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WFP: Inspired to have only good and great days on my bike (Sept.22'10)
by Beth McKechnie 24 Sep '10

24 Sep '10

*Winnipeg Free Press* Inspired to have only good and great days on my bike By: Margo Goodhand I've been inspired by a lot of people these days. Collectively, they are the reason I ride two wheels to work now instead of four. One of them, longtime *Free Press* colleague and cycling enthusiast Jon Thordarson, has been on my mind ever since I dragged the bike out of the basement. He took it up years ago before he started battling cancer, but I think cycling kept him strong through some extraordinarily dark days. When he finally succumbed this spring, his brother and cycling colleagues attended the wake in his honour in their bright yellow cycling jerseys. Jon is famous for scoffing at whiners with a "You're not made of sugar." And he toughed out that five-year fight with cancer like he toughed out a long-distance race with just one lung. He led by example, a life of courage and singular grace, fiercely optimistic, kind, generous. He never proselytized. He always said there were "only good days and great days." Other cyclists have inspired by example. My kids' beloved elementary schoolteacher Andrea Stuart, who has the shape and the vitality to be a rolling advertisement for 'active transport', commuted every day for years. When I marvelled at her commitment, she simply said she loved it. Many of my Wolseley neighbours cycle to work every day, and I always admired them as I clambered, frazzled, into my car. Then I started running into colleagues who were also leading by example: *Free Press* reporter Geoff Kirbyson; page designer Leesa Dahl; publisher Bob Cox; copy editor David Fuller, photographer Wayne Glowacki. The head of U of W's trendy new Global College, Marilou McPhedran, who doesn't even own a car. The smart and sassy U of W prof Shannon Sampert, who is also a pretty impressive "biker chick" on the weekends. My impoverished son (who points out that he "didn't exactly have a choice"), last June took up a 40-minute cycling commute to his new workplace and is now in the best shape of his life. None of them proselytized. None of them told me cycling to work would give me more energy, more strength, less stress, and make each day a little more fun. I'm not nearly so subtle. I tell anybody who laughs at my bike-helmeted head that this is a no-brainer. It takes an extra 15 minutes to get to work by bike -- in total, a 30-minute ride. But that extra 15 minutes on my morning commute works out to an hour of exercise and fresh air every day. An hour I didn't have to pay to go to a gym, or work out in my basement, or try to tack something on to an already long day. I can get even more sanctimonious. I am saving city roads, lessening traffic noise and pollution, not using up non-renewable resources such as oil or gas. Laugh at my helmet hair if you wish, but I am following in the panniered path of a lot of smart, interesting, healthy people. It might be catching on. Comment editor Gerald Flood was checking out my bike the other day. Some colleagues have asked about my route. Two very dear friends tried out the new Bishop Grandin 'active transportation' trail last weekend, and both said they were trying to map out safe and not-too-scary cycling routes to their jobs. I've vowed to stay on my bike as long as my other inspiration, buddy Diane Skogstad -- who last year commuted to the end of October, and was back in the saddle by April. I feel younger, stronger and more alive on a bike. I like to think that's how Jon felt, too. On windy days, I tell myself I'm just getting a better workout. On rainy days, I say I'm not made of sugar. And on bad days? There are no bad days. Only good days and great. margo.goodhand(a)freepress.mb.ca -- Beth McKechnie Workplace Commuter Options Green Action Centre 204.925.3772 www.greenactioncentre.ca Green Action Centre is a registered charity. Please consider making a donation. *Coming to the EcoCentre?* (3rd floor, 303 Portage at Donald, MEC bldg) Enter via the elevator just inside MEC's front doors Bike racks are located in front of MEC

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Car Free Day - Wednesday, 12-5
by Stephanie Fulford 21 Sep '10

21 Sep '10

Greetings, If you're downtown this Wednesday afternoon, come by Albert St in the Exchange District for some Car Free Day celebrations. Activities start at noon, and run until 5pm. Come play some street hockey, take part in the track stand competition and car free trivia contest or play a game of chess on the giant on-the-street chess board. Visitors will also be invited to check out our mini 'park' space, a parking spot converted to greenspace for the day by Urban Eatin Gardeners Coop. Car Free Day is rain or shine - and if it rains, we'll be giving away a limited supply of umbrellas! Hope to see you there! For full details and a schedule of events, check out www.greenactioncentre.ca -- *Stephanie Fulford* Green Action Centre 204.925.3774 www.greenactioncentre.ca Green Action Centre is a non-profit organization. Please consider making a donation.

