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Disraeli Open House
by Erik Dickson 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Hello Everyone, You are invited to attend the Disraeli Public Open House. Active Transportation is a part of this project. There are two dates and locations. Elmwood Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Bronx Park Community Centre 131 Chelsea Place 4 pm to 7 pm Point Douglas Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Norquay Community Centre 65 Granville Street 4 pm to 7 pm The new Disraeli Bridges to replace the existing 50-year-old structures that span the Red River and the CP Rail mainline will rejuvenate a critical piece of Winnipeg's transportation infrastructure. The Information Open Houses will present detailed descriptions and visual renderings of one of Winnipeg's most attractive and innovative engineering projects. You'll be able to discuss any questions you may have with City engineers and representatives of Plenary Roads Winnipeg, the group the City has chosen to design, build and maintain the new bridges. Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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WFP: Opposition kills Omand's Creek bridge (Apr.5'10)
by Beth McKechnie 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Latest News Opposition kills Omand's Creek bridge By: Melissa Martin A beloved neighbourhood sledding hill may live to see many more winters, as the city shies away from a proposed $1-million bridge over Omand's Creek. Last week, Wolseley residents received word that the city's active transportation planners won't push for the bridge to be part of the city's $20-million active transportation initiative. This came after 500 area residents crammed into a March 18 community meeting at Portage Avenue Mennonite Church to voice their concerns about the bridge, which would cover part of a popular sled hill in Omand Park. A final decision will be made by city council in the coming weeks, but the city's active transportation co-ordinator agreed that the bridge isn't exactly the most popular item right now. "It's really important that all these projects fit into the neighbourhood," Kevin Nixon said. "We're not about to jam something into the neighbourhood that the neighbourhood can't accept." Of the original five options on the table for Omand's Creek Park, upgrades to lighting and pathways were favoured by more people at the March 18 meeting than any of four bridge-related plans, one of which would have improved the existing footbridge. Only four per cent approved of the hilltop-spanning bridge. melissa.martin(a)freepress.mb.ca

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WFP Editorial: Cycling his way to a legacy (Apr.5'10)
by Beth McKechnie 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Editorials Cycling his way to a legacy Legacies are a funny thing. You never know how or for what you will be remembered after you're gone. Often it's for something completely unforeseen. The late Winnipeg mayor Steve Juba is still famous for championing something that was never even built, a Jetsons-cool rapid-transit monorail system. Former mayor Glen Murray was scorned for his "million-dollar toilet" on the Esplanade Riel, but then again, the elegant bridge has become one of Winnipeg's most beloved landmarks. Mr. Murray is also renowned -- or reviled, depending on one's perspective -- for his $100,000 Get Together Downtown events, which drew thousands to Portage and Main for fun. Mayor Sam Katz's legacy remains to be seen. But curiously enough, it may be for something he, too, could never could have envisioned. Over the last five years, an "active transportation" lobby in the city has slowly gained ground. The goal is to create throughout the city a network of cycling commuter trails. It's a pretty basic philosophy. Create better and safer ways to travel through the city on two wheels, or two feet, and fewer people may drive. That in turn leads to less traffic on the roads, better air quality, healthier people. Winnipeg has been way behind on this trend, despite its easily cycled (i.e. flat) terrain. Calgary has some 900 kilometres of bike routes. Until recently, Winnipeg had about 100. But under Katz's watch, the city has extended that network to some 275 kilometres. Only four years ago, the city's spending on active transportation was $200,000. It's now up to $3.5 million, a huge increase on trails, bike lanes and pedestrian path upgrades. Did the mayor launch his first election campaign in Spandex and a bike helmet, vowing to transform the city into a less car-dependent, more active-transportation mecca? Well, no. He took office in 2004 and immediately cancelled a proposed rapid-transit system. But Mr. Katz has come a long way since then. He has changed his tune on rapid transit; after years of debate, construction for the Southwest Rapid Transit Corridor finally began last summer. And just three months ago, the city pledged $6.8 million (matched by the province and the federal government's infrastructure fund, to a total of $20.4 million) to create dozens more people-friendly routes in Winnipeg. One of these projects made the news recently when Wolseley residents opposed the size and scale of a proposed bridge over Omand's Creek. Judging by the debate that ensued, there's a growing passion for active transportation. It's relatively new, and it's nowhere near critical mass, but it's gaining momentum. Mayor Katz's city doesn't hold expensive Get Togethers. But it did sponsor a Ciclovia last year, a $50,000 bike-and-pedestrian street festival that was such a hit, four more Sunday festivals are planned this summer. It started sponsoring Bike to Work Day in 2008, in which thousands -- including Mr. Katz -- proudly participated. And trail advocates were both pleased and surprised last fall when the mayor boldly vowed to buy up more abandoned rail lines to transform into bike trails. "They make ideal active-transportation routes," he said. Mr. Katz has never been regarded as a visionary. His reputation is that of a pragmatist and a promoter rather than a leader. But there is no doubt the wheels have started to turn at city hall -- inspired, no doubt, by a growing number of Winnipeggers bent on making the city a more bike-friendly place. So it's a funny thing that the man who's taken so much heat over things like rapid transit or Assiniboine Park condos may find himself with a surprising legacy years from now. A greener, cleaner city, built one kilometre at a time.

