July 2014 - AT-Network - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Cycling in Groningen, the Netherlands
by Patman, David 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

I was not familiar with this particular city -- check out the video that explains how auto use is discouraged (many auto trips take longer than cycling trips) which results in high bicycle mode split. Can you imagine such policies enacted here? http://www.cityclock.org/groningen-nowhere-will-find-cyclists/ David Patman, P. Eng. Transit Planner Winnipeg Transit | Service Development Division 421 Osborne Street | Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2A2 P: 204-986-5737 | dpatman(a)winnipeg.ca<mailto:dpatman@winnipeg.ca>

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Got Ideas/Toughts to Share? Ciclovia Cycling Seminars
by Anders Swanson 29 Jul '14

29 Jul '14

[Hello folks, these proved surprisingly popular last year. This is a chance for individuals, bike shops, design firms, etc to hold a meeting, do a presentation and engage the public. Share your knowledge, ideas and expertise. See the info from Stephanie below. - Anders] *Ciclovia* Sunday, September 7, 2014, 11:00am - 6:00pm In its sixth year, the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, in conjunction with many stakeholders and sponsors, will put on this FREE eco-friendly, healthy-lifestyles festival and active transportation initiative that will see both north and south sides of Broadway closed from Osborne to Edmonton St (and a car-free curb lane extending from Edmonton St Main St). Some of the many activities include a Bike Zone, Farmers’ Market, Kids’ Zone, Food Truck Wars, Wine & Beer Festival, Live Music, Fitness Stage and Soap Box Derby. This festival area is a highlight in what will be a network of car-free streets from Assiniboine Park all the way to The Forks on Sunday, September 7! For more information, please visit Manyfest.ca. *Please also let me know if you are interested (or can pass on some names of folks who may be) in doing a cycling related** seminar at Ciclovia this year*. We are looking for 15-20min long seminars, that will take place casually in a little living room on the grassed Broadway median by Edmonton St (comfy chairs, coffee and discussion). Please let me if you are willing and what times might be best for you (between noon-6pm)! Thanks, *Stephanie Voyce* Manager, Placemaking, Cleanliness & Transportation *Downtown * *Winnipeg BIZ *204.958.4621 office 204.958.4630 fax Visit our website at www.downtownwinnipegbiz.com!

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Fox takes nap on Ottawa bus
by Beth McKechnie 29 Jul '14

29 Jul '14

I'm justifying circulation on this listserv because the story's transit related. Apparently it's not just commuters who like to relax and snooze on the bus! http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/fox-takes-a-nap-on-ottawa-city-bus-1.2…

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Canada Missing the Boat on Bicycle Tourism
by Anders Swanson 27 Jul '14

27 Jul '14

Interesting Sunday reading; http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/#!/content/1.2717129/ [Anecdotal remarks. All around us, we can see harbingers of what is coming in future - which we can capitalize on or hinder, depending on our approach. Consider the new bike rental store up at the Forks. Consider the Fringe bringing a boost in the number of people walking and cycling downtown - already filling every bike rack in sight. Consider the importance of good signage and infrastructure for to those people -especially all the out-of-towners who either already chose to come here or who would - and consider what would happen if all folks knew that a week at the fringe meant a week cycling between venues and exploring the city. Consider the fact that in their closing remarks, one particular group of Columbian performance artists performing at the fringe mentioned "exploring Winnipeg by bicycle" as the main thing they would miss. Consider the potential of bicycle tourism as a social lubricant for just that one event and multiply that by every comic convention, Canada Day concert, football game, local street festival, German who wants to visit Canada and see both prairies and boreal forest, Winnipegger/Grandparent who wants their children (and esp. their children's children) to choose to visit Winnipeg on summer break... or perhaps just you and your family on any plain-old beautiful Sunday afternoon choosing to invest in an a locally-made ice cream cone instead of Netflix. Ironically, perhaps, even CBC inadvertantly underestimates the potential: there is one typo in the article; the figure for the money spent annually in Europe should read 64 billion, with a 'B', not million. See: http://www.eurovelo.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Economic-Benefits-of-Cyc… In short, we would be very wise to do better. Someone else tell Travel Manitoba and Tourism Winnipeg and the respective roads departments. I have been a "professional bike tourist" for so long lately, perhaps i am biased. -Anders]

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Bicycle Safer Journey resource (FWHA)
by Beth McKechnie 24 Jul '14

24 Jul '14

FHWA releases Bicycle Safer Journey The Federal Highway Administration released Bicycle Safer Journey, a new tool to educate teens and children about safe bicycling behaviors. Bicycle Safer Journey is a free, online education tool designed to help educators, parents, and others who care about bicycle safety to get the conversation started with children and youth. The modules provide the information and education needed to help children and teens become safer bicyclists. The resource consists of three videos — one for each of three age groups: 5-9, 10-14, and 15-18 — accompanied by a quiz or discussion and an educator’s resource library. The tool can be used as an introduction to bicycle safety skills or to augment a comprehensive curriculum. The age-appropriate videos, which are available in English and Spanish, address picking the safest places to bicycle and the importance of being alert. Bicycle Safer Journey is the second part of FHWA’s effort to better inform children and teens about safe non-motorized travel. FHWA released Pedestrian Safer Journey <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/b502bf8f42/a153a5784b/d905b42c…> in 2013 to offer similar educational tools directed toward walking. To access Bicycle Safer Journey, go to www.pedbikeinfo.org/bicyclesaferjourney <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/b502bf8f42/a153a5784b/f99cfc27…> .

