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"Get off my road you darn kids, with your bikes"
by Beth McKechnie 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

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WFP Analysis: Cycling's faster than Route 90 (Sept.27'14)
by Beth McKechnie 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Cycling's faster than Route 90 By: Catherine Mitchell <catherine.mitchell(a)freepress.mb.ca> http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/analysis/cyclings-faster-than-rout… On Wednesday, I rode my bike to work, huffing it from River Heights to the Inkster Industrial Park. I did it in 35 minutes (plus or minus five minutes; not a single timepiece in my house is faithful to Greenwich). Not too shabby. But here's the thing: It's taking me as long to drive Route 90 North these days, a trip so frustratingly tedious I've started driving through town, through rush-hour traffic to relieve the blood pressure. I gave up on Route 90 South months ago. I haven't cycled to work since I biked here for a weekend shift when the Freep opened its doors on Mountain Avenue. I took McPhillips Street, and I resolved not to do that again. This week I wanted to find how much longer it would take for me to cycle than drive. Having been promised another unseasonably warm September day, I threw on a T-shirt that affirmed there are only good days and great days, consulted with some colleagues on a safer route and stuffed a dress in a zip-lock bag that I tossed into a backpack with my lunch. "It'll take me 45 minutes, I think," I told my man. Pulling in at 1355 Mountain Ave., intact and sweaty, I locked up the bike and whipped out my flip-phone: 9:20 a.m. -- I let out a victory whoop for no one to hear. Screw Route 90! Yes, I exercised the healthy option late in the season but the point was not just to see if there was a sane way to bike to work. The drive that normally takes me 15 minutes, or 20 on a hectic day, via a major arterial road -- a trucking route, no less -- has stretched to easily twice the time. Getting cranky about road repair and construction in Winnipeg is like complaining about the heat in July. But I'm not the only with pointed questions about this year's construction-season strategy. The drive along the northbound lanes, reduced to two or one lane for pretty much of the summer, has caused many to ask why construction crews aren't at it 24/7. Motorists have been crawling through the big squeeze at Ness Avenue for two years now. Further, after grinding off the asphalt from Ness on, work all but halted on the northbound stretch for weeks. This is just a resurfacing project. And it's almost October. After a crappy, crappy, crappy spring that beat the crap out of our crappy roads, the summer has seen a compression of an unprecedented amount of roadwork. The city's acting manager of public works says this year's construction budget got a jolt of cash -- $80 million on roadworks, compared with $50 million last year. That and a late start date has put a lot of pressure on the regular resources of engineering and construction firms. The question about ramping up resources, and going to a 24/7 schedule, is more complicated. The construction industry has set its resources to serve the regular public work it has come to expect; pulling out the stops to complete, say, Route 90, quickly isn't easily accommodated, says Michelle Stainton. It is not the grunt work of labour that's the issue; it's difficult finding the highly skilled or professional staff required for good, lasting and well-designed roads. "They're having trouble as an industry staffing up." Not so much, says Chris Lorenc of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association. Resources aren't the issue. Around-the-clock construction is a no-go because noise will disrupt the lives of residents, and no politician is prepared to weather that storm. "We use jackhammers, we don't use rakes." But there are some things the city could do to cut, by weeks, the length of construction jobs, he says. First, spend more money to get the design work done far in advance so construction can be tendered in the dead months -- November to April. Firms can then buy aggregates, equipment and hire and train people early at cheaper prices. And, using Route 90 as an example, shut down a northbound lane entirely so crews can go unimpeded. If all traffic were shunted to the southbound lane, it would be more painful but for shorter periods. Or, I suggest, give people real options in their commute. It's easy to cycle to Inkster Industrial Park. Really. My bike commute was lovely. Clifton Street is bucolic, in an urban sense; a quiet, pretty slice of Winnipeg. I love Logan Avenue, its raw, evocative streetscape girded by an iron spine. Muscular, sure of itself and historic. The Keewatin Underpass is no place for a cyclist. Take the sidewalk. Hydrate. Despite evident progress, this city still has such a long way to go to become cyclist-friendly, but Winnipeg motorists are getting more and more accommodating. It's time to promote the rights of walkers and cyclists. We need to start the cultural shift that compels vehicles to be deferential to the bipedal and bi-wheeled commuters. Even a city caked in ice for seven months of the year should learn to share the roads generously with the self-propelled. The investment in that infrastructure will ease the pressure on roadworks and keep us all a little more sane. And that's good for the blood pressure. catherine.mitchell(a)freepress.mb.ca Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition September 27, 2014 A17

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Health Authorities promoting Policies to Foster Active Transportation - Case studies by HCBD
by Jackie Avent 23 Sep '14

