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FW: Put onus on drivers, says cycling world champion Mark Cavendish | The Times
by Charles Feaver 26 Jun '12

26 Jun '12

A good article on British & EU rules on liability of drivers who hit cyclists: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/cyclesafety/article3451896.ece#.T-n0JS… Charles Feaver Sent from my mobile

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WFP: Winnipeg counts down to countdown crosswalks (Jun26'12)
by Beth McKechnie 26 Jun '12

26 Jun '12

[Print from today's Freep of the article Anders circulated yesterday] Winnipeg counts down to countdown crosswalks PEDESTRIANS will get a heads-up about how much time they have to cross Portage Avenue and Donald Street. This Wednesday, the City of Winnipeg will install a pedestrian countdown signal at all four points in the downtown intersection to indicate the number of seconds remaining to cross the street. It's Winnipeg's first countdown signal and is part of a pilot project to test the devices. Traffic-signals engineer Michael Cantor said the devices are mandatory at some intersections in the United States, and other Canadian cities have also installed them. He said Winnipeg traffic officials decided the downtown intersection would be a good place to test the device, since there is a high volume of foot traffic and it is close to the MTS Centre. "If you decide to start (crossing) later, at least you know how many seconds you have," Cantor said. It costs up to $10,000 to install the devices at an intersection. Cantor said the city plans to review feedback from a survey at the downtown site and consider whether the devices can be installed at other locations. He said there are some technical challenges involved in making the device a permanent fixture on city streets since the new software in Winnipeg traffic-control signals doesn't support the countdown system. Cantor said the city will work to address this challenge. http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/winnipeg-counts-down-to-countdown-cr…

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City's first pedestrian countdown signal slated for Portage Avenue
by Anders Swanson 25 Jun '12

25 Jun '12

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Citys-first-pedestrial-countdown-sig…

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Provincial AT Plan and Coordinator announced
by Beth McKechnie 23 Jun '12

23 Jun '12

*Provincial press release:* http://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?archive=2012-06-01&item=14672 * Provincial AT page & coordinator contact info:* http://www.gov.mb.ca/ia/programs/bldgcomm/at_general.html *Greater Strides:* http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/pdf/atag_report6.pdf * * * * * Winnipeg Free Press Active transport plan unveiledBy: Larry Kusch There was more tolerance and respect on city streets Friday between motorists and cyclists -- and the province's local government minister would like to see that happen more than one day a year. The well-publicized Bike to Work Day saw thousands of Winnipeggers don helmets and pedal to their jobs. By all accounts, riders and drivers got along on the way to work, despite all the extra two-wheeled traffic. Local Government Minister Ron Lemieux chose the day to unveil a three-year active transportation action plan he hopes will help lead to a permanent increase in cycling. It includes pledges of funding and technical support to municipalities to develop active transportation infrastructure and efforts to promote more understanding between cyclists and drivers. "I'm personally very concerned with improving awareness of motorists so that the tragic collisions we've seen recently can be avoided," Lemieux said at a press conference. "We need to find better ways of balancing the needs and rights of all users of roadways (so they) get to their destinations safely and feel secure while they're doing so." Lemieux, who lives outside the city, said he was impressed with the consideration he witnessed between motorists and cyclists as he drove in to work on Friday. He said the government is working on ways to ease tensions between the two groups since "active transportation is only going to increase." The program he announced Friday was lean on specifics and lacked a dollar figure. Lemieux said initiatives will be rolled out in the coming weeks and months as the province consults further with stakeholders. He also said the province would press hard for the funding of active transportation improvements under a new Building Canada capital projects fund (involving all three levels of government), which is expected to be unveiled in a couple of years. In the spring sitting of the legislature, the Selinger government passed legislation giving municipalities more authority to set rules governing bicycle traffic within their boundaries. That is expected to set the stage for future active transportation improvements. Doug Dobrowolski, president of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, said his group supported the legislation and hopes future active transportation infrastructure spending will help promote local tourism. "Each community has something unique they want to showcase. So this gives another opportunity for people to come to these communities and see what's outside the city of Winnipeg," he said Friday. Janice Lukes, who chairs the province's Active Transportation Advisory Group, called Lemieux's announcement a good start. She applauded the fact the province has appointed an active transportation co-ordinator -- Vicky Reaney. But Lukes would have liked to have seen a funding commitment. "I'm still challenged by the fact that there's over $500 million spent on roadways this year and we haven't heard a dedicated amount... put into active transportation," she said. Meanwhile, Anika Terton, who bikes to work between April and October, said Friday the key to improved cycling safety is simply getting more people out riding bikes, whether they use them to get to work or not. "I felt safer today because there were more cyclists on the road, and I felt there was more respect because there were more cyclists on the road," she said. "I think if you cycle and drive your car, you respect cyclists more when you're in your car." larry.kusch(a)freepress.mb.ca * Manitoba's active transportation plan* -- Develop design guidelines for active transportation infrastructure. -- Provide new funding and technical support to help municipalities integrate AT planning with other land use and transportation planning and development. -- Launch a new online portal with AT resources and an inventory of cycling routes across the province. -- Work to complete the Borders to Beaches section of the Trans Canada Trail (from the Ontario border to Grand Beach). -- Construct a new AT overpass at the north Perimeter Highway to extend the popular Northeast Pioneers Greenway, which runs along Gateway Road. -- Work with Manitoba Public Insurance to raise awareness of safety issues concerning cyclists and pedestrians. http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/active-transport-plan--unveiled-1601… *Additional coverage:* http://www.cjob.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1726507 http://metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/273618/manitoba-rolls-out-action-plan-on-…

