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Job posting - Peg City Car Co-op
by Beth McKechnie 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

*** Please share widely – thanks! *** *Peg City Car Co-op seeks Member Services Coordinator* We’re looking for someone who is passionate about sustainable transportation and is keen to help make carsharing a practical, convenient and cost-effective solution for more Winnipeggers. If you are someone who likes a variety of responsibilities and working with a small, tight-knit team, this is for you. Check out the full posting here <https://pegcitycarcoop.ca/v1_5/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Member-Services-C…> . Apply by November 14, 2016. *Bike. Walk. Bus. And Sometimes, Drive.*

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WFP: Lukes wants downtown bike lanes fast-tracked (Oct.21'16)
by Beth McKechnie 21 Oct '16

21 Oct '16

Trip west convinces councillor protected bike lanes in downtown should be fast-tracked http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/trip-west-convinces-councillor-prote… A recent West Coast trip to an urban cycling and pedestrian conference has re-ignited a suburban city councillor’s enthusiasm to spur Winnipeg’s own protected downtown bike lane network. Janice Lukes, chairwoman of the city council’s public works committee, wants city hall to fast-track the establishment of a downtown network of protected bike lanes using temporary structures like concrete Jersey highway barriers and concrete curbs and plastic bollards. "Why not investigate to see if we can do it?" Lukes (South Winnipeg-St. Norbert) said. "There seems to be broad public interest in it. We want people living in our downtown and we want the downtown to be vibrant and exciting and more cycling and pedestrian does that." Lukes held a public forum earlier this week, bringing with her the team of engineers responsible for designing and implementing the temporary downtown networks in Calgary and Edmonton. The event drew about 130 people, she said, and it stoked everyone’s interest that the model could be duplicated in Winnipeg. "Winnipeg needs something like this," said Mark Cohoe, executive director of Bike Winnipeg. Cohoe attended Luke’s forum and said the team of engineers generated local excitement at what could be accomplished here. Council approved a cycling and pedestrian strategy last year that outlines proposed bike and pedestrian paths across the city but it’s a 30-year plan and Lukes said she thinks the timeline can be speeded up considerably. The city has a protected bike route along a stretch of Sherbrook Street and is constructing routes along Assiniboine Avenue and Pembina Highway. The most ambitious plan appears to be the make-over of Garry Street, with a 1.5-long-kilometre protected bike route that runs from Assiniboine Avenue into the Exchange District. But it won’t be completed until the end of 2018. Winnipeg’s current policy is to construct protected bike lanes as part of a co-ordinated effort involving street and underground infrastructure street renewals. Lukes said the conference showed her there’s another approach — Calgary was able to quickly set up a protected bike network using temporary structures, which can be moved if the routes need to be adjusted. Lukes said building protected bike routes encourages ridership and rider safety; using temporary structures generates cycling interest quickly and helps civic officials determine which routes should become permanent. "Because you’re using temporary structures, it doesn’t take years to build it," Lukes said. "They created this temporary network in downtown Calgary and, the design resulted in an increase in the number of on-street parking spaces and led to a significant increase in the number of downtown cyclists." Lukes said she’ll ask city staff at the Nov. 1 meeting of the public works committee to see what would have to happen to enable a fast-track a downtown cycling network, which will likely involve more study and a plan with a budget to be brought to council. "We have the (proposed) routes already. Now, we need to look at our budget and decide what can we put on hold and how we can get it done." She said it’s possible the federal Liberal government will provide funding. Lukes said that while in Vancouver she explored that city’s network of protected bike routes. "There were hundreds and thousands of people riding their bikes everywhere. "I biked around downtown Vancouver all over. I felt safe. It was amazing, it was like, oh my gosh, it was fantastic. Again, it was protected cycling – I felt safe. It was great. It’s a cycling network that eight-year-olds and 80-year-olds can go on it — It’s not made just for guys in spandex. People feel safer so people use it." So, why is a suburban councillor promoting a proposal to fast-track a downtown cycling network? Lukes said before winning election to council, she spent 15 years as an advocate for increased pedestrian and cycling activities. "If we can get more people on bikes, we reduce traffic congestion — take that car lovers — and it’s a proven boost to businesses along the street. It creates vitality, vibrancy and gets more people healthy. It’s a win-win. It’s the right thing to do." Lukes points to the popularity of the Northeast Pioneers’ Greenway — a long strip of pavement that runs between two streets from North Kildonan to East Kildonan. "It doesn’t even go anywhere or connect to any other bike routes and it’s become the most heavily used piece of active transportation we have in Manitoba. Never in my life would I have dreamed the impact that walking and cycling does for people. I see how it transforms communities, neighbourhoods and lifestyles." Cohoe said the city’s proposed downtown network lacks connectivity with other neighbourhoods and needs to be revised but Lukes said city hall has to start somewhere and creating a downtown network is probably the best option. Creating a safe, protected downtown network will generate interest, she said, and will lead to the establishment of cycling networks in other neighbourhoods and routes that link the various networks. "Really, it’s the chicken-or-egg dilemma," Lukes said. "We have a huge density of people downtown, we want more people living downtown. We have a lot we can build on from our own experience and there’s lots to build on from other cities. We’ve got actual pieces of infrastructure, like on Sherbrook, which other businesses can see." aldo.santin(a)freepress.mb.ca

