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PTH 101 Active Transportation Overpass - Open House
by Beth McKechnie 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Reminder about next Thursday's Open House for the AT bridge over the perimeter -- great opportunity to hear what's in the plans and have some input. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lauren Lange <LangeL(a)mmm.ca> Date: Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 10:02 AM Subject: PTH 101 Active Transportation Overpass - Open House To: Lauren Lange <LangeL(a)mmm.ca> Hello, Please find attached an invite to a Public Information Meeting for the *PTH 101 Active Transportation Overpass *project*, *located between the City of Winnipeg and the R.M. of East St. Paul. Event details are as follows: *Date*: Thursday June 27th, 2013 *Location*: Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 653 Knowles Avenue, Winnipeg, MB *Time*: 4:30 P.M. – 7:45 P.M. *Format*: Drop-in Please see the attached invite for additional details. Feel free to forward this email onto anyone who may be interested in the project. If you are unable to attend on June 27th, the open house information boards will be posted online at: http://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/ the following day. Hope to see you there, Lauren * * *Lauren Lange, MCIP* Planner Planning & Development *MMM Group Limited* 111-93 Lombard Avenue Winnipeg, MB | R3B 3B1 t: 204-943-3178 ext 3894 | f: 204-943-4948 langel(a)mmm.ca | www.mmm.ca

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AT Webinar: Mining National (US) Data for Walking and Bicycling Info, Wed, June 19th, 2-3 pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 17 Jun '13

17 Jun '13

Green Action Centre and Bike to the Future invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar at the EcoCentre (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave). This will be followed by group discussion of local applications.* *Detailed description provided below. *Wed, June 19th | 2:00-3:00 p.m.* RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth (204) 925-3772 * * * * * ** What's in There for Me: Mining National Data for Information on Walking and Bicycling Are you "interested but concerned" when it comes to data analysis? Join APBP for an examination of the large national databases available to us and how they can be queried to extract data on cycling and walking in our communities. This webinar will provide a user-friendly, 101-level overview of the National Household Travel Survey and the American Community Survey, including a detailed description of the data relevant to bicycle and pedestrian trips to be found in each data set; how to use the NHTS Table Designer Tool and the U.S. Census Factfinder website to extract information and build a profile of your community; and a discussion of the limitations and caveats of these tools. The session includes a case study from Portland, Oregon, that shows how these data can be used to build support for investments in cycling and walking. Presenters: - Dr. Robert Schneider, Assistant Professor in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Urban Planning - Roger Geller, Bicycle Coordinator, City of Portand.

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How Does Transportation Affect Public Health?
by Mike Tutthill 17 Jun '13

17 Jun '13

* How Does Transportation Affect Public Health?<http://politiquespubliques.inspq.qc.ca/url.php?i=3116&f=News&l=En> * http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/13mayjun/05.cfm Where transportation infrastructure is designed to accommodate or even encourage nonmotorized transportation, such as through complete streets policies, it can have a positive effect on public health. This report from the Federal Department of Transportation in the US presents case studies from across the country to help illustrate how metropolitan planning organizations and States are collaborating at the crossroads of public health and transportation. -- Mike Tutthill Planning & Evaluation Facilitator HEALTH in COMMON 200 - 141 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R3 tel: 204.946.1888 1.800.731.1792 fax: 204.284.2404 email: mtutthill(a)healthincommon.ca web: www.healthincommon.ca +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *Health in Common on Facebook*< http://www.facebook.com/pages/Health-in-Common/120069149875> ü Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Fwd: New from the NCCHPP - Urban Traffic Calming and Health Inequalities
by Mike Tutthill 14 Jun '13

