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Best Practices Guides webinar slides
by Beth McKechnie 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

Hi everyone, Wanted to share a few highlights from yesterday's APBP webinar on Best Practices Guides along with the presentation slides and a resource list. It was a bit surprising to remember that there wasn't a lot of design guidance for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure till about 5 years ago. Since then it's exploded, with new guides coming out regularly to reflect new experience and learnings, or to expand on specific types of infrastructure (such as protected bike lanes <https://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/DoingBusinessWithUs/ManualsPublicat…> ). Key points that stood out for me: - It's not a question of one set of design guidelines over another – there is no hierarchy once you get beyond standards that must be met. - Instead, the variety of guidance allows flexibility to make the best facility choice for the specific context (i.e. flexibility is not meant to be a free-for-all to choose a poor or compromised solution). - FHWA partnered with The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center to create a *Design Resource Index <http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/planning/facilities_designresourceindex.cfm>*. This allows you to quickly scan where to find the relevant section for specific types of infrastructure in a variety of design guidelines (all US-based), so you can compare and find the solution that best fits your context. - It's not an either/or choice for a jurisdiction when deciding whether to use existing guidelines or develop their own. There may be some local context or unique characteristic (e.g. winter maintenance) that justifies expanding or adding to existing guidelines. But, you need to appreciate what a huge undertaking it is to create your own, such as MassDOT did for protected bike lanes. 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 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/>

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Protected Intersections Report from Alta
by Mark Cohoe 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

Hi, More research and design guidance on protected intersections from the good folks at Alta Planning & Design. http://altaplanning.com/wp-content/uploads/Evolution-of-the-Protected-Inter… Mark

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Talking Transportation in Winnipeg
by Beth McKechnie 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

*** Please share widely *** Starting in January 2016, Councillor Janice Lukes, chair of the City's Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works, will be hosting a series of six casual conversations about transportation in Winnipeg. Taking place over the lunch hour on the third Thursday of each month at The Forks, these 'Transportation Conversations with the Chair' will focus on relevant topics in Winnipeg. Bring/buy your own lunch and pull up a chair at Centre Food Court to talk transportation! *Transportation Conversations with the Chair of Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works* *LOCATION: *The Forks, Centre Food Court *TIME: *12-1pm (BYOL – Buy/Bring Your Own Lunch!) *DATE: *3rd Thursday of the month *Topics*: - *January 21* – Winter Maintenance of Active Transportation Infrastructure - *February 18* – Transit and Rapid Transit - *March 17* – Road Projects in 2016 Budget - *April 21* – Active Transportation Infrastructure in 2016 Budget - *May 19* – Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies Moving Forward - *June 16* – City of Winnipeg Transportation Master Plan 5-Year Update

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Pembina Highway Rehabilitation Project - Grant to Osborne
by Mark Cohoe 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

Hi, The City has put out an RFP <http://winnipeg.ca/MatMgt/FolderContents.asp?FOLDER_NAME=1055-2015&YEAR=2015>for rehabilitation work on Pembina Highway between Grant Avenue and Osborne Street. The rehabilitation includes buffered bicycle lanes, but it doesn't seem to offer a lot of help for anyone wanting to make a turn off of Pembina (say at Warsaw or at Grant),and makes some pretty significant changes to the pedestrian corridor that leads people from the south side of Corydon across Pembina Highway, without making any improvements to help get people on bikes from Corydon onto the Donald Street Pathway. Yo can see these changes in the bottom right of this drawing <http://winnipeg.ca/finance/findata/matmgt/documents//2015/1055-2015//1055-2…> . Mark

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Webinar reminder: AT Best Practices Guides - Wed, Dec 16, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

*** Friendly reminder re tomorrow's webinar *** Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar, *All About Guidance #1: What's in Your Library?* 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 * * * * * *All About Guidance #1: What's in Your Library?Wednesday, December 16 | 2-3pm CST* Wrap up 2015 and start 2016 by taking a fresh look at best practices guides and guidance for bicycle and pedestrian professionals. APBP presents two consecutive webinars inviting you to think more broadly about the guidance documents you use and explore recent developments in how to apply that guidance. *On December 16, APBP asks which resources belong in the practitioner’s library and considers ways to navigate effectively among different sources of information.* MassDOT’s new Separated Bike Lane Planning & Design Guide <https://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/DoingBusinessWithUs/ManualsPublicat…> frames a discussion led by Andy Clarke (Director of Strategy, Toole Design Group) about design flexibility, engineering judgment, and the process of integrating resources. Other panelists are Tony Hull of Civil Streets and Dan Goodman of FHWA. Dan will discuss FHWA guidance and FHWA’s new Design Resource Index. On January 20, the discussion segues to practical tips in applying design flexibility: how agencies can select among treatments and designs for specific conditions. *Presenters:* - Andy Clarke, Director of Strategy, Toole Design Group - Dan Goodman, Transportation Specialist, FHWA - Tony Hull, Pedestrian & Bicycle Transportation Planning Specialist, Civil Street -- *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 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/>