23 Sep '14

FYI and interest: http://hcbd-clasp.com/2014/09/19/six-case-studies-embedding-a-planner-in-pu… Six Case Studies: Embedding a Planner in Public Health to Incubate Active Transportation <http://hcbd-clasp.com/2014/09/19/six-case-studies-embedding-a-planner-in-pu…> Posted on September 19, 2014 <http://hcbd-clasp.com/2014/09/19/six-case-studies-embedding-a-planner-in-pu…> by Kim Perrotta <http://hcbd-clasp.com/author/hcbdclasp/> *[image: NB Case Study Cover 2014] <https://hcbdclasp.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/hcbd-nb-cover-small.jpg>Healthy Canada by Design* (*HCBD*) is releasing six new case study reports today. Prepared by new health authority partners from Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, these case study reports describe the steps taken by the six HCBD project teams over the last two years to influence local land use and transportation planning policies with the aid of an embedded Planner. Under the second round of funding from the *Canadian Partnership Against Cancer’s **Coalitions Linking Action and Science for [image: Nfld Case Study Cover 2014] <https://hcbdclasp.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/nfld-cover-small.jpg>Prevention* (*CLASP*) Program, five of these new HCBD partners – Capital Health in Halifax, the New Brunswick Department of Health’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Newfoundland and Labrador Wellness Advisory Committee & Building Healthy Communities Collaborative, Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region, and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority — received funding to hire a Planner to work with them for an extended period. The sixth, Ottawa Public Health, hired a Planner on a permanent basis just prior to joining HCBD. In all six cases, the Planners were charged with the task of:[image: Ottawa Case Study Cover 2014] <https://hcbdclasp.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/ottawa-public-health-cover-sm…>building capacity on land use and transportation planning processes among public health professionals; building relationships between public health professionals and the land use and transportation planning professionals in their local communities; increasing awareness about the links between public health and the built environment; and affecting change in local policies with the goal of creating healthier built environments. All six project teams were directed to focus on projects related to active transportation. [image: Halifax-Report Cover 2014] <http://hcbdclasp.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/halifax-kte-final-report_19sep…>The six case study reports concisely describe the objectives set by each project team, the strategies employed, the outcomes achieved, the challenges encountered, and the lessons learned. The six projects vary substantially from one another reflecting the opportunities presented by local planning processes, the priorities of each project team, the circumstances in their local communities, and the capacity of the project teams and their local partners. *Among the highlights discussed in these reports are:* - [image: Winnipeg-Case Study Cover 2014] <https://hcbdclasp.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/winnipeg-cover-small.jpg>The adaptation and piloting of the Rural Active Living Assessment (RALA) tool in New Brunswick and Saskatchewan; - The addition and implementation of a Well Minded Community Award to the annual Tidy Towns competition in Newfoundland; - The development and piloting of Active Building Design Criteria by Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the City of Winnipeg; - The development of Complete Street [image: Regina-Case Study Cover 2014] <http://hcbdclasp.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/regina-cover-small.jpg>Policies and Implementation Guidelines by Capital Health and the Regional Municipality of Halifax; and - The inclusion of health considerations in the Transportation Master Plan, the Cycling Plan, and the Pedestrian Plan for the City of Ottawa. These reports can be accessed on the HCBD Website at: *http://hcbd-clasp.com/clasp-i-resources-tools/ <http://hcbd-clasp.com/clasp-i-resources-tools/>* *Prepared by Kim Perrotta, HCBD Knowledge Translation & Communications Lead, Heart and Stroke Foundation* Hi Folks: Healthy Canada By Design is proud to present *six new case studies produced by health authority project teams in six different provinces *which described how, with an embedded Planner, that worked to promote policies that foster active transportation and active living. See new post at: http://hcbd-clasp.com/2014/09/19/six-case-studies-embedding-a-planner-in-pu… Kim *Kim Perrotta, MHSc* Knowledge Translation & Communications *Healthy Canada by Design (HCBD) CLASP Initiative* Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada *Kperrotta(a)hsf.ca <http://Kperrotta@hsf.ca> (mailto:kim.perrotta@cogeco.ca <kim.perrotta(a)cogeco.ca> after Sept 30th)* 905-627-2157 *HCBD-CLASP.ca <http://hcbd-clasp.com/> * *P.S. My contract with HSF expires September 30th so I will not have access to my e-mail account after that date. However, I will continue, for a few months, to maintain the website and coordinate the CJPH supplement using my personal e-mail mailto:kim.perrotta@cogeco.ca <kim.perrotta(a)cogeco.ca>.* -- *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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Fwd: Election Candidate Survey Finds Overwhelming Support for Walking, Cycling and Public Transit in Next Term of Council
by Beth McKechnie 19 Sep '14

19 Sep '14

Interesting to see responses to sustainable transportation issues in the TO election... Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Nancy Smith Lea <nsmithlea(a)tcat.ca> > Date: September 19, 2014 at 8:04:52 AM CDT > To: TCAT Steering Committee <tcat-sc(a)googlegroups.com> > Cc: Jared Kolb <jared.kolb(a)cycleto.ca>, Franz Hartmann <franz(a)torontoenvironment.org>, Dylan Reid <dylan.reid(a)sympatico.ca>, Jacky Kennedy <asrts(a)sympatico.ca> > Subject: Election Candidate Survey Finds Overwhelming Support for Walking, Cycling and Public Transit in Next Term of Council > > For Immediate Release > September 19, 2014 > > Today, the Toronto Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT), in partnership with Toronto Environmental Alliance, Cycle Toronto, Walk Toronto and Canada Walks, releases the results of its 2014 all-candidate municipal election transportation survey. > > In June 2014, Toronto Councillor and Mayoral candidates were invited to respond to a short 12-question survey to provide voters with information about their views on active transportation and public transit. The candidates were also provided with Building a Toronto that Moves, a backgrounder developed by active transportation and public transit community leaders that sets out 12 concrete steps that can be taken in the next term of Council to improve cycling, walking and transit in Toronto. > > Here is a snapshot of the survey results: > • Strong support was expressed for the 12 election priorities for walking, cycling, and transit identified in Building a Toronto that Moves; > • Highest support (97%) was expressed for establishing School Travel Plans to improve the safety of children walking to school; > • Strong support (89%) for a Complete Streets policy to ensure our streets are routinely designed to provide the safe travel of all road users; > • Strong support (80%) for a Minimum Grid of 100 km of protected bike lanes and 100 km of bicycle boulevards to be built by 2018; > • Lowest support (58%) for a four-year TTC fare freeze; > • Two-thirds (63%) of the 38 councillor incumbents running for re-election responded to the survey, and 2 of the 3  > leading mayoral candidates.  > > > Jacky Kennedy, Director, Canada Walks commented “we are thrilled that 97% of survey respondents showed support for School Travel Plans for all Toronto schools and we look forward to working with successful candidates to make this a reality.”  > > > “Investment in Toronto’s on-street network of bike lanes has stalled. It’s fantastic that the candidates have committed to fast-track a Minimum Grid of this critical infrastructure that saves lives and improves our health and environment,” said Jared Kolb, Executive Director, Cycle Toronto. > >  > “Overall, we are seeing an emerging consensus that Toronto City Council should be doing more to promote and protect Torontonians who are walking, cycling, and taking public transit,” concluded Nancy Smith Lea, TCAT Director. “This is a huge step forward for building a city that moves us all, safely and equitably.”  > > > More information, including the candidates’ individual responses here: http://tcat.ca/election_surveys_2014 > > -30-  > > > Contact: > Nancy Smith Lea (TCAT) 416 392-0290 > Franz Hartmann (TEA) 416 606-8881 > Jacky Kennedy (Canada Walks) 416 992-5496 > Dylan Reid (Walk Toronto) 647 770-3133 > Jared Kolb (Cycle Toronto) 416 644-7188 > -- > Nancy Smith Lea > Director > Toronto Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) > Clean Air Partnership > 75 Elizabeth Street > Toronto, ON M5G 1P4 > > Phone: 416-392-0290 > Email: nsmithlea(a)tcat.ca > Websites: tcat.ca | completestreetsforcanada.ca | www.cleanairpartnership.org > > Subscribe to TCAT News at http://tcat.ca/newsletter