14 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: NCCHPP <marianne.jacques(a)inspq.qc.ca> Date: Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 12:59 PM Subject: New from the NCCHPP - Urban Traffic Calming and Health Inequalities To: "mtutthill(a)healthincommon.ca" <mtutthill(a)healthincommon.ca> ** Dear colleagues, The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) has just published a document entitled *Urban Traffic Calming and Health Inequalities: Effects and Implications for Practice**. * This summary is the final one in a series of five short documents based on our literature review on urban traffic calming and health. The document is available in both English and in French on the NCCHPP's website: http://www.ncchpp.ca/175/publications.ccnpps?id_article=917<http://netmail.ccnpps.ca/redirect.aspx?id=984433&idcampagne=2448&url=http%3…>(en) http://www.ccnpps.ca/187/Publications.ccnpps?id_article=916<http://netmail.ccnpps.ca/redirect.aspx?id=984433&idcampagne=2448&url=http%3…>(fr) *4 summaries: **road safety, air quality, environmental noise and active transportation. *** ** These documents are also available in English and French on the NCCHPP's website: http://www.ncchpp.ca/174/News.ccnpps?id_article=653<http://netmail.ccnpps.ca/redirect.aspx?id=984433&idcampagne=2448&url=http%3…>(en) http://www.ccnpps.ca/186/Quoi_de_neuf__.ccnpps?id_article=652<http://netmail.ccnpps.ca/redirect.aspx?id=984433&idcampagne=2448&url=http%3…>(fr) If you have questions or feedback, please contact Olivier Bellefleur at: olivier.bellefleur(a)inspq.qc.ca<http://netmail.ccnpps.ca/redirect.aspx?id=984433&idcampagne=2448&url=mailto…>. Best regards, *Marianne Jacques Network Development Officer National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy * Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) 190 Crémazie Est, Montréal, Québec Phone : 514-864-1600, ext. 3613 Email : marianne.jacques(a)inspq.qc.ca Click here if you want to be removed from this list. <http://netmail.ccnpps.ca/unsubscribe.aspx?email=mtutthill@healthincommon.ca…> -- Mike Tutthill Planning & Evaluation Facilitator HEALTH in COMMON 200 - 141 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R3 tel: 204.946.1888 1.800.731.1792 fax: 204.284.2404 email: mtutthill(a)healthincommon.ca web: www.healthincommon.ca +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *Health in Common on Facebook*< http://www.facebook.com/pages/Health-in-Common/120069149875> ü Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Cycling Update - from last night's Bombers Pre-Season Opener
by Janice Lukes 13 Jun '13

13 Jun '13

Well – without a doubt – AT was the IDEAL form of transportation last night! >From my observations: Bike Valet: - Was in a temporary location due to construction / set up challenges. - I estimate between 250-300 bikes ‘checked in’ to Valet when I stopped by - There was a bit of a line up – that moved fast - It was almost at capacity at 6:30 Permanent Bike Parking: - There are ~ 400 permanent bike ‘U’s in clusters surrounding the entire building - Every ‘U’ had at least 2 bikes locked up – in every cluster ~ 800 bikes - Railings / Fencing: - Tons of bikes were locked to railings and fencing - as the Bike Valet and U’s were full. - ~ ? 400 . . . and at one point – in early discussions – many thought 300 bike parking spots were too many! Huge kudos to Liz Peters (CAA) who biked 12km and checked in at the Valet – am sure she was home before the drivers or transit riders were! IMPROVEMENTS: I noted a few things AT related that could be improved on – IF you attended and have any SUGGESTIONS for AT improvements – please email me jlukes(a)shaw.ca or to bbombers(a)bluebombers.com Thank you Janice Lukes 952-4222

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Fwd: Public Open Houses - Manitoba Capital Region Transportation Master Plan
by Shoni Litinsky 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

Good Afternoon, ** ** The Partnership of the Manitoba Capital Region and the Province of Manitoba would like to invite you to the next round of open house events for the Manitoba Capital Region Transportation Master Plan. Open Houses are scheduled for the following dates:**** ** ** *Location:* Oakbank, Manitoba**** *Date:* Wednesday, June 19, 2013**** *Venue:* One Insurance Arena, 1016 Almey Avenue **** *Time:* 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.**** ** ** *Location:* Stonewall, Manitoba**** *Date:* Thursday, June 20, 2013**** *Venue:* Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre, 166 Main Street**** *Time:* 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.**** ** ** Please find attached an invitation which provides more information on the project. Feel free to distribute to any others which may be interested in attending one of the upcoming open house events.**** ** ** Regards, **** ** ** *Natalie Henault, B.Env.Sc., EPt* Consultation Coordinator**** ** ** *MMM Group Limited*** 111 – 93 Lombard Avenue**** Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 3B1**** t: 204.943.3178 x3849 | f: 204.943.4948 | c: 204.451.3054**** henaultn(a)mmm.ca | www.mmm.ca**** *This communication is intended for the sole use of the person(s) to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or subject to copyright. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately. Any communication received in error should be deleted and all copies destroyed.* ** * * *Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail and/or its attachments.*** ** ** -- *Shoni Litinsky* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member<http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/memberships/> Find us here<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/>