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Job Posting - Green Action Centre: Sustainable Transportation Program
by Shoni Madden 21 Oct '16

21 Oct '16

Please share with your networks! Green Action Centre is looking for someone to join our sustainable transportation team. This full-time position will be a dual role with 3 days per week at the Active and Safe Routes to School Program, and 2 days with our Workplace Commuter Options program. If you have experience in this area, please check out the attached posting or the link for more detail on what the position entails. The deadline to apply is November 7, 2016. http://greenactioncentre.ca/featured/job-posting-join-our-sustainable-trans… Thanks! -- *Shoni Madden* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (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/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/> <http://canadahelps.org/> * Please note that my regular office hours are Monday/Friday. I will respond to your communication at this time.

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Metro News: Forum on fast tracking bike well attended, but now what? (Oct.20'16)
by Beth McKechnie 20 Oct '16

20 Oct '16

Forum on fast tracking bike network well attended, but now what?Winnipeggers have expressed an appetite for a fast-tracked minimum grid installation in downtown, but there's still work to do before it can happen. http://www.metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/2016/10/19/winnipeg-hungry-for-bike-n… A group of Winnipeg cyclists, politicians and students are keen to see the wheels in motion for a bike grid in Winnipeg. But following a public forum on “fast tracking <http://www.metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/2016/10/13/winnipeg-forum-planned-for…>” a complete bike lane network in Winnipeg on Tuesday, the question remains: Now what? Spoiler alert: there could be more consultations. More than 150 people at the forum heard from a panel well acquainted with the successful application of that style project in Calgary, and another underway in Edmonton, and liked what they heard. “There wasn’t a moment that made me think it wasn’t applicable (in Winnipeg),” said urban design student Zach Fleischer. “To see the other cities stepping up to the plate, it’s really inspiring, and it gives me hope we can start to move forward.” The Green Action Centre’s safe routes to school program coordinator Jamie Hilland, who admits he’s biased in terms of wanting protected bike lanes, said he found the number of attendees “eye opening.” “(Attendance) was impressive, it was literally standing room only. You can really tell there is a pent-up demand for this kind of thing,” he said. The demand hasn’t gone unnoticed with municipal leaders. Councillor Cindy Gilroy, who attended the forum, said she appreciated the panel and learning “how (other cities) moved forward with a grid,” adding she’s, “open to having a conversation now about what (Winnipeg) can do.” She thinks it’s the right time to have that conversation, as “more and more people become engaged.” “A few years back that room (Tuesday) wouldn’t have been as packed, but people are starting to cycle more,” she said. “I think we need to talk to that community… if they feel we could start a project while having some temporary infrastructure put in that could become permanent, I’m all for that.” Her colleague, Coun. Marty Morantz, is similarly interested in pacing the bike network expansion to allow for more consultation—whereas the forum’s organizer and lead bike-booster Coun. Janice Lukes is steering the fast-track wagon. Morantz wasn’t at the public forum, but during a debate on impact fees at City Hall on Wednesday he highlighted the contradiction in Lukes wanting to take more time to study the fees while trying to hurry in another “major policy area.” “A downtown cycling grid is very important. I just really hope that it doesn’t get rushed through,” Morantz said. Lukes, for her part, doesn’t disagree, and her next steps are in line with what Morantz and Gilroy are thinking. “What’s next? We go to the next phase,” Lukes said. “I’ll make a motion to ask the department what amount of consultation it would take to understand this better… get some cost estimates, some scheduling estimates, that’s my intent.” Depending how long it takes for city staff to answer those and other questions in a full report, Lukes said consultation could probably happen within the next year, something she’s excited about. “I absolutely want to keep moving forward on this,” she said. “Ultimately council will decide.”

