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Trail Audit posiiton with Trails Manitoba
by Beth McKechnie 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

*Trail Auditor* Does getting paid to cycle 1500 km this summer across our fair province sound like an amazing experience to you? Trails Manitoba is looking for a Trail Auditor to assess the condition of the Trans Canada Trail in Manitoba from its western point from the Saskatchewan border to High Lake, near Falcon Lake to the east. Applicants must be physically fit, own a well-maintained mountain bike, have vehicle support, attention to detail and strong written and verbal skills (as an audit report must be submitted). Experience with gps is an asset, but training will be provided. This is an honorarium position of $3000, plus all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and per diem to cover hotel/accom. GPS and trail orientation knowledge is an asset, but training will be provided. Please view a detailed job description at trailsmanitoba.ca. Interested applicants forward their resumes in confidence (with 2 references) to executive_director(a)trailsmanitoba.ca *by June 30, 2015*. http://trailsmanitoba.ca/2015/06/trail-auditor-position/

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5 key lessons from Europe's Vision Zero success
by Beth McKechnie 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

*5 key lessons from Europe's Vision Zero success* Early learnings from Stockholm, Rotterdam and Berlin's versions of Vision Zero: 1) Managing speeds — and speed differentials — is a top priority 2) After speed, street design is key 3) Engineering efforts have taken priority over education and enforcement 4) Private sector buy-in strengthens efforts 5) What’s next? Vision Zero 2.0 Read full story: http://usa.streetsblog.org/2015/06/10/five-key-lessons-from-europes-vision-… 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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AT Webinar Reminder: First Mile / Last Mile Connections to Transit, Wed, June 17, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

*** Friendly reminder regarding tomorrow afternoon's webinar *** Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the APBP webinar: *First Mile / Last Mile Connections to Transit.* 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 ** * * * ** First Mile / Last Mile Connections to Transit *Wednesday, June 17th, 2-3pm, EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Boardroom* This webinar features the work of two leading transit agencies in the vanguard of policy development and implementation for connecting transit to pedestrian and bicycle networks. Presenters from Translink (Vancouver, B.C.) and TriMet (Portland, Ore.) discuss their agency's approach to prioritizing connections for people walking and bicycling. Learn about the research and cost/benefit analysis Translink has done to make the case for increased investment in walking and cycling facilities, and how TriMet approaches pedestrian and bicycle network access and prioritizes improvements. *Presenters:* - Alan Letho, Director of Planning and Policy, TriMet - Lyle Walker, Senior Planner, TransLink -- *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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The WRENCH is seeking a new Executive Director
by Dave Elmore 14 Jun '15

