October 2015 - AT-Network - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Essentials of Bike Parking
by Beth McKechnie 29 Oct '15

29 Oct '15

Note that you used to have to pay for the APBP Bike Parking Guidelines document, but there is now a free APBP Essentials of Bike Parking <http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.apbp.org/resource/resmgr/Bicycle_Parking/Essen…> document that is available to everyone. Enjoy and please share widely! -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/> <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Today's Webinar POSTPONED!
by Jessie Klassen 29 Oct '15

29 Oct '15

Today's webinar, Through-Road/Main Street Interventions, has been POSTPONED until further notice from NCCHPP. Thanks, Jessie *Jessie Klassen* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca> | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3772 Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/> On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 11:48 AM, Jessie Klassen < jessie(a)greenactioncentre.ca> wrote: > Just a friendly reminder of tomorrow's webinar: Through-Road/Main Street >> Interventions. The webinar viewing will take place in the EcoCentre >> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> boardroom >> (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave) and will be followed by group discussion of >> local applications. >> >> >> RSVPs appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jessie >> > *Jessie Klassen* | Workplace Commuter Options > > <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre > <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> | Find us here > <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> > > 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3772 > > > > Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. > > Support our work by becoming a member > <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/> > > >> >> ** * * * ** >> Through Road/Main Street Interventions >> >> *Thursday, October 29th, 1-2pm, EcoCentre >> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Boardroom* >> >> >> *This webinar will present “Through Road/Main Street Interventions.” This >> term refers to sections of public roadways that have a dual purpose, >> serving both as the main streets of small or medium-sized communities and >> as through routes for motor vehicles.* >> >> *Presenter*: François Gagnon (NCCHPP) >> >> In this webinar, we will introduce: >> >> - What context-sensitive through road/main street design interventions >> are; >> - What evaluations reveal regarding their effects on public health and >> its determinants; >> - The implications for the practices of actors who would like to promote >> them. >> >> Question and exchange periods will be part of the session. >> >> >> >> >> > >

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Winter Cycling Congress: Early Bird Registration ends Oct 31
by Beth McKechnie 29 Oct '15

29 Oct '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Cara Fisher <carafisher(a)altaplanning.com> Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 08:43:59 -0700 The Winter Cycling Congress 2016 <http://wintercyclingcongress2016.org/> conference super early bird "arctic tern" registration closes October 31st for only $325. Don't miss your chance to save on the affordable rate to attend this international conference on winter cycling. The Congress is taking place in the Twin Cities Minneapolis February 2nd through to 4th. The program will be announced very soon. The three theme at this years event are: - Build it - policy, planning, engineering & design for year-round cycling and walking - Maintain it – implementing the plan & maintaining safe, comfortable conditions - Bike it –evaluating winter cycling & encouraging health, economic and social benefits Hope to see you there! Cara Fisher Director, Winter Cycling Federation Planner, Alta Planning + Design

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Scorchers v cycle haters: how Victorian cyclists were also vilified in the press
by ian_toal＠mymts.net 29 Oct '15

29 Oct '15

Seems like some things never change. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2015/oct/29/scorchers-cycl… Ian

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AT Webinar Reminder: Through-Road/Main Street Interventions - Thurs, Oct 29, 1-2pm, EcoCentre
by Jessie Klassen 28 Oct '15

28 Oct '15

> > Just a friendly reminder of tomorrow's webinar: Through-Road/Main Street > Interventions. The webinar viewing will take place in the EcoCentre > <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> boardroom > (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave) and will be followed by group discussion of > local applications. > > > RSVPs appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! > > Thanks, > > Jessie > *Jessie Klassen* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3772 Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/> > > ** * * * ** > Through Road/Main Street Interventions > > *Thursday, October 29th, 1-2pm, EcoCentre > <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Boardroom* > > > *This webinar will present “Through Road/Main Street Interventions.” This > term refers to sections of public roadways that have a dual purpose, > serving both as the main streets of small or medium-sized communities and > as through routes for motor vehicles.* > > *Presenter*: François Gagnon (NCCHPP) > > In this webinar, we will introduce: > > - What context-sensitive through road/main street design interventions > are; > - What evaluations reveal regarding their effects on public health and its > determinants; > - The implications for the practices of actors who would like to promote > them. > > Question and exchange periods will be part of the session. > > > > >

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Calgary to plow downtown protected bike lanes through winter
by Beth McKechnie 28 Oct '15

28 Oct '15

Snow plows moving quickly to clear bike lanes this winter http://www.660news.com/2015/10/27/snow-plows-moving-quickly-to-clear-bike-l… This will be the first winter for Calgary’s cycle track pilot project, and some are wondering what it will mean for snow plowing. Brittany Kustra is with the City of Calgary’s roads department and told 660 NEWS how it will work. “The cycle track is all on priority one roads so they’ll be cleared within 24 hours after the snow has stopped falling. Those marked on-street bike lanes are priority two roads which means they will be cleared within 48 hours after the snow stops falling,” said Kustra. Crews will use a special piece of equipment called a weele to clear the bike lanes themselves. One note, the green posts dividing the downtown cycle track from car traffic will be staying, and that could make it more difficult for the plows to move the snow off the street.

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OECD report on cycling safety
by Charles Feaver 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

This is a 2012 report, but it is a must-read for anyone concerned with cycling safety and/or promoting cycling in Manitoba. http://www.internationaltransportforum.org/Pub/pdf/12Cycle-Safety.pdf In 19 pages, it provides the underpinnings for policy affecting safety, cycling infrastructure and AT promotion, based on real experience in a broad range of countries. If everybody involved started from the basis of these findings, we would save ourselves a lot of time and effort.

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Downtown bike lanes & West Alexander ped-bike corridor
by Beth McKechnie 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

** *Please share widel*y ** For those who didn't make it to the Open Houses the past 2 days, you can still provide feedback online: http://www.winnipegwalkbikeprojects.com/ cheers, Beth -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/> <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Data collection bicycle
by Patman, David 21 Oct '15

21 Oct '15

Sounds like this would be useful here: http://www.citylab.com/commute/2015/10/seattle-is-improving-its-bike-trails… 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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Webinar reminder: Tactical Urbanism, Wed, Oct 21, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 20 Oct '15

20 Oct '15

** Friendly reminder about tomorrow's webinar ** Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of this month's APBP webinar on *Tactical Urbanism*. Should be another good one. The webinar viewing takes place in the EcoCentre boardroom (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave) and will be followed by group discussion of local applications. RSVPs appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth ** * * * ** Tactical Urbanism *Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 2-3pm, EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Boardroom* Practitioners will discuss how to harness Tactical Urbanism as a tool to test ideas and designs, collaborate with residents and City agencies, and bolster project support. The focus of the webinar will be on utilizing Tactical Urbanism as a three-dimensional, real-world model to engage the public and also refine designs and test ideas in the field. Case studies illustrate successful strategies for engaging neighborhood residents, city agencies, and decision-makers and making them integral to the vision, design, and implementation of these temporary and semi-permanent installations. The emphasis of these case studies will be on using Tactical Urbanism to build city agency and grassroots support while also iteratively testing design ideas, engaging stakeholders such as emergency services and city engineers in the field, and using the installation to inform future design and construction. *Speakers*: - David "DK" Kemp, Senior Transportation Planner, City of Boulder - Mike Lydon, Principal, The Street Plans Collaborative - Carrie Nielson, Senior Planner, Fehr & Peers -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/> <http://canadahelps.org/>

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