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FW: Lead a Jane's Walk in your neighbourhood
by Lisa Scharf 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Invitation - lead a Jane's Walk in your neighbourhood! http://janeswalk.net/ Be part of a celebration of walking, getting people out of their cars, and sharing stories about our vibrant neighbourhoods - please find more details pasted below. Please also pass on the word to anyone you think might be interested in leading a walk in their neighbourhood or favourite area/aspect of Winnipeg. The walks take place the weekend of May 1 & 2 and are typically around 1-1/2 hours long. The time slots are set up so that participants have time to get from one to another, as many folks go to at least a couple in one day (10-11:30, 12:30-2:00, and 3:00-4:30). Evening walks are also possible although no one in Winnipeg has done that yet. As a budget-free, 100% volunteer effort, we rely on viral promotion and earned media to get people out to the walks (about 500 total each of the past 2 years for our 10-12 walks). thanks! Beth 925-3772 ________________________________ ************************************************************************ **** Checked by MailWasher server (www.Firetrust.com) WARNING. No FirstAlert account found. To reduce spam further activate FirstAlert. This message can be removed by purchasing a FirstAlert Account. ************************************************************************ **** </CENTER

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FW: Volunteers needed - Spring Bicycle Counts
by Lisa Scharf 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Volunteers Needed for Spring Bike Counts For the past three years, volunteers from Bike to the Future have been counting cyclists, and to a lesser extent, pedestrians, at key locations in Winnipeg during morning and afternoon rush hours. The counts take place during the first week of April, May and June. If anyone is able to help out by volunteering to do a two hour shift during at least one of these time periods, please let get in touch with Jeremy at prolog(a)mts.net <mailto:prolog@mts.net> and he will fill you in on the details. Each year Bike to the Future produces a report on the numbers of cyclists and posts it on their web site. These counts have proved to be very useful. This year, for example, the bike and pedestrian counts were used in public meetings concerning the rehabilitation of the Osborne bridge. We were able to show the public and the planners how many cyclists travel across the bridge, how many use the sidewalks, which direction they go, and even how many pedestrians use the bridge. They were also used when City Council recently decided to add cycletracks along a key stretch of Pembina Highway. With many upcoming cycling infrastructure projects this year and in future years it is important to continue to have good baseline data on the numbers of cyclists. - Jeremy Hull, Bike to the Future ************************************************************************ **** Checked by MailWasher server (www.Firetrust.com) WARNING. No FirstAlert account found. To reduce spam further activate FirstAlert. This message can be removed by purchasing a FirstAlert Account. ************************************************************************ **** </CENTER

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Year 2 report - Bike Lanes, On-Street Parking and Business
by Lisa Scharf 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

The Clean Air Partnership recently released "Bike Lanes, On-Street Parking and Business - Year 2 Report: A Study of Bloor Street in Toronto's Bloor West Village". Year 2 Report: http://torontocat.ca/main/sites/all/files/BikeLanes_Parking_Business_Blo orWestVillage.pdf If you haven't already seen the intial report, here's the link: Initial Report (Feb 2009): http://www.cleanairpartnership.org/pdf/bike-lanes-parking.pdf cheers, Beth Green Commuting Initiatives Resource Conservation Manitoba www.resourceconservation.mb.ca ************************************************************************ **** Checked by MailWasher server (www.Firetrust.com) WARNING. No FirstAlert account found. To reduce spam further activate FirstAlert. This message can be removed by purchasing a FirstAlert Account. ************************************************************************ **** </CENTER