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Dancing signals
by Beth McKechnie 19 Sep '14

19 Sep '14

Something to make you smile and definitely something we should have in Winnipeg... http://www.dezeen.com/2014/09/17/interactive-dancing-traffic-lights-install…

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Conference: Moving Active Transportation to Higher Ground: Opportunities for Accelerating the Assessment of Health Impacts: April 2015
by Beth McKechnie 18 Sep '14

18 Sep '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Terry Zdan <tjzdan50(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:52:25 -0500 TRB and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) will host the joint conference "Moving Active Transportation to Higher Ground: Opportunities for Accelerating the Assessment of Health Impacts" in April 2015 in Washington, DC. This conference will bring together experts and constituents from transportation, urban planning, public health, health care, and health economics to explore the states of the art and practice on quantifying the public health outcomes of active transportation. Conference focus areas include: • Scientific evidence on relationships between active transportation and health • Strategies for data collection and methods of data analysis and modeling that contribute to the quantification of impacts on personal, household, and community health as they relate to various aspects of active travel • Innovative tools and approaches to assess the impacts of active transportation (e.g., health impact assessments of transportation projects or local, regional, and state planning scenarios), as well as tools to better forecast the effects on active transportation Abstracts can still be submitted online until 1 October 2014. For more details about the conference and/or to submit and abstract take a look at the following links: Call for Abstracts: http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/Conferences/2015/ActiveTransportation/… TRB Blurb about the Conference: http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/171123.aspx Abstract Submission Website (note: you will have to create an account to submit an abstract): http://precis2.preciscentral.com/Public/UserLogin.aspx?P=D805325BAA88D2EA24… Please feel free to forward this email. P.S.: Here are more details about the conference. You will find the same information when following the links provided above: "There is growing recognition in the transportation, planning, and public health fields that transportation systems and policies designed to increase bicycling and walking may enable more physical activity and help improve personal and community health. While the relationships between land‐use patterns, transportation options, and public health seem intuitive, they remain difficult to study, quantify, and understand. If health outcomes are to be more routinely integrated into planning and transportation investment decision‐making, these relationships will need to be robustly demonstrated, documented and communicated. There remain significant opportunities for research to contribute to this area. This conference will bring together experts and constituents from transportation, urban planning, public health, health care, and health economics to explore the states of the art and practice on quantifying the public health outcomes of active transportation. Focus areas of the conference include: - Scientific evidence on relationships between active transportation and health. - Strategies for data collection and methods of data analysis and modeling that contribute to the quantification of impacts on personal, household, and community health as they relate to various aspects of active travel, such as usage, exposure to risks, or quality of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. - Innovative tools and approaches to assess the impacts of active transportation (e.g. health impact assessments of transportation projects or local, regional, and state planning scenarios), as well as tools to better forecast the effects of project or plan alternatives on active transportation." The conference will be organized around thematic sessions. We are looking for presentations that fit into one or more of the following themes: 1. Comprehensive conceptual frameworks, studies and models that integrate the numerous domains by which active transportation relates to health; 2. Scientific evidence on relationships between measures of active travel and health—especially studies that assess both benefits and risks of active travel; 3. Health impact assessments (HIAs) in transportation planning, including practical applications of HIAs that pertain to impacts of walking, cycling, and public health in transportation planning; 4. Monetization and economic valuation of health impacts; 5. Examples and experiences of collecting and using bicycle and pedestrian data in active transportation planning applications and the development and use of tools suited for the assessment of health impacts (e.g. regional travel demand modeling, sketch planning tools, GIS, etc.); 6. Assessing health impacts of walking and cycling related to public transport; 7. Methodological issues of assessment of health impacts of active travel (e.g. substitution of physical activity from transport and other domains; interaction with demographics and other factors; self‐selection; and issues with data collection). -- Terry Zdan 126 Duncan Norrie Drive Wpg MB R3P 2J9 CANADA tjzdan50(a)gmail.com <tjzdan(a)gmasil.com>

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Major new findings on attitudes toward public transportation
by Beth McKechnie 18 Sep '14

