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Scorchers v cycle haters: how Victorian cyclists were also vilified in the press
by ian_toal＠mymts.net 29 Oct '15

29 Oct '15

Seems like some things never change. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2015/oct/29/scorchers-cycl… Ian

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AT Webinar Reminder: Through-Road/Main Street Interventions - Thurs, Oct 29, 1-2pm, EcoCentre
by Jessie Klassen 28 Oct '15

28 Oct '15

> > Just a friendly reminder of tomorrow's webinar: Through-Road/Main Street > Interventions. The webinar viewing will take place in the EcoCentre > <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 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 > *Jessie Klassen* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3772 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/> > > ** * * * ** > Through Road/Main Street Interventions > > *Thursday, October 29th, 1-2pm, EcoCentre > <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Boardroom* > > > *This webinar will present “Through Road/Main Street Interventions.” This > term refers to sections of public roadways that have a dual purpose, > serving both as the main streets of small or medium-sized communities and > as through routes for motor vehicles.* > > *Presenter*: François Gagnon (NCCHPP) > > In this webinar, we will introduce: > > - What context-sensitive through road/main street design interventions > are; > - What evaluations reveal regarding their effects on public health and its > determinants; > - The implications for the practices of actors who would like to promote > them. > > Question and exchange periods will be part of the session. > > > > >

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Calgary to plow downtown protected bike lanes through winter
by Beth McKechnie 28 Oct '15

28 Oct '15

Snow plows moving quickly to clear bike lanes this winter http://www.660news.com/2015/10/27/snow-plows-moving-quickly-to-clear-bike-l… This will be the first winter for Calgary’s cycle track pilot project, and some are wondering what it will mean for snow plowing. Brittany Kustra is with the City of Calgary’s roads department and told 660 NEWS how it will work. “The cycle track is all on priority one roads so they’ll be cleared within 24 hours after the snow has stopped falling. Those marked on-street bike lanes are priority two roads which means they will be cleared within 48 hours after the snow stops falling,” said Kustra. Crews will use a special piece of equipment called a weele to clear the bike lanes themselves. One note, the green posts dividing the downtown cycle track from car traffic will be staying, and that could make it more difficult for the plows to move the snow off the street.

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OECD report on cycling safety
by Charles Feaver 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

This is a 2012 report, but it is a must-read for anyone concerned with cycling safety and/or promoting cycling in Manitoba. http://www.internationaltransportforum.org/Pub/pdf/12Cycle-Safety.pdf In 19 pages, it provides the underpinnings for policy affecting safety, cycling infrastructure and AT promotion, based on real experience in a broad range of countries. If everybody involved started from the basis of these findings, we would save ourselves a lot of time and effort.

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Downtown bike lanes & West Alexander ped-bike corridor
by Beth McKechnie 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

** *Please share widel*y ** For those who didn't make it to the Open Houses the past 2 days, you can still provide feedback online: http://www.winnipegwalkbikeprojects.com/ 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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Data collection bicycle
by Patman, David 21 Oct '15

21 Oct '15

Sounds like this would be useful here: http://www.citylab.com/commute/2015/10/seattle-is-improving-its-bike-trails… David Patman, P. Eng. Transit Planner Winnipeg Transit | Service Development Division 421 Osborne Street | Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2A2 P: 204-986-5737 | dpatman(a)winnipeg.ca<mailto:dpatman@winnipeg.ca>

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Webinar reminder: Tactical Urbanism, Wed, Oct 21, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 20 Oct '15

20 Oct '15

** Friendly reminder about tomorrow's webinar ** Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of this month's APBP webinar on *Tactical Urbanism*. Should be another good one. 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 ** * * * ** Tactical Urbanism *Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 2-3pm, EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Boardroom* Practitioners will discuss how to harness Tactical Urbanism as a tool to test ideas and designs, collaborate with residents and City agencies, and bolster project support. The focus of the webinar will be on utilizing Tactical Urbanism as a three-dimensional, real-world model to engage the public and also refine designs and test ideas in the field. Case studies illustrate successful strategies for engaging neighborhood residents, city agencies, and decision-makers and making them integral to the vision, design, and implementation of these temporary and semi-permanent installations. The emphasis of these case studies will be on using Tactical Urbanism to build city agency and grassroots support while also iteratively testing design ideas, engaging stakeholders such as emergency services and city engineers in the field, and using the installation to inform future design and construction. *Speakers*: - David "DK" Kemp, Senior Transportation Planner, City of Boulder - Mike Lydon, Principal, The Street Plans Collaborative - Carrie Nielson, Senior Planner, Fehr & Peers -- *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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We want to hear from you!
by Beth McKechnie 19 Oct '15

