Copenhagen shows bicycles can improve cities and their citizens By: Brent Bellamy Home to inspiring modern architecture, set within a dense and vibrant urban context, the most significant impression any visitor has of the Scandinavian capital is an overwhelming presence of bicycles. In Copenhagen, 37 per cent of the population ride their bikes to work every day. With a vast, integrated system of separated lanes and dedicated lights, rush-hour traffic can often be heavier for cyclists than motorists. The system is so safe only 15 per cent of Danes choose to wear a helmet. During a recent architectural pilgrimage to the Nordic city, I was lucky enough to visit prominent Danish architect and urban planner Jan Gehl. Having written several influential books on the design of livable cities, he has been instrumental in establishing Copenhagen's bike culture. In our discussion, Gehl lamented the lack of cycling infrastructure in most Canadian cities and cited the significant social and economic benefits it can have. He referred to a study commissioned by the mayor of Copenhagen indicating that when taking all factors into account, every kilometre ridden on a bike saves Danish society 25 cents and every kilometre travelled by car costs them 16 cents. In Winnipeg, the first steps toward implementation of an active transportation network have largely been focused on encouraging healthy lifestyle choices, but expanding on Gehl's business case for an urban cycling infrastructure might be a valuable strategy to galvanize government and public support for its continued development. The most easily quantifiable economic impact of active transportation is realized through individual savings. Car ownership is the second-greatest expense in a typical Canadian household, costing on average $7,500 annually, per vehicle. When alternate transportation options are provided, costs such as fuel, parking and maintenance can be greatly reduced. If a household is able to eliminate one car, these savings can be substantial. Developers across Canada are realizing more compact, walkable neighbourhoods that are integrated into an overall urban active-transportation network are seen to provide a higher quality of life, are more desirable and as a result command greater property values and tax revenue. Cities that struggle with infrastructure-funding deficits can look to an improved cycling network as a means of reducing some of that pressure on local government. A small shift in vehicle use can have a disproportionate impact on the need for increased road construction. According to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, by decreasing the number of cars on a high volume urban street by only three per cent, peak rush hour congestion can be reduced by nearly 30 per cent. With the cost of road construction being more than 10 times that of segregated bike lanes, significant economic savings can be realized by enticing more commuters to choose alternate means of transportation. Implementation of an active transportation network has shown to be an effective government policy for targeting employment growth. Bike-lane construction is labour-intensive rather than equipment- and material-intensive. A study done in Baltimore revealed that for every dollar invested in developing segregated bike lanes, more than twice as many jobs were created when compared to road construction. An active-transportation network can also be good for business. When compared to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians spend more money in local and small retail establishments. Healthier employees can decrease absenteeism and improve job satisfaction, while reducing the burden on our health-care system. Cyclists contribute to the creation of an active street culture, which improves neighbourhood vibrancy and safety, in turn promoting increased spending and economic growth. As urban quality improves, the livability and public image of the city as a whole is enhanced, becoming more attractive to investment, tourism and immigration. The cost of implementing an urban active-transportation network is not unattainable when weighed against these economic benefits. It is estimated the City of Portland, considered the most bike-friendly municipality in North America, where six per cent of commuters are cyclists (under two per cent in Winnipeg), could replace its entire existing cycling infrastructure for only $60 million. That represents the cost of widening less than two kilometres of Kenaston Boulevard. Winnipeg will likely never be Copenhagen, but its urban structure makes it a favourable candidate for an effective cycling network. With 72 per cent of the population living with 10 kilometres of downtown and a highly centralized workforce, the median commute is only 6.1 kilometres, a much shorter distance than in other Canadian cities. There is a pervasive attitude in Winnipeg that our harsh winters make these economic benefits less attainable and investment in active transportation less valuable. When speaking with Jan Gehl, I asked him how he would respond to that criticism. He replied by saying in Canada, we focus so much on being protected on the bad days it often keeps us from taking full advantage of many good days. He wants us to shift our priority and look at the glass as being half full, recommending we take care of the 250 good days first and then find a balance for the others. He makes a good point. *Brent Bellamy is senior design architect for Number Ten Architectural Group.* bbellamy(a)numberten.com http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/healthy-life-cycle-172043051.html

