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WFP: Crosswalk collision leaves man in hospital (Jan23'20)
by Beth McKechnie 23 Jan '20

23 Jan '20

*Crosswalk collision leaves man in hospital * https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/crosswalk-collisions-continue-after… FOR the second time in as many months, a pedestrian was hit by a car near a crosswalk on Ness Avenue Wednesday. The crosswalk collisions follow a year that saw the highest number of pedestrian deaths ever in the province. And the city is already looking to see if improvements need to be made at one of the crossings, according to a city councillor. Brian Smiley, a spokesman for Manitoba Public Insurance, confirmed on Wednesday that 17 Manitoba pedestrians — nine in Winnipeg, three in other urban centres and five in rural areas — died after being hit by vehicles in 2019. Until last year, the most pedestrian deaths in a single year in this province was 16 in 2007, Smiley said. “Both pedestrians and motorists are entitled to use the roadways. It’s hoped both groups are safety aware and act accordingly. One death is too many,” he said. According to MPI statistics, on average about 12 pedestrians are killed by vehicles in the province. About half of them are killed at an intersection, while one in 10 deaths occur while they are walking on the road or crossing between intersections. On Wednesday, a man was hit by a car in the Sturgeon Heights area at about 6:30 a.m. The man was rushed from the site in front of Sturgeon Heights Collegiate in critical condition, but later was upgraded to stable, police said. The stretch of Ness Avenue was closed following the accident, but reopened later in the morning. Last month, two teenaged pedestrians were struck by a car as they walked across the street at the crosswalk at Ness Avenue at Woodlawn Street. The teens were taken to hospital in unstable condition, but later upgraded to stable. Area Coun. Scott Gillingham (St. James-Brooklands-Weston) said on Wednesday he will look further into how the latest collision occurred. The city is already exploring whether the crossing where the teens were injured needs to be upgraded with eye-level, flashing LED lights, Gillingham said. That type of system was installed at the crosswalk on St. Anne’s Road in the wake of a 2018 collision where an eight-year-old child was struck and killed while crossing the busy street at Varennes Avenue. “They’ve been installed at a handful of locations,” he said. “The department is looking to see if that is an appropriate place to put them. Now I will be looking into this one to try to understand the events surrounding this collision. “Unfortunately, it is another reminder that motorists really need to be aware while they are driving and that they are driving to conditions, and for pedestrians to always be aware of the vehicles around them.” kevin.rollason(a)freepress.mb.ca

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Webinar: Understanding How Women Travel
by Beth McKechnie 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Zdan, Terry (MI)" <Terry.Zdan(a)gov.mb.ca> Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:06:51 +0000 FYI traveling on the intercity trains in Japan – there are “women only “ designated cars. WEBINAR Understanding How Women Travel January 28, 2020 from 3:00pm - 3:30pm ET <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> What are the needs and experiences of women traversing LA County? LA County Metro recently released a report, “Understanding How Women Travel,” in a first-of-its-kind effort to answer this question. Developing from Metro’s Women and Girls Governing Council, this study aimed to collect data and offer findings that can help improve women’s safety and comfort on transit and attract and retain women to the Metro system. To ensure a comprehensive approach that captured the diverse needs and experiences of women in LA County, the project team deployed an innovative, mixed-methods approach to capture quantitative data as well as qualitative data from hard-to-reach rider populations including women experiencing homelessness, women immigrants, and women with disabilities. In this webinar, panelists will discuss the origin of the project, the methods used, and the key findings from the study. *Speakers:* * Chelsea Richer, **Associate, Fehr & Peers* *Claudia Galicia, **Senior Manager, Transportation Planning at LA Metro* *Meghna Khanna, **Senior Director, Countywide Planning & Development at LA Metro* *Alice Grossman, **Policy Analyst, Eno Center for Transportation* *January 2020* *28* *REGISTER* <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> *Connect with us and don't miss out on other great resources!* [image: Facebook] <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> *Facebook* <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> [image: Twitter] <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> *Twitter* <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> [image: VIEW UPCOMING WEBINARS] <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> *VIEW UPCOMING WEBINARS* <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> *Copyright © 2020 Eno Center for Transportation, All rights reserved.* You are receiving this email because you opted in to our email list. *Our mailing address is:* Eno Center for Transportation 1629 K St. NW Ste 200 Washington, DC 20006 Add us to your address book <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/vcard?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff96&id=d…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff96&id…> or unsubscribe from this list <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> .