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City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Open Houses and Drop-in Workshop
by Erik Dickson 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Good Morning Everyone, There are several upcoming Public Open Houses and Community Drop-Ins scheduled as part of the Active Transportation Infrastructure Stimulus Project. For more information regarding the upcoming open houses as well as previous open houses, please visit: http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/HikeIt BikeItLikeIt.asp 5 events listed below: Public Open House: East Kildonan / Elmwood This session is an opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas on proposed changes to Brazier and Roch Streets. Tuesday, April 6 6 pm - 8 pm Miles Macdonell Collegiate 757 Roch Street Public Open House: Jubilee / Hay Wednesday April 7 4 pm - 8 pm Fort Rouge Leisure Centre 625 Osborne Public Open House: New routes in the Transcona area: Thursday, April 8 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm St. Michael's Parish Hall 400 Day Street * Transcona Trail * Dugald * Pandora Public Open House: Nassau: Thursday, April 8 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Crescent Fort Rouge United Church 525 Wardlaw Ave Community Drop-In Workshop: North End Bikeway System Thursday, April 15 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ralph Brown Community Centre 460 Andrews Street The open house will be drop-in format (come any time between 5:00 and 8:00) but the workshop will follow this schedule: * 5:00 Powers (Sutherland to Leila) * 5:45 Manitoba / Pritchard / Flora (Keewatin to Main) * 6:30 Church / Machray (Keewatin to Main) * 7:15 King / Charles / Flora (King to Selkirk) If you have any questions please feel free to call me. Have a good day! Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Open House
by Erik Dickson 08 Mar '10

08 Mar '10

Hi everyone, Please see the attached poster regarding an upcoming Active Transportation Public Open House. If you can't open the attachment please see below. Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message. Public Open House Thursday, March 25, 2010 4 pm - 7 pm Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church ~ 1420 Portage Avenue New routes in the Downtown / West End / St. James areas: Yellow Ribbon Trail (Silver Avenue) Moray Sherwin Berry Sherbrook / Maryland St. Matthews York / St. Mary This session is an opportunity to view information on the proposed plans for new active transpiration facilities in the Yellow Ribbon Trail (Silver Avenue), Moray, Sherwin, Berry, Sherbrook / Maryland, St. Matthews,York / St. Mary areas. The Active Transportation Infrastructure Stimulus Program involves the creation of 35 routes that range from multi-use pathways to bike boulevards.When they are completed by the end of this year,Winnipeggers will be able to access 375 km of active transportation routes.The $20.4 million program is funded equally by the Federal, Provincial and City governments. For more information about the 2010 Active Transportation Infrastructure Stimulus Program, or to provide feedback on the Active Transportation Blog, please visit: www.winnipeg.ca

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It's here: The Reel Green Film Festival!
by Beth McKechnie 08 Mar '10

08 Mar '10

TICKETS NOW ON SALE Manitoba Eco-Network is proud to host Winnipeg's first environmental film festival March 12 & 13 Red River College (Downtown Campus, 160 Princess Street) Join us for powerful and beautiful films that highlight the perils and the hope for our Earth. FRIDAY MARCH 12 (7-10 pm) Film premiere of NO IMPACT MAN and a low-impact reception with refreshments, eco-prizes, cash bar and great conversation. Watch the trailer for No Impact Man SATURDAY MARCH 13 (9 am - 4:30 pm) Feature Films, including Dirt! the Movie, H2Oil, A Sea Change, A Chemical Reaction and many more PLUS a REEL Discussion with local directors about film-making, the environment, the future... PLUS Eco Displays by local organizations working on these issues TICKETS a.. Friday only: $10 b.. Saturday only: $12 c.. Full event: $20 Available online at www.mbeconetwork.org or ,while quantities last, at McNally Robinson (1120 Grant Ave) and Mountain Equipment Co-op (303 Portage Ave). **Some films will be shown for free** For more information: 947-6511 or www.mbeconetwork.org Event Sponsors: Assiniboine Credit Union Canadian Environmental Network CUPE Local 500 Kendrick Quality Printing Prairie Architects Sustainable Solutions t: 204-947-6511 | f : 1-866-237-3130 e: info(a)mbeconetwork.org | w: www.mbeconetwork.org