14 Jun '15

Please circulate: http://thewrench.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/WRENCH-ED-posting-2 015.pdf Employment Opportunity: Executive Director The WRENCH is a non-profit organization that strives to make bikes and knowledge of bicycle repair and maintenance assessable to the public by: .Providing programming, education and resources for community members, groups and organizations .Supporting and promoting bicycle use within the city .Supporting new and existing community bike shops Through collaboration with community groups, schools, municipal representatives and individuals, The WRENCH: .Provides access to cycling programming for youth groups, community organizations, agencies and schools .Supports and increases the number and skill level of school and community mechanics and volunteers .Empowers youth and other community members through mentorship, t raining, building confidence and self-esteem .Reduces waste by refurbishing and recycling bicycles and bicycle parts The WRENCH is seeking an Executive Director to provide organizational leadership and financial planning and management of The WRENCH. Job Description Leadership .Participate with the Board in developing astrategic plan to guide the organization. .Identify, assess and inform the Board of internal and external issues that affect the organization. .Foster effective team work between the Board and the Executive Director, and between the Executive Director and other employees. .Act as a spokesperson for the organization, subject to the Board's direction. .Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization's community profile. Financial planning and management .Work with staff and Board to prepare a comprehensive budget. .Coordinate all aspects of fundraising, including developing foundation proposals, securing donations and sponsorship, fundraising events, and donor recognition. .Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed. .Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization. .Provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditures of the organization, including a monthly financial analysis. Operational and program planning and management .Develop operational plans that work towards the strategic direction of the organization. .Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization's programs and services. .Ensure that the organization's operation meets the expectations of the Board, funders and clients. .Oversee the efficient and effective operation of the organization. .Draft policies and procedures for the Board, review existing policies and procedures and recommend appropriate changes. .Support the Board by preparing meeting agendas and supporting materials. .Deliver a monthly report to the Board, giving the status of each area of responsibility. Human resources planning and management .Determine staffing requirements for management of the organization and delivery of programs. .Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations. .Implement a performance management process for all staff, which includes an annual performance review. Community relations and advocacy .Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the organization's work and to identify changes in the community served by the organization. .Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, schools, youth groups, cycling groups, funders, and media and other organizations to help achieve the organization's goals. Qualifications .Ability to self direct, prioritize and meet deadlines .Excellent interpersonal communication and conflict management skills .Experience working with non-profit/community organizations and boards .Project management from conceptual design to final assessment .Proven experience in non -profit fundraising and grant writing .Familiarity with community bike shops and other local cycling organizations .Awareness and sensitivity to issues of marginalization (sexism, racism, classism) and cultural diversity .Understanding of community economic development principles .Experience working with Aboriginal and newcomer communities .Experience working with youth and knowledge of community based youth serving organizations .Experience building consensus within and between organizations The successful candidate will be required to complete a child abuse registry check and a criminal record check. Application deadline: Monday, June 22, 2015 Start Date: ASAP Please submit resume and cover letter to The WRENCH Hiring Committee by email to: info(a)thewrench.ca

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AT Webinar: First Mile / Last Mile Connections to Transit, Wed, June 17, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the APBP webinar: *First Mile / Last Mile Connections to Transit.* 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 ** * * * ** First Mile / Last Mile Connections to Transit *Wednesday, June 17th, 2-3pm, EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Boardroom* This webinar features the work of two leading transit agencies in the vanguard of policy development and implementation for connecting transit to pedestrian and bicycle networks. Presenters from Translink (Vancouver, B.C.) and TriMet (Portland, Ore.) discuss their agency's approach to prioritizing connections for people walking and bicycling. Learn about the research and cost/benefit analysis Translink has done to make the case for increased investment in walking and cycling facilities, and how TriMet approaches pedestrian and bicycle network access and prioritizes improvements. *Presenters:* - Alan Letho, Director of Planning and Policy, TriMet - Lyle Walker, Senior Planner, TransLink

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First ever bike Week in Portage la Prairie
by Beth McKechnie 10 Jun '15

