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AT Webinar CHANGE OF DATE: New Tools for Estimating Walking and Bicycling Demand
by Beth McKechnie 17 Feb '15

17 Feb '15

*** PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE *** Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar: *New Tools for Estimating Walking and Bicycling Demand. * This webinar viewing takes place in the EcoCentre boardroom (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave) and will be followed by group discussion of local applications. RSVPs appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth * * * * * New Tools for Estimating Walking and Bicycling Demand *Thursday, February 25th, 2-3 p.m., EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Boardroom* NCHRP project 08-78 developed new methods for estimating bicycle and pedestrian demand for planning and project development. The project’s final report is NCHRP 770, a guidebook that presents an array of methods for a variety of planning applications, with context and instruction on their selection and use. This webinar will focus on a new tool outlined in NCHRP 770 that enables practitioners to estimate demand from the interaction of land use and transportation. The new *multimodal accessibility tool *allows planners to include all modes of travel in an analysis that also examines changes in the pattern of land use or the travel network to determine which strategy, or combination of strategies, provides the greatest return. This session will review the limitations of current models for estimating demand, describe the research behind the development of the new tool, and give examples of how the model is being used at regional, corridor, and neighborhood levels. *Presenter:* - J. Richard Kuzmyk, Principal, Renaissance Planning Group

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FW: WRENCH job posting
by Dave Elmore 12 Feb '15

12 Feb '15

Please see job posting for the WRENCH and forward to your contacts/networks. Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X) From: wrenchprogram(a)gmail.com [mailto:wrenchprogram@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Krawec Sent: February-11-15 5:03 PM To: Dave Elmore; Mark Cohoe; Lea G Subject: WRENCH job posting Hello people, Attached is a new job posting from the WRENCH. If you folks would be kind enough to post it on your posting pages that would be awesome. Thanks, Pat -- Patrick A. Krawec, Executive Director The Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 <http://www.TheWrench.ca/> www.thewrench.ca 204-296-3389

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The Cost of Urban Sprawl Invitation
by Beth McKechnie 12 Feb '15

12 Feb '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Melanie Andrushko <melanie(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com> Date: Wed, Feb 11, 2015 at 4:35 PM Good afternoon, An exciting speaker is coming to Winnipeg and you’re invited! Sponsored by the Province of Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg, CentreVenture and the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ. Please see the invitation and details below. Regards, *Melanie Andrushko* Project Coordinator: Placemaking & Transportation *Downtown Winnipeg BIZ* 426 Portage Avenue | Winnipeg, MB | R3C 0C9 Tel: 204-958-4629 | Fax: 204.958.4630

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Using 'smart language' to talk about safe streets...
by Jackie Avent 10 Feb '15

10 Feb '15

http://www.peopleforbikes.org/blog/entry/how-smart-language-helped-end-seat… "Though the group made no secret of their biking advocacy, they didn't brand themselves as biking advocates. They branded themselves as *neighborhood* advocates. Executive Director Cathy Tuttle, unable to manage every project citywide, deputized advocates around the city to speak as "Fremont Greenways," "Kirkland Greenways," and so on. Together, the groups fought bad language with good language." -- *Jackie Avent* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 *|* Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>

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East Fort Garry - Active Transportation Survey and Public Meetings
by Shoni Madden 10 Feb '15

10 Feb '15

* Please share with your networks * Do you live in the Wildwood, Crescent Park, or Point Road neighbourhoods? We are looking for your input on active transportation! Please complete our active transportation survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/eastfortgarry> and join us for these public meetings to share your thoughts on improving active transportation in your community. Find out more information about this project and the upcoming events at www.greenactioncentre.ca/eastfortgarry -- *Shoni Madden* | 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/> * Please note that my regular office hours are Tuesdays/Thursdays. I will respond to your communication at this time.