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Improving Transportation Options in Rural and Small Communities
by Beth McKechnie 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Improving Transportation Options in Rural and Small Communities (Transport Canada) Anyone working outside Winnipeg or Brandon knows how difficult it can be finding relevant information that isn't focused on large urban centres. While I haven't had a chance to review this recently released publication from Transport Canada (hot on the web though it's dated April 2009), it at least attempts to provide ideas and solutions for smaller communities. You can find it online at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/environment/urban/guidelines/practitioners/imp… cheers, Beth

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Fw: Active Transportation - Canada: February 14, 2010
by Beth McKechnie 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Haynes Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:09 PM Subject: Active Transportation - Canada: February 14, 2010 Active Transportation Canada URL: http://activetransportation-canada.blogspot.com Twenty (20) new items have been posted on the Active Transportation-Canada Website today. A complete list of titles may be found in the "Blog Archive" box, located on the right margin of the Website: 1.. Walkability increases home values 2.. One hour of driving could reduce life by 20 minutes: Study 3.. The School Travel Planning (STP) Winter 2010 newsletter 4.. Walkolution News - January 2010 5.. Trails program links County of Simcoe and local municipalities 6.. Skateboarding - Tunebug shows off Vibe and Shake sound generators 7.. Group wants better transit, cycling and walking 8.. Bike lane funding sought 9.. City protects pedestrians 10.. Engineer recommends three-lanes for River Road West 11.. Brockville needs a Recreation Director 12.. Midtown Footbridge now part of City, Lansdowne plans 13.. A pedestrian-friendly city 14.. Nelson transportation plan presented 15.. Active transportation gets going 16.. New York City - Active Design Guidelines 17.. Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2010 Benchmarking Report 18.. Portland promotes urban cycling, but costs will be high 19.. First Lady Launches Childhood Obesity Push With Nod to Biking & Walking 20.. Yes, Chairs in Times Square Will Be a Permanent State A "Search" function is available on the site. You will find this at the bottom of the page. With more than 600 items posted on Active Transportation - Canada, there are links available to dozens of studies and hundreds of news items from communities across Canada and the world. If anyone has a problem reading this message, please let me know. I welcome suggestions for posts, so if you have news items featuring your community, please share them with the more than 500 subscribers to Active Transportation-Canada. Thank you. Michael Haynes Director TransActive Solutions 613.424.2803

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Re: [At-network] City of Winnipeg Active transportation Open House
by Kevin Miller 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Erik: Your attachment appears as the unreadable winmail.dat http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278061) to many of us, and http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation is vague. If I go to http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/HikeI… , I don't see anything that hasn't been there for over a week. Which of the many "AT open houses" (public consultations) are you trying to promote? Kevin Miller Bike to the Future, Co-Chair From: "Erik Dickson" <erik(a)marrcc.com> Date: 2010/02/12 Fri PM 03:47:50 CST To: <at-network(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [At-network] City of Winnipeg Active transportation Open House Hello everyone, Please see the attached poster for information regarding an upcoming City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Open House. Please forward this message onto your friends, contacts and networks. For more information please see the City Website: http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/ Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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City of Winnipeg Active transportation Open House
by Erik Dickson 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Hello everyone, Please see the attached poster for information regarding an upcoming City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Open House. Please forward this message onto your friends, contacts and networks. For more information please see the City Website: http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/ Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Working Session
by Erik Dickson 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Hello everyone, Please see the attached poster for information regarding an upcoming City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Working Session. Please forward this message onto your friends, contacts and networks. For more information please see the City Website: http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/ Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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Conference June 3 - 4 , 2010 - On the move in the community! Call for papers
by Beth McKechnie 03 Feb '10