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Commuter cycling skills class - Oct 3, St. John's Leisure Centre
by Beth McKechnie 21 Sep '10

21 Sep '10

Looking to increase your skills and comfort level commuter cycling in traffic? Sign up for the following class in the Leisure Guide: St. John’s Leisure Centre: 601 Aikins St. 382905 Sun Oct 3 Noon–4:00pm For more details, see page 20: http://www.winnipeg.ca/cms/Leisure/pdfs/active_living.pdf

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Health in Common AGM
by Mike Tutthill 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

Please circulate through your networks. <http://img2.ymlp187.com/mtutthill_HCrgbnoslogan_1.jpg> Annual General Meeting 3:30 to 5:00 Monday, October 4th United Way (580 Main Street) Please join us for a discussion on the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities. 3:30 Greetings from Minister of Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors 3:35 Opening Remarks from the Chair, Bruce Leslie 3:45 Armchair Discussion hosted by Richard Cloutier (CJOB) will include: Dr. Marcia Anderson DeCoteau Past President of the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada Chuck Davidson Vice-President Policy, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Curt Hull Project Manager, Climate Change Connection Shauna MacKinnon Director of Manitoba Office, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Ralph Stern Dean, Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba 5:00 Enjoy your evening. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to contact(a)healthincommon.ca. _____ size=1 width="50%" noshade color=black align=center> <http://ymlp187.com/u.php?id=guhmyyqgsgeybjgubum> Change email address / Leave mailing list <http://ymlp187.com/m/> Powered by YMLP <http://t.ymlp187.com/leybjfdemmbaeyqz/footer.gif>

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FW: in motion @ the Library - Using urban poles and pedometers
by Kristine Hayward 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

________________________________ From: Winnipeg in motion [mailto:getactive@winnipeginmotion.ca] Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 9:25 AM To: Kristine Hayward Subject: in motion @ the Library - Using urban poles and pedometers If the content or images below are not being displayed, please click here <http://newsletter.winnipeginmotion.ca/smallbox4/enews_url.php?link=aHR0 cDovL25ld3NsZXR0ZXIud2lubmlwZWdpbm1vdGlvbi5jYS9pbmRleC9pc3N1ZXM1MS5waHA% 3D&email=a2hheXdhcmRAd3JoYS5tYi5jYQ%3D%3D&email_id=mvIYAA%3D%3D&title=Y2 xpY2sgaGVyZQ%3D%3D&info=> <http://newsletter.winnipeginmotion.ca/database/images/display/sb4c8a3ae 567d54.jpg> Walk the talk: Using urban walking poles and pedometers Walking is Canada's #1 activity. Join Winnipeg in motion and certified urban poling instructor Sharon Couldwell to learn how to maximize your walking workout. 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Save our Seine - Invitation to treen planting Sept 11
by Beth McKechnie 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Save Our Seine (SOS) invites you to a tree planting on Saturday, Sept. 11 in Old St. Boniface across from the IKO site, at the end of Rue Deschambault. About 100 native trees will be planted to help restore a tree covered area that had to be removed for a major soil clean up project. More details can be found in the poster below. Bring your shovels, wheel barrows, family, friends and know how. Please spread the word!

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New study - rapid transit reduces body mass
by Beth McKechnie 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

The Effect of Light Rail Transit on Body Mass Index and Physical Activity Background: The built environment can constrain or facilitate physical activity. Most studies of the health consequences of the built environment face problems of selection bias associated with confounding effects of residential choice and transportation decisions. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that improving neighborhood environments and increasing the public's use of LRT systems could provide improvements in health outcomes for millions of individuals. http://www.ajpm-online.net/article/S0749-3797%2810%2900297-7/fulltext (Am J Prev Med 2010;39(2):105-112) © 2010 American Journal of Preventive Medicine

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Free Sept 9th webinar - Designing for Pedestrian safety (intersection geometry)
by Beth McKechnie 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

