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Tomorrow at the Cube! Rally for Public Transit
by Beth McKechnie 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

Please note the change in location for tomorrow's public transit rally... > From: General Coordinator <gencoord(a)cfsmb.ca> > Date: October 16, 2014 at 12:59:10 PM CDT > Subject: TOMORROW at the Cube! Rally for Public Transit > > Hi everyone, > > Please spread the word! > > Come show your support for public transit at this October 17 rally leading up to this critical municipal election! > > Winnipeg Rally for Public Transit! > 11 a.m., Friday, October 17 > The Cube in Old Market Square > Facebook event page > > Bring your banners, flags and make some noise for public transit! > > We know that there are many ways that we can improve our city. Come show support for public transit! > > > Confirmed speakers: > John Callahan (Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1505) > > Kate Sjoberg (North Point Douglas Women's Centre) > > Mitchell van Ineveld (Canadian Federation of Students-Manitoba) > > Charlotte Prokopow (Winnipeg Labour Congress) > > Harry Wolbert (Winnipeg Transit Riders Association) > > Joseph Kornelsen (Functional Transit Winnipeg) > > Does your group want to endorse this rally? Let us know. > > RALLY ENDORSEMENTS > Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505 > Canadian Federation of Students - MB > Council of Canadians - Winnipeg Chapter > Functional Transit Winnipeg > Green Action Centre > Winnipeg Transit Riders Association > > For information contact or to have your group endorse the rally, please contact: gencoord(a)cfsmb.ca > > Sincerely, > > Matthew Brett > > Interim-General Coordinator/ > Intérim-Coordinateur Général > Canadian Federation of Students/Fédération canadienne des étudiantes et étudiants – Manitoba Component > > 511 - 294 Portage Avenue > Winnipeg, MB | R3C 0B9 > Tel/Bureau: 204.783.0787/Fax/Téléc: 204.783.6001/E-Mail/Courriel: gencoord(a)cfsmb.ca > > www.cfsmb.ca > Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. >

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[At-network] http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/get-out-of-my-lane-cant-we-all-just-get-along/article21088352/
by Terry Zdan 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/get-out-of-my-lane-cant-we-all-j… -- Terry Zdan 126 Duncan Norrie Drive Wpg MB R3P 2J9 CANADA tjzdan50(a)gmail.com <tjzdan(a)gmasil.com>

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Winnipeg Rally for Public Transit - Oct 17, 11am, City Hall
by Beth McKechnie 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

Come show your support for public transit at this October 17 rally leading up to this critical municipal election! Winnipeg Rally for Public Transit! 11 a.m., Friday, October 17 Rally at City Hall. https://www.facebook.com/events/767744556623180/?sid_reminder=3131465302668… Bring your banners, flags and make some noise for public transit! We know that there are many ways that we can improve transit. Come show support for public transit! Speakers and details T.B.A. Does your group want to endorse this rally? Let us know. RALLY ENDORSEMENTS Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505 <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amalgamated-Transit-Union-Local-1505/2711479…> Canadian Federation of Students - MB <https://www.facebook.com/cfsmb> Council of Canadians - Winnipeg Chapter <https://www.facebook.com/canadianswinnipeg> Functional Transit Winnipeg Green Action Centre Winnipeg Transit Riders Association For information or to have your group endorse the rally, please contact: chair(a)cfsmb.ca

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AT webinar slides: Design treatments to transition from trails to roadways (Oct.15'14)
by Beth McKechnie 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

Hi everyone, The APBP webinar on paths (urban and rural) and crossings / intersections was quite good today, so thought it worth sending out the slides in case anyone else wanted to take a look. Granted it's not as clear without the accompanying narrative but if you have questions, let me know and I'll see if I can answer them. cheers, Beth

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Floating bike path concept from London
by Patman, David 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

Someone should propose this for Winnipeg. ;-) http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20141013-pedalling-along-the-thames 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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Fwd: Walking School Bus pilot project
by Jackie Avent 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