03 Feb '10

Colloque À pied, à vélo, des villes actives ! English version follows ********************* APPEL DE COMMUNICATIONS Participez au premier grand rendez-vous canadien sur les transports actifs ! Colloque À pied, à vélo, des villes actives ! Jeudi 3 et vendredi 4 juin 2010 Holiday Inn Select Montréal Date limite pour soumettre votre proposition : 17h, le 22 février 2010 Le comité organisateur est désireux de recevoir vos propositions de communication. Les acteurs du milieu des transports actifs sont invités à partager leurs recherches, leur savoir-faire et leur expérience. Sont attendus à ce colloque : des professionnels de l'aménagement urbain et du transport, des intervenants du milieu de la santé publique et du milieu scolaire, des représentants du monde municipal et des organismes engagés dans la promotion du transport actif ainsi que des chercheurs universitaires et des consultants. Organisé par Vélo Québec, cet événement bénéficie de la collaboration du Canadian Active and Safe Routes to School Partnership, un réseau d'organismes promoteurs d'initiatives qui visent à augmenter la part des déplacements actifs dans le quotidien des familles. Pour tout savoir sur le colloque Appel de communication Formulaire de présentation de communication Pour communiquer avec le comité organisateur : Courriel : villeactive(a)velo.qc.ca Tél. : (514) 521-8356 poste 311 Merci de faire circuler CALL FOR PAPERS Take part in Canada's first active transportation conference! On the move in the community! June 3 - 4, 2010 Holiday Inn Select Montreal Deadline for proposals : 5:00 pm ET February 22, 2010 The steering committee is now seeking proposals. Canada's first coast-to-coast rendez-vous of active transportation practitioners will set the stage for sharing of best practices and for fostering collaboration. Are slated to attend the conference : urban planning professionals, public health and education practitioners, municipal and community representatives working on active transportation issues, as well as academics and consultants. Organized par Vélo Québec, the event is endorsed by the Canadian Active and Safe Routes to School Partnership, a national group working to increase the number of school-aged children who travel to school using active, sustainable and safe modes of transportation. More information Call for papers Required form for proposals Contact the steering committee : Email : villeactive(a)velo.qc.ca Phone : (514) 521-8356 ext 311 Please forward Vélo Québec 1251, rue Rachel Est, Montréal | Québec | H2J 2J9 | 514 521-8356 Pour vous désabonner, cliquez ici.

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Public Consultations for AT infrastructure ... and more
by Beth McKechnie 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

From: Bike to the Future <admin(a)biketothefuture.org> Sent: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:57:39 -0600 Subject: [Bike to the Future] Public Consultations for AT infrastructure ... and more Public Consultations for AT infrastructure In December 2009, Winnipeg City Council approved $20.4 million in capital funding to support an extensive active transportation network throughout the city. The funding comes from the three levels of government. This active transportation program involves the creation of 35 projects that range from multi-use pathways to bike boulevards. It is critical that the infrastructure is built to the highest standards possible, and that it is built for everyone to access. 5 public consultation drop-in sessions have been scheduled during the next 11 days. Bike to the Future will be formally submitting input, but it is vital that the City receives as much public input from cyclists as possible. We've been assured the input will be heard. * Fort Rouge / River Heights routes: Saturday January 30th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Earl Grey Community Centre, 360 Cockburn Street North * Yellow Ribbon Trail connection to the east: Tuesday February 2nd from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Silver Heights Community Centre, 2080 Ness Ave * Sherbrook / Maryland South: Wednesday February 3rd from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Westminster United Church, Maryland St and Westminster Ave * Sherbrook / Maryland North: Thursday February 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at St Matthews Anglican Church, Maryland St and St. Matthews Ave * Berry / Ferry: Thursday February 4th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bourkevale Community Centre, 100 Ferry Road More info is at http://biketothefuture.org under Upcoming Events. More public consultation drop-in sessions will be announced in the very near future, so please check http://biketothefuture.org for updates. Background: $20million of active transportation infrastructure will be built in Winnipeg in 2010 ___________________________________________ Osborne Bridge Rehabilitation -- Open House Saturday January 30th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Holy Rosary Church Hall, 510 River Avenue Learn more about the Osborne Bridge rehabilitation. Chat with project representatives, read storyboards, and view the project options and drawings. The City wants to know what you think. More details are at http://biketothefuture.org under Upcoming Events. ___________________________________________ Walking & Cycling Success: Perspectives from communities who are 'building it right' This session was scheduled for this evening (Monday January 25th), but today's winter storm has postponed it to tomorrow evening. * Tuesday January 26th at 6:30 PM at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People building at The Forks In 2010, the City of Winnipeg will be spending $20 million on active transportation infrastructure as a result of Federal Stimulus Funding. Please join us to hear perspectives from Quebec and Minneapolis -- communities who are 'building it right'. Complete info about the evening ___________________________________________ Kevin Miller Bike to the Future, Co-Chair http://biketothefuture.org ____________________________________ Bike to the Future -- announcements announce(a)lists.biketothefuture.org http://biketothefuture.org

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RESCHEDULED: 'Building It Right' event has been RESCHEDULED!
by Beth McKechnie 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