18 Sep '14

Public-Transportation Attitudes Examined in Major New TransitCenter Report [image: avatar] Paul Mackie <http://mobilitylab.org/author/paulmackie/> Paul is communications director for Mobility Lab. He specializes in storytelling and editing, as well as environmental and pop-culture issues related to transportation. SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 [image: TC Main] <http://mobilitylab.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/TC-Main.jpg> Americans took a record 10.7 billion rides on U.S. transit systems in 2013. Who exactly were these riders, and why did they choose public transit over other options? A major report released today offers the latest and most comprehensive answers to this question of “changing attitudes … propelling recent ridership increases.” In *Who’s On Board: The 2014 Mobility Attitudes Survey* <http://transitcenter.org/ourwork/mobility-attitudes-survey/%20>, New York-based research-and-innovation foundationTransitCenter <http://transitcenter.org/> has pieced together an array of insights providing data that could help propel public transportation in America to new heights. Mobility Lab has a comprehensive package of articles to dissect the findings, including: - My look into the reasons why Millennials are embracing transit, while Baby Boomers are shunning it <http://mobilitylab.org/?p=13087>. - Paul Goddin’s examination of how public desire to live in walkable neighborhoods presents an opportunity for transit <http://mobilitylab.org/?p=13110>. - Wendy Duren’s article on how people who are offered transit benefits from an employer use them <http://mobilitylab.org/?p=13081>. - And, finally, my dive into TransitCenter’s seven “transportation types” of people, and what kinds of communications and marketing messages could be effective to grow ridership <http://mobilitylab.org/?p=13093>. [image: TC cover] <http://transitcenter.org/ourwork/mobility-attitudes-survey/> Aside from those articles, there are some other key findings worth mentioning up front. *Americans with high incomes don’t ride transit at the rate of people with lower incomes. *That said, it’s not that rich people don’t want to ride public transportation. In transit-rich “traditional cities” like New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Chicago, people with a $150,000 or greater salary are just as likely to ride public transportation as people with a $30,000 salary. Nevertheless, it appears transit can be a great equalizer in a country with such a large and problematic income gap. The report notes: While transit ridership generally falls with increasing income, those in the highest income category ($150,000+ in annual household income) are more likely to use transit than those in all but the lowest income group. Very high-income people are more likely to live in large and dense cities, where transit is a more viable option; their location, rather than mere personal preference for public transportation explains why some wealthy people are more likely to use transit. *People stop riding public transportation after their college years.* Why is that? It seems those would be the years – during their 20s – when cost savings on transportation would be important. What does this say about the cost benefits of owning a car versus depending on public transportation or some other modes of travel? Is transit too inexpensive? Is car ownership to inexpensive? *People who are offered pre-tax transit commuter benefits by their employers are more than five times as likely to take transit regularly *as employees who are not receiving benefits. This seems to be a prime argument for improving awareness. Since the Industrial Revolution, Americans have been sleepwalking out their doors, down their driveways, and into their cars. We just don’t think about the fact that transportation options exist. But once employees are educated – or when benefits are simply mentioned – there becomes an amazing boost in curiosity or interest in public transportation. The *Who’s on Board *survey was commissioned to take a “deeper look at the public attitudes which are propelling recent increases in transit ridership,” said Rosemary Scanlon, chair of TransitCenter and divisional dean of New York University’s Schack Institute of Real Estate. The report is based on a survey administered online to 11,842 respondents, in 46 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) who were selected and invited to participate based on age and geography (by home ZIP code). The survey will be updated and conducted regularly to track changes in transit rider attitudes and regional trends over time. Transit Center has also designed its questionnaire to be used by others, especially governments interested in replicating it for their own more frequent household surveys. *Photo by Erin Nekervis <https://www.flickr.com/photos/theeerin/>* *Paul Mackie, Communications Director* [image: Mobility Lab Logo Final_RGB.jpg] [image: Mobility Tweets!] [image: Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mobility-Lab/218056428212495> [image: LinkedIn] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3826974> [image: Youtube] <http://www.youtube.com/user/themobilitylab> [image: Git Hub] <https://github.com/MobilityLab> [image: SlideShare] <http://www.slideshare.net/MobilityLab> 1501 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1100, Arlington, VA 22209 Cell: 202-841-2953 <703-328-2830>; Office: 703-524-4797 <703-247-6995> ; Fax: 703-247-9288 Email: Paul.Mackie(a)MobilityLab.org Web: MobilityLab.org <http://www.mobilitylab.org/> Mobility Lab Express e-Newsletter: http://mobilitylab.org/join-us Mobility Lab Daily e-newsletter: http://paper.li/MobilityLabTeam/1368113139 Twitter: twitter.com/#!/MobilityLabTeam Facebook: www.facebook.com/MobilityLabTeam *Mobility Lab <http://mobilitylab.org/> is a research-and-development initiative for "transportation demand management — moving people instead of cars." Based in Arlington, Virginia — which has one of the largest TDM programs in the U.S. and removes 45,000 car trips from the county's roads each work day — Mobility Lab seeks solutions, stories, and partnerships from all over the world.*

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Fwd: Velo-city 2015 - Launch of the call for papers
by Anders Swanson 17 Sep '14

17 Sep '14

The VeloCity conferences are not to be missed. Trust me. If you have something to say, get in there. - Anders ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Velo-city 2015 Nantes-France <marine.morvant(a)lacite-nantes.fr> Date: 2014-09-02 3:35 GMT-05:00 Subject: Velo-city 2015 - Launch of the call for papers To: Velo-city 2015 Nantes-France <andersswanson(a)gmail.com> [image: VELO-CITY 2015 - Nantes France June 2-5] [image: VELO-CITY 2015 - Nantes France June 2-5] <http://tk3.sbc34.com/sy/ev?3&16464-54&16&HQQZGndqARd5fimFgGFUdg>*Version française ci-dessous* france is hosting velo-city 2015 from 2 to 5 june 2015 *Nantes Métropole and La Cité Nantes Events Center, in partnership with the ECF, organize the 2015 edition in Nantes. Be ready for an event full of surprises!* Velo-city 2015 is sending a strong message with its motto *"Cycling, future maker"* around two cross cutting appproaches: - *Cycling as a tool for transition* - *Sharing public space, a prerequisite for a democratic use of bikes* Four themes will be addressed and discussed in various fields of application: Resilience, Serendipity, A way of life and Sharing. *Join us and contribute to Velo-city 2015 with the Call for Papers before 31October 2014.* Your proposal can take different forms depending on the format you choose. You are invited to submit your contributions on the online platform <http://tk3.sbc34.com/sy/ev?3&16464-54&15&HQQZGndqARd5fimFgGFUdg>. To find out more on Velo-city 2015: http://www.velo-city2015.com <http://tk3.sbc34.com/sy/ev?3&16464-54&16&HQQZGndqARd5fimFgGFUdg> > Download the call for papers <http://tk3.sbc34.com/sy/ev?3&16464-54&12&HQQZGndqARd5fimFgGFUdg> We look forward to hearing from you! La france accueille velo-city 2015 du 2 au 5 juin 2015 *Nantes métropole et la Cité des congrès, en partenariat avec l'ECF seront les organisateurs de cette prochaine édition nantaise pleine de nouveautés et de surprises !* Velo-city 2015 s'est donné une ligne éditoriale forte *"le vélo, créateur de futur"* organisée autour de deux axes transversaux : - *Le vélo, outil de la transition* - *Partager l'espace public, une condition pour un usage démocratique du vélo* Qui seront déclinés en quatre thématiques : résilience, bienfaits inattendus ou " sérendipité ", mode de vie et partage, qui seront traités dans divers champs d'application. *Venez participer à la construction de Velo-City 2015 en répondant à l'appel à contribution avant le 31 octobre 2014.* Votre proposition de contribution peut revêtir des formes différentes selon le format souhaité. Vous pourrez déposer vos contributions en ligne sur la plateforme <http://tk3.sbc34.com/sy/ev?3&16464-54&15&HQQZGndqARd5fimFgGFUdg> . Pour découvrir Velo-City 2015 : http://www.velo-city2015.com <http://tk3.sbc34.com/sy/ev?3&16464-54&2&HQQZGndqARd5fimFgGFUdg> *> *Télécharger l'appel à contribution <http://tk3.sbc34.com/sy/ev?3&16464-54&11&HQQZGndqARd5fimFgGFUdg> Nous vous attendons nombreux ! [image: La cité] <http://tk3.sbc34.com/sy/ev?3&16464-54&3&HQQZGndqARd5fimFgGFUdg>[image: ECF] <http://tk3.sbc34.com/sy/ev?3&16464-54&4&HQQZGndqARd5fimFgGFUdg>[image: Nantes Métropole] <http://tk3.sbc34.com/sy/ev?3&16464-54&5&HQQZGndqARd5fimFgGFUdg> <http://tk3.sbc34.com/sy/ev?3&16464-54&2&HQQZGndqARd5fimFgGFUdg> Désinscription / Unsubscribe <http://tk3.sbc34.com/sy/ev?3&16464-54&6&HQQZGndqARd5fimFgGFUdg&andersswanso…>