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Cyclist says his pool noodle makes Toronto streets safer for him
by Beth McKechnie 18 Oct '16

18 Oct '16

Not sure if this should make us laugh at this fellow's ingenuity or shake our heads that our streets push someone to this measure. Shows what lengths people will go to in order to be a little safer on their bikes. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/10/18/cyclist-says-his-pool-noodle-ma… -- *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) 925-3772 | 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/>

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Webinar reminder: Intersections that Work for Peds and Cyclists - Wed, Oct 19, 2-3pm
by Beth McKechnie 18 Oct '16

18 Oct '16

*** Friendly reminder about tomorrow's webinar *** Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of this month's APBP <http://www.apbp.org/> webinar. The 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 * * * * * *Intersections that Work for Pedestrians and CyclistsWednesday, October 19 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm CST * Intersections present the greatest safety risk for vulnerable road users and are the point of greatest potential conflict. The Dutch approach to intersection design of separating modes and increasing sociability through eye contact presents an opportunity for significant safety improvements to transportation networks while meeting operational demands. This webinar will evaluate the safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists that lie in traditional intersection designs, as well as identify the principal elements involved in protected intersection design and explore their role in increasing safety. In addition, case studies of safety improvements from both Dutch and North American contexts where protected intersection designs have been implemented will be discussed. *Speakers:* - Dick Van Veen, Senior Consultant / Lead Designer Public Space, Mobycon - Brian Gould, Bike Planning Engineer, City of Vancouver -- *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) 925-3772 | 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/>

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Bike lanes are a sound health investment
by Beth McKechnie 18 Oct '16

18 Oct '16

Every $1,300 New York City invested in building bike lanes in 2015 provided benefits equivalent to one additional year of life at full health over the lifetime of all city residents, according to a new economic assessment. That's a better return on investment than some direct health treatments, like dialysis, which costs $129,000 for one quality-adjusted life year, or QALY, said coauthor Dr. Babak Mohit of the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University in New York. Our greatest public health intervention, vaccines, take about $100 investment to yield one QALY, Mohit told Reuters Health by phone. Read full article: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/09/29/bike-lanes-are-sound-public-health…

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Edmonton's quick build protected bike lane grid a new model
by Beth McKechnie 14 Oct '16

14 Oct '16

In preparation for Tuesday night's forum <http://janicelukes.ca/blog/forum-fast-tracking-a-downtown-cycling-grid-calg…> at the Millennium Library on a protected bike lane grid in downtown Winnipeg, here's a succinct description of Edmonton's planned approach. (Note that it received unanimous approval from council.) http://www.peopleforbikes.org/blog/entry/edmontons-quick-build-protected-bi… -- *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) 925-3772 | 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/>

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Good Canadian article as to the safety of cycling for kids
by Jamie Hilland 14 Oct '16

14 Oct '16

http://shifter.info/why-are-we-so-afraid-of-letting-kids-ride-bikes-when-st… Jamie Hilland | Program Manager Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue | (204) 925-3773 | Find us here *Please note I am away from the office Thursdays and Fridays* Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member. Donate at CanadaHelps.org

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Fast-tracking a Downtown Cycling Grid Forum - Oct 18, Millennium Library
by Beth McKechnie 12 Oct '16

12 Oct '16

*Public INVITATION: Fast tracking a Downtown Cycling Grid* What's up in Winnipeg? Find out on Oct 18! *Tuesday, October 18, 2016* *6:30 pm Registration* *7:00 pm SHARP – Forum begins* *Millennium Library, 215 Donald Street – Carol Shields Auditorium* More details at: http://janicelukes.ca/blog/forum-fast-tracking-a-downtown-cycling-grid-calg…

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Webinar invite: Intersections that Work for Peds and Cyclists - Wed, Oct 19, 2-3pm
by Beth McKechnie 12 Oct '16

12 Oct '16

Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of this month's APBP webinar. The 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 * * * * * *Intersections that Work for Pedestrians and CyclistsWednesday, October 19 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm CST * Intersections present the greatest safety risk for vulnerable road users and are the point of greatest potential conflict. The Dutch approach to intersection design of separating modes and increasing sociability through eye contact presents an opportunity for significant safety improvements to transportation networks while meeting operational demands. This webinar will evaluate the safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists that lie in traditional intersection designs, as well as identify the principal elements involved in protected intersection design and explore their role in increasing safety. In addition, case studies of safety improvements from both Dutch and North American contexts where protected intersection designs have been implemented will be discussed. *Speakers:* - Dick Van Veen, Senior Consultant / Lead Designer Public Space, Mobycon - Brian Gould, Bike Planning Engineer, City of Vancouver -- *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) 925-3772 | 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/>