From: Building It Right <buildingitright(a)mts.net> Sent: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:20:41 -0600 Subject: RESCHEDULED: 'Building It Right' event has been RESCHEDULED! We are happy to report that the 'Building It Right' event has been rescheduled. Tuesday January 26th, 2010 Manitoba Theatre for Young People building, The Forks 6:30 pm: Registration & refreshments - limited seating. 7:00 pm: Opening remarks from the Government of Canada, Province of Manitoba and City of Winnipeg RSVP: BuildingItRight(a)mts.net Limited seating Free: Everyone Welcome! For details, go to http://biketothefuture.org/events/archives/2010/01/12/walking-cycling-succe… . Thank you - the organizers and sponsors of Walking & Cycling Successes - Perspectives on 'building it right' Organized & sponsored by: Province of Manitoba www.gov.mb.ca The Forks www.theforks.com Winnipeg Trails Association www.WinnipegTrails.ca One Green City www.OneGreenCity.com Supporting Sponsors: City of Winnipeg www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation The Centre for Sustainable Transportation www.centreforsustainabletransportation.org Bike to the Future www.biketothefuture.org Prairie Pathfinders Walking Club www.prairiepathfinders.mb.ca Resource Conservation Manitoba www.resourceconservation.mb.ca Manitoba Cycling Association www.cycling.mb.ca Refreshment Sponsors: Marr Consulting www.marrcc.com Stantec www.stantec.com

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CANCELLED: Tonight's 'Building it right' event has been CANCELLED !
by Beth McKechnie 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

If you are registered for tonight's "Building it Right" session at The Forks, please note that it has been cancelled due to the weather (see below). Stay tuned for a possible rescheduling for Tuesday evening. ---------- Forwarded Message ----------- From: Building It Right <buildingitright(a)mts.net> To: <buildingitright(a)mts.net> Sent: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:38:27 -0600 Subject: CANCELLED: Tonight's 'Building it right' event has been CANCELLED ! Due to weather, tonight's 'building it right' event has been cancelled. In light of the fantastic response, we are very optimistic that we'll be able to reschedule the event for tomorrow evening. Please stay tuned. Thank you - the organizers and sponsors of Walking & Cycling Successes - Perspectives on 'building it right' Organized & sponsored by: Province of Manitoba www.gov.mb.ca The Forks www.theforks.com Winnipeg Trails Association www.WinnipegTrails.ca One Green City www.OneGreenCity.com Supporting Sponsors: City of Winnipeg www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation The Centre for Sustainable Transportation www.centreforsustainabletransportation.org Bike to the Future www.biketothefuture.org Prairie Pathfinders Walking Club www.prairiepathfinders.mb.ca Resource Conservation Manitoba www.resourceconservation.mb.ca Manitoba Cycling Association www.cycling.mb.ca Refreshment Sponsors: Marr Consulting www.marrcc.com Stantec www.stantec.com

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Active & Green Winter 2010
by Beth McKechnie 21 Jan '10

21 Jan '10

Welcome to the Winter 2010 issue of Active and Green! We hope you will share it widely with co-workers, colleagues, family and friends. The newsletter can also be downloaded as a pdf file: www.resourceconservation.mb.ca/news/pdfs/Active%20&%20Green%20Winter%202010… Beth McKechnie Green Commuting Initiatives Workplace TDM Coordinator Resource Conservation Manitoba (204) 925-3772 beth(a)resourceconservation.mb.ca --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Invitation Walking & Cycling Successes - Perspectives on 'building it right' January 25 2010
by Beth McKechnie 13 Jan '10

