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MPI Launches Cycling Champion Program
by Mark Cohoe 10 Jun '12

10 Jun '12

Hi, Manitoba Public I launching a new program aimed at creating Cycling Champions in Manitoba workplaces. See below for a summary of the program, or click here <http://www.mpi.mb.ca/english/rd_safety/BikeSafe/Champions.html> for full details. *Cycling Champion * Cycling Champion is a free, full-day workshop that provides you the information to cycle safely and the tools to share this knowledge with others. Workshops are led by CAN-BIKE <http://canbike.net/cca_pages/index.htm> certified trainers. You will spend four hours in the classroom and four hours gaining hands-on riding experience. During the session, you will learn: * The proper size and fit of bike. * Use of safety equipment such as helmets. * Skills to recognize and avoid road hazards and dangerous situations. * Strategies on how to safely ride in traffic. * Safe use of bike lanes and other cycling infrastructure. *Share the skills you learn* This full-day workshop is intended for those who are committed to passing their safety knowledge on to others by hosting cycling presentations. With the help of a ready-made presentation kit, you can promote active transportation and recreation by sharing your safety knowledge with others at work, at school or in your community. All the materials required to deliver a cycling presentation are provided at no charge. Your kit contains a facilitator's guide, including speaking notes and two PowerPoint presentations, to help you teach cycling safety to others. *Schedule* Workshops are available throughout the summer. Participants must register in advance and commit to delivering cycling presentations in their workplace, school or community. Upcoming workshops include: *Date * *Time* *Location* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Saturday, June 16 8:30 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. Main Street Service Centre, 1284 Main Street, Winnipeg ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Saturday, June 23 8:30 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. Main Street Service Centre, 1284 Main Street, Winnipeg Cheers, Mark

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Wheely Fun Bike Ride - Sunday June 10th
by Cara Fisher 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

The W.R.E.N.C.H and Bike to the Future are hosting a community bike ride on *Sunday June 10th* and you are invited! The satellite (or longer rides) are intended as a way for you to explore a new area of the city and enjoy the Sunday car-free bike routes with other cyclists. Chose a corner of the city and ride with a group to the Forks where you will meet other riders and proceed on a short family orientated ride to the Legislature for a celebration. * Satellite Rides – 11:30 AM meet up, 12:00 PM depart* Each satellite ride will have two ride leaders to guide the group to the Forks. The rides starting at: - Kildonan Park – meet at the Pavilion - Omand Park/Creek – meet at the corner of Raglan Rd and Woseley Ave - St. Boniface/St. Vital – meet at the entrance to Windsor Park Golf Course on Des Meurons ending at: Oodena Celebration Circle, the Forks Market *All Ages Family Ride – 12:00 PM* 12-1 pm : Bike decorating with Art City and bike repair stations. Meet up at the Oodena Celebration Circle, the Forks Market 1 pm : All ages ride along the Assiniboine Cycle Track to the Manitoba Legislature 2pm : Celebration and gathering at the Legislature. Food, music, games and more! Feel free to bring a picnic blanket, music or a game to play. There will be Bike Valet at the Legislature during our celebration. Other information Parking at the Forks Market – There is parking at the Forks. Kidsfest will be happening at the Forks all weekend so double up and go to the festival and join our ride. Volunteers needed and extra trailers. Contact us at: info(a)thewrench.ca or call 296-3389

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Resolving Conflicts at Complex Intersections webinar: Wed, June 20th, 2-3 pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

Green Action Centre and Bike to the Future invite you to join us for a local viewing of the upcoming APBP webinar at the EcoCentre (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave) followed by group discussion.* *Detailed description provided below.* *Resolving Conflicts at Complex Intersections *Wednesday, June 20 | 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. CST* RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth 925-3772 * * * * * Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) presents: Resolving Conflicts at Complex Intersections *Wednesday, June 20 | 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. CST* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AssociationofPedestr/f83ac6adb9/4474d32d6e/3501cdda…> The webinar will focus on mitigating bad geometry at awkward intersections, including how to address skews, multi-legs, unusual bicycle and pedestrian movements, and interchanges. [image: image]Through an overview of engineering tools and many examples, partipants will learn how to realign skewed intersections, get rid of extra legs, place crosswalks, design corner radii to reduce speed while accommodating turning trucks, and use islands and medians to make a complex intersection safer and more pedestrian friendly. Several signal phasing topics will also be covered, including exclusive pedestrian phases, leading pedestrian intervals, banning RTOR, and bicycle signals. Presenter: Michael Moule, PE, TE, PTOE, has over 18 years of progressive traffic and transportation engineering experience, including traffic calming, conceptual design for Complete Streets, and the planning of improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities. His projects accommodate all modes of transportation in order to help cities and states meet their mobility, economic development, safety, and quality of life goals. He has significant innovative design experience and specializes in improving conditions for non-motorized users without degrading motor vehicle capacity. Michael routinely leads community planning processes and training sessions to give citizens the basic skills they need to develop and review street design solutions. -- *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/memberships/>