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WFP Analysis: Pilot projects going permanent (Oct.11'16
by Beth McKechnie 12 Oct '16

12 Oct '16

Pilot projects going permanent By: Brent Bellamy http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/analysis/pilot-projects-going-perm… Resistance to change is a natural human condition. We feel security in what is familiar and see risk in what is unknown. As cities grow and progress, this inertia can be a difficult obstacle for planners, developers and political leaders trying to implement new ideas. When change threatens to alter familiar, established patterns in a community, opposition galvanizes, and decision-makers face the uphill challenge of articulating the goals and benefits of new proposals in an effort to alleviate neighbourhood concerns. Cities across North America are looking for new ways to engage in this dialogue and inspire a greater feeling of public inclusion in the decision-making process. In some cases, cities are implementing short-term pilot projects as a method of testing ideas and building community support. Pilot projects allow residents to observe the real-world effects of an idea, fundamentally changing the nature of public outreach. Traditional open house-type consultation offers case studies from other cities, academic theory and glossy renderings that often do little to change attitudes and preconceptions. By implementing smaller-scale pilot projects, the starting point for public engagement is shifted from a hypothetical description to a discussion about an observed experience. The lower cost and flexibility of pilot projects often means designers can very quickly implement substantial change in a city, evaluate performance, react to public feedback and easily modify or remove components before a permanent solution is implemented. These temporary projects often face less public resistance because the impact of failure is perceived to be lower. A successful example of this will soon come to an end in Calgary. In April 2014, the city decided to create a temporary 6.5-kilometre-long protected bike-lane network throughout the downtown. The argument was made that a minimum grid needed to be established to realize an impact on cycling participation. Constructed using moveable planters, precast parking curbs and plastic bollards, the system opened in June of that same year. To evaluate the effects, a record of 82 different metrics has been kept, including participation rates, percentage of female riders and impact on traffic congestion. Fourteen months later, a celebration was held for the one millionth rider to pass one of the counting stops and surveys have shown the number of bike commuters into the downtown has doubled since the network was built. Public acceptance of the lanes has substantially increased, and the city is now preparing to make the system permanent and is even looking for ways to expand. Last week, the City of Edmonton decided to follow Calgary’s lead and build its own seven-kilometre-long downtown cycling network next spring. Compare this to Winnipeg’s piecemeal approach, where a 1.5-kilometre-long permanent protected bike lane on a single downtown road began public consultation in 2015 and will not experience its first full summer season until 2019. At that pace, it will be far more than a decade until we achieve the minimum effective network Edmonton will establish in two months. Having seen the effects of the pilot project, initial fears in Calgary have largely been overcome, meaning further expansion of cycling infrastructure will likely meet with less resistance moving forward. In Winnipeg, each new lane will continue to face opposition because their effect cannot be fully evaluated until the network is complete. There are many other pilot projects Winnipeg could borrow from other cities to test designs and gauge public reaction. During the last election, Mayor Bowman mused about creating a pedestrian promenade in the Exchange District. Last year, Montreal created five different temporary pedestrian mall pilot projects across the city to observe how they would work and evaluate their impacts. The City of Montrose, Col., recently implemented temporary diagonal parking stalls, much like those Coun. Pagtakhan is currently proposing for downtown Winnipeg. One of the city’s most contentious urban planning issues, the opening of Portage and Main to pedestrians, might also achieve greater public acceptance through a pilot-project strategy. This approach could allow Winnipeggers the opportunity to experience the benefits of a vibrant public space at the heart of their city, while planners and engineers could observe the real-world consequences of their designs, responding to public fears of congestion and safety before a final scheme is implemented. A relevant precedent study for this would be from New York City where, in 2009, five blocks of Broadway, including three of the seven vehicle lanes running through Times Square, were closed and transformed into a series of public plazas for a one-year test period. The asphalt was painted red, seating areas were delineated by planters and the spaces were filled with lawn chairs, moveable tables, umbrellas and public art. Concerts and events were held, allowing people to imagine the possibilities of what a new public space could become. After the year, predictions of stifling traffic congestion and fears for public safety were alleviated, and community support for the project went from 40 per cent to 75 per cent. Today, the public plazas are becoming a permanent centrepiece of the Manhattan cityscape. As we move forward in our community, we might learn from the experience of other cities and consider implementing pilot projects such as these, as a strategy to ensure effective investment in key urban design initiatives and encourage a more informed public dialogue. *Brent Bellamy is chairman of CentreVenture’s board and the creative director at Number Ten Architectural Group.*