13 Jan '10

Message----- Original Message ----- From: Janice Lukes Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:33 AM Subject: Invitation Walking & Cycling Successes - Perspectives on 'building it right' January 25 2010 Hi all - A SUPER event to attend - please share with your members and ANYONE interested. Limited seating - we are expecting a very good turnout. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Walking & Cycling Success: Perspectives from communities who are 'building it right' As Manitoba positions to spend unprecedented funding on walking and cycling routes - please join us to hear perspectives from Quebec and Minneapolis communities who are 'building it right'. Monday January 25th, 2010 The Forks Food Court area, The Forks (Use entrance beside Pancake House) 6:30 pm: Registration & refreshments - limited seating. 7:00 pm: Opening remarks from the Government of Canada, Province of Manitoba and City of Winnipeg RSVP: BuildingItRight(a)mts.net Limited seating Visionary visual presentation by Anders Swanson, visual artist, global cycling advocate & recipient of Manitoba Eco-Networks' Environmental Award 2009. Province of Quebec: Celebrating 40 years of building 4,000+ km of bikeways in the Province Marc Jolicouer: Marc Jolicoeur has been research coordinator at Vélo Québec since 1995. Author of the Technical Handbook of Bikeway Design, he has served on numerous committees on bikeway safety and standards. He also coordinates technical support for the development of the Route Verte bicycle network. A professional engineer, he has been involved in transportation for over 15 years. An avid cyclist since childhood, he is a regular bicycle commuter in Montréal. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Recognized as one of the top 5 cycling cities in the U.S.A Jay Walljasper: Jay Walljasper, author of the Great Neighborhood Book, chronicles stories from around the world about how citizens and public officials are rolling up their sleeves to improve their communities. A year-round bike commuter in Minneapolis, he is an authority on livable communities and sustainable transportation initiatives. He is a senior fellow at Project for Public Spaces, a New York-based organization; a contributing editor at National Geographic Traveler magazine; and editor of OnTheCommons.org. As a social observer, he has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, National Public Radio and the Toronto Star. * * * * * * * Organized & sponsored by: Province of Manitoba www.gov.mb.ca The Forks www.theforks.com Winnipeg Trails Association www.WinnipegTrails.ca One Green City www.OneGreenCity.com Supporting Sponsors: City of Winnipeg www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/ The Centre for Sustainable Transportation www.centreforsustainabletransportation.org Bike to the Future www.biketothefuture.org Prairie Pathfinders Walking Club www.prairiepathfinders.mb.ca Resource Conservation Manitoba www.resourceconservation.mb.ca Manitoba Cycling Association www.cycling.mb.ca Refreshment Sponsors: Marr Consulting Stantec

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WFP: New Disraeli plan satisfies drivers, cyclists (Jan.12'10) plus press release
by Beth McKechnie 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