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More fuel for the helmet fire
by Dave Elmore 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

http://bc.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-cyclists-sitting-on-11-000-unpaid-helmet-tick ets-1.1321974 CTV British Columbia Published Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:30PM PDT Last Updated Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:35PM PDT The vast majority of Vancouver cyclists ticketed for not wearing a helmet over the past five years still haven't coughed up the fine, according to a new ICBC report. The insurance company's statistics reveal that 11,097 of the 13,154 tickets issued for helmet violations from 2008 to 2012 have so far gone unpaid. The fine for riding without a helmet is $29, meaning the total value of outstanding tickets amounts to roughly $321,000. A Vancouver police officer talks to a cyclist not wearing a helmet. Aug. 17, 2012. (CTV) Spokesman Adam Grossman said the law was intended to improve safety, and he hopes cyclists take it seriously. "Our research shows that 85 per cent of serious injuries can be prevented by just wearing a bicycle helmet. The reality is that when a vehicle and a bicycle are in collision, the cyclist is going to come off a lot worse," Grossman said. ICBC is tasked with collecting fines, and has put practices in place to encourage payment. Those with outstanding tickets are unable to renew their driver's licence or insurance, and files are kept on underage or unlicenced cyclists in case they try to obtain a licence in the future. According to the report, 1,771 of the helmet fines issued from 2008 to 2012 have been paid, while 53 were withdrawn and 75 were successfully disputed. Another 95 remain in the dispute process. The statistics also show that the number of tickets issued nearly halved in recent years, going from 3,460 in 2008 to 1,823 in 2012. The reason for the drop is unclear, but Grossman said police, who are in charge of ticketing, are doing a good job <http://bc.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-cyclists-sitting-on-11-000-unpaid-helmet-tic kets-1.1321974> enforcing the law. Read more: <http://bc.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-cyclists-sitting-on-11-000-unpaid-helmet-tic kets-1.1321974> http://bc.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-cyclists-sitting-on-11-000-unpaid-helmet-tick ets-1.1321974#ixzz2W0nXQB3u Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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BIKE WEEK - Next week in University Heights / Fort Richmond
by Janice Lukes 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

And - to keep up with the transportation excitement in the south end - BIKE WEEK - June 18th - 23rd! University Heights / U of M / Ft Richmond It's time to get rolling! There are hundreds of kilometers of trails and streets to ride in Winnipeg - and many great connections in Fort Richmond, University Heights, and other neighbourhoods across the city! Come out and join the community at a variety of FREE EVENTS celebrating the bicycle as a means of sustainable transportation. Tuesday, June 18th Biking for the Active Adult - A special skills workshop - limited space - register early! Friday, June 21st Bike to Work Day - with two neighbourhood 'pit stops' to visit and receive free goodies! Sunday, June 23rd Learn About Your Bike Clinic for the family - learn how to care for your bike - and enjoy refreshments! Complete details can be found on the attached poster and here on the <http://greenactioncentre.ca/2013/bike-week-in-fort-richmond-university-heig hts/> Green Action Centre's website Janice Lukes Community Active Transportation Coordinator Bike Walk and Roll Fort Richmond / University Heights A Green Action Centre Project <mailto:jlukes@shaw.ca> jlukes(a)shaw.ca 204 952-4222

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Sou'Wester - New Active Transportation Projects Coming
by Shoni Litinsky 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