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International Walk to School Month
by Jamie Hilland 05 Oct '16

05 Oct '16

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/international-walk-to-school-month-b… Hopefully the city and province start making efforts to make the streets safer for kids to walk or bike to school! *Jamie Hilland* | *Program Manager* *Active and Safe Routes to School* Active kids are Healthy kids <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-377 <%28204%29%20925-3770>3 | 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/>

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Councillor Lukes to hold public seminar on completing Winnipeg's bike network
by Beth McKechnie 04 Oct '16

04 Oct '16

Could a cycling grid be right for Winnipeg?Coun. Janice Lukes will hold a public seminar next month to see what it'll take to complete Winnipeg's bike network. http://www.metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/2016/10/03/lukes-interested-in-cyclin… A Winnipeg councillor who saw the lights and lanes of a complete bike network out West on a recent visit thinks one could be rolled out here if only there were the “political will.” Councillor Janice Lukes (St. Norbert) recently attended the Pro Walk/ Pro Bike conference in Vancouver. She said she was “blown away” by how easily navigable the city was by bike. “You can do all the reading in the world, follow all of the blogs, listen to all of the people but there’s nothing like experiencing it,” she said of the city’s bike infrastructure. “I was biking in downtown, day and night, up and down very busy streets and felt completely safe.” At home, she admits openly she’s a part of a reasonably intimidated demographic of people who wish cycling felt safer, aware that disconnected lanes siphon cyclists into traffic often feels anything but safe. “It makes me nervous without protected bike lanes, you can only go up and down Assiniboine Avenue so many times,” she said. “Biking all over Vancouver with protected bike lanes was spectacular.” While at the conference, she also attended an information session on Calgary’s successful implementation of a minimum cycling grid—a network of protected lanes installed quickly to gauge potential usage. Edmonton city council is making moves to follow Calgary’s example, and Lukes said Winnipeg could be next. “Now is the time we should be looking at doing it, looking at temporary pieces of infrastructure to try it out,” she said. “We can learn from these other cities and apply it in a timely manner.” Lukes plans to host a seminar on the bike network question near the end of October. “We are going to talk about what Calgary did, what Edmonton is doing, and where we are at with what Winnipeg can do,” she said, noting the date and place are to be determined. Depending on how that session goes, and what kind of support she has from others councillors, Lukes said there’s a chance increased interest in closing the gaps in our bike network could be reflected in this year’s budget deliberations. Bike Winnipeg Executive Director Mark Cohoe said he hopes that’s the case. “We are falling behind, we’re in a position in this city where we can lead if we want to—we are flat, sunny, perfect for biking—but we have to have that political will and it has to be backed up with funding,” Cohoe said.

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Edmonton fast tracks protected bike lanes and rolling stops for cyclists
by Beth McKechnie 30 Sep '16

30 Sep '16

Great to see Edmonton not only following Calgary's lead in quick implementation of a basic grid of downtown protected bike lanes but also potentially becoming the first in Canada to allow cyclists to do a rolling yield at stop signs on residential streets. http://www.edmontonsun.com/2016/09/28/edmonton-council-committee-votes-to-f… -- *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) 925-3772 | 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/>