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Report: Global shift away from cars would save more than $100 trillion by 2050
by Beth McKechnie 17 Sep '14

17 Sep '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Terry Zdan <tjzdan50(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:17:24 -0500 Global shift away from cars would save US$100 trillion, eliminate 1,700 MT of CO2 pollution http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140917073300.htm More than $100 trillion in cumulative public and private spending, and 1,700 megatons of annual carbon dioxide -- a 40 percent reduction of urban passenger transport emissions -- could be eliminated by 2050 if the world expands public transportation, walking and cycling in cities, according to a new report. -- Terry Zdan 126 Duncan Norrie Drive Wpg MB R3P 2J9 CANADA tjzdan50(a)gmail.com <tjzdan(a)gmasil.com>

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Sample Bylaw Requiring Active Transportation in Developments and Road Work
by Anders Swanson 16 Sep '14

16 Sep '14

[ Less talk, more rock? If writing policy doesn;t seem as fun as building bike networks, and if you are in a smaller rural (or even large urban) community that is looking to take a leap forward on Active Transportation, you could do worse than copy/pasting this complete set of active transportation-friendly new bylaws from the community of Clearwater, BC. Signed into law in December 2013. See all the cross sections and diagrams at the end too. One of the salient points from today's webinar put on by the WRHA, just in case you missed it. - Anders ] http://www.districtofclearwater.com/documents/finish/21-development-bylaws/…

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AT webinar: Optimize Signals for Peds and Cyclists, Wed, Sept 17th, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Please join Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg to watch the following APBP webinar on Wednesday afternoon in the EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> boardroom (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave). RSVPs are not necessary but appreciated. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth (204) 925-3772 ** * * * ** *Optimize Signals for Pedestrians and Bicyclists* *Wed, Sept. 17th | 2:00-3:00 pm* *Key take-aways*: - Recognize how policies and mode-share targets help to create a framework to prioritize signal projects - Understand the factors that affect signal timing in downtown areas - Learn strategies to manage speed and reduce delay for cyclists and pedestrians with signals - Hear about developing technology for signals *Description*: Signals are important traffic control devices that, if designed and operated consistent with multimodal policies, can encourage walking and cycling. They also have a significant impact on speed, an important factor in having a street that works for all users. Established techniques and new technology for optimizing signals can help create a safe, efficient multimodal transportation system. Attend this webinar to learn how to evaluate traffic signal functions and determine what strategies can be used to make them more effective for your community. This session suggests a framework based on policy and lessons from the private sector to prioritize signal projects; it includes a discussion of considerations for signal timing in downtown areas and strategies to reduce delays for cyclists and pedestrians; and an overview of emerging tools for further innovation in signal timing. *Presenter*: - Peter Koonce, Transportation Engineer, Portland Bureau of Transportation

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The Science of Helmets made simple (sort of)
by Stacy Matwick 10 Sep '14

10 Sep '14

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ9jRxOp1S0 I know it's an ad but it's still informative and interesting. Cheers Stacy Matwick

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Fwd: FW: Weekly Email: Research article: Happiness in Motion: Emotions, Well-Being, and Active School Travel.
by Jackie Avent 09 Sep '14

09 Sep '14

The attached article studied children's emotions and relationship to travel mode to and from school, as well as parent perceptions. It was published in the August 2014 issue of Journal of School Health. Jackie -- *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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University of Kentucky gives students free bikes to reduce congestion on campus
by Jackie Avent 08 Sep '14

08 Sep '14

http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/UK-program-to-provide-free-bicycles-to-r… -- *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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V2X: Vehicle-to-Pedestrian/Bicycle
by Beth McKechnie 05 Sep '14

05 Sep '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Terry Zdan <tjzdan50(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2014 09:21:04 -0500 *Vehicle-to-Pedestrian/Bicycle:* using dedicated short range communications (DSRC)-based communication between the vehicle and the pedestrian or bicycle rider’s compatible smart phone (with proprietary V2P/B application), Honda V2P/B technology alerts both the driver and pedestrian/bicycle rider to a potential collision, and allows the driver and pedestrian/bicycle rider to exchange courteous messages. Honda to showcase new connected car and automated driving technologies at 2014 ITS World Congress in Detroit; driver-to-driver “virtual tow” <http://www.greencarcongress.com/2014/09/20140905-hondaits.html>5 September 2014 Honda will showcase <http://www.hondanews.info/news/en/auto/4140905eng> several of its latest developments in intelligent transportation technology at the 2014 ITS World Congress in Detroit, 7-11 September. Activities include the first US demonstration of Honda’s automated driving technology with capabilities such as automated freeway merging; exiting; and lane changing, which will be demonstrated on actual Detroit freeways, as well as a unique vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) “virtual tow” capability for assisting a driver in distress. *Honda also will highlight other latest advancements in “V2X” technologies, including vehicle-to-pedestrian/bicycle (V2P/B) and vehicle-to-motorcycle (V2M). * -- Terry Zdan 126 Duncan Norrie Drive Wpg MB R3P 2J9 CANADA tjzdan50(a)gmail.com <tjzdan(a)gmasil.com>

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Fwd: bike decorating
by Jackie Avent (ASRTS) 04 Sep '14

