April 2012 - AT-Network - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Bicycle Facilities Design Course for Engineers - May 27 in Winnipeg!!! CITE 2012
by Anders Swanson 03 May '12

03 May '12

[Thanks to Bjorn Radstrom for passing this along - a very valuable training opportunity for engineers interested in designing for the bicycle - Anders]. “Bicycle Facilities Design Course” is being offered at the annual Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (CITE 2012) conference in Winnipeg. The workshop is on Sunday, May 27th from 08:30 to 16:30. There are details at: http://www.cite7.org/Winnipeg2012/WinnipegWorkshops.php. You can register for the workshop without registering for the rest of the conference.

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Notice of Public Open House - Pembina Highway Underpass Improvement Options
by Beth McKechnie 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

------------------------------ *From:* Quesnel-Strasser, Angela [mailto:aquesnelstrasser@dillon.ca] *Sent:* April 26, 2012 4:52 PM *Subject:* Notice of Public Open House - Pembina Highway Underpass Improvement Options On behalf of the City of Winnipeg, we invite you to attend an Open House to review and provide feedback on three options being proposed for improvements to the Pembina Highway Underpass. A PDF describing the three options is attached. The Open House will be a drop-in format so feel free to come any time between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM and speak with the project team. The three options being proposed for the Pembina Highway Underpass improvements will be displayed. *Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012* * * *Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Drop-in Format)* * * *Location: Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists** (APEGM) * *870 Pembina Highway* If you are unable to attend the Open House but would like information on the project please visit www.Winnipeg.ca/PembinaHighwayUnderpass or contact Jacqueline East at Dillon Consulting Limited 453-2301 or *jeast(a)dillon.ca.* * * Thank you. **

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Jane's Walk Winnipeg weekend is here!
by Beth McKechnie 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

** *Please share widely with your networks, family and friends! Thanks* ** The annual Jane's Walk <http://janeswalk.net/> weekend happens this coming Saturday and Sunday, May 5 & 6 (poster attached). Check out the line-up of Winnipeg walks<http://janeswalk.net/cities/list/category/winnipeg>(more being added) to discover which neighbourhoods or topics interest you. Maybe it's Aboriginal development and placemaking on Main Street, the Bell Tower Movement to Stop the Violence in the North End, or the history of the West Broadway or Wolseley neighbourhoods. Take a walk to learn more about your city and its neighbourhoods, and participate in meaningful conversations about the past and the future. [image: Inline image 1]

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Joyride: A celebration of cycling
by Shoni Litinsky 29 Apr '12

29 Apr '12

Hi Everyone, A local artist Michelle Gamache <http://www.michellegamache.ca> just completed this great book that captures the love and beauty of the bicycle. A few of us had our comments made it in there, but it is just nice to see the images and read the different aspects of cycling people write about, speed, excitement...even biking right into the lake. Enjoy http://www.blurb.com/books/3143194 -- *Shoni Litinsky* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member<http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/memberships/> Find us here<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> -- *Shoni Litinsky* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member<http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/memberships/> Find us here<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/>

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Bike to Work Day Winnipeg - June 22, 2012
by Beth McKechnie 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

We invite you to take to the streets and join thousands of commuters in cycling to work. *The fifth annual Bike to Work Day Winnipeg will be held on Friday, June 22nd*. Stop by a pit stop from 6:30-9:00 am on your way to work and get a boost with free snacks, bike tune-ups and refreshments. Over thirty community and corporate groups will welcome cyclists in the morning, and each stop will host its own prize giveaways and an opportunity to meet a diversity of active transportation supporters. You can wind up your week with a BBQ at The Forks beginning at 3:30 and featuring local musical talent, free dinner and your chance to win a brand new Schwinn bicycle or bike trailer from Chariot Trailers. Start today by registering online to show your support for the smart commute, and to take advantage of the day's festivities. Please visit www.biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org. -- Andraea Sartison Event Coordinator Bike to Work Day 2011 333-2666 www.biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org

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The W.R.E.N.C.H. employment opportunity
by Beth McKechnie 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Want to work with kids, bikes and the cycling community? Then you've found the perfect position as Executive Director of The W.R.E.N.C.H. <http://thewrench.ca/> (Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub)! Check out the job posting here<http://thewrench.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/WRENCH-job-posting…> .