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Bike Winnipeg Presents Rory Verbrugge & The Ruckus with William Prince
by Mark Cohoe 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Hi Everyone, If you are making plans for the weekend, please consider taking in Bike Winnipeg's Fall Fundraising Concert <http://bikewinnipeg.ca/event/rory-vebrugge-ruckus> on Saturday, October 1st at the West End Cultural Centre featuring the rollicking folk rock of Rory Verbrugge & The Ruckus with special guest William Prince. Tickets are just $15 in advance (or $20 at the door) and are available at ticketfly.com <https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1298283>, the West End Cultural Centre, Into the Music and Music Trader. Doors are at 7:15pm, show starts at 8pm. Armed with a rich, rootsy sound, *Rory Verbrugge & The Ruckus <http://www.roryandtheruckus.com/>* invigorate traditional folk with rocking juke-joint blues, heartbreaking home-grown country and blistering bluegrass. Fresh off the release of their debut album, Dead Man’s Dance, and a well-received tour of Western Canada, Rory Verbrugge & The Ruckus deliver a mix of glitz and grit to the stage that has garnered critical acclaim across the country. A must-see for every fan of real music and a good time. “…one of Canada’s best up-and-coming folk outfits.” – Canadian Beats Magazine *William Prince <https://williamprincemusic.com/>* is a storytelling singer/songwriter from Peguis First Nation who sidesteps clichés to provoke thought and facilitate discovery. His baritone vocals pay tribute to his late father and his genuine delivery acknowledges the hundreds of hours he’s spent on stage. - Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year at the 2014 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards - Nominated for Roots Artist of the Year and Aboriginal Artist of the Year at this year’s Western Canadian Music Awards - Nominated for Aboriginal Songwriter(s) of the Year & Contemporary Singer of the Year at the 2016 Canadian Folk Alliance Awards Come out and enjoy some great music while supporting Bike Winnipeg’s advocacy efforts.We’ll have t-shirts and memberships for sale, and lots of info on our ongoing advocacy work. Buy Tickets Now <https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1298283> Thanks, Mark Cohoe Executive Director Bike Winnipeg t: 204-894-6540 e: mark(a)bikewinnipeg.ca

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City of Columbus phasing out "Share the Road" signs
by Beth McKechnie 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Interesting to see some cities are recognizing that Share the Road signs (and sharrows) should be removed: http://www.columbusunderground.com/share-the-road-columbus-bw1 -- *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) 925-3772 | 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/>

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Developers to help reduce miles travelled in San Francisco
by Beth McKechnie 28 Sep '16

28 Sep '16

Very interesting approach about to be adopted in San Francisco: http://www.citylab.com/commute/2016/09/can-san-francisco-build-housing-that… The hope is to establish a citywide “transportation demand management” program, requiring developers of new buildings to incorporate design features that cut down on vehicle-miles traveled. Officials from the San Francisco Planning Department, MTA, and County Transportation Authority have developed a 26-item menu <http://default.sfplanning.org/plans-and-programs/emerging_issues/tsp/tsp_TD…> of research-backed TDM measures, each of which comes with a certain amount of points. Every new development project would be assigned a site-specific point target, and to reach it, developers would choose their blend of VMT-reducing features. [VMT = vehicle miles traveled] 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) 925-3772 | 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/>

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Notice of Scotia St - Kildonan Drive Pedestrian & Bicycle Bridge Public Information Sessions
by Mark Cohoe 21 Sep '16

21 Sep '16

Bike Winnipeg invites you to a public information session exploring the potential for a Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge over the Red River connecting Scotia Street (near Rupertsland) to Kildonan Drive (Bronx Pl.). The City of Winnipeg’s Pedestrian & Cycling Strategy calls for a dense, connected bicycle network to be developed over the next 20 years that will provide direct routes to key destinations. Included in the strategies is a recommendation to develop a new pedestrian & bicycle crossing of the Red River connecting the Seven Oaks and Kildonan Drive neighbourhoods. When: Saturday September 24th 10:00am—2:00pm Where: Bronx Park CC Creative Arts Room 720 Henderson Highway Format: drop-in When: Tuesday September 27th 4:00pm—8:00pm Where: Hephzibah Parish 160 Smithfield Ave (@ Jones) Format: drop-in See the attached flyer for more information. Mark Cohoe Executive Director Bike Winnipeg t: 204-894-6540 e: mark(a)bikewinnipeg.ca

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Fwd: Call for proposals | Winter Cycling Congress 2017
by Anders Swanson 21 Sep '16