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Canada Walks - State of Walking in Canada Survey
by Jackie Avent 10 Feb '15

10 Feb '15

Canada Walks is working with Ryerson University to conduct a survey to learn more about the state of the walking movement in Canada. The survey is aimed at national, provincial and local organizations and groups that: - promote and support walking and walkability - have walking/walkability in their mandate - have staff or volunteers who work directly on walking related initiatives Completing the survey will take about *15 minutes* of your time. Details below! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kate Hall <asrts(a)greencommunitiescanada.org> Date: Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 5:01 AM Subject: Canada Walks - State of Walking in Canada Survey To: info(a)greenactioncentre.ca *THE STATE OF THE WALKING MOVEMENT IN CANADA:* A NATIONAL SURVEY OF WALKING ORGANIZATIONS Good day, Canada Walks is working with Ryerson University to conduct a survey to learn more about the state of the walking movement in Canada. The survey is aimed at national, provincial and local organizations and groups that: - promote and support walking and walkability - have walking/walkability in their mandate - have staff or volunteers who work directly on walking related initiatives Completing the survey will take about *15 minutes* of your time. We appreciate your help with outreach and encourage you to *pass the link to the survey along* to other relevant organizations you know of. The information collected will be used to assess how we can work more effectively together towards a walk friendly future for Canada. The survey results will be shared through conference and webinar presentations in an effort to raise the profile of walking and walkability. This is just a first step toward capturing what's happening with walking across the country, leading to a broader conversation about a national collaborative and/or strategy. Please follow this link to the survey: https://surveymonkey.com/r/stateofwalkingincanada <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001G9vQSLzbEsaRyGvBjC7lWS2324m-fbU9JO85qaFvT1Xd…> and respond by *Friday, February 27th*. Thank you in advance for participating in this important research to better understand the walking movement in Canada! Sincerely, Kate Hall Manager, WALK Friendly Ontario Canada Walks, Green Communities Canada Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved. Forward this email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=a889zicab&m=1101954641760&ea=…> <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001A4zklBfN4cVp2sRA8Zz8WQ%3D%3…> This email was sent to info(a)greenactioncentre.ca by asrts(a)greencommunitiescanada.org | Update Profile/Email Address <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001A4zklBfN4cVp2sRA8Zz8WQ%3D%3…> | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001A4zklBfN4cVp2sRA8Zz8WQ%3D%3…>™ | Privacy Policy <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp>. <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?pn=quidnovis&cc=PT_CONFSUB> Canada Walks | P.O. Box 928 | Peterborough | K9J 7A5 | Canada -- Green Action Centre 204.925.3777 www.greenactioncentre.ca Green Action Centre is a registered charity. Please consider making a donation. *Coming to the EcoCentre?* (3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue at Donald Street; Take the elevator to the third floor of the MEC building) Winnipeg transit stops and bicycle racks are located in front of MEC -- *Lea Grzenda* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3774 *| *Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/program/asrts/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/program/asrts/> -- *Jackie Avent* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 *|* Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>

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Seeking a Sustainability Outreach Officer - Job Opportunity with the University of Manitoba
by Beth McKechnie 02 Feb '15

02 Feb '15

Hello everyone, The Office of Sustainability at the University of Manitoba is seeking a Sustainability Outreach Officer <https://umanitoba.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=9001> to assist with program development and delivery. Applications are welcomed before February 13th. I’d be grateful if you could share with your networks. Thanks! Ian Hall | MPA | MCIP Director | Office of Sustainability | University of Manitoba 501 Fitzgerald Bldg | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 | 204-474-7995 [image: http://www.sirpizzamadison.com/facebook_symbol.jpg] <https://www.facebook.com/SustainableUofM> [image: http://scm.ulster.ac.uk/~B00555559/images/twitter_symbol.jpg] <https://twitter.com/SustainableUofM>

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Active & Green: Fun with Jack Frost, Peace on the bus, Walking as superfood, Commuting Gold
by Beth McKechnie 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

