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CBC: MB backbencher fails to get support for one-metre bike law (Mar.8'16)
by Beth McKechnie 09 Mar '16

09 Mar '16

Manitoba backbencher fails to get support for one-metre bike law The Opposition Progressive Conservatives debated the bill until the allotted time ran out http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/one-metre-bike-law-dave-gaudreau-1.3… A Manitoba politician has failed in his attempt to get a new bicycle-safety law through the legislature. Dave Gaudreau, a backbench member of the NDP government, put forward a private member's bill that would have required drivers to give cyclists at least a one-metre buffer while passing them. Gaudreau says the current law, which requires drivers to maintain a non-specified "safe distance," is too vague. The Opposition Progressive Conservatives debated the bill until the allotted time ran out. The legislature is scheduled to break next week in advance of the April 19 provincial election, and it's unlikely Gaudreau will be able to bring the bill back before then. The Tories said Gaudreau failed to consult police officers and municipalities, which would bear extra costs if the proposal went ahead. "It's not that the idea is without merit ... but we know as legislators that we have to ensure that the proper input is brought forward," Tory house leader Kelvin Goertzen said Tuesday. Another Tory, Reg Helwer, said municipalities could be forced to widen roads to ensure there was enough room for the one-metre zone. "There would be huge infrastructure costs that are downloaded upon municipalities without any consultation," Helwer said. Gaudreau said his idea has already been adopted in Ontario and other jurisdictions.

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Politics, Partnerships, Public Engagement and Political Will for Advancing Active Transportation Policy
by Anders Swanson 09 Mar '16

09 Mar '16

Hi, Quick note, just in case you were not aware, there is an exciting public health/built environment event happening today at the Inn at the Forks, organized by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer out of Toronto.There are number of people from out of town in Winnipeg for the day - including a number of Chief Medical Officers of Health, provincial cycling organization representatives, walking advocates, Health orgs, etc. They are all talking walking and cycling. The momentum is strong. Its called "Politics, Partnerships, Public Engagement and Political Will for Advancing Active Transportation Policy." If you are interested in following along with the online conversation on social media, the hashtag for the event is #ppp4at. Cheers, Anders

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Vancouver one of the fastest growing cycling cities in the world
by Beth McKechnie 08 Mar '16

08 Mar '16

[Courtesy of APBP] *Vancouver is One of the Fastest-Growing Cycling Cities in the World; Spain Setting the Pace* According to Eco-Counter, <http://apbp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=037c18ed2ef6f4b756191575e&id=…>Spaniards are taking to their bikes in record numbers <http://apbp.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=037c18ed2ef6f4b756191575e&id…>, seeing 8% ridership growth. Switzerland and Canada (at 6%) are tied for second place in cycling growth rate. Canadian cities are two of the fastest-growing cycling cities worldwide, with Ottawa coming in at #3 and Vancouver at #5. San Francisco is #2 and Zurich comes in at #4. What is the world’s fastest-growing bicycling city? Wroclaw, Poland.

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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)iteumanitoba.ca <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','technical(a)iteumanitoba.ca');> Thank you, ITE Manitoba

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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, 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/>

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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 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/>

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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 highlight safety efforts in the state, new research into crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians as well as an update on complete streets initiatives. Registration is just $35 at *www.LMB.org/conference <http://www.LMB.org/conference>*. ONLY 200 spaces are available for this event. A group of block hotel rooms is available at the Comfort Inn and Suites at the discounted rate of $75. Use the group code: *Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning*. [image: cid:image005.png@01D16E55.914838C0]

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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 (regular meeting) Friday March 11, 2016 Winnipeg Police Board Meeting (rescheduled from March 4th) Monday, March 14, 2016 Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works (rescheduled from March 1st, 2016) Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Special Executive Policy Committee to hear delegations on Budgets Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Executive Policy Committee to consider Standing Policy Committee recommendations and table final recommendations (regular meeting) Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Special Meeting of Council to pass Budgets https://www.mayorbowman.ca/media/read,378/92/2016-budget-schedule-announced Cheers, Mark

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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 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.** *

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