21 Sep '16

Montreal anyone? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Vélo Québec <info(a)veloquebec.info> Date: 2016-09-21 12:10 GMT-05:00 Subject: Call for proposals | Winter Cycling Congress 2017 To: info(a)canadabikes.org Submission deadline: September 25, 2016. Read online <http://bulletin.veloquebec.info/c/443/3773aaebfcf9a880d596cb41452e18253a437…> [image: Submission deadline: September 25, 2016.] <http://bulletin.veloquebec.info/c/443/3773aaebfcf9a880d596cb41452e18253a437…> VOIR LA VERSION FRANÇAISE <http://bulletin.veloquebec.info/c/443/3773aaebfcf9a880d596cb41452e18253a437…> *CALL FOR PROPOSALS* *deadline : September 25, 2016* *There is only a few days left to submit your proposals. Do not miss out on this unique occasion!* We invite researchers, policymakers, professionals and technicians, as well as enthusiasts of all stripes, to share their experiences and pool their knowledge in order to take winter cycling to new heights at the 5th Winter Cycling Congress <http://bulletin.veloquebec.info/c/443/3773aaebfcf9a880d596cb41452e18253a437…>, to be held next February in Montréal. Whether your point of view is local or global in scope, we encourage contributions touching on any of the following aspects: - Infrastructure: Planning, design and maintenance - Education, promotion and communication - Multiple facets of the practice of cycling in winter - Benefits, impacts and outcomes of winter cycling Do not miss out on this being part of the next Winter Cycling Congress! *See the details and proposal form » <http://bulletin.veloquebec.info/c/443/3773aaebfcf9a880d596cb41452e18253a437…>* *WINTER CYCLING CONGRESS IS PRESENTED BY [image: V�lo Qu�bec] <http://bulletin.veloquebec.info/c/443/3773aaebfcf9a880d596cb41452e18253a437…>[image: Winter Cycling Federation] <http://bulletin.veloquebec.info/c/443/3773aaebfcf9a880d596cb41452e18253a437…>* *Thanks to our partners [image: Ville de Montr�al] <http://bulletin.veloquebec.info/c/443/3773aaebfcf9a880d596cb41452e18253a437…>[image: Tourisme Montr�al] <http://bulletin.veloquebec.info/c/443/3773aaebfcf9a880d596cb41452e18253a437…>* *This message has been sent to you at info(a)canadabikes.org <info(a)canadabikes.org> because your address is currently on our mailing list. If you no longer wish to receive our electronic updates unsubscribe here <http://bulletin.veloquebec.info/u/443/3773aaebfcf9a880d596cb41452e1825ca5f1…>. To make sure our messages are delivered straight to your inbox, please add info(a)veloquebec.info <info(a)veloquebec.info> to your address book or contact list.* *VÉLO QUÉBEC* 1251, rue Rachel Est, Montréal, Québec H2J 2J9, Canada 514-521-8356

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Reminder: AT Webinar Tomorrow, Pedestrians & Cyclists in a Suburban Context, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Jessie Klassen 20 Sep '16

20 Sep '16

Friendly reminder of tomorrow's AT webinar: Pedestrians and Cyclists in a Suburban Context. I hope many of you can make it to tomorrow's viewing and local discussion here in the EcoCentre Boardroom (3rd Floor, 303 Portage), from 2-3pm. Thanks, Jessie *Jessie Klassen* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave* | *(204) 925-3772 | 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/> On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 9:36 AM, Jessie Klassen <jessie(a)greenactioncentre.ca > wrote: > Hello everyone, > > Details are still forthcoming regarding this month's APBP webinar, however > Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg are looking forward to locally > hosting Pedestrians and Cyclists in a Suburban Context > <http://www.apbp.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=754041&group=> next *Wednesday, > September 21st* from* 2-3pm* in the EcoCentre Boardroom (3rd Floor, 303 > Portage Ave). > > RSVPs appreciated but not required. Hope to see you there! > > Jessie > > *Jessie Klassen* | Workplace Commuter Options > > <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre > <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca> > > 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave* | *(204) 925-3772 | 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/> > > > > > >

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AT Webinar: Pedestrians & Cyclists in a Suburban Context, Wed, Sep 21, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Jessie Klassen 14 Sep '16

14 Sep '16

Hello everyone, Details are still forthcoming regarding this month's APBP webinar, however Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg are looking forward to locally hosting Pedestrians and Cyclists in a Suburban Context <http://www.apbp.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=754041&group=> next *Wednesday, September 21st* from* 2-3pm* in the EcoCentre Boardroom (3rd Floor, 303 Portage Ave). RSVPs appreciated but not required. Hope to see you there! Jessie *Jessie Klassen* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave* | *(204) 925-3772 | 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/>

