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More Winnipeggers commuting by bike

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 from Bike Winnipeg. 
 
Mr. Money Mustache

Even if you don't get to retire at age 30 like this fellow, try out his tips to get on the path to "financial freedom through badassity".
Boost bottom line and productivity

In this Avison Young White Paper, 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
February 2-4

Jack Frost Challenge
February 6-12

Snow Trek: Harbour View
February 7

Winter Bike to Work Day
February 12

Breakfast on Ice
February 12

Webinar: King County in Motion
February 24

Webinar: Reducing GHG Emissions in Canada's 
Transportation Sector

March 1

Transportation Talks
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
May 2 - June 1

Commuter Challenge
June 5-11

Bike Week Winnipeg
June 18-24
 
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Jack Frost Challenge

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.  

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

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 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 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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