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WFP: Speed limit reduced on Marion, Goulet (Jan20'20)
by Beth McKechnie 20 Jan '20

20 Jan '20

Pedestrian safety, business development cited as reasons for change Speed limit reduced on Marion, Goulet https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/permanent-speed-reductions-for-sect… TRAFFIC on two major streets in St. Boniface will have to slow down starting today and the councillor for the area calls that a sign of progress. “Marion and Goulet are not freeways through the heart of St. Boniface,” said Coun. Matt Allard in a statement. The speed limit on Marion and Goulet between St. Mary’s Road and Youville Street has been reduced to 50 km/h, from 60 km/h. Allard said the speed reduction is needed to make the area safer for pedestrians and promote development. “It has long been a goal of the St. Boniface community... to grow Marion and Goulet into the neighbourhood main streets they can be, and indeed once were,” Allard said. “The (60 km/h) speed limit is a barrier to the realization of that goal.” The streets, which have a mix of businesses and restaurants, are near St. Boniface Hospital and other community resources. Allard and the local business improvement zone have wanted to reduce the speed limit for years. In 2017, Allard launched his bid to change the speed limit, and St. Boniface neighbourhood associations passed resolutions in its favour. The motion failed. At the time, the provincial Highway Traffic Board had jurisdiction over municipal speed limits, and it ruled against the reduction. After lobbying by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, the province passed the Traffic and Transportation Modernization Act, which eliminated the Highway Traffic Board and gave municipalities control over speed limits. The act came into effect in March 2019. Marion and Goulet are the first major Winnipeg streets to have their speed limits reduced under the new protocol. ben.waldman(a)freepress.mb.ca

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NTSB calls for action to curb spike in bicycle fatalities
by Wendy Chapman 17 Jan '20

17 Jan '20

Hi Beth, Please share with the network. 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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New research: Data Mining to Improve Planning for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety
by Beth McKechnie 14 Jan '20

