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The numbers are in and they tell an interesting story. Since 2007, there's been a 20% increase in people commuting by bike. But get this – at locations where bike lanes or paths were built there's been a 115% increase. Yowza! Check out the full report http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=f6d80711b4&e=57a12ec889 from Bike Winnipeg.
------------------------------ *Mr. Money Mustache*
Even if you don't get to retire at age 30 like this fellow, try out his tips http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=39ec4f045d&e=57a12ec889 to get on the path to "financial freedom through badassity". ------------------------------ *Boost bottom line and productivity*
In this Avison Young White Paper http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=ee5feb4f3a&e=57a12ec889, the authors outline 3 main arguments how reducing the number of employees who drive alone to work will benefit both the corporation and their employees. ------------------------------ *Upcoming events*
Winter Cycling Congress http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=ab2fdf6d55&e=57a12ec889 February 2-4
Jack Frost Challenge http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=747797bcfe&e=57a12ec889 February 6-12
Snow Trek: Harbour View http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=c6eae42ecc&e=57a12ec889 February 7
Winter Bike to Work Day http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=141c3166bc&e=57a12ec889 February 12
Breakfast on Ice http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=ecca247403&e=57a12ec889 February 12
W http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=827f306ddd&e=57a12ec889ebinar: King County in Motion http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=e868de206c&e=57a12ec889 February 24
W http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=14e687cced&e=57a12ec889ebinar: R http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=19cc99352f&e=57a12ec889educing GHG Emissions in Canada's Transportation Sector http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=0a3e526ee2&e=57a12ec889 March 1
Transportation Talks http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=a87820c76d&e=57a12ec889 February 18 - Transit / Rapid Transit March 17 - Road Projects April 21 - AT Infrastructure May 19 - Ped & Cycling Strategies June 16 - Master Plan Update
Bike and Walk to School Month http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=1806fc51f8&e=57a12ec889 May 2 - June 1
Commuter Challenge http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=8597aa1fd5&e=57a12ec889 June 5-11
Bike Week Winnipeg http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=c08578a498&e=57a12ec889 June 18-24
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Need a cure for the common February? Gather a team of up to five friends, family members, or co-workers, and take the Jack Frost Challenge! Then skate, ski, walk, run, bike, or snowshoe a combined total of 130 km the week of February 6-12. Register your team today http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=9f28ee74d9&e=57a12ec889 .
*Carsharing, ridehailing, carpooling, Oh my!*
Whoah, those are a lot of options! It's easy to get them confused. Let us help you keep these services straight http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=7de49761a5&e=57a12ec889 .
*EcoPass: Making the Case*
We recently asked our Commuting Ambassadors how they make the case for EcoPass at their workplace. And... they delivered. Check out our Commuting Ambassadors' top tips http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=f186a9fa79&e=57a12ec889 for implementing a successful EcoPass program.
*Stantec snags award*
Stantec Consulting was presented with the 2015 Commuter Friendly Workplace Award at a morning celebration in their new downtown office space. Take a closer look http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=1b4bce0442&e=57a12ec889 at how Stantec's Sustainability Committee ensured staff were met with a suite of comprehensive transportation options when they opened the doors to their new offices.
*A better way to go*
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