April 2016 - AT-Network - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

WFP: City has long list of street repairs, new bike-and-pedestrian projects slated for completion this year (Apr.30'16)
by Beth McKechnie 30 Apr '16

30 Apr '16

Smoother road aheadCity has long list of street repairs, new bike-and-pedestrian projects slated for completion this year http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/smoother-road-ahead-377671791.html Mild spring weather has led to an early start to Winnipeg’s 2016 construction season, which will see the city spend $105 million on road repairs. In March, city council approved a plan to conduct major repairs or "mill and fill" rehabilitations on 15 regional streets, most notably Pembina Highway, where $11.7 million is tabbed for the stretch between Grant Avenue and Confusion Corner. Two sections of St. James Street are getting a combined $9.3-million makeover, while $4.75 million will be poured into Logan Avenue. The rest of the city’s road-repair cash will be spent on smaller regional road-repair projects, local residential streets, back lanes, alleys and gravel roads. The city also plans to spend $4.1 million to create new sidewalks and bicycle corridors. The early snowmelt has allowed the city to get a head start on the work, beginning with the completion of a handful of leftover 2015 jobs — including the rehabilitation of Selkirk Avenue — and the largest of the new city projects. ‘"We’re excited the weather has co-operated this year. It’s one of the earliest go dates we’ve given to the contracting industry," said Lester Deane, director of Winnipeg’s public works department. On Tuesday, council’s public works committee will consider a pair of reports outlining the 2016 list of residential street repairs and new bike-and-pedestrian projects. Once approved, those will get underway as well, Deane said. The smaller residential-street repairs rarely fall behind schedule, said St. Norbert Coun. Janice Lukes, who chairs the public works committee. "Local streets are pretty bread-and-butter. A lot of that is just rehabilitation. The industry’s hungry and ready to go." Here’s a list of major road repairs and new bike-and-pedestrian projects scheduled to be completed in 2016, according to budget documents and the reports headed to the public works committee: *1. Major regional street reconstructions* Pembina Highway (Grant Avenue to Osborne Street): $11.7 million St. James Street (Maroons Road to Portage Avenue, Sargent Avenue to Ellice Avenue): $9.3 million Logan Avenue (Blake Street to Keewatin Street): $4.75 million Keewatin Street (Logan Avenue to Notre Dame Avenue): $2.4 million Corydon Avenue, westbound (Montrose Street to Niagara Street): $2.05 million Sargent Avenue (Victor Street to Arlington Street): $1.8 million Archibald/Watt Street (80 Archibald St. to Nairn Avenue): $1.5 million Maryland Street (Portage Avenue to Broadway): $800,000 Academy Road (Stafford Street to Harrow Street): $700,000 *2. Regional "mill & fill" work* St. Mary’s Road (St. Anne’s Road to Lyndale Drive): $1.6 million Inkster Boulevard (Keewatin Street to Sheppard Street): $1.6 million Academy Road (Maryland Bridge to Stafford Street, Campbell Street to Renfrew Street): $1.5 million Watt Street (Chalmers Avenue to Nairn Avenue): $850,000 Henderson Highway, northbound (Leighton Avenue to McLeod Avenue, Springfield Road to Whellams Lane): $800,000 Notre Dame Avenue, eastbound (Wall Street to Arlington Street): $750,000 Maryland Street (Ellice Avenue to Portage Avenue): $700,000 Lagimodiere Boulevard, southbound (Dugald Road to Rue Marion): $250,000 *3. Residential street renewals* Citywide (including lane and sidewalk renewals): $44 million (Click on the interactive map at winnipegfreepress.com to find out if your street will be fixed this season.) *4. Major new bike lanes, paths and corridors* Pembina Highway buffered bike lanes (Osborne Street to Grant Avenue): $4 million, included in Pembina rehab budget Forks-Assiniboine Avenue cycle track connection: $475,000 Waverley Street multi-use pathway (Bishop Grandin Boulevard to Scurfield Boulevard): $447,000 Northeast Pioneers Greenway-Archibald Street connection: $350,000 *5. New sidewalks* Smith Street (Graham Avenue to St. Mary Avenue): $565,000 Lagimodiere Boulevard (East Mint Place to Burmac Road): $225,000 Downing Street (Wellington Avenue to Sargent Park Place): $150,000 Howden Road (Humber Road to Betournay Street): $150,000 *6. Other street work* Thin bituminous overlays: $5 million Granular roads: $4 million Alley renewals: $2.75 million bartley.kives(a)freepress.mb.ca

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Tourism Calgary: Getting around Calgary by bike
by Beth McKechnie 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