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Safe Route to School Planning: A Transportation Engineering Perspective
by Shoni Litinsky 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

For anyone interested in delving deeper into understanding the ins and outs of transportation engineering related to site designs (you don't have to be involved with school's to learn from this one) - this Canadian webinar is extremely helpful! This webinar archive has been put out by Canada Walks - the Active and Safe Routes to School Program in Ontario, and covers how the engineering approvals and practices related to school siting and design have been changing over the past ten years. The webinar provides examples of opportunities to proactively work with engineering partners in planning and designing schools that promote walking, cycling, and transit trips. Click here to view webinar <http://tinyurl.com/9qdr7xj> Please contact me if you would like to request any of the resources that are shared in the presentation. *Did you know?* Monday October 1st kicks off International Walk to School Month! Sign up your school today<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/iwalk/>. -- *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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Edmonton Public School Board calls on all schools to have AT plans (Sept.26'12)
by Beth McKechnie 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

Edmonton Public School Board calls on all schools to have active transportation plans http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/384082/edmonton-public-school-board-calls… The Edmonton Public School Board has enacted a policy to encourage students and parents to look to active transportation first when heading to school. In a release Wednesday, the board said the plan has many benefits, including increased safety, reduction in car volume and traffic volume as well as health benefits for students. Of all Edmonton Public Schools, 13 already have formal active transportation plans in effect. EPSB is asking students and families to use any “self-propelled” mode of transportation – like biking or walking – and to couple these with public transportation. * * * * * [Related articles follow from June 17'12] Active travel plans in motion at some Edmonton schools http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/266701/active-travel-plans-in-the-works-a… Each morning and afternoon during the school year, a few parents wear fluorescent vests out in front of Johnny Bright School. They wave vehicles along, tell them where to stop, open doors and assist students in getting in and out quickly and safely. Called greeters, they are one of many initiatives the K-9 school has in place as part of a School Travel Plan launched in early 2011 to promote active transportation and cut down on vehicle congestion. “It speeds up the time (a vehicle) might sit there,” said Jennifer Harbin, parent to a Grade 8 student and volunteer on the Parent Traffic Committee. And that’s the No. 1 issue, according to principal Scott Millar. “We have such a high volume of traffic,” he said, noting the school is “bursting at the seams.” When the school opened in 2010, Harbin began driving her daughter to school. “But when I saw how long the line-ups were, I looked at her and said ‘you’re going to start taking the bus,’” she said. A hands-up survey last year showed 40 per cent of Johnny Bright students are driven, 27 per cent walk, nine per cent ride bikes, 13 per cent take the school bus, six per cent carpool and two per cent take public transit. “We’re really working hard at the awareness, and getting families to think about how they’re getting to school,” said Harbin. *Other initiatives* - Other committee initiatives include walk and bike to school weeks, newsletters and identifying drop-off locations not directly in front of the school. - Future plans include installing another bike rack, incorporating active transportation into the health curriculum, and developing a map of routes with Walkable Edmonton. District-wide active transportation plan possible for Edmonton Public School Board http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/266696/district-wide-active-transportatio… Parents driving their kids to school is a growing trend, and it’s something the Edmonton Public School Board is trying to put the brakes on. According to Statistics Canada, more students are driven compared to the number who walk or bike to school – and that same trend is observed equally in both suburban and mature Edmonton neighbourhoods, according to a report that went before the board of trustees last month. Reasons for that include convenience, weather and program location, said EPSB planning director Lorne Parker, noting resulting problems include improper parking, illegal U-turns, unsafe drop-offs, and disruptions to buses. And while there are 10 schools with School Travel Plans in place, various levels of participation and success has led to discussion of the feasibility of a district-wide active transportation plan. “There’s certainly a will on the part of the board to look at developing one,” said Parker. “But it would be significant work to have all schools on board.” Of course, different schools have different needs based on neighbourhood design, enrollment and other “local factors,” said Parker. An initial timeline of three years would be challenging, according to the report, so in the meantime EPSB is working to refine individual school approaches, and will continue working with partners AMA School Safety Patrol, Walkable Edmonton, EPS and Alberta Transportation.

