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APBP: Now Accepting Proposals for the 2020 Webinar Series
by Beth McKechnie 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

Submissions due Sept. 30! Now accepting proposals for the 2020 monthly webinar series APBP has launched a new submission format this year which should offer more flexability. You will be able to submit a complete webinar panel with all presenters arranged or you can submit just your case study and APBP will match you with others to complete the webinar. If you don’t want to present but have an excellent idea or a speaker suggestion, we want to hear from you too! The deadline to submit proposals is Monday, September 30 Submit a Proposal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ixJhwb2G3I0ovHKHF8VmX7E4kx6RXEZTcqGa9JikRiKx…> Proposal Guidelines: Webinar proposals must relate directly to subjects useful to professionals and advocates working in the field of bicycling and walking: planning, design, engineering, education, encouragement, evaluation, enforcement and advocacy. Innovative approaches that have achieved measurable results are most desirable. Presentations must be evidence-based. WEBINAR TIMING: APBP webinars are 60-minutes long (45 minutes of presentation time and 15 minutes for Q&A), scheduled at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time on the third Wednesday of each month except in the event of a conflict with an official holiday (religious or secular). GUIDELINES: - APBP will not accept webinar topics intended purely to promote commercial products. Products may be mentioned during a presentation only if relevant to the topic and broadly useful to communities seeking to increase bicycling and walking for transportation. APBP staff will gladly provide guidance to interested suppliers on what type of content is acceptable. - A single consulting firm may not present on more than two (2) webinars in a calendar year. - APBP strongly encourages consultants who are submitting proposals to include agency folks in the proposal to speak on the webinar as well. REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS: After reviewing your proposal, APBP may ask you to provide additional information or suggest modifications to meet the specific objectives of a proposed webinar. APBP may accept the proposal whole or in part, depending on how the review committee develops the webinar’s content. If your proposal is selected, you will be notified in a timely manor and given the opportunity to confirm the month selected is workable for you and your panel. Proposals intended for inclusion in the 2020 webinar series must be received by September 30, 2019 for consideration. However, proposals and proposal ideas can be suggested at any time, but priority will be given to fulfilling the scheduled webinar panels in the calendar year and thus ideas outside of these topics may not be approved until the following year. PRESENTER EXPECTATIONS: - Participate in a 60-minute planning/practice session (generally one week before the live webinar) as well as the webinar itself. The approximate time commitment (besides your own preparation time) is two to three hours. - Supply a head shot type photo and short bio (200 words or less) prior to the webinar. - Provide a PowerPoint version of your slides to APBP 48 hours prior to the live webinar. APBP does NOT give out a Presenter's PPT slides, but will format them into a PDF and make them available for download for all registered webinar attendees the morning of the live webinar. - An honorarium of $600 per webinar is available, divided evenly among the presenters. The honorarium will be paid within 30 days after the webinar, or it can be donated back to APBP’s scholarship funds. The deadline to submit proposals is Monday, September 30 Submit a Proposal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ixJhwb2G3I0ovHKHF8VmX7E4kx6RXEZTcqGa9JikRiKx…> STAY CONNECTED [image: Facebook] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ixJhwb2G3I0ovHKHF8VmX7E4kx6RXEZTcqGa9JikRiKx…> [image: Twitter] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ixJhwb2G3I0ovHKHF8VmX7E4kx6RXEZTcqGa9JikRiKx…> [image: Instagram] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ixJhwb2G3I0ovHKHF8VmX7E4kx6RXEZTcqGa9JikRiKx…> APBP | 201 East Main Street, Suite 1405, Lexington, KY 40507 Sent by info(a)apbp.org in collaboration with [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Research: Bike skills training impact on increasing biking & confidence
by Beth McKechnie 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

*BIKE SKILLS TRAINING IMPACT ON INCREASING BIKING & CONFIDENCE* A study to be published this fall in the Journal of Transport & Health assessed the impact of 2 to 4.5 hours of adult bicycle skills training using a longitudinal, quasi-experimental study design to compare changes in bicycling and confidence over time between course participants and a comparison group. Researchers found one year after the course, there were no changes in bicycling for work, errands, or leisure. Without changes to physical and social environments, courses may be insufficient to overcome barriers to bicycling uptake. Effectiveness of a Bicycle Skills Training Intervention on Increasing Bicycling and Confidence: A Longitudinal Quasi-Experimental Study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214140519300684

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Montreal police using ultrasonic equipment to ensure drivers leave space for cyclists
by Beth McKechnie 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

CBC-News reported Montreal police on bicycles are using new C3FT ultrasonic distance detectors to ensure motorists are leaving enough space as they pass cyclists. On roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less, drivers must leave at least one metre between their car and a bicycle when passing. On roads with higher speed limits, drivers must give 1.5 metres (nearly five feet) of space. This applies even if the cyclist is in a separate bike lane. Drivers can be fined $313 (US$235), including fees, and receive two demerit points. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-highway-safety-code-police-d…

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Globe editorial; put life back into our streets...
by Charles Feaver 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

Today's Globe editorial is once again very strong on taking back the streets: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-how-to-put-life-b ack-into-our-city-streets/ They note that Winnipeg is at the back of the pack implementing Vision Zero. .. Charles Feaver 11 Harvard Ave Winnipeg R3M 0J6 204.293.6332