Check out our winter edition of Active & Green! Sign up here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/active-green/> to receive a copy directly or to check out past issues. -cheers, Beth Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. <http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=f31277bdc2…> *A better way to go* Want to improve commuter options at your workplace? We can help <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a…> . <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a…> ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* *Winter Walk Day* <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a…> Thursday, February 5 *Jack Frost Challenge!* <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a…> February 7-13 *Winter Bike to Work Day* <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…> Friday, February 13 *Wildwood AT Community Meeting* <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…> Tuesday, February 24 *Fort Garry AT Community Meeting* <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a…> Thursday, February 26 *Bike and Walk to School Poster Contest* <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a…> Submit by Friday, March 6 *Commuter Challenge 2015* <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…> May 31 - June 6 ------------------------------ *Taking the bus = Peace* It ain't easy being a working mom. Here's one woman's story on how she decided to take the bus to save money and lighten her environmental footprint. Turns out it's the unexpected benefits that have really paid off <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…> . *Bike blender fun* Add some spin to your next workplace event – rent our bike-powered blender <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…> ! *FREE training sessions* Want to help your co-workers to bike, bus, walk or carpool? Register for one or more of Green Action Centre's free Commuting Ambassador Training <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a…> sessions: *I. Tools and Hands-on Training* Wed, March 11, 1-4pm *II. Commuting Surveys* Wed, March 25, 1-4pm *III. Behaviour Change* Wed, April 8, 1-4pm *Job posting: Active and Safe Routes to School* Want to help get more kids walking and cycling to school in Manitoba? Green Action Centre is looking for an energetic and organized individual part-time. Find the job posting here <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…>. Apply by Friday, February 13th. *Fun with Jack Frost * Do you suffer from the winter blues? Is curling up on the couch with hot chocolate and Netflix your go-to winter escape? While staying active indoors is worthwhile, research <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…> shows that getting outdoors improves these benefits, with the added bonus that activity in nature further reduces stress. So, how do you get started? Put down the remote and sign up for the Jack Frost Challenge! Get together with a team of family and friends, and participate in outdoor activities from *February 7-13, 2015*. Register today <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a…> ! *Cycling at 55° (latitude)* Active transportation is not just a summer pursuit for John Barker (photo courtesy of Jeanette Kimball). This resident of Thompson, Manitoba, wanted to find a sustainable way to commute to his everyday destinations. Self-described as “not a martyr” for active transportation, John investigated all of his options and posted this excellent piece <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…> on his blog. (Spoiler alert! See photo.) Want to try it yourself? Here are some tips on cycling through the winter <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a…> . *Catch the "Freezeway"* Winnipeggers love visiting The Forks in winter to skate along the beautiful river trail. But can you imagine commuting by skating through the city? Edmonton is considering a proposal by young landscape architect, Matt Gibbs, for a Freezeway. This 6.8-mile skating lane would see commuters and tourists strapping on their skates to travel the downtown. “I wanted to look at the hidden opportunities that exist living in a climate that’s below freezing for more than five months a year,” says Gibbs. Read more about this icy idea <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a…>. (Image source: Matt Gibbs. Also check out his Freezeway video <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…> .) *Walking as super-food* If you spend your day consuming the latest, greatest health foods, adding in a sweaty, hour-long workout, you are on the road to great health, right? Not if the rest of your day is sedentary, according to the latest research. Active Sedentary is a new category of people who combine high levels of fitness with long periods of inactivity. Author Katy Bowman notes that “you can’t offset 10 hours of stillness with one hour of exercise.” Read more <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…> about why walking is considered the new superfood of fitness. Walking part-way to work or to the bus, walking meetings, and a standing desk are all great places to start. *Kudos to 'Gold' Winner!* Hearty congrats to *Health in Common* for picking up 'Gold' in the 2014 Commuter Friendly Workplace Award <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a…>! Check out the innovative ways in which this workplace supports its employees <http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…> to walk, bike, take transit or carpool to work. Lots of great ideas to consider for your workplace. Our mailing address is: Green Action Centre 3-303 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B4 Canada Copyright (C) 2015 Green Action Centre All rights reserved. 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Ice skating corridor concept in Edmonton
by Patman, David 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

Have heard this idea before, but interesting article nevertheless: http://www.wired.com/2015/01/edmonton-freezeway-ice-skating/ David Patman, P. Eng. Transit Planner Winnipeg Transit | Service Development Division 421 Osborne Street | Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2A2 P: 204-986-5737 | dpatman(a)winnipeg.ca<mailto:dpatman@winnipeg.ca>

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Green Action Centre job posting - Active and Safe Routes to School Project Coordinator
by Beth McKechnie 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

** Please share with anyone you know who may be interested. Many thanks! ** *Green Action Centre seeks a dynamic individual to join our Active and Safe Routes to School Program* We are looking for an independent, energetic, flexible and organized individual to fill a position within our Active and Safe Routes to School (ASRTS) team. Working collaboratively with other Active and Safe Routes to School and Green Action Centre staff, the Coordinator will perform duties to organize for and promote children’s mobility in Manitoba. Apply by Friday, February 13th. Find the full job posting here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/about/jobs/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/program/asrts/>

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