New active transportation projects coming By: Jenny Gerbasi— Fort rouge east fort garry city councillor Ward report http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/souwester/New-active-trans… Lately we are hearing a lot about the costly challenge of fixing our city’s infrastructure. In times like this, it is more important than ever to invest scarce resources in the areas that make sense in terms of cost/benefit and in how they affect our quality of life. It has been argued that it is better to fix your roof before you build an addition to your house. For that reason, I believe that fixing our existing roads and bridges should be a higher priority than building new and wider roads to developing areas on the edge of the city. Another key priority ought to be building transportation alternatives, such as rapid transit, safe cycling infrastructure, and walking options through the built environment. People will continue to drive cars in Winnipeg, so we need to repair our existing roads, but through smart investment and good planning we can reduce congestion and wear-and-tear on the roads, support healthier lifestyles and reduce the climate change threat. Quality of life is improved when people have convenient and accessible transportation alternatives. Improvements in transportation alternatives also encourage new development and business to thrive in existing neighbourhoods and our downtown, where city services already are in place. Sometimes it can be small investments that make a big difference. Recently the idea of a U-Pass for students was endorsed in principle by the public works committee and will be considered for implementation in the 2014 budget process. Most major cities support programs like this, which result in a huge jump in student transit use, affordability, reducedcongestion and less parking issues. Transit ridership improves in the long-term as U-Pass programs encourage a change in lifelong transit habits. There are a few new projects coming on the active transportation front as well, including extensive neighbourhood-based public consultations in the Wildwood, Point Road, and Crescent Park Neighbourhoods this year, to get input into the planning and design of Active Transportation infrastructure for 2014. To improve pedestrian safety, several pedestrian countdown signals have been installed at a number of key intersections. The first few have gone in on Portage Avenue downtown and at River and Osborne. Making our city safer and better designed for people of all ages and abilities to walk, cycle, bus, carpool, care-share or drive (if we must) is part of making our lives happier and healthier. -- *Shoni Litinsky* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member<http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/memberships/> Find us here<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/>

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UPDATE - AT and the Investors Group Field
by Janice Lukes 11 Jun '13

11 Jun '13

Exciting AT times in the south end of Winnipeg! Tomorrow is the first pre-season Bombers game at Investors Group Field where we will observe the results of hundreds of hours of transportation planning by many many people and transportation professionals. NOTING that - everyone expects there will be a need for some refinement - and FEEDBACK is key to refinements. YOUR FEEDBACK: IF you are attending the game - and using AT - PLEASE feel free to send me any feedback jlukes(a)shaw.ca I will ensure it is brought forward when the Event Day Advisory Committee meets later this month. Email is best - I will keep it anonymous. See attached AT excerpts from a survey that will be posted on http://investorsgroupfield.ca/ for a limited time - after each event. AT UPDATE: I may be biased - but the effort I've seen put forward from all three partners related to AT - has been nothing short of stellar. Considering the status of AT at the outset - compared to now - simply stellar. Here is my perspective / update: University of Manitoba - AT Support: HUGE HUGE HUGE and many Thank You's to Michelle Richard and the University of Manitoba team for taking the lead on improving way finding signage and pathway accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists attending events at the Investors Group Field. And these improvements are just an interim solution to what is being planned for by the U of M the coming years as part of a much larger active transportation plan! . Wayfinding signage is being installed today / tomorrow for cyclists & pedestrians . Trailhead type maps are being installed at key access points onto the campus . Bike parking locations are clearly identified all over campus . Gates are now permanently open on the Southwood lands / trails . Pathways on the Southwood lands have been upgraded enabling improved access . And the commitment to continue refining post events Blue Bombers - AT Support: Jim Bell, Kelly Kowalchuk and the Bombers planning team have been outstanding and extremely supportive of Active Transportation to improve the fan experience! . The installation of just over 400 PERMANENT bike parking racks on the upper deck of the stadium (ok - this is a city building requirement - BUT they are installed for opening and were not put on the 'list to do later') photo attached . The decision to place the BIKE VALET in a very convenient and highly visible location directly alongside the stadium - north east wall . The promotion of AT in tons of their 'public statements' and promo materials . The respect and openness given to listening and acting on AT concerns around the boardroom advisory table City of Winnipeg - AT Support: Patti Regan, Justin Swandel and team have been very supportive - . Ensuring there is an Event Day Advisory Committee to guide transportation related to the Investors Group Field . Ensuring an active transportation position /alternate position on the Event Day Advisory Committee . Ensuring key pathway connections will occur this construction season to improve safety / connectivity . And for fielding the many many many points & concerns brought forward by the AT rep & alternates J AT SUPPORTERS: A huge thank you to all the AT supporters who have voluntarily provided additional guidance to myself and the alternates - Anders / Mark / Jeremy / Tom / Kevin L / Shoni / Charles / Beth when asked - often on a moment's notice! Can't wait till tomorrow! Janice Lukes 952-4222

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