Great to see how Tourism Calgary is promoting cycling as a way to experience their city. http://www.visitcalgary.com/visitor-info/getting-around-calgary/bike -- *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 green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Metro News: Cycling trails expected to be top priority in Toronto bid for federal cash
by Beth McKechnie 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

Cycling trails expected to be top priority in Toronto bid for federal cash http://www.metronews.ca/news/toronto/2016/04/19/cycling-trails-could-be-tor… It's expected to be the city's first official request for a slice of the $60 billion in new infrastructure funding. Cycling and active transportation projects are expected to be among the city's first request for federal infrastructure money. Councillors are planning to ask the federal government for funding to extend the West Toronto Railpath and improve the East Don Trail. It’s expected to be the city’s first official request for a slice of the $60 billion in new infrastructure funding promised by the new Liberal government, said Coun. Jaye Robinson, chair of council’s public works and infrastructure committee. Both projects are part of a larger plan to improve Toronto’s network of multi-use trails. The federal government has made it clear there will be money available for green infrastructure projects, said Robinson. “We’re ready to roll these out, but the issue is we don’t have the funding to do it,” Robinson said. “We have a great vision and ideology about active transportation in our city, but the funding seems to perpetually be the hold up.” City officials aren’t clear yet on the process of applying to get money, but Robinson has introduced a council motion aimed at allowing the city to get a jump on the process. “We want to hit the ground running on these discussions and make sure we’re front and centre on this issue and not being overlooked,” she said. The Liberal government’s pledge for new infrastructure spending extends over 10 years and is on top of on top of the commitments made by the previous government. It starts with $5 billion over five years for necessary upgrades to municipal water and “green” infrastructure projects that can be implemented quickly. The government has promised to cover 50 per cent of most project requests. *About the projects* — The West Toronto Railpath Extension is a planned multi-use trail that connects the existing West Toronto Railpath from Dundas Street West, along the Kitchener GO rail line, to Fort York. It would cost $23 million and construction is scheduled to start next year, but the city hasn’t found the money to pay for it yet. — The East Don Trail project would link existing trails in the Don Valley, giving more people access to the valley’s trail network. It will cost $26 million and is also unfunded.

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Jane's Walk strolling into town May 6-8
by Beth McKechnie 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

** Please share widely ** *10th Annual Jane's Walk celebrates diversity and vibrancy of neighbourhoods across Winnipeg* WINNIPEG Tuesday, April 19, 2016 – On Friday May 6th, Saturday May 7th, and Sunday May 8th the tenth annual Jane's Walk is strolling into town. On this weekend, Winnipeggers can choose from more than a dozen guided walks across the city presented in an innovative and uniquely neighbourly fashion. Free walks held on the first weekend of May each year are led by locals who want to create a space for residents to talk about what matters to them in the places they live and work. Jane’s Walk celebrates the ideas and legacy of urbanist Jane Jacobs by getting people out exploring their neighbourhoods and meeting their neighbours. Free walks held on the first weekend of May each year are led by locals who want to create a space for residents to talk about what matters to them in the places they live and work. Walks are being planned in neighbourhoods across the city. Walk details including start times, routes and the names of walk leaders are being posted online at janeswalk.org/canada/winnipeg. New walks are posted every week between now and May 6. Check back often.

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Webinar Reminder: Shared and Separated Off-street Paths, Wed, Apr.20, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '16

*** Friendly reminder regarding tomorrow's webinar *** Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the APBP webinar: *Shared and Separated Off-street Paths*. 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 * * * * * *Shared and Separated Off-street PathsWednesday, April 20 | 2-3pm CDT* Off-street pathways are an important component of a comprehensive and effective active transportation network. Differences in speeds and uses among cyclists and pedestrians can create conflict. This webinar will explore current practice in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere related to deciding whether sharing or separation is best. *Speakers*: - Bob Patten, Toole Design Group - Bartek Komorowski, Velo Quebec - Lennart Nout, Mobycon -- *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 green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Wheel estate - bike paths lift home values
by Beth McKechnie 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '16

'The report, "Active Transportation and Real Estate: The Next Frontier <http://uli.org/wp-content/uploads/ULI-Documents/Active-Transportation-and-R…>", cites a considerable statistic: on a national scale, the value of homes in areas with "above average access" to active transportation are higher than those of comparable properties by as much as $34,000.' Full story: http://rismedia.com/2016-04-14/wheel-estate-bike-paths-lift-home-values/ 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 green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/>

