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Improving Transportation Options in Rural and Small Communities
by Beth McKechnie 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Improving Transportation Options in Rural and Small Communities (Transport Canada) Anyone working outside Winnipeg or Brandon knows how difficult it can be finding relevant information that isn't focused on large urban centres. While I haven't had a chance to review this recently released publication from Transport Canada (hot on the web though it's dated April 2009), it at least attempts to provide ideas and solutions for smaller communities. You can find it online at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/environment/urban/guidelines/practitioners/imp… cheers, Beth

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Fw: Active Transportation - Canada: February 14, 2010
by Beth McKechnie 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Haynes Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:09 PM Subject: Active Transportation - Canada: February 14, 2010 Active Transportation Canada URL: http://activetransportation-canada.blogspot.com Twenty (20) new items have been posted on the Active Transportation-Canada Website today. A complete list of titles may be found in the "Blog Archive" box, located on the right margin of the Website: 1.. Walkability increases home values 2.. One hour of driving could reduce life by 20 minutes: Study 3.. The School Travel Planning (STP) Winter 2010 newsletter 4.. Walkolution News - January 2010 5.. Trails program links County of Simcoe and local municipalities 6.. Skateboarding - Tunebug shows off Vibe and Shake sound generators 7.. Group wants better transit, cycling and walking 8.. Bike lane funding sought 9.. City protects pedestrians 10.. Engineer recommends three-lanes for River Road West 11.. Brockville needs a Recreation Director 12.. Midtown Footbridge now part of City, Lansdowne plans 13.. A pedestrian-friendly city 14.. Nelson transportation plan presented 15.. Active transportation gets going 16.. New York City - Active Design Guidelines 17.. Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2010 Benchmarking Report 18.. Portland promotes urban cycling, but costs will be high 19.. First Lady Launches Childhood Obesity Push With Nod to Biking & Walking 20.. Yes, Chairs in Times Square Will Be a Permanent State A "Search" function is available on the site. You will find this at the bottom of the page. With more than 600 items posted on Active Transportation - Canada, there are links available to dozens of studies and hundreds of news items from communities across Canada and the world. If anyone has a problem reading this message, please let me know. I welcome suggestions for posts, so if you have news items featuring your community, please share them with the more than 500 subscribers to Active Transportation-Canada. Thank you. Michael Haynes Director TransActive Solutions 613.424.2803

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Re: [At-network] City of Winnipeg Active transportation Open House
by Kevin Miller 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Erik: Your attachment appears as the unreadable winmail.dat http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278061) to many of us, and http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation is vague. If I go to http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/HikeI… , I don't see anything that hasn't been there for over a week. Which of the many "AT open houses" (public consultations) are you trying to promote? Kevin Miller Bike to the Future, Co-Chair From: "Erik Dickson" <erik(a)marrcc.com> Date: 2010/02/12 Fri PM 03:47:50 CST To: <at-network(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [At-network] City of Winnipeg Active transportation Open House Hello everyone, Please see the attached poster for information regarding an upcoming City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Open House. Please forward this message onto your friends, contacts and networks. For more information please see the City Website: http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/ Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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City of Winnipeg Active transportation Open House
by Erik Dickson 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Hello everyone, Please see the attached poster for information regarding an upcoming City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Open House. Please forward this message onto your friends, contacts and networks. For more information please see the City Website: http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/ Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Working Session
by Erik Dickson 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Hello everyone, Please see the attached poster for information regarding an upcoming City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Working Session. Please forward this message onto your friends, contacts and networks. For more information please see the City Website: http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/ Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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Conference June 3 - 4 , 2010 - On the move in the community! Call for papers
by Beth McKechnie 03 Feb '10

