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Fwd: REMINDER: Planning for Active Transportation Accommodation - Technical Workshop
by Anders Swanson 07 Mar '16

07 Mar '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Chapman, Jennifer (MIT)* <Jennifer.Chapman(a)gov.mb.ca> Date: Monday, 7 March 2016 Subject: REMINDER: Planning for Active Transportation Accommodation - Technical Workshop To: ITE Members & Friends: Early bird registration for this upcoming technical workshop hosted by ITE Manitoba’s Student Chapter has been extended to March 16. Please see the attachment for details. For further information contact Caleb Olfert at technical(a)… [View More]

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TODAY! Green Action Centre policy webinar on Reducing GHG Emissions in Canada’s Road Transportation Sector: A Long, Hard Road to 2050
by Beth McKechnie 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

http://greenactioncentre.ca/event/webinar-reducing-ghg-emissions-in-canadas… *Webinar today at 1 p.m. in the Eco-Centre boardroom* *Webinar: Reducing GHG Emissions in Canada’s Road Transportation Sector: A Long, Hard Road to 2050* Tuesday, March 1, 2016 1:00 to 2:00 pm + discussion afterwards *Come and learn with us because knowledge is power. * *When:* Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM CT- Winnipeg *Where*: EcoCentre Boardroom- 303 Portage Ave. 3rd Floor. * Seating is limited, … [View More]first come, first served.* *A Webinar on Reducing GHG Emissions in Canada’s Road Transportation Sector: A Long, Hard Road to 2050 <http://go.conferenceboard.ca/GwG0Fj00eB3FE0or0000qC0>*, *Description:* The Paris climate talks are over and Canada has joined nearly 200 nations in its commitment to tackling climate change. But will it be enough? It is widely maintained that to prevent catastrophic climate change from occurring, developed countries must reduce their emissions by 80 per cent relative to 1990 levels. Unfortunately for Canada, our greenhouse gas emissions levels are increasing. Much of the growth has resulted from the transportation sector, with both commercial and residential road transportation emissions accounting for the largest share. So what can be done to stop this continuing growth, and rein in emissions before it’s too late? In this special 60-minute webinar, Len Coad, Research Director of Public Policy for the Conference Board of Canada, will present key findings from the recently released report *A Long, Hard Road: Reducing GHG Emissions in Canada’s Road Transportation Sector by 2050*. For this research, an analysis was completed examining options Canada might pursue to reduce road transportation greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent from their 1990 level by 2050. Len will provide expert analysis of the results, and detail two cases that examine the potential emissions reductions that could result from a broad range of trends and technologies, noting that even with aggressive assumptions, Canada would still need to make significant adjustments to achieve the target. In this 60 minute webinar you will learn: - What could happen if we do nothing more than we are currently doing (reference case) - What a continuous improvement case could achieve - What a path to a low-carbon future could look like for road transport -- *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/> [View Less]

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New: Journal of Urban Design and Mental Health
by Beth McKechnie 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Looks like a promising new journal: http://www.urbandesignmentalhealth.com/journal1.html 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 … [View More]

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Fwd: 2016 Michigan Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Conference
by Anders Swanson 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Something Manitoba needs? Interesting idea from Michigan State ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Teachout, Chad (MSP) <TeachoutC(a)michigan.gov> Date: Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 10:10 AM Subject: 2016 Michigan Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Conference To: Join bicycle and pedestrian safety advocates from around the state for the 2016 Michigan Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Conference April 29-30 at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Mt. Pleasant. The day-and-a-half conference will … [View More]

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cycle doodle
by Terry Zdan 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

http://www.cbc.ca/news/trending/photos/stephen-lund-gps-doodle-victoria-cyc… -- Terry Zdan 126 Duncan Norrie Drive Wpg MB R3P 2J9 CANADA tjzdan50(a)gmail.com <tjzdan(a)gmasil.com>

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Schedule for City Budget Process Announced
by Mark Cohoe 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

The schedule for the 2016 City of Winnipeg budget process has just been announced. Here are the details: Tabling of the budgets on March 2 Friday, March 4, 2016 Standing Policy Committee on Water and Waste, Riverbank Management and the Environment (Special Meeting) Monday, March 7, 2016 Standing Policy Committee on Protection and Community Services and Parks (regular meeting) Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development, Heritage and Downtown Development (… [View More]

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Webinar: Community-based travel marketing in Seattle, Wed, Feb.24, 11-12
by Jessie Klassen 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Green Action Centre invites you to join us for a local viewing of the Tools of Change webinar: *King County in Motion Case Study*. 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! Thanks, Jessie Webinar: King County in Motion Case Study Since creating In Motion in 2004, King County Metro Transit has applied a growing toolkit … [View More]of community-based social marketing techniques to persuade nearly 20,000 Seattle-area travelers to drive less. In Motion employs motivational messaging, commitments, rewards, engaging materials and norm appeals tailored to target communities. Participants pledge to shift two drive-alone trips per week to transit, ridesharing, biking or walking. The program has been called into action during or in anticipation of major construction, transit restructures or new tolls. Since it began, the program has engaged 20,000 Seattle-area travellers. Each participant has reduced drive alone travel by almost one car tip per week, dropping to about half a car trip per week 18 months after a campaign. Designated a *Landmark* <http://www.toolsofchange.com/en/landmark/> case study in 2015. Selected comments from the peer-selection panel: Innovative use of transit cards to directly measure and monitor behavior change … an excellent evaluation processes, including longer-term impacts … demonstrates the utility of complementing major construction projects with social marketing … considers all income levels, which many of these programs don’t do. … a holistic approach involving local leaders, customization by neighborhood, and a wide range of incentives and messaging channels. *Presented by: *Sunny Knott, King County, (WA, USA) *Time*: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 11am to 12 noon, EcoCentre Boardroom, 3rd Floor, 303 Portage Ave. *Jessie Klassen* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca> 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/> *** Please note: I am in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.** * [View Less]

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Sweden's capital is on its way to becoming fossil fuel free by 2040
by Dustin Dilts 19 Feb '16

19 Feb '16

http://www.pri.org/stories/2016-02-18/swedens-capital-its-way-becoming-foss… "At the recent Paris climate summit, world leaders set an ambitious global target: no net carbon emissions by mid-century <http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/dec/06/paris-climate-change-sum…>. That means all of the carbon we burn from fossil fuels must be absorbed by the world’s forests and oceans. Achieving that — well, easier said than done. Yet, in the city of Stockholm, city leaders are looking to … [View More]

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Major reform could be on the way for national street design committee
by Beth McKechnie 19 Feb '16

19 Feb '16

While U.S.-based, this article makes for an interesting (and encouraging) Friday read though it comes with an acronym warning. http://www.peopleforbikes.org/blog/entry/major-reform-could-be-on-the-way-f… *Nutshell*: As noted in a recent APBP (Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals) webinar, many cities are moving ahead with infrastructure designs, mostly imported from Europe, that haven't yet been approved in the MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices). Updates to this … [View More]

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Winter Cycling Kids - Minneapolis
by Anders Swanson 18 Feb '16

18 Feb '16

[Riding with these folks was and getting to do a little ride along interview was, personally, for me the highlight of Minneapolis 2016. -Anders] "Our motto is "we'll figure it out" http://www.kare11.com/life/family/kids-who-kare/pillsbury-pedal-power-leads…

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