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Job posting: Executive Director, Bike to the Future (and more)
by Beth McKechnie 26 Sep '12

26 Sep '12

*Job posting: Executive Director, Bike to the Future* Bike to the Future <http://biketothefuture.org> (BttF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to making cycling in Winnipeg a safe, enjoyable, accessible, and convenient transportation choice year-round. BttF relies largely on volunteers to promote cycling education, advocate for cycling infrastructure, and generally encouraging more people to cycle more often. BttF is looking for an energetic and organized individual who is passionate about cycling in Winnipeg to work as Executive Director. The Executive Director will be responsible for providing administrative support, strategic planning and direction, resource generation, and public relations. The Executive Director will report to and receive direction from the BttF Board <http://biketothefuture.org/about>. Compensation includes a base amount of $600 per month for 40 hours work per month, and an amount equal to 30% of resources generated in excess of $5000 per year. A flexible work schedule is required. Resumes and cover letters can be sent to Loren Braul, Bike to the Future Co-Chai <loren(a)biketothefuture.org>r. *Application Deadline:* October 6, 2012 BttF Executive Director contract<http://biketothefuture.org/attachments/0000/1812/2012-09-25_bttf_executive_…>(PDF) ________________________________________ The minutes from BttF's September Monthly Meeting have been posted at biketothefuture.org/about/meetings. Our October Monthly Meeting<http://biketothefuture.org/events/archives/2012/09/19/october-monthly-meeti…>is on Tuesday October 9 at 5:30 at the *Sport for Life Centre*. ________________________________________ Bike to the Future's Co-Chair, Tom McMahon, appeared before the Manitoba Public Utilities Board <http://www.pub.gov.mb.ca> (PUB) on September 25 to make a presentation on Manitoba Public Insurance’s (MPI) 2013-2014 rate application. *The presentation pointed out many actions that MPI could take to increase the safety of cyclists on Manitoba roadways. and asked the PUB to tell MPI to improve and increase its public education for drivers and cyclists.* Afterwards, another presenter told us he thought it was one of the most comprehensive, well-researched presentations he has seen at a PUB hearing. Thanks to Tom, Charles Feaver (BttF's Provincial Committee Director), Manitoba Cycling Association <http://mbcycling.ca> President Jason Carter, Anders Swanson, and other BttF volunteers for producing the *presentation document<http://biketothefuture.org/attachments/0000/1813/2012-09-25_bttftopub_mpi.p…> * (PDF, 14 pages with color diagrams). ________________________________________ Kevin Miller Bike to the Future, Secretary biketothefuture.org

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Globe & Mail: Ontario coroner recommends speed limit of 30 km/hr
by Beth McKechnie 20 Sep '12