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NTPP Update: A Bold Experiment in Four Communities - Handouts
by Mark Cohoe 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

Hi, Sorry this is a bit slow coming out. Here are the links to the handouts and evaluation for last weeks webinar. *The handouts for this webinar are available for download on the APBP website*. To download the slides and handouts in pdf format, please go to http://www.apbp.org/?page=Webinar_Downloads <http://www.apbp.org/link.asp?e=markc@biketothefuture.org&job=600878&ymlink=…>. On this page you will find handouts; the slide presentation as a pdf; the sign-in sheet to claim credit for CM and PDH; and some technical assistance documents for GoToWebinar. We hope you enjoyed the webinar, "NTPP Update: A Bold Experiment in Four Communities", and found it valuable. If you haven't already done so, please take a few minutes to complete a short online evaluation at http://www.apbp.org/surveys/?id=Evaluation_Apr-12 <http://www.apbp.org/link.asp?e=markc@biketothefuture.org&job=601203&ymlink=…> Cheers Mark Cohoe Bike to the Future

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REMINDER: Registration for 2nd Conversations in motion Event - May 9th!
by Kristine Hayward 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

Hi! If you haven't registered for the second annual Conversations in motion series: "Health promotion gone VIRAL: Tweeting & posting for better health choices," you should do it right now! The event will be held on Wednesday, May 9th 8:15am-4:00pm at the Université de Saint-Boniface On-line registration will be open until May 4th or until all spots are filled! We are over 50% SOLD OUT!! Please see the attached Event Poster for more information on how to register or visit our webpage: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/research/conversations.html <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/research/conversations.html> *NEW: If you have registered already, be sure to check out our Pre-Event Scavenger Hunt!! Here's the link: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/grad_programs/safety/media/Scavenger.p… This will get you ready for the event and there are prizes to be won! For more information, please contact me at 474-7451 (phone) or Nicole_dunn(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Nicole_dunn@umanitoba.ca> . Thanks, Nicole Nicole J. Dunn, BA (Adv), BRS, MA Associate Director (Administration) 308A Max Bell Centre Health, Leisure & Human Performance Research Institute University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 T: 204-474-7451 F: 204-261-4802 E: nicole_dunn(a)umanitoba.ca http://umanitoba.ca/kinrec/research/ <http://umanitoba.ca/kinrec/research/> This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original. Ce courriel et tout document dans cette transmission est destiné à la personne ou aux personnes à qui il est adressé. Il peut contenir des informations privilégiées ou confidentielles. Toute utilisation, divulgation, distribution, copie, ou diffusion non autorisée est strictement défendue. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire de ce message, veuillez en informer l'expéditeur immédiatement et lui remettre l'original.

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Lower Speed Limits Proposed Across Toronto
by Anders Swanson 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

[speed limits are in the news...so to complete the "trifecta", here's a story out of Toronto about a recent report from Toronto's chief medical officer of health about the best and safest way to get everyone else (besides the kids lucky enough to be in a school zone) out cycling and walking...thx to Tom for the forward. - anders] http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2012/04/24/toronto-speed-limits… References: Report from Toronto Health (Road to Health: Improving Walking and Cycling in Toronto) http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2012.HL13.1 http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-46520.pdf

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City of Winnipeg News Release - City of Winnipeg Annual Bike Auction
by Beth McKechnie 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

*Sent:* Wednesday, April 25, 2012 11:13 AM *Subject:* City of Winnipeg News Release - City of Winnipeg Annual Bike Auction [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:image001.png@01CC88E0.FA0A1B80] For Immediate Release Wednesday, April 25, 2012 *City of Winnipeg Annual Bike Auction* *Winnipeg, MB* – Residents are reminded that the City’s annual auction of unclaimed bicycles will be held on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the Varsity View Sportsplex, 4230 Ridgewood Avenue. Approximately 450 bicycles will be auctioned off on Saturday, and approximately 300 on Sunday. Parking is available for $2.00 per vehicle, with all parking proceeds going to the Varsity View Community Club. This year, the City of Winnipeg has partnered with the Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub (WRENCH) to offer up to 200 bikes that have been tuned up by volunteer mechanics, and are ready-to-ride! Also on site will be information and displays about the City’s cycling network, commuter courses, proper helmet fit, and Winnipeg’s community bike shops. Public viewing will be held as follows: · Saturday, April 28 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. – Auction starts at 9:00 a.m. · Sunday, April 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Auction starts at 12:00 noon Please note that all bicycles are sold as is, where is, and no warranty is given nor implied. Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Interac payments will be accepted. Cheques will not be accepted. One-time Bicycle Registrations will be available on site at a cost of $5.60 plus GST, per bicycle. Registering your bike will ensure that, should the City recover it—you will get it back with no additional charges. For further information on Community By-law Enforcement Services – Bicycle Recovery Section, please call 311 or visit: http://winnipeg.ca/cms/license_branch/bicycle_license.stm -30- Media inquiries should be directed to the City of Winnipeg Media Inquiry Line at 204-986-6000 or via email at MediaInquiry(a)winnipeg.ca Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/cityofwinnipeg<http://www.facebook.com/cityofwinnipeg> Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/cityofwinnipeg<http://www.twitter.com/cityofwinnipeg>

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