04 Sep '14

See below! You can get your bike all blinged up for Ciclovia this Sunday!! Jackie ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Stephanie Voyce <stephanie(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com> Date: 3 September 2014 17:43 Subject: bike decorating To: "ciclovia-winnipeg(a)googlegroups.com" <ciclovia-winnipeg(a)googlegroups.com>, "gallery(a)aceart.org" <gallery(a)aceart.org>, "cycle(a)shaw.ca" <cycle(a)shaw.ca>, "stothers(a)shaw.ca" <stothers(a)shaw.ca>, "dave(a)greenactioncentre.ca" < dave(a)greenactioncentre.ca>, "andersswanson(a)gmail.com" < andersswanson(a)gmail.com>, "delmore(a)mts.net" <delmore(a)mts.net>, " knixon(a)winnipeg.ca" <knixon(a)winnipeg.ca>, "khayward(a)wrha.mb.ca" < khayward(a)wrha.mb.ca>, "sjeffrey(a)manitobafitnesscouncil.ca" < sjeffrey(a)manitobafitnesscouncil.ca>, "delmore(a)mymts.net" <delmore(a)mymts.net>, hannah_g <program(a)aceart.org>, "currieg(a)mts.net" <currieg(a)mts.net>, "Davidson, Beatrice (HLYS)" <Beatrice.Davidson(a)gov.mb.ca>, Erin Patton < epatton(a)wrha.mb.ca>, "Currie Gillespie (currie(a)woodcockcycle.com)" < currie(a)woodcockcycle.com>, "currieg(a)mymts.net (currieg(a)mymts.net)" < currieg(a)mymts.net>, "Jackie Avent (jackie(a)greenactioncentre.ca)" < jackie(a)greenactioncentre.ca> Cc: Scott Stewart <Scott(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com>, Rose Dominguez < rose(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com>, Melanie Andrushko < melanie(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com>, J Signy Gerrard < signy(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com>, Kristen Lourie < kristen(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com>, Jason Syvixay < jason(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com> Hi all, Just an update that Studio 393 has been doing bike decorating at Portage Place today and will carry on tomorrow and Friday. Feel free to stop by and get your bike all ready for Ciclovia! If you can pass the attached poster on to your contacts it would be great! Thanks, *Stephanie Voyce* Manager, Placemaking, Cleanliness & Transportation *Downtown * *Winnipeg BIZ *204.958.4621 office 204.958.4630 fax Visit our website at www.downtownwinnipegbiz.com! -- *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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Webinar - Healthy Canada by Design: Incubating Innovation Streets & Neighbourhoods
by Beth McKechnie 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shelagh Graham <sgraham6(a)wrha.mb.ca> Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 We would like to invite you to join us for “Incubating Innovation Streets & Neighbourhoods” (details below). We’ve had the opportunity to hear about some of this work in its earlier stages, and we’re excited to hear the most recent updates along with you! We will have light snacks, but please bring your lunch. If possible, please RSVP to Shelagh Graham (sgraham6(a)wrha.mb.ca) by September 15 (though walk-ins are always welcome!). *Incubating Innovation Streets & Neighbourhoods* September 16, 2014, 12:00-2:00pm Winnipeg Regional Health Authority 490 Hargrave Street Meeting Room 209* * When you’re standing at the corner of McDermot and Hargrave facing the building, we’re the 3rd door. Use the intercom and someone will buzz you in. Then come up to the offices at the top of the stairs. You can also register to listen online here: http://www.chnet-works.ca/index.php?option=com_rsevents&view=events&layout=… *CHNET-Works! is pleased to collaborate with the Healthy Canada by Design CLASP Initiative, funded by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, on this Fireside Chat.* *Join us to hear:* · About an environmental scan of provincial legislation re: healthy communities · About a Health Impact Assessment conducted to promote safe and active transportation · About a pilot project in the Town of Clearwater to develop an innovative street by-law · About case studies of innovative street desig*n* *Who should attend? *Professionals in public health, planning and transportation who are interested in creating healthy communities that support and foster physical activity and active transportation. *Advisors on Tap: *[image: G Mckibbon pic]*George McKibbon *is a Registered Professional Planner in Ontario and holds memberships in the Canadian Institute of Planner (CIP) and the American Institute of Certified Planners. He is a planning consultant and Adjunct Professor at the University of Guelph. He helped produce the CIP's Healthy Communities Legislative Comparison Survey Report. [image: O Bellefleur pic]*Oliver Bellefleur* has been working at the National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) since 2010. He has master's degrees in philosophy and environmental sciences. His work is focused on public policies informing the built environment , particularly upon policies that favour safe, active and public transportation. [image: F Gagnon pic]*François Gagnon* has been working at the NCCHPP since 2006. He has a master's in criminology and a PhD in Communications. He teaches courses in research methodology, media and popular culture at the Université de Montréal. He is currently researching interventions and public policies that can promote safe active travel for use by public health and NGO`s. [image: P Truch pic]*Peter Truch* is the Transportation Manager with Opus Internation Consultants. He has 15 years of experience doing transportation and mobility planning as both a consultatnt and for a municipal government. Peter is a fellow and serves as the President of the Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (CITE). [image: D Patman pic]*David Patman* is a Transporation Planner currently employed at Winniped Transit. David has worked in both the public and private sectors. As an elected executive with the CITE, he has managed the CITE's HCBD Project on case studies directed at innovative street design. Shelagh Graham Healthy Built Environment Specialist Winnipeg Regional Health Authority 2nd floor - 490 Hargrave Street Winnipeg, MB R3A 0X7 Cell 204-805-0021 Fax 204-940-2690 sgraham6(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 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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Main Impacts of London Road Transportation on Health
by Jackie Avent (ASRTS) 02 Sep '14

02 Sep '14

Interesting paper detailing different scenarios related to the impacts of various forms of road transportation on health in London, England. TRANSPORT AND HEALTH IN LONDON <http://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Transport%20and%20health%20in%…> The main impacts of London road transport on health <http://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Transport%20and%20health%20in%…> -- *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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WFP: Reduced limits in effect Monday: School zones apply new, lower speeds (Aug.30'14)
by Beth McKechnie 30 Aug '14