14 Jan '20

*Thanks to Terry Zdan for the share...* *Data Mining to Improve Planning for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety* https://www.vtti.vt.edu/utc/safe-d/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/01-003_Final-… *Abstract* Between 2009 and 2016, the number of pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities saw a marked trend upward. Taken together, the overall percentage of pedestrian and bicycle crashes now accounts for 18% of total roadway fatalities, up from 13% only a decade ago. Technological advancements in transportation have created unique opportunities to explore and investigate new sources of data for the purpose of improving safety planning. This study investigated data from multiple sources, including automated pedestrian and bicycle counters, video cameras, crash databases, and GPS/mobile applications, to inform bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements. Data mining techniques, a new sampling strategy, and automated video processing methods were adopted to demonstrate a holistic approach that can be applied to identify facilities with highest need of improvement. To estimate pedestrian and bicyclist counts at intersections, exposure models were developed incorporating explanatory variables from a broad spectrum of data sources. Intersection-related crashes and estimated exposure were used to quantify risk, enabling identification of high-risk signalized intersections for walking and bicycling. The modeling framework and data sources used in this study will be beneficial in conducting future analyses for other facility types, such as roadway segments, and also at more aggregate levels, such as traffic analysis zones. *Conclusions and Recommendations* While statistics show an increasing trend in using eco-friendly modes of travel, such as walking and bicycling, historical crash data shows a growing trend in road crash victims involving pedestrians and bicyclists. Utilizing multiple data sources, such as automated pedestrian and bicycle counters and video cameras, this study estimated pedestrian and bicyclist exposure and identified signalized intersections with the highest risk for walking and bicycling within the city of San Diego, California. A sampling strategy was used to identify a representative sample of intersections to collect short-term video data by applying cluster analysis and stratified sampling. A vision-based monitoring system was developed to automatically detect, track, and count pedestrians and bicyclists at the selected intersections. Situations where high-quality videos were used, a sufficient number of pedestrians and bicyclists were annotated, pedestrians and bicyclists were not too far from the camera, did not cross the intersection in groups, and good lighting was present, led to a high counting accuracy of 95%. Utilizing permanent counters, an extrapolation and a novel matching method were employed to estimate yearly counts that were used for estimating exposure by direct demand models. Exposure analysis identified transportation network, population, traffic generator, and land use variables as statistically significant in estimating pedestrian and bicyclist volume. Accounting for exposure as a normalization factor and considering other factors, such as frequency of victims and crash severity, in quantifying risk had a significant impact on the selection of high-risk intersections; not all intersections with the highest number of pedestrian and bicyclist victims were identified as high-risk. In addition, the variables were found to be influential at multiple buffer areas and showed differences across pedestrian and bicycle activity. The results underscored the importance of location and community in characterizing non-motorized demand, and targeted improvements to encourage non-motorized activities. The modeling framework and data sources used in this study will be beneficial in conducting future analyses for other facility types, such as roadway segments, and also at more aggregate levels, such as traffic analysis zones. The approach is also beneficial to public agencies, as it can help quantify the risk of walking and bicycling at intersections, which in turn can aid in the development of procedures to identify high-risk facilities and prioritize them for countermeasure implementation. It should be pointed out that safety performance functions were not considered in this study, and thus potential future work might focus on how a combination of risk quantification and performance functions can assess safety. Since crashes are rare events, the identification of high-risk facilities will be lengthy, and a potential future direction is to proactively assess safety by discovering near-crash situations in video analysis. This would enable researchers and practitioners to quantify risk and evaluate safety in a much shorter period of time. -- Beth McKechnie (she/her) *| *Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 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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FREE webinar: Jeff Speck and Jarrett Walker Explore Lessons Learned from Walkable City and Human Transit
by Beth McKechnie 14 Jan '20

14 Jan '20

*Please note we are circulating this as information in case you want to view this free APBP webinar on your own. We are not able to host a group viewing at the EcoCentre. Sounds interesting!* January 17 at Noon-1:30pm Free Island Press Webinar: New Discoveries and New Work: Jeff Speck and Jarrett Walker Explore Lessons Learned from Walkable City and Human Transit Register here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H6HvCU7VhjCB7du_g-BVhmC-pEj1Sn96i6vLpzvHQEwc…> Walkable City and Human Transit, both published in 2012, are two of the most important planning books of the past decade. A lot has happened since 2012, however, and authors Jeff Speck and Jarrett Walker have had ample opportunities since then to put their ideas to work, evaluate the outcomes and refine their positions. Join the Smart Growth Network and the Maryland Department of Planning at noon on Friday, January 17th, as they share their recent insights, projects on the boards, and take part in what promises to be a lively conversation with each other and webinar participants. Have your questions ready! -- Beth McKechnie (she/her) *| *Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 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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Webinar: Active Transportation Planning Through Health in All Policies (Wed, Jan 15th, 2pm)
by Beth McKechnie 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Please join Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg for a group viewing of the monthly APBP webinar in the EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/uncategorized/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-o…> boardroom. This will be followed by discussion for those who wish to stay. * * * * * Wed, Jan 15th, 2-3pm Active Transportation Planning Through Health in All Policies Public health and planning professionals working together to advance active transportation goals is not a new idea, but has become increasingly more popular as both professions have seen the value in partnership. This webinar will focus on a Health in All Policies approach to active transportation planning through data collection, prioritization, and cross-sector collaboration. Health in All Policies is a collaborative approach to improve the health of all people by incorporating health considerations into non-health decision-making sectors and policy areas. Presenters: Alison Redenz, Marion County Public Health Department Logan Lane, Health by Design Jodi Raymond, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health

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New research: Improving protected bike lanes through intersections and strategies to improve accuracy of ped/bike counts
by Beth McKechnie 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