19 Oct '15

*Friendly reminder regarding the Open Houses this Tues and Wed for the downtown bike lane system (very NB!) and the West Alexander bike-ped corridor...* *[snip]* [image: City of Winnipeg - Public Engagement News] <http://cowsvpelms01.cityofwinnipeg.ca/t/452336/217461/180/10/> New Opportunities for Engagement with the City of Winnipeg The City of Winnipeg is inviting citizens to engage on a variety of City initiatives. Please read below for current engagement opportunities, both in person and online. *Walk Bike Projects* These events are the beginning of the community engagement process for the projects and will allow you to share your thoughts on the future designs with the planners and engineers. Before beginning to design the specific plans, we want to meet with you and learn from you about what is important to you as we move forward with these projects. *Open house details* Downtown Bike Lane System – Connecting The Forks to the Exchange District (Fort Street, Garry Street & The Forks to Assiniboine Avenue Connection) • Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 • Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Location: Manitoba Children’s Museum (The Great Hall), 45 Forks Market Road <http://cowsvpelms01.cityofwinnipeg.ca/t/452336/217461/199/19/> West Alexander Pedestrian and Cycling Corridor – Connecting McPhillips Street to Sherbrook Street • Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 • Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Location: Brodie Centre Atrium, 727 McDermot Avenue <http://cowsvpelms01.cityofwinnipeg.ca/t/452336/217461/193/20/>, University of Manitoba Bannatyne Campus For more information and to provide feedback, please visit City of Winnipeg – Walk Bike Projects <http://cowsvpelms01.cityofwinnipeg.ca/t/452336/217461/200/21/>. Those who cannot make it to the open houses will be able to provide feedback through our interactive website. Connect with us Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofWinnipeg <http://cowsvpelms01.cityofwinnipeg.ca/t/452336/217461/182/24/> Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/CityofWinnipeg <http://cowsvpelms01.cityofwinnipeg.ca/t/452336/217461/183/25/> Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link: [image: Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3a%2f%2fcowsvpelms01%2ecityofwinn…> [image: Twitter] <http://twitter.com/home?status=http%3a%2f%2fcowsvpelms01%2ecityofwinnipeg%2…> Related Office of Public Engagement <http://cowsvpelms01.cityofwinnipeg.ca/t/452336/217461/184/28/> OurWinnipeg <http://cowsvpelms01.cityofwinnipeg.ca/t/452336/217461/91/29/> Winnipeg.ca <http://cowsvpelms01.cityofwinnipeg.ca/t/452336/217461/93/32/> Unsubscribe Please *do not reply to this email*. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Public Engagement newsletter list offered on the City of Winnipeg website <http://cowsvpelms01.cityofwinnipeg.ca/t/452336/217461/94/37/>. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options <http://cowsvpelms01.cityofwinnipeg.ca/t/452336/217461/86/38/> at any time.

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AT Webinar: Tactical Urbanism, Wed, Oct 21, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 15 Oct '15

15 Oct '15

Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of this month's APBP webinar on *Tactical Urbanism*. Should be another good one. 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 ** * * * ** Tactical Urbanism *Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 2-3pm, EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Boardroom* Practitioners will discuss how to harness Tactical Urbanism as a tool to test ideas and designs, collaborate with residents and City agencies, and bolster project support. The focus of the webinar will be on utilizing Tactical Urbanism as a three-dimensional, real-world model to engage the public and also refine designs and test ideas in the field. Case studies illustrate successful strategies for engaging neighborhood residents, city agencies, and decision-makers and making them integral to the vision, design, and implementation of these temporary and semi-permanent installations. The emphasis of these case studies will be on using Tactical Urbanism to build city agency and grassroots support while also iteratively testing design ideas, engaging stakeholders such as emergency services and city engineers in the field, and using the installation to inform future design and construction. *Speakers*: - David "DK" Kemp, Senior Transportation Planner, City of Boulder - Mike Lydon, Principal, The Street Plans Collaborative - Carrie Nielson, Senior Planner, Fehr & Peers

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ITE Luncheon Topic October 15, 2015: Winnipeg’s newly released Pedestrian and Cycling Strategy
by Anders Swanson 14 Oct '15

14 Oct '15

FYI. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chapman, Jennifer (MIT) <Jennifer.Chapman(a)gov.mb.ca> Date: Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 10:14 AM Subject: FW: ITE Luncheon Notice - October 15, 2015 To: Just a reminder about tomorrow’s ITE lunch at 12:00 pm at the Roundtable Restaurant. Enjoy your day! *From:* Chapman, Jennifer (MIT) *Sent:* October-06-15 8:01 AM *Subject:* ITE Luncheon Notice - October 15, 2015 ITE Members and Friends: ITE Manitoba welcomes you back to our first luncheon speaker meeting following the summer break! Attached is the notice for our October luncheon at the Roundtable Restaurant, to be held on October 15, 2015. The speaker this month will be the City of Winnipeg’s Scott Suderman, P. Eng., who will be speaking about Winnipeg’s newly released Pedestrian and Cycling Strategy. 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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