30 Aug '14

Reduced limits in effect Monday: School zones apply new, lower speeds By: Jessica Botelho-Urbanski http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/reduced--limits-in-effect--monday-27… u [image: Speeds around Winnipeg's 171 elementary schools will be reduced to 30 km/h starting Monday. The fine is a steep $310 for going the usual posted limit of 50 km/h.] <http://media.winnipegfreepress.com/images/800*610/140829-STDUP_SCHOOL_SPD__…> Speeds around Winnipeg's 171 elementary schools will be reduced to 30 km/h starting Monday. The fine is a steep $310 for going the usual posted limit of 50 km/h. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Though you might be in a rush to get the kids back to school, you'll have to get there more slowly. New speed limits in 171 school zones -- a drop to 30 km/h from 50 km/h in most areas -- go into effect Monday and city police realize the new speeds might take some time to get used to. "Reducing speeds from 50 to 30 is a significant drop. We're all going to have to be extra aware and extra cautious," said Const. Jason Michalyshen. "Regardless of time of day or day of week, we have to get into that habit." School zones in other areas of the province, such as Brandon, Winkler and Portage la Prairie, have already adopted restricted speeds. This is not a new or innovative practice, said spokeswoman for the Manitoba branch of the Canadian Automobile Association, Angèle Young. "Speed is always a concern no matter how many speed bumps, crosswalks and patrols you have. There's still drivers and motorcyclists that will speed through school zones and they need to know it's a law required of them to slow down," Young said. "If our speeds are reduced, we can react quicker, we can stop faster. And if in fact there is contact made, when speeds are reduced, the likelihood of significant injuries is greatly reduced as well," said Michalyshen. New street signs advertising the changing speed limits popped up in recent weeks. The new limits will be effective between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday, between September and June. Traditional and photo radar ticket enforcement will still apply to school zones, too, to ensure children's safety, said Michalyshen. "We want kids to be safe. It doesn't matter where they are, but in relation to these particular areas near school zones, we're going to be there monitoring," he said. As of Monday, going 50 km/h in a school zone advertised as 30 km/h will cost speedsters $310. Michalyshen suggested officers would not start issuing tickets immediately. "This first week isn't about us putting out the message that we're out there and if you're not travelling at the posted speed limit in these school zones, then it's all about tickets," said Michalyshen. "Changing habits often takes time and hopefully, it's not a significant amount of time... at the expense of injuries." jessica.botelho-urbanski(a)freepress.mb.ca *Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition August 30, 2014 A8* JUST SLOW DOWN *How reduced speed levels can prevent deaths* A pedestrian hit by a motorist going 40 km/h has a 25 per cent chance of being killed. Going 50? The pedestrian has a 55 per cent chance of being killed. Going 60? The pedestrian has an 85 per cent chance of being killed. If a pedestrian is hit at a significant speed, it's comparable to a drop from a great height. Being hit at 50 km/h is like falling from a three-storey building. Being hit at 75 km/h is like falling off an eight-storey building. Being hit at 100 km/h is like falling off a 12-storey building. Source: CAA (Canadian Automobile Association)

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Fwd: The Global Summit Proceedings are here!
by Jackie Avent (ASRTS) 28 Aug '14

28 Aug '14

In May I had the opportunity to participate and present at the the Global Summit on the Physical Activity of Children in Toronto. It was an action packed 4 days, with one half day focussing on children's mobility and active transportation. The conference proceedings are available through the links below, for those who may be interested! Cheers, Jackie ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Active Healthy Kids Canada <info(a)activehealthykids.ca> Date: 27 August 2014 13:18 Subject: The Global Summit Proceedings are here! To: jackie(a)greenactioncentre.ca [image: Power to Move Kids Header] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lt9_V2v639p2IKoJaRUOieFL9miifwliWAoqxZfVIT47…> Dear Jackie , The Global Summit Proceedings are here! Active Healthy Kids Canada is pleased to launch the proceedings for the 2014 Global Summit on the Physical Activity of Children which took place in Toronto May 19th - 22nd. The proceedings are a comprehensive set of materials that will allow you to review the sessions you missed, share learning's with your colleagues and community members, and experience the Global Summit again. Please click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lt9_V2v639p2IKoJaRUOieFL9miifwliWAoqxZfVIT47…> to access the proceedings. The proceedings can be viewed online <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lt9_V2v639p2IKoJaRUOieFL9miifwliWAoqxZfVIT47…> or downloaded as a pdf, iBook or e-book. Proceedings Available: - Keynote video presentations - Symposium/ Debate video presentations - PowerPoint presentations from oral presentations and workshops - Abstracts from oral presentations, workshops and posters - Global Matrix - International Posters from the 15 counties participating in the Global Matrix - Photos from the event - Summary of the Call to Action We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues and in your community to power the movement to get kids moving. © Copyright 2014 Active Healthy Kids Canada. All rights reserved. Forward this email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=vx4h8rjab&m=1109774302965&ea=…> <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001HxX78D_iSGCbUhi9UDNVAw%3D%3…> This email was sent to jackie(a)greenactioncentre.ca by info(a)activehealthykids.ca | Update Profile/Email Address <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001HxX78D_iSGCbUhi9UDNVAw%3D%3…> | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001HxX78D_iSGCbUhi9UDNVAw%3D%3…>™ | Privacy Policy <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp>. <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=PT_MRS> Active Healthy Kids Canada | 77 Bloor Street W., Suite 1205 | Toronto | Ontario | M5S 1M2 | Canada -- *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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Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Virtual Listening Meeting
by Beth McKechnie 28 Aug '14

28 Aug '14

Interesting way to supplement in-person public consultation, forwarded by Terry... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Terry Zdan <tjzdan50(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:35:15 -0500 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> . The Virtual Listening Meeting for the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is now available online. If you are unable to attend an in person meeting, we invite you to learn more about the plan and share your comments here: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/TP/Pages/bpoh_welcome.aspx <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> We look forward to hearing from you. [image: Bookmark and Share] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ------------------------------ [image: Powered by GovDelivery] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> -- Terry Zdan 126 Duncan Norrie Drive Wpg MB R3P 2J9 CANADA tjzdan50(a)gmail.com <tjzdan(a)gmasil.com>

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AT Webinar: Wed, Aug.27, 2-3pm, Intersections and Protected Bike Lanes (EcoCentre)
by Beth McKechnie 26 Aug '14