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Helmet fashion covers
by Dave Elmore 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

Might not solve the helmet hair problem, but maybe the fashion issues. http://bandboxllc.com/ Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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40% adults would struggle to fix a bicycle tyre puncture
by Dave Elmore 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

It's from the UK but I suspect that the percentages indicated would be similar here. 82% of parents wanting cycling skills as part of the curriculum! http://www.bikebiz.com/index.php/news/read/40-adults-lack-basic-bike-mainten ance-skills/016667 40% adults would struggle to fix a bicycle tyre puncture Large swathes of the population lack basic bike maintenance skills, claims research In a survey of 4,500 adults, 41 per cent admitted a lack of basic bike maintenance skills such as puncture repair or adjusting brakes. The survey, run for Halfords, also found that 15 per cent have little cycle safety knowledge. Echoing previous reports, the survey found a good proportion - 33 per cent - believed cycling safety should be covered in schools, with over 80 per cent arguing it should be added to the National Curriculum. A third of parents (33%) claimed their children's schools do not offer Bikeability. Halfords community and CSR manager Emma Thomas said: "Our research shows there is a real knowledge gap when it comes to cycling safety and maintenance. Halfords has helped almost 45,000 children learn the basics over the past year and through in school, school holiday and community workshops we're helping as many children as possible stay safe on their bikes, but there are still too many cyclists without proper knowledge of cycling safety." Halfords colleagues taught 12,000 children from 455 stores about bike maintenance and safety at free Gear Up! workshops held in June, and 2,000 Cubs attended in-store bike workshops as part of their cyclists activity badge. In addition more than 30,000 children have taken part in Halfords free kids bike clubs, with 10,000 attending last Easter holidays - double the number on the previous year. Thomas added: "We're so proud that, since the Halfords workshops began in June, we've taught 12,000 school children about bike maintenance and safety, a key part of kids becoming confident on their bikes. Our research shows 82% of parents want cycling safety added to the National Curriculum - and the fact that thousands of children have benefited from the Gear Up! bike workshops shows how important cycling education is."

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Walk-friendly Hamilton pilots 30 km/h zone
by Beth McKechnie 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

Walk-friendly Hamilton pilots 30 kmh zone Posted on July 21, 2014 <http://greencommunitiescanada.org/walk-friendly-hamilton-pilots-30-kmh-zone/> <http://greencommunitiescanada.org/walk-friendly-hamilton-pilots-30-kmh-zone/> *The City of Hamilton has been designated a Silver WALK Friendly community in 2013 for its commitment to walkability and pedestrian safety. Tanya Stuart, Canada Walks Communications Facilitator, outlines some highlights from Hamilton’s application**.* *http://greencommunitiescanada.org/walk-friendly-hamilton-pilots-30-kmh-zone/ <http://greencommunitiescanada.org/walk-friendly-hamilton-pilots-30-kmh-zone/> * Hamilton has developed a city-wide plan to address the needs and interests of pedestrians – the Pedestrian Mobility Plan. The plan establishes a 20-year framework, to 2031, to provide pedestrian environments that are safe, attractive, and accessible to community institutions, employment and retail services, thereby increasing the opportunity for walking as a mode of transportation. The plan also recognizes that a commitment to and investment in active transportation improves community health and economic vitality. Hamilton is harnessing the power of social media to engage residents in active transportation. The City launched a free mobile transportation app, Travelwise, designed to get residents to where they need to go using sustainable transportation. The app provides instant access to information on getting around by transit, walking, cycling, carpooling, car share and taxi. Hamilton is also piloting a traffic calming project. A 30 kmh speed limit has been introduced in a neighbourhood of about 5,200 residents. The project will be monitored to assess its impact on pedestrians, cyclists, and the overall well-being of residents. GCC’s WALK Friendly designation recognizes municipalities for their commitment to making their communities safe, easy, and enjoyable places to walk. To participate, municipalities complete an online application <http://walkfriendly.ca/> that benchmarks where they stand on more than 200 walkability indicators. Indicators include sidewalk policies, safe crossings, attractive public places, and citizen engagement, with a particular focus on Planning and the five Es: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, and Evaluation. Intake is now open for the next round of WALK Friendly Ontario applications. Deadline is 30 September 2014.

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Join us for a stroll on The Loop
by Beth McKechnie 18 Jul '14

18 Jul '14

http://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/theloop

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Copenhagen's new "cycle snake"
by Patman, David 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

Came across this link on LinkedIn; it would be nice to see something like this here in Winnipeg one day (maybe by the U of M ;-) ) http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/jul/14/bike-lanes-bridge-copenhagen-… David Patman, P. Eng. Transit Planner Winnipeg Transit | Service Development Division 421 Osborne Street | Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2A2 P: 204-986-5737 | dpatman(a)winnipeg.ca<mailto:dpatman@winnipeg.ca>

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