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The High Cost of Canada's 'free' roads
by Charles Feaver 25 Aug '19

25 Aug '19

Excellent editorial in the Saturday Globe: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-the-high-cost-of- canadas-free-roads/ . Canada's roads and bridges, tunnels and highways, are almost all "free." That means free for drivers, paid for by taxpayers. You can drive to the Champlain Bridge from virtually anywhere in Canada, from Vancouver to Cape Breton, on roads that are costly to build and maintain, yet toll-free. Is this logical? No. It's not economically efficient, it's environmentally damaging and encourages urban sprawl. It does all that by subsidizing driving. There are compelling reasons for taxpayers to pick up the tab for things society wants more of, from public education to public parks to public libraries. There's a lot of upside in kids being able to read more, for free. What's the social good in adults being able to drive more, for free? . Charles Feaver

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News story from Winnipeg on cyclists on sidewalks
by Patman, David 15 Aug '19

15 Aug '19

Recent story on concerns regarding fast-moving cyclists on sidewalks conflicting with other users. https://globalnews.ca/news/5761908/frustration-grows-as-cyclists-refuse-to-… I know this mailing list is not for discussion, but if anyone reading has articles or links to webpages/PDFs outlining instances of cities or jurisdictions where they have been able to make cycling on sidewalks work successfully for both cyclists and other users of sidewalks, can they please reach out to me at dpatman(a)winnipeg.ca<mailto:dpatman@winnipeg.ca>? Thanks, [City of Winnipeg logo]<https://winnipeg.ca/> David Patman P.Eng. Manager - Transportation City of Winnipeg Public Works Transportation TELEPHONE: 204-986-5895 MOBILE: 204-806-6471 EMAIL: dpatman(a)winnipeg.ca<mailto:dpatman@winnipeg.ca> WEBSITE: winnipeg.ca<https://winnipeg.ca/> ADDRESS: 1155 Pacific, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P1 CONNECT WITH US: [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/cityofwinnipeg> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/cityofwinnipeg> Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this message is intended solely for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any use, dissemination, distribution, copying or disclosure of this message and attachments, in whole or in part, by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the complete message and any attachments. Thank you.

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The Economist: Europe is edging towards making post-car cities a reality
by Beth McKechnie 14 Aug '19

14 Aug '19

Looks like there may have been a glitch in Charles Feavers' email about this article. Here's the link: https://www.economist.com/europe/2019/08/01/streets-ahead cheers, Beth -- Beth McKechnie (she/her/hers) *| *Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3777 x102 | 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/> <http://www.gomanitoba.ca>

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[SUSPICIOUS MESSAGE] the gradual retreat of the car from the European city
by Charles Feaver 14 Aug '19

14 Aug '19

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Training communities on pedestrian and bicycle safety
by Zdan, Terry (MI) 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

Training communities on pedestrian and bicycle safety <https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> [http://apps.trb.org/images/enewsletter/blank.png]<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> A Community Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Training program is evaluated in Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Training Program: Evaluation Report<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> from SAFETREC at the University of California at Berkeley. The goal of this program is to train and mobilize communities to address pedestrian and bicycle safety and to strengthen collaboration with... From: Zdan, Terry (MI) Sent: August-13-19 8:01 AM To: 'AT network' <at-network(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: 'mark(a)bikewinnipeg.ca' <mark(a)bikewinnipeg.ca>; 'Anders Swanson' <andersswanson(a)gmail.com>; 'bbellamy(a)NumberTEN.com' <bbellamy(a)NumberTEN.com>; 'Beth McKechnie' <beth(a)greenactioncentre.ca> Subject: Biking accessibility Biking accessibility<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> [http://apps.trb.org/images/enewsletter/blank.png]<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> Accessibility to jobs by biking is addressed in Access Across America: Biking 2017<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…>, a report from the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota. This report presents detailed accessibility values for each metropolitan area, as well as block-level maps that illustrate the spatial patterns of accessibility within each area. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-thursday-edition-1.52402… HAPPY TRAILS Terry Zdan BA MEDes Policy and Legislation Unit | Manitoba Infrastructure 1520 215 Garry Street Winnipeg MB R3C 3P3 C 204 227 3724 E Terry.Zdan(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:Terry.Zdan@gov.mb.ca> [winnipeg-jets-logo-new] "...Resilience is the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events..." þ Think green, read on screen | Soyez écolo, lisez à l'écran

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Biking accessibility
by Zdan, Terry (MI) 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

Biking accessibility<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> [http://apps.trb.org/images/enewsletter/blank.png]<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> Accessibility to jobs by biking is addressed in Access Across America: Biking 2017<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…>, a report from the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota. This report presents detailed accessibility values for each metropolitan area, as well as block-level maps that illustrate the spatial patterns of accessibility within each area. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-thursday-edition-1.52402… HAPPY TRAILS Terry Zdan BA MEDes Policy and Legislation Unit | Manitoba Infrastructure 1520 215 Garry Street Winnipeg MB R3C 3P3 C 204 227 3724 E Terry.Zdan(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:Terry.Zdan@gov.mb.ca> [winnipeg-jets-logo-new] "...Resilience is the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events..." þ Think green, read on screen | Soyez écolo, lisez à l'écran

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