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Stolen fat tire bike
by Sarah Prowse 10 Dec '15

10 Dec '15

Sorry to use the AT network for this but I'm sure many of you can feel my pain! My fat tire bike was stolen this morning from the bike rack at the corner of Harrow and Corydon in Winnipeg. It is a Minnesota 2.0 - like the image below but with green instead of the red. If anyone sees it advertised on kijiji or other could you please let me know? Thank you!! Sarah [Description: JP-20141223-framed-DSC_7371] Sarah Prowse Physical Activity Promotion Coordinator 2nd floor - 490 Hargrave Street Winnipeg, MB R3A 0X7 Telephone 204 801 3255 Fax 204 940-2690 Email sprowse(a)wrha.mb.ca<mailto:sprowse@wrha.mb.ca> Bike racks are available in front of the building at the corner of Hargrave and McDermot. Plan your Winnipeg Transit trip: http://winnipegtransit.com/en/navigo Follow Winnipeg in motion on Twitter @wpginmotion 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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Bike education in Amsterdam
by Dave Elmore 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

Seems they even need to educate people in Amsterdam how to ride a bike, but those people are the tourists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEON08d76oE Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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AT Webinar: Best Practices Guides - Wed, Dec 16, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar, *All About Guidance #1: What's in Your Library?* 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 * * * * * *All About Guidance #1: What's in Your Library?Wednesday, December 16 | 2-3pm CST* Wrap up 2015 and start 2016 by taking a fresh look at best practices guides and guidance for bicycle and pedestrian professionals. APBP presents two consecutive webinars inviting you to think more broadly about the guidance documents you use and explore recent developments in how to apply that guidance. *On December 16, APBP asks which resources belong in the practitioner’s library and considers ways to navigate effectively among different sources of information.* MassDOT’s new Separated Bike Lane Planning & Design Guide <https://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/DoingBusinessWithUs/ManualsPublicat…> frames a discussion led by Andy Clarke (Director of Strategy, Toole Design Group) about design flexibility, engineering judgment, and the process of integrating resources. Other panelists are Tony Hull of Civil Streets and Dan Goodman of FHWA. Dan will discuss FHWA guidance and FHWA’s new Design Resource Index. On January 20, the discussion segues to practical tips in applying design flexibility: how agencies can select among treatments and designs for specific conditions. *Presenters:* - Andy Clarke, Director of Strategy, Toole Design Group - Dan Goodman, Transportation Specialist, FHWA - Tony Hull, Pedestrian & Bicycle Transportation Planning Specialist, Civil Street -- *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 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/>

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Car free cities?
by ian_toal＠mymts.net 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

A sort of tour of the major cities in the world that have attempted, or are working towards, being car free. At least in the central areas. Interesting reading. http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/dec/09/car-free-city-oslo-helsinki-c… Ian

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2nd Question in LetsTalkWpg All Your Ideas Series
by Mark Cohoe 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

Hi, The city has put out a second question in their All Your Ideas series as part of the Let Talk Winnipeg budget consultation process. You can vote on your favourite ideas here <http://www.allourideas.org/letstalkwpg_live2>: http://www.allourideas.org/letstalkwpg_live2 Get your votes in early while there aren't tow many competing ideas and we can build up scores in favour of active transportation and transit. Ideas I liked: MORE: pedestrian and bicycle network MORE: high frequency transit options Note that if you can vote for/against both of the displayed options by clicking on I can't decide below the options. Every time you vote a new set of options appears, and you can vote as often as you like. Vote early, and vote often! Mark

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Calgary Herald: Women cyclists already surpassing targets
by Beth McKechnie 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