20 Sep '12

[Following up on Shoni's email yesterday, here's a related Globe and Mail article] Lower residential speed limits, Ontario coroner urges Renata D’Aliesio The Globe and Mail Published Wednesday, Sep. 19 2012, 11:50 AM EDT http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/lower-residential-speed-limits… In an era when the car is no longer the undisputed king of the road, Ontario’s chief coroner is calling for an overhaul of the province’s streets to bolster pedestrian safety, including suggesting many residential speed limits be lowered to 30 kilometres an hour. Andrew McCallum made this recommendation and 25 others Wednesday after analyzing the circumstances of 95 pedestrian deaths on Ontario roads in 2010. The review found that 67 per cent of the fatalities took place on streets with a posted speed limit above 50 km/h, while only 5 per cent occurred on roads with a lower limit. Video: Road-safety tips for drivers, parents and students<http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/life-video/video-road-safety-tips-for-d…> Other significant factors cited in the review were jaywalking – nearly one-third were killed as they tried to traverse a street outside of a crosswalk or intersection – and inattentive motorists and walkers. In fact, pedestrian distractions, such as smartphones, music players and dogs, may have contributed to about 20 per cent of the fatalities compared with 14 per cent linked to driver inattention. “We know that we need to make … a road paradigm shift,” said Deputy Chief Coroner Bert Lauwers, who led the pedestrian-death review. “We don’t do well when we’re struck by a car and we do a lot poorer when the rate of speed is high.” Echoing a contentious recommendation made by Toronto’s medical officer of health in the spring, the province’s top death investigators are urging municipalities to lower speed limits to 30 km/h on many residential streets and to drop the unsigned limit to 40 km/h from 50 km/h. Dr. Lauwers said a change to the provincial Highway Traffic Act would be needed to reduce the unsigned speed limit, but a spokesman for Transportation Minister Bob Chiarelli suggested municipalities already have the power to reduce speeds within their boundaries. “This should be a decision for local representatives to make with their communities,” said David Salter, the minister’s press secretary. Back in April, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford balked at the idea of lowering speed limits by 10 to 20 km/h, calling the proposal “nuts, nuts, nuts, nuts.” But Dr. Lauwers said research shows that people struck by a car travelling 50 km/h are twice as likely to die than at 40 km/h and five times more likely to perish than at 30 km/h. The review of pedestrian deaths follows an Ontario coroner’s probe of cyclist fatalities, released in June. That review, which examined 129 cyclist deaths between 2006 and 2010, prompted 14 recommendations for improving bike safety and curbing fatalities. They included developing a provincial cycling plan, designing streets to accommodate all road users – and a controversial call to make helmets mandatory for all riders, which is the case in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The coroner is also urging Transport Canada to require heavy trucks to install side guards to help prevent cyclists and pedestrians from falling underneath and getting crushed by the rear wheels. The federal transport regulator, however, has maintained there is not sufficient evidence to support such a regulation. Ontario’s Transportation Ministry, which is finalizing a provincial cycling strategy, will take a close look at the proposals to bolster pedestrian safety, Mr. Salter said. With the changes, the coroner believes pedestrian fatalities could be cut by 50 per cent by 2022. Many of the recommendations, such as increased enforcement and redesigning communities to better accommodate all road users, would cost money, but they underscore the changing nature of Canada’s traffic-clogged cities. More and more, people are commuting by bike, transit or on foot. Ontario Provincial Police Chief Superintendent Don Bell supports the coroner’s pedestrian-safety recommendations, which include encouraging walkers to put away their smartphones. Distracted pedestrians have become a major challenge for police officers, he noted. “Walking is like driving a motor vehicle,” Mr. Bell said. “By not paying attention in a road-traffic situation, you are putting your life at risk.”

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Creating a Walking Strategy for Ontarians is a top recommendation in the Chief Coroner's report released today
by Shoni Litinsky 19 Sep '12

19 Sep '12

In case anyone is interested to see the latest news from Ontario... September 19, 2012 Recommendations Aim to Prevent Pedestrian Deaths in Ontario<http://news.ontario.ca/mcscs/en/2012/09/chief-coroner-releases-pedestrian-d…> Dr. Andrew McCallum, Chief Coroner for Ontario, today released the Office of the Chief Coroner's Pedestrian Death Review. The Pedestrian Death Review was undertaken as a result of concern surrounding the issue of pedestrian safety after a spate of deaths in January 2010. The purpose of the review was to examine the circumstances of 95 deaths that occurred from Jan. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2010 and make recommendations to help prevent future deaths. The review was led by Dr. Bert Lauwers, Deputy Chief Coroner, Inquests with help from stakeholders and members of the public, who contributed their comments. It resulted in 26 recommendations in the areas of leadership, legislation, education, engineering and enforcement. These include: - Creating a Walking Strategy for Ontarians - Adopting a 'complete streets' approach to guide the development of new communities and the re-development of existing communities in Ontario - Installing side guards on heavy trucks - Providing municipalities greater flexibility to adjust speed limits and create more pedestrian crossings - Educating drivers on the scenarios that can lead to a pedestrian collision - Increasing enforcement. QUICK FACTS - 67 per cent of the deaths occurred on roads with a posted speed limit beyond 50 km/hr and only 5 per cent on roads below 50 km/hr. - 75 per cent of the fatalities occurred on wide arterial roads. - Pedestrians over the age of 65 accounted for 36 per cent of the fatalities but account for only 13.2 per cent of the population of Ontario. - Children accounted for 3 per cent of the fatalities. - Peak hours for pedestrian collisions were between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. - Approximately 20 per cent of pedestrians may have had some form of distraction such as a mobile device. - January was the peak month for pedestrian collisions. LEARN MORE - The full report is available online at www.ontario.ca/coronersreports. <http://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/DeathInvestigations/office_coroner/P…> CONTACTS - Jennifer Kerr Office of the Chief Coroner 416-314-4005 Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services ontario.ca/safety <http://www.ontario.ca/safety> -- *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 Invitation: September 26 - Safe Routes Planning - A Transportation Engineering Perspective
by Shoni Litinsky 19 Sep '12