26 Aug '14

Late notice but if you're available please join Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg to watch the following APBP and Green Lane Project webinar* tomorrow (Wed) afternoon* in the EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> boardroom. With protected bike lanes in Winnipeg on Pembina and Assiniboine Ave, and construction underway for the parking protected bike lane on Sherbrook, it's a timely topic. If you are unable to attend but still want to hear either of these free recorded webinars, here's the link: Intersections and Protected Bike Lanes / <http://www.apbp.org/?page=PBL_webinars>Accessibility and Protected Bike Lanes <http://www.apbp.org/?page=PBL_webinars> cheers, Beth (204) 925-3772 ** * * * ** *Intersections and Protected Bike Lanes* *APBP recorded webinar | Wed, Aug. 27th, 2014 | 2:00-3:00 pm* *Key takeaways*: - Learn about current practice for designing protected bike lanes at intersections - Consider aspects of Dutch cycle track design at intersections that are transferable to the North American context - Review elements of Dutch treatments implemented in U.S. cities *Description*: One of the greatest challenges to designing a protected bike lane is getting the lane through an intersection. This webinar focuses on the most forward-looking work related to protected bike lanes at intersections, as well as lessons that can be learned from Dutch design. Presenters will discuss geometric techniques for managing speed and mitigating right turn issues and best practices for signal phasing and mixing zones. Going beyond current practice, we ask “What do next generation protected bike lanes at intersections look like?” and discuss how North American intersections designs can look and function more like their Dutch counterparts. The session includes examples of Dutch-style elements and treatments already installed in the U.S. *Presenters*: - Nick Falbo, MURP, Senior Planner, Alta Planning + Design - Nathan Roseberry, Senior Transportation Engineer, T.Y. Lin

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Fwd: Join us for a Regional Tourism Workshop
by Anders Swanson 20 Aug '14

20 Aug '14

Of interest perhaps to those Manitobans/leaders interested in being a part of the multi-billion dollar bicycle tourism industry? See below. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Colleen Sklar, PMCR <info(a)manitobacapitalregion.ca> Date: Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 3:42 PM Subject: Join us for a Regional Tourism Workshop To: Anders <andersswanson(a)gmail.com> www.leadingmanitoba.ca <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba91…> View this email in your browser <http://us3.campaign-archive2.com/?u=65fccce1562a99ba91960f3f9&id=a2b065dbaa…> <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba91…> *Tourism in Manitoba's Capital Region* *Manitoba's Capital Region has the potential to attract new visitors and spending by combining our unique attractions and services. * To help coordinate efforts and opportunities, the Partnership of the Manitoba Capital Region (PMCR) and its partner Economic Development Winnipeg - Tourism Winnipeg <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba9…> will be hosting a Regional Tourism Workshop on October 6, 2014 to facilitate the creation of a "Capital Region Tourism Strategy" in order to better position Manitoba’s Capital Region in the growing Tourism Industry. Tourism brings many benefits to our communities - it creates jobs, instills community pride, and supports local businesses. Tourism can help our region develop its economies by attracting new visitors and investment. A regional approach helps communities build on the strengths of each other, making them more attractive to tourists and more competitive in the tourism market. The Regional Tourism Workshop will lead participants in a process that can be duplicated at the community level by participants to help create a Community Strategy in support of the Regional Approach. *Workshop Details ** *** October 6, 2014*** (Date Change)* The Partnership of the Manitoba Capital Region has a role to play in a coordinated approach promoting tourism in Manitoba's Capital Region. Shared tourism opportunities will be explored through a Regional Tourism Workshop to be be held in Stonewall, Manitoba at Quarry Park <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba91…> on October 6, 2014 from *8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m*. Winnipeg Economic Development - Tourism Winnipeg along with the PMCR has developed and will lead a process designed to identify shared opportunities for tourism in Manitoba's Capital Region. Presentations by tourism experts such as Travel Manitoba <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba91…> and Tourism Winnipeg will kickoff the event. This workshop is part of a larger vision for promoting all our dynamic region has to offer *Under One Great Sky. * *Sponsorship Opportunities Available * *Who Should Attend * - Municipal Councils, Senior Staff, Planners and Community/Regional Development Officers - Provincial Representatives - First Nations Government - Community Leaders - Community Organizations, Local Museums, Heritage Sites - Local Tour Operators - Organizations, Business and Industry - Economic Development Agencies and Organizations - Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Centres Register Today, Space is Limited ! REGISTER NOW! <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba9…> [image: Stronger together] <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba91…> ------------------------------ Building on the sold-out success of recent PMCR events, stay tuned as we work with our partners on upcoming interactive sessions designed with the needs of regional decision makers in mind: *Economic Development Forum*: Where do our economic opportunities lie? Join us this January for a presentation on a recent Regional Economic Analysis Process (REAP) report and help us "ground truth" the findings. More information to come on this exciting forum *Sponsorship Opportunities Available * *Interested in sponsorship or partnership? <info(a)manitobacapitalregion.ca> * ------------------------------ Our Supporting Partners <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba91…> <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba91…> <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba91…> <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba9…> <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba9…> <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba91…> <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65fccce1562a99ba91…> *With special thanks to the University of Manitoba.* *Copyright © 2014 Partnership of the Manitoba Capital Region, All rights reserved.* You are receiving this email because you are a PMCR member, partner or stakeholder. *Our mailing address is:* Partnership of the Manitoba Capital Region Unit 1 - 1749 Portage Ave Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 0E6 Canada Add us to your address book <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage.com/vcard?u=65fccce1562a99ba91960f3f…> unsubscribe from this list <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage1.com/unsubscribe?u=65fccce1562a99ba9…> update subscription preferences <http://leadingmanitoba.us3.list-manage.com/profile?u=65fccce1562a99ba91960f…> [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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Re: [At-network] New Winter Cycling Snow Clearing Plan Approved in Toronto!
by Mark Cohoe 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

Upwards of $16 million for slip claims. That definitely makes a case for better clearing. Mark Sent from my mobile device. ----- Reply message ----- From: "Anders Swanson" <andersswanson(a)gmail.com> To: "at-network(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" <at-network(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [At-network] New Winter Cycling Snow Clearing Plan Approved in Toronto! Date: Tue, Aug 19, 2014 6:04 PM Folks might be interested in this recent Toronto city council decision, shared with me recently by City of Toronto planner (and 2014 conference speaker) Christina Bouchard. Council decision Background infoNote: Appendix 1 has an interesting comparison of sidewalk snow-clearing policies in Canada, including Winnipeg. -Anders

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New Winter Cycling Snow Clearing Plan Approved in Toronto!
by Anders Swanson 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

Folks might be interested in this recent Toronto city council decision, shared with me recently by City of Toronto planner (and 2014 conference speaker) Christina Bouchard. *Council decision <http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2014.PW31.1>* *Background info <http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-69023.pdf>* Note: Appendix 1 has an interesting comparison of sidewalk snow-clearing policies in Canada, including Winnipeg. -Anders

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