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Sweet treats for green commuters - Bonnycastle Park 7-9 a.m. Wed June 6th
by Beth McKechnie 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

*Celebrating Active Commuters on Clean Air Day (Wed, June 6th)* Green Action Centre is rewarding active commuters with some sweet treats. It’s our way of saying “Good on ya!” for walking, cycling, inline skating, running or canoeing to work on Clean Air Day and during the Commuter Challenge. When: *7:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6th* * *Where:* **Bonnycastle Park at the corner of Assiniboine Ave and Main St * * *What: *Bring your travel mug and fill up with fair trade, locally roasted coffee provided by Green Bean<http://www.greenbeancoffeeimports.com/en/home/> **or some organic juice **to enjoy with a muffin or cinnamon bun.* Find all the details and a map here<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/celebrating-active-commuters-on-clean-a…> . See you at Bonnycastle Park!

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WFP online: Local NDP members want increased funding for bike lanes and trails (Jun3'12)
by Beth McKechnie 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

Local NDP members want increased funding for bike lanes and trails By: Larry Kusch http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Local-NDP-members-want-increa… Manitoba New Democrats want the province to step up funding for bicycle lanes and trails to promote a healthier population and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As their three-day convention wound up on Sunday, party members passed a comprehensive active transportation policy that would assure long-term funding to municipalities. The policy would also ensure that a dedicated percentage of future road building costs be earmarked for active transportation. Mark Cohoe, a delegate from Fort Garry-Riverview constituency, noted that while the government is spending $586 million on roads this year, it’s devoting less money to active transportation than it did last year because of the expiration of some programs that have not been renewed. Cohoe, who sat on a provincial active transportation advisory group last year that produced more than 20 recommendations, said more people would ride their bikes if they felt they could do it safely hence the need for a greater investment in bike lanes. He noted that traffic counts at Winnipeg’s Maryland Bridge, which has relatively generous bike lanes, show an 11 per cent year-over-year increase in cycling traffic. "If you build it, they do come," he told delegates. The party policy adopted today encourages the government to work with school divisions to introduce a comprehensive multi-year cycling skills curriculum for school-aged children. The policy also calls for the establishment of a provincial director or commissioner of active transportation. The motion, which is not binding on the government, is one of dozens passed at the NDP’s three-day convention, which featured an address Saturday by federal leader Thomas Mulcair. A highly anticipated resolution recommending that the provincial sales tax be raised by one percentage point and the proceeds used to repair municipal infrastructure was deferred. larry.kusch(a)freepress.mb.ca

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New reports & book - Right to use public roadways, AT in small towns and rural America, City Cycling
by Beth McKechnie 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

>From the Victoria Transport Policy Institute newsletter: *"Whose Roads? Evaluating Bicyclists’ and Pedestrians’ Right to Use Public Roadways" * http://www.vtpi.org/whoserd.pdf Many people believe that non-motorized modes (walking, cycling, and their variants) have less right to use public roads than motorists, based on assumptions that motor vehicle travel is more important than non-motorized travel and motor vehicle user fees finance roads. This report investigates these assumptions. It finds that non-motorized modes have clear legal rights to use public roads, that non-motorized travel is important for an efficient transport system and provides significant benefits to users and society, that less than half of roadway expenses are financed by motor vehicle user fees, and pedestrians and cyclists pay more than their share of roadway costs. Since bicycling and walking impose lower roadway costs than motorized modes, people who rely on non-motorized modes tend to overpay their fair share of roadway costs and subsidize motorists. *"Active Transportation Beyond Urban Centers: Walking and Bicycling in Small Towns and Rural America" * http://www.railstotrails.org/resources/documents/ourWork/reports/BeyondUrba… This attractive report by the Rails To Trails Conservancy and Bikes Belong describes why and how to support walking and cycling in small towns and rural areas. *"City Cycling" **edited by John Pucher and Ralph Buehler, forthcoming (October 2012)* http://www.amazon.ca/City-Cycling-John-Pucher/dp/0262517817/ref=sr_1_1?ie=U… Bicycling in cities is booming, for many reasons: health and environmental benefits, time and cost savings, more and better bike lanes and paths, innovative bike sharing programs, and the sheer fun of riding. *City Cycling * offers a guide to this urban cycling renaissance, with the goal of promoting cycling as sustainable urban transportation available to everyone. It reports on cycling trends and policies in cities in North America, Europe, and Australia, and offers information on such topics as cycling safety, cycling infrastructure provisions including bikeways and bike parking, the wide range of bike designs and bike equipment, integration of cycling with public transportation, and promoting cycling for women and children. *City Cycling* emphasizes that bicycling should not be limited to those who are highly trained, extremely fit, and daring enough to battle traffic on busy roads. The chapters describe ways to make city cycling feasible, convenient, and safe for commutes to work and school, shopping trips, visits, and other daily transportation needs. The book also offers detailed examinations and illustrations of cycling conditions in different urban environments: small cities (including Davis, California, and Delft, the Netherlands), large cities (including Sydney, Chicago, Toronto and Berlin), and "megacities" (London, New York, Paris, and Tokyo). These chapters offer a closer look at how cities both with and without historical cycling cultures have developed cycling programs over time. The book makes clear that successful promotion of city cycling depends on coordinating infrastructure, programs, and government policies.