The pilot project of barrier-separated bike lanes [in downtown Calgary] opened in June with the hope of improving safety, comfort and connectivity for cyclists in the centre city. One of the project’s objectives has been to increase the number of women cycling, a target that in many areas of the network has already been exceeded. “They make me feel so much more comfortable on the road,” said Cleaver, who plans to commute by bike all winter from her home in Sunalta to Stephen Avenue. “I feel a little bit more visible. There’s a space where people expect bikes to be.” Full article: http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/women-cyclists-already-surpassing-…

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FW: Pre-Cycle of Giving Volunteer Opportunities
by Dave Elmore 05 Dec '15

05 Dec '15

The WRENCH could use your help to prepare for the Cycle of Giving (COG). They also could use your help at the Cycle of Giving December 12/13. Check out http://thewrench.ca/wordpress/help/#cog for more info on how you can help. Can’t make it to help, consider donating bikes, parts, or $ to help The WRENCH make COG a huge success again this year. Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X) From: The Wrench <cog(a)thewrench.ca <mailto:cog@thewrench.ca> > Date: December 4, 2015 at 11:09:28 AM CST Subject: Pre-Cycle of Giving Volunteer Opportunities Reply-To: The Wrench <cog(a)thewrench.ca <mailto:cog@thewrench.ca> > Hello Everyone, As you're probably aware, WRENCH's 5th Annual Cycle of Giving is fast approaching! We're getting excited to have everyone out to our new venue this year at 1609 Elgin Ave WEST on December 12th & 13th to help build over 300 bikes for kids. But with such a big event comes a lot of work to prepare for it. We're now closing down our regular shop hours and going into full on prep-mode, but we can't do it on our own. If you'd like to come help us strip down bikes for parts, sorting & organizing them, and prepare to move all of our gear to the Cycle of Giving location, here's some times when we're looking for people to help us out with that: Saturday, December 5th 1:00-5:00pm Thursday, December 10th 12:00-6:00pm Friday, December 11th 10:00am-6:00pm Feel free to pop into WRENCH during any of these time frames to help out. If you have any questions about these volunteer opportunities, or with volunteering at the Cycle of Giving itself, please send an e-mail to Jon Benson at cog(a)thewrench.ca <mailto:cog@thewrench.ca> -WRENCH Team Forward this email to a friend: http://us9.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=6238a8c152cbe3f4aa1ed1abd <http://us9.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=6238a8c152cbe3f4aa1ed1abd&id=538…> &id=53805bbb9f&e=11289512b7 Update your profile: http://thewrench.us9.list-manage.com/profile?u=6238a8c152cbe3f4aa1ed1abd <http://thewrench.us9.list-manage.com/profile?u=6238a8c152cbe3f4aa1ed1abd&id…> &id=6a8c84447e&e=11289512b7

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Round-up of 10 best bike advocacy videos
by Jessie Klassen 02 Dec '15

02 Dec '15

It isn't even Friday, but this round-up of bike advocacy videos from 2015 is too good to wait. From Momentum... https://momentummag.com/10-best-bike-advocacy-videos-2015/?utm_source=WhatC… Enjoy! Jessie *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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Winter Walkway
by Kristine Hayward 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Hi AT-Network folks - sorry if this is a duplication - I am not sure if this has been distributed through the AT listserve yet. Gina Sylvester from the U of W is conducting winter walkway assessments. The website to fill out winter walkway assessments has now been launched. This is the link: http://geography.uwinnipeg.ca/winterwalk.htm Please fill out the survey throughout the winter as conditions change or when you walk in different areas. And please continue to distribute this link through your lists/networks, and ask that people fill out assessments throughout the winter. Thanks! Kristine Kristine Hayward Physical Activity Promotion/in motion Coordinator Winnipeg Regional Health Authority 2nd floor - 490 Hargrave Street Winnipeg, MB R3A 0X7 Cell 204 232-7546 Fax 204 940-2690 Email khayward(a)wrha.mb.ca Bike racks are available in front of the building at the corner of Hargrave and McDermot. Plan your Winnipeg Transit trip: http://winnipegtransit.com/en/navigo Follow Winnipeg in motion on Twitter - @wpginmotion Check out our videos on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Winnipeginmotion 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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Archibald & Watt Rehabilitation/Mill and Fill, Including Archibald Underpass
by Mark Cohoe 28 Nov '15