PBIC News Brief September 7, 2010 www.walkinginfo.org/training/pbic/dps_webinars.cfm Free Webinar on intersection geometry CHAPEL HILL, NC - The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) announces the next free Webinar in its Designing for Pedestrian Safety series: Intersection Geometry Thursday, September 9, 2010 2:00pm-3:30pm E.T. Presented by: John LaPlante, Director of Traffic Engineering, T.Y. Lin International, Inc and Keith Sinclair, Acting Assistant Division Administrator, FHWA Connecticut Division To register, please visit www2.gotomeeting.com/register/479167939 Most urban pedestrian crashes occur at intersections, many of which are signalized, and are associated with turning movements. This presentation will give an overview of issues related to intersection design and geometry, and provide guidance for building intersections that slow speeds, reduce pedestrian crossing distance and reduce conflicts. Related issues will be presented, such as driver visibility and curb radii, as well as treatments that can be used to improve intersection geometry, such as curb extensions and pedestrian islands. Participants will be able to use this information to better design new intersections and retrofit existing intersections to better accommodate the needs of pedestrians and other road users. This Webinar is the fourth part in the Designing for Pedestrian Safety series. To register for upcoming Webinars and to access archived presentations in this series, please visit www.walkinginfo.org/training/pbic/dps_webinars.cfm. Content from the PBIC Designing for Pedestrian Safety Webinar series is drawn from the PBIC's in-person training focused on engineering solutions for pedestrian safety. The training is meant for engineers, planners, traffic safety and enforcement professionals, public health and injury prevention professionals, and decision-makers who are seeking ideas and solutions for making changes to the physical environment that improve safety for pedestrians. Detailed information on this and other training opportunities offered by PBIC can be found at www.walkinginfo.org/training. ### Connect with PBIC on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pedbike -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Campus Box 3430 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3430 Toll Free 888-823-3997 www.walkinginfo.org www.bicyclinginfo.org

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Wed, Sept. 15 webinar - Connecting Transit & AT
by Beth McKechnie 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

Resource Conservation Manitoba will be hosting the following APBP (Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals) webinar on "Connecting Transit & AT" on Wed, Sept. 15. If you would like to join us, please let me know at beth(a)resourceconservation.mb.ca. See you then! -thanks, Beth (925-3772) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Webinar: Connecting Transit & Active Transportation (AT) Date: Wednesday, Sept. 15 . 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. CST Location: EcoCentre boardroom (303 Portage Ave, third floor - enter via elevator inside front doors of MEC) For communities that want to create real mobility choices for their citizens, bicycling and walking must mesh with transit. This webinar will explore the common ground between the transit and active transportation communities, and ways to overcome institutional challenges to cooperation. Topics to be covered in the presentation will include: * Reasons to create partnerships between transit agencies and bicycle/pedestrian programs; * Examples of effective collaboration; design guides and best practices; * Design, operational, and safety issues to consider when integrating bicycling and walking into stations, roadways and transit vehicles: o At stations-Wayfinding, forecasting demand for short and long-term bicycle parking, access for pedestrians and cyclists, integration with the local street network o On the road-Broad overview of issues around incorporating both bicycling and transit facilities in street design, as well as crosswalk policy and treatments at transit stops, pedestrian amenities at bus stops, and accessibility o On the transit vehicle-Bicycles on the vehicle; access for people with disabilities &; o Teaching cyclists and transit operators to share the road, including a new education program developed for Chicago that reaches both bicyclists and transit operators. Presenters: Webinar presenters are Cynthia Hoyle, Transportation Planning Consultant with the Champaign-Urbana (Ill.) Mass Transit District; Dustin White, ransportation Planner with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency; and Amanda Woodall, Training and Enforcement Coordinator, with the Active Transportation Alliance in Chicago.

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REMINDER: Ciclovia media event - today at noon (Broadway & Donald)
by Beth McKechnie 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

** REMINDER ** Bike, walk, inline skate or skate board over to Broadway and Donald at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 7th for the Ciclovia media event. There will be a couple of bands playing and info on all the stuff that will be happening that weekend. Where: Median on Broadway and Donald When: Noon, Tuesday, Sept 7th What to bring: Your bike (great visuals for TV) Hope to see you there!

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