19 Sep '12

To everyone interested in Active School Travel, Green Action Centre invites you to join us for a local viewing of the upcoming Safe Routes to School Webinar at the EcoCentre (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave) followed by group discussion.* *Detailed description provided below.* *If you would like to attend from your own computer, please register for the event with Sandra Jones - scjones(a)telus.net RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! Cheers, Shoni 204-925-3773 * * * * * *Wednesday September 26, 12:00 to 1:00 pm CST.* *Safe Route to School Planning: A Transportation Engineering Perspective* Safe Routes to School (SRTS) and school travel planning have always been important components of the transportation planning and transportation engineering realms. Hear from Dwayne Cross and Russell Brownlee with the Canadian District of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (CITE), about - how the engineering approvals and practices related to school siting and design have been changing of over the past ten years, and - learn of opportunities to proactively work with your engineering partners in planning and designing schools that promote walking, cycling and transit trips. *Russell* is a recognized expert in undertaking in-service safety reviews of transportation facilities and has conducted operational and safety reviews at existing and proposed school sites. He will draw on years of experience related to school planning, design and operations as a municipal employee as well as through his safety review consulting work. Most recently, Russell prepared a guideline document related to school site location and access for the Region of Durham, and was the keynote speaker and facilitator at a *School Siting & School Site Design for a Healthy Community* workshop in Hamilton, Ontario. He is currently a member of an ITE International Committee preparing an Information Report on *School Site Planning, Design and Transportation*, which is now going through the balloting process to be released for approval. *Dwayne* has developed highway planning policies and procedures, prepared transportation assessments for prospective schools, performed numerous highway commissioning reviews, and managed consulting services for several design, traffic, and transportation studies. As a member of the Technical Liaison Committee of CITE, Dwayne will provide an overview of CITE and its TLC Committee efforts. Green Communities' Canada Walks thanks the CITE for this educational opportunity and dialogue to assist facilitators and stakeholders with their STP work. Additional Bio *Russell Brownlee, B.Sc., M.A.Sc., FITE, P.Eng*. is a Transportation Safety Engineer with over 17 years of public and private sector experience in the areas of road user safety, rail safety, and transportation engineering. At Giffin Koerth he provides expert opinions in the areas of transportation system design, operations and maintenance, primarily related to road and rail facilities. Russell is an active member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. He is the Canadian District Director and represents Canada on ITE’s International Board of Direction. *Dwayne Cross, P.Eng. MITE*, has over 14 years of public sector experience, spending the majority of this time as Highway Planning Engineer and Senior Highway Planning Engineer with the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal. He also has experience in the positions of Project Engineer, Highway Design Engineer, and Access Management Engineer. He has led the planning and pre-construction efforts of several 100-Series highways throughout Nova Scotia. Dwayne became a member of ITE in late 2006 and has been actively involved ever since. Dwayne was President of the Atlantic Provinces Section for four years, ending in 2010. As Past President, he remains an active member of the Section and the activities of its Executive. -- *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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Thurs a.m. - cyclists invited to CBC show at Stella's on Sherbrook
by Beth McKechnie 18 Sep '12