28 Nov '15

Interesting bid opportunity on the City web site for a rehabilitation project on Archibald Street including the Archibald Underpass and a connection to the NPG. http://winnipeg.ca/MatMgt/FolderContents.asp?FOLDER_NAME=999-2015&YEAR=2015 This sure would be a big benefit for people in St. B and those attempting to connect from the NPG. Here is an excerpt from the RFP. D3.4 Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities (a) Extension of the Northeast Pioneer’s pathway south to the Archibald Street Underpass is planned in the near future, thus a preliminary design study is needed to examine the extension of this pathway, and connection to a widened sidewalk under the underpass. (b) Detailed design will be limited to provision of the pathway in the vicinity of the underpass, including ramps, stairs, or other similar structures as may be required to transition the sidewalk from the underpass up to the future location of the proposed pathway extension Mark

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London's New Bridge For Pedestrians Solves a Common Problem With Clever Engineering
by Daniel Gravenor 27 Nov '15

27 Nov '15

http://gizmodo.com/londons-new-bridge-for-pedestrians-solves-a-common-prob-… Many bridges can damage and use a lot of space at their feet, while slowly inclining to allow water or other traffic underneath. Bystrup came up with a clever and simple solution: They coiled the necessary elevation gain into a spiral at each end, looping cyclists and walkers around a circular path that hangs from the suspension cables at each tower. It will be interesting to see if this gets implemented, and to think how this could apply to Winnipeg's infrastructure.

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CBC: Private member bill would require motorists to give cyclists 1 metre
by Beth McKechnie 20 Nov '15

20 Nov '15

A Manitoba politician is pushing for a new law that would require motorists to stay at least one metre away from cyclists whenever they pass them. Dave Gaudreau, a NDP government backbencher, is putting forward a private member's bill this week that would require vehicles to obey a one-metre buffer zone around people on bikes. It would change the current Highway Traffic Act, which only requires motorists to keep "a safe distance" when passing cyclists. Full story: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-politicians-push-for-law-re…

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Winter cycling animations from Russia.
by Anders Swanson 20 Nov '15

20 Nov '15

In honour of the weather I heard you are having back home, here are twelve brand new beautiful animations, gathered during a contest promoted via Winter Bike to Work Day last February. For young and old alike. Priceless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gXfvWV8X_E&list=PLNgwumIqzLRT2vSEMPYsy1FrI… A couple weeks ago I received this You Tube channel link in a message from colleagues in Moscow who were very excited to share it - now I see why. I just now sat down to watch them. Just one of the many really cool things being shared with us at facebook.com/winterbiketoworkday and twitter.com/winterbike2work P.S. This year, the international event will let kids biking to school participate. We also have some really special stuff planned for the mechanically inclined. The date for this year's event is Friday, February 12, 2016. Get ready. Cheers, Anders

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CINEMATHEQUE PRESENTS great new doc filmed around the world: BIKES VS CARS Opening Friday Nov 20 at 9 pm
by Beth McKechnie 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

*Bikes Vs Cars* *“A terrific new picture…brilliantly draws you in…compelling.” * *Greg Klymkiw * *"Entertaining...great fun."* *-Georgia Straight* *[image: bikes vs cars.jpg]* *Directed by Fredrik Gertten* *2015, Sweden, 90 min* *Fri Nov. 20 at 9 pm* *Sat, Nov 21 at *3 pm & 9 pm * *Sun Nov 22 at 7 pm* *Thu Nov 26 at 7 pm * *Sat Nov 28 at 9 pm* *Sun Nov 29 at 7 pm* *Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St. * **Panel to follow Sat/Nov. 21st 3 pm screening about issues related to the film: * *Moderated by Curt Hull Featuring: * *Mark Cohoe – *a long time cycling advocate and Executive Director of Bike Winnipeg since 2012*.* *Janice Lukes – *Janice has been advocating for improved walking and cycling infrastructure in Winnipeg since 2001. *Andrea Tetrault *– author of the cycling blog “Winnipeg CycleChick”, which explores the intricate nooks and crannies of cycling culture. *Erik Dickson – *Active Transportation Specialist. He has been involved with the protected bike lane on Assiniboine Avenue*.* In Winnipeg there is a heated debate about the role of bicycles and car traffic in the city's future. This timely new film follows several individuals around the world as they fight to create change for the biking community. We meet Aline at Sao Paulo’s Ciclofaxia, the weekly Sunday ride where one lane of Paulista Avenue is opened for bikes only. Aline is an inspirational person in the city’s bicycle movement, who tries to focus on the positive aspects of being a cyclist. But that can be difficult in a city where one bicyclist is killed every four days. And in Toronto, where Mayor Rob Ford once stripped away the city’s bike lanes in his battle to win the “war on cars,” we watch as members of the Urban Repair Squad infiltrate the streets at night, using spray paint and stencils to replace them. From bike activists in Sao Paulo and Los Angeles, fighting for safe bike lanes, to the City of Copenhagen, where forty percent commute by bike daily, *Bikes vs Cars* looks at both the struggle for bicyclists in a society dominated by cars, and the revolutionary changes that could take place if more cities moved away from car-centric models. "A terrific new picture infused with activist cinema..brilliantly draws you in...a compelling tale." *-Greg Klymkiw* *Sponsored by Natural Cycle *