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Wheely Fun Bike Ride! June 10
by Jessie Klassen 31 May '12

31 May '12

The W.R.E.N.C.H and Bike to the Future are hosting a community bike ride and you are invited! The satellite (or longer rides) are intended as a way for you to explore a new area of the city and enjoy the Sunday car-free bike routes with other cyclists. Chose a corner of the city and ride with a group to the Forks where you will meet other riders and proceed on a short family orientated ride to the Legislature for a celebration. *Satellite Rides – 11:30 AM meet up, 12:00 PM depart* Each satellite ride will have two ride leaders to guide the group to the Forks. The rides starting at: 1. *Kildonan Park – *meet at the Pavilion 2. *Omand Park/Creek – *meet at the corner of Raglan Rd and Woseley Ave 3. *St. Boniface/St. Vital – *meet at the entrance to Windsor Park Golf Course on Des Meurons ending at: Oodena Celebration Circle, the Forks Market *All Ages Family Ride – 12:00 PM* 12-1 pm : Bike decorating with Art City and bike repair stations. Meet up at the Oodena Celebration Circle, the Forks Market 1 pm : All ages ride along the Assiniboine Cycle Track to the Manitoba Legislature 2pm : *Celebration* and gathering at the Legislature. Food, music, games and more! Feel free to bring a picnic blanket, music or a game to play. There will be *Bike Valet <http://www.bicyclevaletwinnipeg.ca/>* at the Legislature during our celebration. Other information *Parking at the Forks Market – *There is parking at the Forks. You can take a look at this map<http://www.theforks.com/attractions/at-the-forks/the-forks-market> to find out more. *Kidsfest <http://kidsfest.ca/>* will be happening at the Forks all weekend so double up and go to the festival and join our ride. *Volunteers needed and extra trailers.* Contact us at: info(a)thewrench.ca or call 296-3389 **

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Active & Green Special Issue: Women and Families
by Jessie Klassen 31 May '12