10 Jun '15

Portage gets ready to get active By Johnna Ruocco <http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/author/johnna-ruocco>, The Graphic Tuesday, June 9, 2015 10:07:34 CDT AM http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/2015/06/09/portage-gets-ready-to-get-act… Several local organizations are teaming up to hold the first ever Bike Week Portage from June 13-19. The Active Transportation Group, Portage Community Revitalization Corporation, Portage la Prairie Regional Library, Portage la Prairie Public Art, Junk Yard Dogs and the City of Portage la Prairie are partners in the inaugural bike week. The official kickoff will be held on June 13 at the library. There will be many activities on the agenda including a bike rodeo at 10 a.m., which is hosted by the library and the RCMP. The event will continue at the PCRC parking lot with face-painting, a bicycle decoration contest and a vintage bicycle display from local cyclists at 11 a.m. Then, at 12 p.m., Mayor Irvine Ferris will officially proclaim the week to be Bike Week Portage. There will also be a free barbecue and the group is hoping Portagers will help them set a city record for the most number of bikes in one place. The next event will be on June 15. Yvette Cuthbert will be guiding a free public art bicycle tour, starting at the main entrance of the PCU Centre at 7 p.m. A historical building tour will be held the following day, June 16. This tour is also free and will be hosted by Derrick McCutcheon. The tour meets at Off the Top at 230 Saskatchewan Ave. E. at 7 p.m. On June 18 there will be a ride through some of the paths throughout the city. The ride will take place beginning at 7 p.m. and meeting between the PCU Centre and Splash Island. It is open to all skill and experience levels and will be no longer than one hour. Also on June 18 will be Bike Week Portage Presents: the Travelling Meal. Rain or shine, this tour aims to celebrate physical activity, clean environment and healthy living by riding bikes through Portage and stopping along the way to enjoy a light meal. The start time is 6 p.m. meeting at the Portage Mall. The first stop will be Tornado’s for salad or an appetizer, then Cafe on Prince for an entree, then to Horfrost for dessert. Tickets are limited and are $30 per person and can be purchased at the PCRC office or by calling Dan at 204-239-2979. The deadline for tickets is June 16. For more information, contact Dianna at 204-871-6735 or dneufeld(a)southernhealth.ca. Bike Week Portage wraps up on June 19 with the active transportation group promoting everyone in the community to bike to school or work. There will be rest stops set up for people to take a break or get some water. The rest stop locations will be at Crescent Road and Wilkinson Crescent, Crescent Road and Royal Road, the RBC on Saskatchewan Avenue, 3rd Street NE and 4th Avenue NE, and at 8th Street NW and Fisher Avenue W. johnna.ruocco(a)sunmedia.ca

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ParticipACTION's 2015 Report Card - AT grade for Canadian Children and Youth
by Shoni Madden 09 Jun '15

09 Jun '15

Thought some of you would be interested to see the report card on Canadian Phyiscal Activity for Children and Youth. In Active Transportation, Canada got a D - based on lack of children that walk or cycle to school (0%-20%) A key stat I took from this was that " *Canadian children are eight times more likely to die as a passenger in a motor vehicle than from being hit by a vehicle when outside on foot or on a bike.*" 52-54 *Active Transportation Recommendations included:* » School travel planning interventions should be implemented at a larger scale. » School board transport policies need to recognize and consider ways to support active forms of travel such as walking and cycling, rather than serving as purely a “bussing” policy. » Policy-makers should pay careful attention to areas with known safety risks in which a greater percentage of children engage in active transportation. Such policies may include lower speed limits, greater provision of sidewalks and bike lanes, traffic calming and crossing guards near schools. » Novel initiatives to encourage active transportation among children living in suburban and rural areas are needed. While school may be located too far away to enable active transportation for the entire trip, walking may still be promoted for part of the journey. The ParticipACTION Report Card (formerly the Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card) provides a comprehensive assessment of the current state of physical activity for children and youth in Canada. For the first time, the Report Card takes a stand on play in nature and the outdoors—with its risks—and includes a *Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play*. The main message of the report card is that kids move more and sit less when they play outdoors, and have some freedom to roam and take risks. The following materials are available on ParticipACTION’s website <http://zc1.maillist-manage.com/click.zc?od=11287eca4835f4&repDgs=1454299662…> : Ø A Highlight Report <http://zc1.maillist-manage.com/click.zc?od=11287eca4835f4&repDgs=1454299662…> which summarizes the 2015 cover story, indicators and grades. Ø A Full Report <http://zc1.maillist-manage.com/click.zc?od=11287eca4835f4&repDgs=1454299662…> which includes background on our methodology and process, in-depth analyses, summaries of key research, charts and figures and complete references. Ø Communications tools <http://zc1.maillist-manage.com/click.zc?od=11287eca4835f4&repDgs=1454299662…> to support the dissemination of the Report Card findings in presentations, social media, on websites and in newsletters. Thanks, -- *Shoni Madden* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3779 | 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/> * Please note that my regular office hours are Tuesdays/Thursdays. I will respond to your communication at this time.