*(Thanks to Terry Zdan for the share)* *New Report Highlights Ways to Improve Safety of Protected Bike Lanes at Intersections* The * Transportation Research and Education Center* at *Portland State University* published a report <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjUsInVy…> that offers suggestions on extending protected bike lanes through intersections. Protected bike lanes are becoming increasingly common around the United States, yet there is little guidance for how to extend the protected lanes through one of their most dangerous links: the intersection. Led by Chris Monsere and Nathan McNeil of Portland State University in collaboration with Toole Design Group, the latest report from the National Institute of Transportation and Communities (NITC) offers contextual guidance for designing intersections that are comfortable for cyclists. *Strategies to Develop Accuracy Checks for Bike and Pedestrian Count Data* The * Transportation Research and Education Center* at *Portland State University* published a study <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjYsInVy…> that highlights methods to improve the accuracy of bicycle and pedestrian traffic monitoring data. The research provides a practical method to verify bicycle and pedestrian traffic counts and improve data review efficiency. The results of the research will help planners better estimate bicycling and walking to inform policy and decision making. -- Beth McKechnie (she/her) *| *Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 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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Scooter startup Lime is laying off 14 percent of its workers and exiting 12 markets
by Beth McKechnie 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Scooter startup Lime is laying off 14 percent of its workers and exiting 12 markets https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/9/21058589/lime-scooter-layoff-shuting-down… -- Beth McKechnie (she/her) *| *Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 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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WFP: Councillor blasts city after accidentally walking into traffic (Jan9'20)
by Beth McKechnie 09 Jan '20

09 Jan '20

*Councillor blasts city after accidentally walking into traffic * https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/councillor-blasts-city-after-accide… A WINNIPEG councillor got a scare Wednesday when he accidentally walked into oncoming traffic, coming off a downtown sidewalk that was recently narrowed by the public service. Coun. Ross Eadie (Mynarski), who is blind, was walking north from a media interview at Portage Avenue and Main Street, towards city hall around 7:30 a.m. When he passed around Main and Bannatyne Avenue — a strip that had part of its sidewalk narrowed this fall to accommodate a new loading zone — Eadie said he accidentally stepped off the sidewalk and into the road. The councillor said he was met with honks from drivers passing by, and one motorist stopped to direct him back to the sidewalk. “I just thought you know, ‘What a stupid setup.’ It makes it very difficult, especially in the winter. In the summer, there would be more identifiable markings at my cane-tip level that would have given me a cue as to where I was. But when you feel snow and stuff, it’s a different situation,” Eadie said. Afterward, the councillor blasted off an angry email to the directors of public works and planning, property and development (an email he mentioned would have contained more “F sharps” had he not been more relaxed thanks to a recent trip to Mexico). “Please remember to consult with stakeholders before running off half-prepared for the outcomes of changing our right-of-ways!” Eadie wrote in all caps. “I want to live a long accessible life as independently as possible. I don’t need anymore disabilities, thank you very much!” The narrowing of the sidewalk in question drew scrutiny last year, as it shrunk from 4.9 metres wide to 2.2 metres with little public consultation. The pavement was pared back to make way for a new loading zone in front of the School of Contemporary Dancers at 211 Bannatyne Ave, to help make room for student drop-offs after the loading zone to the west side of the building was replaced with a bike lane. Ken Allen, a communications officer with public works, said the transportation planning division has to balance pedestrian, cyclist and motorists’ interests when designing downtown right-of-ways. The juggling act “sometimes involves making compromises to achieve an acceptable solution for all users,” he said by email. Allen emphasized the new path still meets Winnipeg’s downtown accessibility standards, which legally require a 1.5-metre sidewalk. He said the street changes at the site included concrete pavement, curb and sidewalk repairs; construction of new curb ramps and asphalt overlay; and installation of detectable warning tiles at the intersection near 211 Bannatyne. Eadie said he was grateful there weren’t more cars on the road at the time of the incident, but doesn’t know if the public service could improve anything about the accessibility of the strip. On a later trip back to the area with the Free Press, Eadie couldn’t pinpoint the exact spot where he wandered into the road, but explained he must have come off the sidewalk — which is fairly low to street level — and into the loading zone, due to lack of traffic noises so early in the morning. jessica.botelho(a)freepress.mb.ca Twitter: @_jessbu

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