31 May '12

Check out our special issue of Active & Green e-newsletter: Women & Families! I hope you enjoy! Please share it with coworkers and friends. Jessie Klassen Green Action Centre Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.<http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=9c86e2306a…> *Looking to improve commuter options at your workplace?* Request resources<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/request-information-presentation-or-mee…>on cycling, carpooling, commuting surveys and tracking progress, among others. Book a presentation<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/request-information-presentation-or-mee…>on the various commuting options, creating a commuter friendly workplace, or greening the workplace. Attend a free Creative Commuting Ambassador<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/creative-commuting-ambassador-training/>workshop. Talk to us about implementing a Smart Trips<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/smart-trips/>program at your workplace. ------------------------------ Upcoming Events International Trails Day<http://www.winnipegtrails.ca/2012/05/04/celebrate-trail-day-%E2%80%94-satur…> Saturday, June 2 Commuter Challenge<http://greenactioncentre.ca/event/commuter-challenge-2012/> Week of June 3-9 Register now as an individual or workplace to win great prizes<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/commuter-challenge-prizes/>like VIA Rail's $500 voucher! Wine, Wenches & Wrenches<http://greenactioncentre.ca/event/wine-wenches-wrenches/> Riding on the Road Sun, June 3, 7:00-9:00 pm Clean Air Day on the Bridge<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/celebrating-active-commuters-on-clean-a…> Wed, June 6, 7:00-9:00 a.m. Bonnycastle Park Clean Air Day (schools) <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/clean-air-day/> Wednesday, June 6 <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/bougeons-en-hiver/>Wheely Fun Bike Ride <http://greenactioncentre.ca/event/wheely-fun-bike-ride-on-june-10/> Sun, June 10, 11:30-2:00 p.m. Sun Trek <http://www.winnipeginmotion.ca/news/special/?id=2820> Sun, June 10, 1:00-4:00 p.m. MEC BikeFest <http://blog.mec.ca/events/mec-bikefest/mec-bikefest-winnipeg/> Saturday, June 16 Bike to Work Day <http://biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org/> Friday, June 22 Bike to the Folk Festival<http://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/festival/plan-your-visit/ways-to-go-gree…> Wed, July 4, 5:45 a.m. ------------------------------ *Membership* Green Action Centre promotes membership as a way to expand and extend our outreach into the community. *Membership is FREE *and requires no specific commitment. Through our bi-weekly e-bulletins, we work to keep our members informed on timely and important environmental issues in Manitoba. If you are not already a member, please take the time to join us<http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…>. Please also pass this along to your friends and family. *Help us grow our membership and outreach. * SPECIAL ISSUE! *Women & Families* Commute with your kids The morning commute can be a hectic time for families. Commuting together<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/commute-with-your-kids/>by bus, bike or on foot one day a week can add adventure, physical activity, and quality family time to this busy time of day. Getting to school Want to bike or take the bus to work, but also need to drop your kids off at school? Green Action Centre’s Active and Safe Routes to School<http://greenactioncentre.ca/2012/and-the-winner-is/>program offers a number of innovative solutions to improve morning and afternoon drop-off and pick-up at your children’s school. Their School Travel Planning program recently won a Manitoba Planning Excellence Award<http://greenactioncentre.ca/2012/and-the-winner-is/> . Bike with your family [image: Nathan Wild and son Graham]Having a hard time finding information on biking with your family? We’ve compiled a list of great resources on biking <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/bike-with-your-family/> while pregnant, cycling with babies and toddlers, planning your route, teaching kids the rules of the road, and much more. Women as "canaries" >From "Moon Cycle" bike maintenance classes to "Wine, Wenches and Wrenches" events for learning to ride with safety and confidence (while avoiding helmet hair!), more women-focused courses are being offered. Why is it important to get more women cycling for transportation?<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/women-and-cycling/> Cycling fashion sense Just because you’re on a bike doesn’t mean you have to look like a Tour de France rider. Step away from the spandex and embrace your flair for fashion. Check out our quickie style guide<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/cycling-fashion-sense/>on everything from funky helmets and bike seats to baskets and skirt garters, and lots in between like dressy shoes and colourful bike bells. Cycling infrastructure Don't know the difference between a cycle track and bike boulevard or a bike lane versus a sharrow? Join the club! But our handy photo guide<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/winnipeg-cycling-infrastructure-deciphe…>will help you decipher Winnipeg's cycling infrastructure and find a route that suits your comfort level. You are receiving this email because you are an Active & Green subscriber. Unsubscribe<http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…> jessie(a)greenactioncentre.ca from this list. Our mailing address is: Green Action Centre 3-303 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B4 Canada Add us to your address book<http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/vcard?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f5…> Copyright (C) 2012 Green Action Centre All rights reserved. Forward<http://us2.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=9c8…>this email to a friend Update your profile<http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3…> [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp]<http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?aid=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&afl=1>

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The surprising rise of Minneapolis as a top bike town
by Beth McKechnie 30 May '12

30 May '12

The surprising rise of Minneapolis as a top bike town By Jay Walljasper, photos by Zach Vanderkooy, Thu, 04/05/2012 People across the country were surprised last year when Bicycling Magazine named Minneapolis America’s “#1 Bike City,” beating out Portland, Oregon, which had claimed the honor for many years. Shock that a place in the heartland could outperform cities on the coasts was matched by widespread disbelief that cycling was even possible in a state famous for its ferocious winters. But this skepticism fades with a closer look at the facts. Nearly four percent of Minneapolis residents bike to work according to census data. That’s an increase of 33 percent since 2007, and 500 percent since 1980. At least one-third of those commuters ride some days during the winter, according to federally funded research conducted by Bike Walk Twin Cities. Even on the coldest days about one-fifth of them are out on their bikes. *Read the full article here<http://www.bicycletimesmag.com/content/surprising-rise-minneapolis-top-bike…> *.

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Please join us tomorrow for the Commuter Challenge Media Launch!
by Shoni Litinsky 28 May '12

28 May '12

Join us tomorrow for the Commuter Challenge Media Launch<http://greenactioncentre.ca/event/commuter-challenge-media-launch/>! The event is taking place at 11:00 am at the Fort Rouge Rapid Transit Station. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please arrive by bike, on foot or Rapid Transit in true Commuter Challenge fashion! *Cyclists:* We will be forming a bike brigade to ride to the launch from Bonnycastle Park (Southwest corner of Main and Assiniboine) to the Launch. Riders will meet at 10:20 am and be departing at 10:30am sharp. The Honourable Jim Rondeau, Minister of Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors, will be joining us for the ride. If you have not yet registered for the Commuter Challenge please do so here: http://greenactioncentre.ca/program/commuterchallenge/ -- *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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