03 Feb '10

Colloque À pied, à vélo, des villes actives ! English version follows ********************* APPEL DE COMMUNICATIONS Participez au premier grand rendez-vous canadien sur les transports actifs ! Colloque À pied, à vélo, des villes actives ! Jeudi 3 et vendredi 4 juin 2010 Holiday Inn Select Montréal Date limite pour soumettre votre proposition : 17h, le 22 février 2010 Le comité organisateur est désireux de recevoir vos propositions de communication. Les acteurs du milieu des transports actifs sont invités à partager leurs recherches, leur savoir-faire et leur expérience. Sont attendus à ce colloque : des professionnels de l'aménagement urbain et du transport, des intervenants du milieu de la santé publique et du milieu scolaire, des représentants du monde municipal et des organismes engagés dans la promotion du transport actif ainsi que des chercheurs universitaires et des consultants. Organisé par Vélo Québec, cet événement bénéficie de la collaboration du Canadian Active and Safe Routes to School Partnership, un réseau d'organismes promoteurs d'initiatives qui visent à augmenter la part des déplacements actifs dans le quotidien des familles. Pour tout savoir sur le colloque Appel de communication Formulaire de présentation de communication Pour communiquer avec le comité organisateur : Courriel : villeactive(a)velo.qc.ca Tél. : (514) 521-8356 poste 311 Merci de faire circuler CALL FOR PAPERS Take part in Canada's first active transportation conference! On the move in the community! June 3 - 4, 2010 Holiday Inn Select Montreal Deadline for proposals : 5:00 pm ET February 22, 2010 The steering committee is now seeking proposals. Canada's first coast-to-coast rendez-vous of active transportation practitioners will set the stage for sharing of best practices and for fostering collaboration. Are slated to attend the conference : urban planning professionals, public health and education practitioners, municipal and community representatives working on active transportation issues, as well as academics and consultants. Organized par Vélo Québec, the event is endorsed by the Canadian Active and Safe Routes to School Partnership, a national group working to increase the number of school-aged children who travel to school using active, sustainable and safe modes of transportation. More information Call for papers Required form for proposals Contact the steering committee : Email : villeactive(a)velo.qc.ca Phone : (514) 521-8356 ext 311 Please forward Vélo Québec 1251, rue Rachel Est, Montréal | Québec | H2J 2J9 | 514 521-8356 Pour vous désabonner, cliquez ici.

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Public Consultations for AT infrastructure ... and more
by Beth McKechnie 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

From: Bike to the Future <admin(a)biketothefuture.org> Sent: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:57:39 -0600 Subject: [Bike to the Future] Public Consultations for AT infrastructure ... and more Public Consultations for AT infrastructure In December 2009, Winnipeg City Council approved $20.4 million in capital funding to support an extensive active transportation network throughout the city. The funding comes from the three levels of government. This active transportation program involves the creation of 35 projects that range from multi-use pathways to bike boulevards. It is critical that the infrastructure is built to the highest standards possible, and that it is built for everyone to access. 5 public consultation drop-in sessions have been scheduled during the next 11 days. Bike to the Future will be formally submitting input, but it is vital that the City receives as much public input from cyclists as possible. We've been assured the input will be heard. * Fort Rouge / River Heights routes: Saturday January 30th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Earl Grey Community Centre, 360 Cockburn Street North * Yellow Ribbon Trail connection to the east: Tuesday February 2nd from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Silver Heights Community Centre, 2080 Ness Ave * Sherbrook / Maryland South: Wednesday February 3rd from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Westminster United Church, Maryland St and Westminster Ave * Sherbrook / Maryland North: Thursday February 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at St Matthews Anglican Church, Maryland St and St. Matthews Ave * Berry / Ferry: Thursday February 4th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bourkevale Community Centre, 100 Ferry Road More info is at http://biketothefuture.org under Upcoming Events. More public consultation drop-in sessions will be announced in the very near future, so please check http://biketothefuture.org for updates. Background: $20million of active transportation infrastructure will be built in Winnipeg in 2010 ___________________________________________ Osborne Bridge Rehabilitation -- Open House Saturday January 30th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Holy Rosary Church Hall, 510 River Avenue Learn more about the Osborne Bridge rehabilitation. Chat with project representatives, read storyboards, and view the project options and drawings. The City wants to know what you think. More details are at http://biketothefuture.org under Upcoming Events. ___________________________________________ Walking & Cycling Success: Perspectives from communities who are 'building it right' This session was scheduled for this evening (Monday January 25th), but today's winter storm has postponed it to tomorrow evening. * Tuesday January 26th at 6:30 PM at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People building at The Forks In 2010, the City of Winnipeg will be spending $20 million on active transportation infrastructure as a result of Federal Stimulus Funding. Please join us to hear perspectives from Quebec and Minneapolis -- communities who are 'building it right'. Complete info about the evening ___________________________________________ Kevin Miller Bike to the Future, Co-Chair http://biketothefuture.org ____________________________________ Bike to the Future -- announcements announce(a)lists.biketothefuture.org http://biketothefuture.org