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AT Webinar: Shared and Separated Off-street Paths, Wed, Apr.20, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the APBP webinar: *Shared and Separated Off-street Paths*. 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 * * * * * *Shared and Separated Off-street PathsWednesday, April 20 | 2-3pm CDT* Off-street pathways are an important component of a comprehensive and effective active transportation network. Differences in speeds and uses among cyclists and pedestrians can create conflict. This webinar will explore current practice in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere related to deciding whether sharing or separation is best. *Speakers*: - Bob Patten, Toole Design Group - Bartek Komorowski, Velo Quebec - Lennart Nout, Mobycon -- *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 green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Globe and Mail editorial on kids walking to school
by Charles Feaver 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Lead editorial in today's Globe: (A shame Winnipeg doesn't have a transportation authority that takes a comprehensive view like Metrolink does.) http://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/why-dont-kids-walk-to-scho ol-any-more/article29546909/ Children aren't walking or cycling to school as much as they used to, says a recent study from the Greater Toronto Area transportation agency Metrolinx. Who's surprised? The streets around our junior education hubs become dependably gridlocked when legions of dutiful, well-meaning parents perform the mandatory drop-off and pick-up. The school run has turned into a frustrating crawl as distracted chauffeurs bob and weave for a prime piece of curb-blocking real estate so their offspring don't have to make too long or dangerous a trek from the car door to the school entrance. . But the convenience offered by the car carries many costs. Active children are healthier, more alert and more independent than classmates who depend on door-to-door car service. Schools that are pedestrian-centred destinations rather than glorified parking lots enhance the neighbourhoods they're meant to serve. And neighbourhoods with lots of pedestrians are vibrant and safe communities in ways that places with barren sidewalks are not. And the more children who get to school under their own steam, the fewer cars on the roads - Metrolinx estimates that 20 per cent of the vehicles in peak morning traffic are doing the school run. So the war on the car and the pursuit of knowledge turn out to be inextricably bound. .

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World Health Organization report - preventing disease through healthy environments
by Sarah Prowse 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

“The main message emerging from this new comprehensive global assessment is that premature death and disease can be prevented through healthier environments – and to a significant degree. Analysing the latest data on the environment-disease nexus and the devastating impact of environmental hazards and risks on global health, backed up by expert opinion, this report covers more than 100 diseases and injuries.” Here is a comprehensive report to support advocacy efforts related to the built environment. See pages 69 onwards for physical activity evidence and road injuries. Including: “Estimates based on figures from Norway show that a variety of road improvements are of proven cost-benefit: €1 spent on simple road markings saves society €1.50, €1 spent on upgrading marked pedestrian crossings saves €14, pedestrian bridges or underpasses save €2.50 for every €1 spent and guard rails along the roadside save €10 for every €1 spent (European Transport Safety Council, 2003; Sethi et al, 2007). Further data from Norway indicate that the socioeconomic benefits of establishing a coherent network of routes for pedestrians and cyclists are at least four to five times the costs; area-wide traffic-calming measures show benefits 15% higher than costs, and the introduction of pedestrianized streets is estimated to be 20% higher than the costs (Elvik et al, 2009).” http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/204585/1/9789241565196_eng.pdf?ua=1 Sarah Prowse Healthy Public Policy Specialist 2nd floor - 490 Hargrave Street Winnipeg, MB R3A 0X7 Telephone 204 801 3255 Fax 204 940-2690 Email sprowse(a)wrha.mb.ca<mailto:sprowse@wrha.mb.ca> Bike racks are available in front of the building at the corner of Hargrave and McDermot. Plan your Winnipeg Transit trip: http://winnipegtransit.com/en/navigo 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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Fwd: ITE Luncheon Notice - April 21, 2016
by Anders Swanson 06 Apr '16

06 Apr '16

[Don't you just love all the work being done on cycling and walking by the folks at ITE Manitoba? If you are interested in learning more about Vision Zero (which is about more than biking and walking of course), see below. - Anders] ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chapman, Jennifer (MIT) <Jennifer.Chapman(a)gov.mb.ca> Date: Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 1:09 PM Subject: ITE Luncheon Notice - April 21, 2016 To: ITE Members & Friends: Attached is the notice for our next ITE Manitoba Section luncheon at the Roundtable Restaurant, to be held on Thursday, April 21. The speaker this month will be Rebecca Paterniak, Transport Infrastructure Specialist at Fireseeds North Infrastructure. Rebecca will be speaking about Vision Zero, a world-wide road safety approach. Further details can be found in the attachment. We hope to see you there! *Jennifer Chapman, P. Eng.* Traffic Analysis Engineer Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation 420-215 Garry St. Winnipeg, MB R3C 3P3 Ph: 204-391-1762

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