This paid Walking School Bus project in Ottawa is the first of it's kind that I'm aware of in Canada. It's an interesting model, and one to keep an eye on! Jackie Walking School Bus pilot project launched at eight Ottawa schools News • Posted by OttawaStart on October 06, 2014 http://ottawastart.com/story/24616.php Ottawa Public Health (OPH), in partnership with the Ottawa School Transportation Authority (OSTA), the Ottawa Safety Council and Green Communities Canada, have launched the Walking School Bus pilot project at eight schools across Ottawa. The 12-week pilot project offers a daily Walking School Bus for the morning trip to school on weekdays from September 29 to December 19. Like adult crossing guards, each Walking School Bus leader is screened, trained, supervised and paid by the Ottawa Safety Council. The Walking School Bus project offers a safe, convenient, healthy and fun way for children to travel to school. The eight participating Ottawa schools were selected for their demonstrated commitment to promoting walking to school: Convent Glen Elementary School, Corpus Christi Elementary School, Henry Larsen Public School, Hilson Avenue Public School, Robert Bateman Public School, St. Gabriel Elementary School, Steve MacLean Public School and Woodroffe Avenue Public School. According to the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute, only 28 per cent of Canadian children walk to school, compared to 58 per cent one generation ago. Numerous studies have shown that walking to school helps students arrive at school ready to learn and better able to concentrate. The Walking School Bus project makes active transportation a part of children’s routines, which also helps promote healthy and active habits in their teen and adult years. In 2013, only 24 per cent of grade 7 to 12 students in Ottawa reported having been physically active for 60 minutes per day, as recommended by the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for youth. With more children being driven to school, traffic and child safety issues have become chronic at many school sites. For more information about the Walking School Bus project, visit ottawaschoolbus.ca. For more information about school active transportation, visit ottawa.ca/health, or call the OPH Information Line at 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656). You can also connect with OPH on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ottawasante>, Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/ottawahealth>(@ottawahealth), Tumblr <http://www.ottawahealth.tumblr.com/> or Pinterest <http://www.pinterest.com/otthealthsante>. -- *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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AT by the numbers - University of Manitoba
by Beth McKechnie 14 Oct '14

14 Oct '14

Check out this infographic for some interesting stats on how people bus, bike, carpool and trek to U of M: https://news.umanitoba.ca/infographic-active-transportation-by-the-numbers/

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AT webinar reminder: Design Treatments to Transition from Trails to Roadways, Wed, Oct.15, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Jessie Klassen 14 Oct '14

14 Oct '14

Just a friendly reminder of tomorrow's webinar: Design Treatments to Transition from Trails to Roadways. The webinar viewing will take place in the EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 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! Thanks, Jessie (204) 925-3772 Design Treatments to Transition from Trails to Roadways *Wednesday, October 15th, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., EcoCentre Boardroom* *Key takeaways*: • Understand the challenges and current guidance related to designing safe trail and road intersections • Explore design considerations including safety issues at unsignalized crossings; preferred treatments for trail entrances; alternatives to at-grade crossings; and use of signs, pavement markings and bollards • Learn about examples of non-standard use of pavement markings and signals that have improved safety *Description*: Detailed, prescriptive guidance for designing safe intersections between trails and roadways is scarce, and trail crossings often present complex, nonstandard design problems for engineers and planners. Attend this webinar for an overview of current design guidance and to learn how some jurisdictions help cyclists and pedestrians travel safely across a roadway on a trail or shared-use path. Case studies from San Jose, California, and Virginia’s Washington and Old Dominion Trail will provide design examples that include at-grade and under grade crossings; trail entrances; use of signs and bollards; alternative pavement markings; and experimental use of signals. *Presenters*: Randy Dittberner, P.E., PTOE, Regional Traffic Engineer, Virginia DOT Northern Region Bill Schultheiss, P.E., Vice President and Senior Engineer, Toole Design Group Yves Zsutty, Trail Manager, City of San Jose *Jessie Klassen* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca> | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3772 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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Interesting blog post on winter cycling from today's CityLab
by Patman, David 09 Oct '14

09 Oct '14

http://wintercyclingblog.org/2014/09/26/enabling-winter-biking-walking-in-s… 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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AT webinar: Design Treatments to Transition from Trails to Roadways, Wed, Oct.15, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Jessie Klassen 08 Oct '14

08 Oct '14

Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar: Design Treatments to Transition from Trails to Roadways. The webinar viewing takes place in the EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 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! Thanks, Jessie (204) 925-3772 Design Treatments to Transition from Trails to Roadways *Wednesday, October 15th, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., EcoCentre Boardroom* *Key takeaways*: • Understand the challenges and current guidance related to designing safe trail and road intersections • Explore design considerations including safety issues at unsignalized crossings; preferred treatments for trail entrances; alternatives to at-grade crossings; and use of signs, pavement markings and bollards • Learn about examples of non-standard use of pavement markings and signals that have improved safety *Description*: Detailed, prescriptive guidance for designing safe intersections between trails and roadways is scarce, and trail crossings often present complex, nonstandard design problems for engineers and planners. Attend this webinar for an overview of current design guidance and to learn how some jurisdictions help cyclists and pedestrians travel safely across a roadway on a trail or shared-use path. Case studies from San Jose, California, and Virginia’s Washington and Old Dominion Trail will provide design examples that include at-grade and under grade crossings; trail entrances; use of signs and bollards; alternative pavement markings; and experimental use of signals. *Presenters*: Randy Dittberner, P.E., PTOE, Regional Traffic Engineer, Virginia DOT Northern Region Bill Schultheiss, P.E., Vice President and Senior Engineer, Toole Design Group Yves Zsutty, Trail Manager, City of San Jose *Jessie Klassen* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca> | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3772 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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