18 Sep '12

Hi folks: I am forwarding this message from Jason Carter at the Manitoba Cycling Association in case you are interested in participating. -cheers, Beth __________________________________________ CBC Information Radio has asked me to invite cyclists of all types (commuters, racers, couriers, occasional, recreational, advocates, etc.) to participate in live segments during their morning show on *Thursday, Sept 20th at Stella's Cafe, 116 Sherbrook St.* Marcy Markusa will be there at 6:30 a.m. to do numerous interviews with cyclists ("hits") throughout the show's time slot, ending around 8:30 a.m. This is part of their week-long theme of cycling and active transportation as "The Next Big Thing". Here is the show's concept as described by Marcy: The plan is to be in the community at Stella's on Thursday morning for a discussion specifically around downtown. Cycling through downtown. Into downtown, Portage Avenue etc. *What's keeping us from getting there safely?* We are booking (hopefully) someone politically connected and some cyclists with different ideas for the best plans for moving forward. If you can, please come and join us. This is an excellent opportunity for new voices to be heard about the good, bad and ugly subject of cycling in downtown Winnipeg. If you come by bike, be prepared to lock it up somewhere along the street. If you come by other means, please wear something that identifies you as a cyclist (e.g. jersey, or jacket from a "kit"). Also be prepared to purchase breakfast there - we are guests, after all, at Stella's. Hope to see you there!

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Funding: Up to $10, 000 for projects that promote healthy living - Southern MB RHA
by Anders Swanson 18 Sep '12

18 Sep '12

[Anyone on here from Southern MB? Chronic disease prevention and healthy living-focused grants have helped start numerous active transportation initiatives that are still going strong. This might be for you. See below. Apologies if this is a repost; note the deadline has been extended. If the attached PDFs don't come through the mailing list filter, feel free to email me directly or use the contact info below. - Anders] ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Madeleine Sarrasin Subject: REMINDER: Funding for health-related projects / RAPPEL: Subventions pour projets de santé *Reminder:* You have until the October 5th (extended date) to apply for up to $10,000 of funding for projects that promote healthy living *Rappel:* Vous avez jusqu'au 5 octobre (extension de date) pour faire demande de financement de jusqu'à 10 000 $ pour des projets de promotion de la vie saine ------------------------------ Funding of up to $10,000 available for projects that support healthy living. Communities are invited to submit a funding application for healthy living projects that: · Address an important need identified, initiated and led by the community; · Aim to improve the health and well-being of populations most at risk for chronic disease; · Promote long-lasting effects and benefits to community health. There will be two opportunities to apply for this funding provided through the *Healthy Together Now* program. Application deadlines will be October 1, 2012 and January 11, 2013. Communities can access the application package online at www.sehealth.mb.ca- under *Quick Links* on the left hand side, select *Healthy Living & Health Promotion*, and select *Healthy Together Now*. Community initiatives must meet the project criteria as outlined in Appendix 1, also found on this website. Please distribute and share in your networks. Thank you! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subventions de jusqu’à 10 000 $ disponibles pour des projets faisant la promotion de la vie saine. Les communautés peuvent faire demande de subvention pour des initiatives de vie saine qui : · adressent un important besoin identifié, initié et guidé par la communauté · visent à améliorer la santé et le bien-être de populations à risque de développer des maladies chroniques · assurent des avantages et effets positifs à long termes sur la santé de la collectivité. Il y aura deux occasions de faire demande pour les subventions du programme *Healthy Together Now*. Toute demande doit être soumise au plus tard soit le *1er octobre 2012*, ou encore, le *11 janvier 2013*. Le formulaire de demande est disponible sur le site web au www.sehealth.mb.ca - sous *Liens rapides *sur la barre gauche, choisir *Vie saine & promotion de la santé*, et choisir *Healthy Together Now*. Les initiatives communautaires doivent répondre aux Critères de financement, tels qu’énoncés dans l’Annexe 1, aussi accessible à ce site web. SVP aussi distribuer dans vos réseaux. Merci! Madeleine Sarrasin Healthy Living Facilitator/Facilitatrice de modes de vie sains | *Southern Regional Health Authority/Office régional de la santé du Sud* Tel (204) 346-6692 | Fax/Télec (204) 346-6693 | msarrasin(a)sehealth.mb.ca *"Just because I can't see the stars does not mean I cannot reach for them." **anonymous ** **Privacy Disclaimer** - The information contained in this transmission is confidential only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed.** **Virus Disclaimer** - Any attachments to this message have been scanned for viruses by automated server-based virus scan.***

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