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FW: Bike Week
by Dave Elmore 09 Jun '15

09 Jun '15

We are riding to City Hall today (June 9th) from The Forks to announce all of the exciting Bike Week news. Please join us in your best work attire! Meet Under the Canopy at The Forks at 12:15 PM, Announcement at 1:00 PM Bike Week Winnipeg is a celebration of people riding bicycles. Whether you're racing, commuting, keeping fit, or just out for a Sunday ride, Bike Week Winnipeg is for you because it's for everyone. This year, Bike Week Winnipeg will take place from June 13-19, 2015 and will feature a wide variety of bicycle-related events for all types of riders. Our weeklong celebration will kick-off with a pancake breakfast at the University of Winnipeg on Monday, June 15 and - as always - will wrap up with our Half Pints Bikes and BBQ Party at The Forks on Friday, June 19. For more information and a full listing of Bike Week Winnipeg events, visit <http://www.bikeweekwinnipeg.com/> bikeweekwinnipeg.com We look forward to riding with you, Andraea Sartison Bike Week Event Coordinator PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL AS PROMOTION WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY

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Fwd: 2015 City of Winnipeg Access Awards
by Anders Swanson 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Sobkowicz, Chris* <csobkowicz(a)winnipeg.ca> Date: Monday, June 8, 2015 Subject: RE: 2015 City of Winnipeg Access Awards To: "Sobkowicz, Chris" <csobkowicz(a)winnipeg.ca> Hello Everyone: Just a quick reminder that there is only one week to our deadline of June 15th for submissions for the 2015 City of Winnipeg Access Awards. Please feel free to pass this information along to all your associates. I have attached a copy of the 2015 Access Awards Fillable form, along with the categories and criteria for each award. I have also attached a copy of the 2014 Award Winners selected at our event at the MET Entertainment Centre last year. This was a memorable gala event, which has now set the bar of proper recognition to those who use Universal Design as a major focus in the scope of their projects. You are also invited to visit our archive of award winners over the years by visiting our website at www.aacwinnipeg.mb.ca Please help us recognize those architects, engineers, designers, landscape architects, and owners who have successfully achieved the concepts of access for everyone. Take a moment to fill out a nomination form *or *send this information along to your associates and friends to do likewise. Nomination Deadline is Monday June 15, 2015 *Chris Sobkowicz* Coordinator City of Winnipeg Access Advisory Committee 204 986-8345 www.aacwinnipeg.mb.ca

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WFP: Police considering using barricades to keep drivers off Sunday cycling routes (Jun5'15)
by Beth McKechnie 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Police considering using barricades to keep drivers off Sunday cycling routes http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Police-considering-using-barricades-… With new rules for summer bike routes confusing some drivers, bringing back barricades makes good sense for city police, Winnipeg Police Service Chief Devon Clunis said Friday. A bylaw implemented last summer allows police to ticket drivers who travel more than one block on the Sunday and holiday bike routes, which are no longer barricaded. Instead, posted signs restrict vehicle traffic to one block. Drivers who break the bylaw face a fine of $90.22. Police have been out warning drivers on the four designated streets - Lyndale Drive, Scotia Street, Wellington Crescent and Wolseley Avenue - which are considered cycling paths from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays and statutory holidays from mid-May until mid-October. But drivers still aren’t getting the message, Clunis said Friday. "From a police perspective right now, certainly it’s not our intent that we just want to be out there ticketing after ticketing after ticketing. I wish people would get the message." Reinstalling bike-route barricades would simplify officers’ duties, he said, and he’d like to find out why they were removed in favour of new signs. "As a citizen, I can understand why seeing a physical barrier would certainly be far more obvious than a sign," he said. "Would the barricades actually make our job as a police service easier? Absolutely." Removing the barricades was recommended by the public works department, which saw the new Sunday cycling rules as a way to save money. Public works director Brad Sacher told a civic committee last July that it cost the department $35,000 a year to have staff put up and take down the barricades on the four routes every Sunday during the cycling season. With the new signs, Sacher said it was no longer necessary to place the barricades. Sacher recommended that an extensive public education campaign be conducted to make motorists aware of the new bylaw.

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