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RESCHEDULED: 'Building It Right' event has been RESCHEDULED!
by Beth McKechnie 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

From: Building It Right <buildingitright(a)mts.net> Sent: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:20:41 -0600 Subject: RESCHEDULED: 'Building It Right' event has been RESCHEDULED! We are happy to report that the 'Building It Right' event has been rescheduled. Tuesday January 26th, 2010 Manitoba Theatre for Young People building, The Forks 6:30 pm: Registration & refreshments - limited seating. 7:00 pm: Opening remarks from the Government of Canada, Province of Manitoba and City of Winnipeg RSVP: BuildingItRight(a)mts.net Limited seating Free: Everyone Welcome! For details, go to http://biketothefuture.org/events/archives/2010/01/12/walking-cycling-succe… . Thank you - the organizers and sponsors of Walking & Cycling Successes - Perspectives on 'building it right' Organized & sponsored by: Province of Manitoba www.gov.mb.ca The Forks www.theforks.com Winnipeg Trails Association www.WinnipegTrails.ca One Green City www.OneGreenCity.com Supporting Sponsors: City of Winnipeg www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation The Centre for Sustainable Transportation www.centreforsustainabletransportation.org Bike to the Future www.biketothefuture.org Prairie Pathfinders Walking Club www.prairiepathfinders.mb.ca Resource Conservation Manitoba www.resourceconservation.mb.ca Manitoba Cycling Association www.cycling.mb.ca Refreshment Sponsors: Marr Consulting www.marrcc.com Stantec www.stantec.com

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CANCELLED: Tonight's 'Building it right' event has been CANCELLED !
by Beth McKechnie 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

If you are registered for tonight's "Building it Right" session at The Forks, please note that it has been cancelled due to the weather (see below). Stay tuned for a possible rescheduling for Tuesday evening. ---------- Forwarded Message ----------- From: Building It Right <buildingitright(a)mts.net> To: <buildingitright(a)mts.net> Sent: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:38:27 -0600 Subject: CANCELLED: Tonight's 'Building it right' event has been CANCELLED ! Due to weather, tonight's 'building it right' event has been cancelled. In light of the fantastic response, we are very optimistic that we'll be able to reschedule the event for tomorrow evening. Please stay tuned. Thank you - the organizers and sponsors of Walking & Cycling Successes - Perspectives on 'building it right' Organized & sponsored by: Province of Manitoba www.gov.mb.ca The Forks www.theforks.com Winnipeg Trails Association www.WinnipegTrails.ca One Green City www.OneGreenCity.com Supporting Sponsors: City of Winnipeg www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation The Centre for Sustainable Transportation www.centreforsustainabletransportation.org Bike to the Future www.biketothefuture.org Prairie Pathfinders Walking Club www.prairiepathfinders.mb.ca Resource Conservation Manitoba www.resourceconservation.mb.ca Manitoba Cycling Association www.cycling.mb.ca Refreshment Sponsors: Marr Consulting www.marrcc.com Stantec www.stantec.com

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Active & Green Winter 2010
by Beth McKechnie 21 Jan '10

21 Jan '10

Welcome to the Winter 2010 issue of Active and Green! We hope you will share it widely with co-workers, colleagues, family and friends. The newsletter can also be downloaded as a pdf file: www.resourceconservation.mb.ca/news/pdfs/Active%20&%20Green%20Winter%202010… Beth McKechnie Green Commuting Initiatives Workplace TDM Coordinator Resource Conservation Manitoba (204) 925-3772 beth(a)resourceconservation.mb.ca --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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