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Bike to Work Day - WTA_AlterEgo_CanadInns Pit Stop - Leg announcement
by Janice Lukes 22 Jun '12

22 Jun '12

Bike to Work Day 2012 Pembina and Plaza Pit Stop Leg Announcement - 3 year AT Action Plan with list if actions / Vicki Reaney as dedicated person / coordinator BEST t-shirts every - and was one of the first 300 to register - but never made it to Natural Cycle - And am looking for a left over ! Wow! Janice Lukes

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Webinar Evalluation
by Mark Cohoe 22 Jun '12

22 Jun '12

Hi, Thank you to all who attended Wednesday's APBP webinar "Resolving Conflicts at Complex Intersections". I hope the session was helpful to you. If you haven't already evaluated this webinar, please take a minute and fill out the webinar evaluation <http://www.apbp.org/surveys/default.asp?id=Eval_Jun-12>. Cheers, Mark

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ON Planners issue *Call to Action on Active Transportation"
by Beth McKechnie 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) calls upon planners, the provincial government, municipalities and the public to make non-motorized forms of travel a mainstay of daily life throughout Ontario communities. OPPI prepared this Call to Action to raise awareness and to highlight key issues so that Ontario’s planners and communities can address the challenges associated with planning for active transportation. Read more: http://www.ontarioplanners.on.ca/pdf/Call-to-Action-on-Active-Transportatio…

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Friday is Bike to Work Day! 24 degrees and SUNNY.
by Beth McKechnie 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

*Count Yourself In. Make Cycling Count. * So far *2522 people* have registered to Bike to Work this Friday, June 22nd. That's $1261 that Manitoba Pubic Insurance will dedicate to The WRENCH<http://thewrench.ca/>, and a massive group of cyclists to take to the streets and stand up for cycling in Winnipeg. * BRING A FRIEND.* If everyone can encourage one other coworker, friend, or stranger to register and ride we could see over 4000 cyclists on Friday and maximize our donation to the WRENCH. It's free for you! * * *If you haven't yet, REGISTER TODAY<http://biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org/register><http://t.ymlp226.net/eyybaxajjqbadausqaxahyse/click.php>at biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org/register <http://t.ymlp226.net/eyyhanajjqbavausqaxahyse/click.php> * OR *Pedal by a pit stop to register on your way to work on Friday between 6:30-9:00 a.m.* There are 38 around the city! Plus one at the Forks opening at 9:00 and closing at 3:30 when our BBQ party begins. Find one along your route on the pit stop map at: http://biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org/pitstops<http://t.ymlp226.net/eyywacajjqbarausqacahyse/click.php> BBQ party at The Forks! *****Mogley and the Woodland Creatures* and *Flat City Folk* will entertain us at the BBQ while we enjoy* Half Pints' Pedal Pusher Ale* and draw for our grand prizes: a new *Schwinn bike, bike trailers, a stay at Falcon Trails Resort *and an enormous amount of prizes from Fort Whyte Alive, Assiniboine Credit Union, and all of the incredible Winnipeg Bike Shops. *Count Yourself In. Make Cycling Count. * See you in the sunshine on Friday! Andraea Sartison Event Coordinator Bike to Work Day 2012 www.biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org<http://t.ymlp226.net/eyyqaiajjqbatausqapahyse/click.php> LOVE US ON THE FACEBOOK<http://t.ymlp226.net/eyyyaaajjqbaxausqaaahyse/click.php>

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Active Transportation - You and Your Community
by Derrett, Jaymi (HLYS) 20 Jun '12

20 Jun '12

Active Transportation - You and Your Community Rosanne Prinsen, MSc, Resource Coordinator, Alberta Centre for Active Living Active transportation means using human-powered transportation (rather than cars or other motorized vehicles) to get to and from local destinations, such as work, school, businesses, facilities, events and much more. This article offers a variety of tips and insights to help you and your community works towards your active transportation goals. http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/publications/wellspring/2012/jun-active-t… Jaymi Derrett Consultant Recreation and Regional Services Children and Youth Opportunities 310- 800 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N4 Phone: (204) 945-4401 Fax: (204) 948-4042

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Webinar Handouts
by Mark Cohoe 19 Jun '12

19 Jun '12

Hi, For those coming to tomorrows webinar, Resolving Conflicts at Complex Intersections, handouts can viewed here <http://www.apbp.org/?page=Webinar_Downloads>. Green Action Centre and Bike to the Future invite you to join us for a local viewing of the upcoming APBP webinar at the EcoCentre (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave) followed by group discussion.**Detailed description provided below.* * Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) presents: Resolving Conflicts at Complex Intersections *Wednesday, June 20 | 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. CST* The webinar will focus on mitigating bad geometry at awkward intersections, including how to address skews, multi-legs, unusual bicycle and pedestrian movements, and interchanges. imageThrough an overview of engineering tools and many examples, partipants will learn how to realign skewed intersections, get rid of extra legs, place crosswalks, design corner radii to reduce speed while accommodating turning trucks, and use islands and medians to make a complex intersection safer and more pedestrian friendly. Several signal phasing topics will also be covered, including exclusive pedestrian phases, leading pedestrian intervals, banning RTOR, and bicycle signals. Presenter: Michael Moule, PE, TE, PTOE, has over 18 years of progressive traffic and transportation engineering experience, including traffic calming, conceptual design for Complete Streets, and the planning of improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities. His projects accommodate all modes of transportation in order to help cities and states meet their mobility, economic development, safety, and quality of life goals. He has significant innovative design experience and specializes in improving conditions for non-motorized users without degrading motor vehicle capacity. Michael routinely leads community planning processes and training sessions to give citizens the basic skills they need to develop and review street design solutions. -- Cheers, Mark

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