As many of you know, Anders is leading a project creating an App with the Active and Safe Routes to School program called TapTraffic.
The premise is simple: embrace the power of the smartphone and harness the power of regular people to count bikes and pedestrians everywhere. From the smallest residential street and backlane to the most important artery, we all want cycling infrastructure changes everywhere. This is a simple way of taking the first step wherever you are, tracking things as they progress and proving it works. This project is in for the science, research, and development category of the awards.
Also local group the UWSA Ice-riders also have a project in the running for the advocacy and social projects category of this award. The University of Winnipeg Students' Association's Ice Riders and their Bike Lab are gaining momentum in the creation of an active cycling culture year-round. The UWSA Bike Lab and Ice Riders are aptly positioned in location and in their capacity for education and advocacy in Winnipeg's core. They provide resources, events and education to help cyclists find their traction Winnipeg winters.
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Shoni Litinsky | Active and Safe Routes to School
Green Action Centre
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