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Plain Bicycle
by Beth McKechnie 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Always wanted a genuine Dutch bike? Well, now you can! *Plain Bicycle: What is the goal? * To find enough interested people to fill one shipping container with refurbished “plain” Dutch bicycles to bring back to Canada. If it works, repeat as necessary/desired. *Why? *There is something simple and beautiful about a Dutch bicycle. It is embodied with a sense of civilization and freedom. It goes hand-in-hand with a bike-friendly city. In other words, the purpose of the project is to foster a shared understanding of what everyday cycling means, what it looks like and to help simplify the discussion around what “bicycle culture” really is. Cycling is for everyone. It is to mark a beginning. It is a toast to the bicycle infrastructure being built in Winnipeg and all across North America. Get the details and order your refurbished Dutch bike here <http://plainbicycle.org/theplan/>. *Thanks to Anders Swanson for this creative i**nitiative*.

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Webinar slides: Bike Boxes
by Beth McKechnie 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

For those who were not able to hear today's APBP webinar on Bike Boxes from the Portland experience, here is the slide deck. I think there is enough information within the slides to make it a worthwhile read even without the recording. Next webinar: *Wed, Dec 16th | The Best Guides and Manuals You've Never Heard Of* More details to be circulated closer to the date. 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 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/>

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Alternate Swedish delivery system
by ian_toal＠mymts.net 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Interesting way of getting goods to downtown businesses. http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/nov/18/innovative-delivery-system-tr… Ian

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Webinar Reminder: Bike Boxes - Wed, Nov 18, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

** Friendly reminder regarding tomorrow's webinar ** Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar, *Bike Boxes*. 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 p.s. On a related (prairie) sidenote, Saskatoon recently introduced a bike box in conjunction with a no right turn on red for a protected bike lane. * * * * * *Bike BoxesWednesday, November 18 | 2-3pm CST* Bike boxes are increasingly common; how are they applied in practice? The experience of Portland, Oregon, frames a discussion focused on engineering, evaluation and safety. Learn about the layout and physical elements of a bike box, their benefits and potential risks, and the current status of bike boxes in the MUTCD. In addition, the session includes information on traffic signal detection in bike boxes, the application of bike boxes to solve other problems, and a discussion of research conducted at Portland State University related to crash history. *Speaker*: - Peter Koonce, PE, Signals and Street Lighting Manager, Portland Bureau of Transportation

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Distance makes the difference
by Beth McKechnie 13 Nov '15

13 Nov '15

Giving someone physical space doesn’t mean you’re a prude, it means you understand social consideration. You wouldn’t rest and arm on your buddy’s shoulder while you’re both at the urinal, so why would you crowd a cyclist while passing on a street (hopefully on a straight road with a safe break in traffic). The Tasmanian Department of State Growth raised this question (or variations of it, if we’re being honest), and addressed the issue with a humorous short commercial. http://momentummag.com/distance-makes-difference/

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AT Webinar: Bike Boxes - Wed, Nov 18, 2-3pm
by Jessie Klassen 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar, *Bike Boxes*. 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! Thanks, Jessie *Bike BoxesWednesday, November 18 | 2-3pm central* Bike boxes are increasingly common; how are they applied in practice? The experience of Portland, Oregon, frames a discussion focused on engineering, evaluation and safety. Learn about the layout and physical elements of a bike box, their benefits and potential risks, and the current status of bike boxes in the MUTCD. In addition, the session includes information on traffic signal detection in bike boxes, the application of bike boxes to solve other problems, and a discussion of research conducted at Portland State University related to crash history. *Speaker*: - Peter Koonce, PE, Signals and Street Lighting Manager, Portland Bureau of Transportation *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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