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Fwd: News Release - Winnipeg Police Service
by Cynthia Otfinowski 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Sad day for cyclists! Anyone who has information, please contact the police. > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "City of Winnipeg" <no_reply(a)cityofwinnipeg.ca> > Date: September 7, 2016 at 2:37:13 PM CDT > To: cotfinowski(a)gmail.com > Subject: News Release - Winnipeg Police Service > > <http://winnipeg.ca/police/> > > Wednesday, September 7, 2016 > > > > > > Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision C16-186410 > On September 7, 2016 at approximately 8:10 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the area of the Perimeter and St. Annes Road for the report of a serious collision involving a male on a bike and a dump truck. > > As a result of the collision, a 45 year old male (riding a bike) succumbed to his injuries. > > Members of the Central Traffic Unit continue to investigate. > > Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6271. > > > > > > For further information contact either: > Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer > Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer > Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs > > Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO(a)Winnipeg.ca <mailto:WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca> > Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link: <http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3a%2f%2fcowsvpelms01%2ecityofwinn…> <http://twitter.com/home?status=http%3a%2f%2fcowsvpelms01%2ecityofwinnipeg%2…> > > Related > > Winnipeg Police Service <http://winnipeg.ca/police/> > Report a Crime Online <http://winnipeg.ca/police/coplogic/default.stm> > Crime Stoppers <http://winnipeg.ca/police/tblofcontents/crimestoppers.stm> > CrimeStat <http://winnipeg.ca/crimestat/about/disclaimer.aspx> > Unsubscribe > > If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe <http://cowsvpelms01.cityofwinnipeg.ca/t/515868/271921/86/0/>. > > Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. > > Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 > > Privacy Statement > > The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website <http://winnipeg.ca/interhom/SocialMedia/>. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options <http://winnipeg.ca/wpgmail/unsubscribe_all.stm> at any time. > > >

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Active & Green Fall 2016: Go get your peggo; Take a hike; and Ciclovia this weekend!
by Jessie Klassen 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Find inspiration to start a new routine this Fall with our new issue of Active & Green. Please share with your networks: http://eepurl.com/cd7EjT If you'd like to subscribe or see back issues, here you go <http://greenactioncentre.ca/module/workplace-commuter-options/sign-up-for-a…> . Thanks, Jessie *Jessie Klassen* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave* | *(204) 925-3772 | 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/>

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WFP: Majority don't want Portage and Main open to pedestrians - CAA poll (Aug.25'16)
by Beth McKechnie 25 Aug '16

25 Aug '16

Probably not surprising that results from a CAA survey of 1500 motorists would be against opening Portage and Main to pedestrians, especially given their demographics skew older and do not likely include many folks who are trying to cross this intersection on foot. ------ Majority don't want Portage and Main open to pedestrians: CAA poll http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/majority-dont-want-portage-and-main-… People don't want the iconic intersection at Portage Avenue and Main Street open to foot traffic, CAA Manitoba found in a survey of about 1,500 of its members. The survey found that 60 per cent of people polled cited pedestrian safety as a major concern if the intersection were to be opened. More than three-quarters of the survey's respondents believed traffic congestion would be a significant problem if people could cross on foot at Portage and Main. "With much discussion lately on this topic, we wanted to know what our members think," Mike Mager, CAA Manitoba president, said in a media statement. "Not surprisingly, survey results show traffic congestion and pedestrian safety are top concerns at Portage and Main, and the majority of our members worry it will worsen if the barricades are removed." CAA said its survey results showed that 20 per cent of its members aged 18 to 29 believe the city should allow pedestrian traffic to cross at the downtown corner. That result was in contrast to Probe Research data which indicated younger Winnipeggers were more likely to support the plan. Fewer than one in four of those polled by CAA indicated that they believe Mayor Brian Bowman has done enough public consultation on the issue. The majority of respondents said they would be open to participating in more consultation through online polling, written surveys by mail and open houses. "Many people suggested a simpler, safer way to reduce confusion for tourists and locals at this intersection would be to install better signage at street level and underground in Winnipeg Square to guide people to their destination. This should be a priority before any talk of opening the intersection," Mager said in the statement. "It’s nice for Mayor Brian Bowman to talk about making Portage and Main great again, but safety and public opinion must be part of the conversation, too. It will be interesting to see the results of the City of Winnipeg’s research; but when it comes down to it, opening the intersection is not a priority for Winnipeggers." The CAA media release listed other notable survey results: - Over 70 per cent of respondents said they felt opening the intersection should not be a priority for the City of Winnipeg. - One-third of members surveyed believe opening the intersection to pedestrians would not have any effect at all on making Portage and Main a tourist destination. - People cited current traffic congestion and the intersection being confusing as the main reasons why they avoid driving through the corner at any given time. - This issue matters to more than just drivers: over 30 per cent of members polled who currently work downtown reported that they typically take the bus, bike or walk to the office. Improving accessibility at the intersection for all Winnipeggers can be done more affordably than taking down the barricades. Wheelchair ramps, elevators and signage should be greatly enhanced.

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