Local New Disraeli plan satisfies drivers, cyclistsClosure avoided; bike, foot traffic to get own span By: Bartley Kives NORTHEAST Winnipeg motorists and cyclists both got what they want from the final design for a rehabilitated Disraeli Freeway: No extended closures during the construction period and a bike-and-pedestrian bridge that doesn't require a detour.The Disraeli Bridge over the Red River will be replaced by a brand-new, four-lane vehicle bridge with a sidewalk and a separate, lower span for bikes and pedestrians, the city announced on Monday, as it unveiled the configuration for the rehabilitation of the 1.1-kilometre Disraeli Freeway, which connects downtown to Elmwood. Motorists will be able to use the existing Disraeli Freeway during the construction of a new vehicle bridge over the Red as well as a new vehicle overpass above the CPR Keewatin line in Point Douglas. The new design replaces a previous rehabilitation plan that would have seen the busiest link between downtown and northeast Winnipeg closed for about 16 months. Northeast Winnipeg residents resented the proposed closing, while cyclists were annoyed by a plan to build a separate active-transportation span three blocks to the east. The new design was commissioned this fall, after the Manitoba government pledged to spend an additional $53.3 million on the Disraeli Freeway rehabilitation, effectively increasing the budget to around $195 million. City officials then asked three private construction consortia to come up with creative ways to spend that money. "We said, 'This is what our budget is; you guys come forward with the best possible solution,' " said Henry Hunter, the city's procurement manager on major projects. Winnipeg wound up choosing a design by a group called Plenary Roads Winnipeg, comprised of financier Plenary Group, PCL Constructors, Wardrop Engineering, Stantec Consulting and Borland Construction. Plenary Roads' design calls for a new Disraeli rail overpass to rise to the east of the existing overpass, while a new Disraeli Bridge will be built to the west of the existing span over the river. Piers from the existing bridge will be trimmed down and used for a new bike-and-pedestrian bridge, while roadways in Point Douglas, Elmwood and downtown will be reconfigured to match up to the new curving freeway design, according to a promotional video on the city's website. "Re-using the piers from the river bridge for active transportation is quite innovative," said North Kildonan Coun. Jeff Browaty, one of four city councillors who voted against the previous Disraeli plan. The rehabilitation plan remains a public-private partnership. The city plans to borrow money to spend $75 million up front, while the remaining $120 million will be financed by Plenary Roads, which will design and build the new freeway, then maintain it for 30 years. The city will then make service payments to cover both the capital costs and maintenance fees, Hunter said. While the city did not initially intend to build a new vehicle bridge over the Red River, the recession helped make the new design possible within a $195-million budget, Hunter said. "When we originally looked at this project, we were experiencing unprecedented cost escalations," he said, adding construction inflation has since cooled off. Construction on the project will begin in 2011 and likely be completed in 2013. It will take another year to finalize the design and obtain environmental approvals, Hunter said. The existing freeway is safe to use. "If it wasn't safe, it wouldn't be open," he said. bartley.kives(a)freepress.mb.ca ----------------------------------------------------------------------- For Immediate Release - Monday, January 11, 2010 Traffic along the Disraeli will Continue to Flow During Construction of the Disraeli Bridges Project Winnipeg, MB. - Winnipeggers will continue to drive over the Disraeli Bridges during construction of the Citys Disraeli Bridges Project under the terms of a proposal submitted by Plenary Roads Winnipeg, the team the City chose today as the projects preferred proponent. The proposed plan will see minimal disruption to motorists and features construction of a new separate Active Transportation (pedestrian/cycling) bridge over the Red River, built alongside a new vehicular bridge, allowing Winnipeggers to use all forms of Active Transportation while crossing the Red River, away from traffic. This was the highest scoring proposal and the best value for money choice in terms of costs and benefits, said Henry Hunter, the City of Winnipegs procurement process Lead for the Disraeli Bridges Project. Key features of the Plenary Roads Winnipeg proposal include: · During construction, traffic along the Disraeli will not be interrupted during peak travel times Mondays to Fridays, with a minimum of four travel lanes being available. · The existing bridges will be replaced with new structures. · The roadway will be realigned, and exits and entrances will be redesigned to allow for smoother traffic and pedestrian flow. · A separate new Active Transportation bridge will be built over the existing river bridge piers, providing an accessible, functional and aesthetically pleasing crossing of the Red River. This dedicated bridge will contribute to the Citys overall Active Transportation network. The Plenary Roads Winnipeg team comprises Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd., PCL Constructors Canada Inc., Wardrop Engineering Inc., Stantec Consulting Ltd. and Borland Construction Inc. The team has global and local experience. The Disraeli Bridges Project follows the design-build-finance-maintain (DBFM) model of procurement. Under this model, the private-sector partner is responsible for all financing, design, construction and maintenance costs during the term of the contract, which in the case of the Disraeli Bridges Project is 30 years. For its part, the City will make a commissioning payment and then annual performance-based service payments to the private-sector partner. The new bridges have a design life of 75 years. The Citys capital budgets have allocated a total of $195 million for the project. This is a preliminary estimate, and the actual amount may change as plans are finalized. The Governments of Canada and Manitoba have also contributed funding towards the Disraeli Bridges Project. The Disraeli Bridges were originally constructed in 1959/60 and have served the City for 50 years. Construction of the new Disraeli Bridges is expected to begin in 2011 following finalization of project agreements, detailed design and environmental approvals. -30- For more information about the Disraeli Bridges Project, visit: http://www.winnipeg.ca/DisraeliBridges

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Free Bicycle Mechanics Course for Teachers
by Stephanie Fulford 08 Jan '10

08 Jan '10

Last minute opportunity - there are a few spots left! Free Bicycle Mechanics Course for Teachers Interested in bike repair? Interested in learning about the basic systems of the bicycle and how to repair and maintain them? The Manitoba Student Transportation Network and Natural Cycle have partnered to offer a free bicycle mechanics course for teachers wanting to develop their repair and bike building skills. This offer is intended to help support the development of bike repair skills, workshops, cycling trips and other activities at YOUR local school or youth organization. We are offering this course free-of-charge because we believe in sustainability, and the bicycle as an efficient and accessible form of transportation for all age-groups and all income levels. So, have fun, and share your passion for bicycles where you can, when you can. Student to instructor ratio is 3:1. If we cannot accommodate everyone, we will keep your name on reference for the next course. DATES: Six consecutive Sundays starting January 17th, 2010 TIME: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (15 hours total) LOCATION: Natural Cycle. Lower Level - 91 Albert Street. Winnipeg. To register, please email <mailto:cycleworks@naturalcycle.ca> cycleworks(a)naturalcycle.ca or call 957-5762 by THIS WEDNESDAY January 13th, 2010. Leave your name, phone number and the name of your school or organization. We will contact you shortly afterwards to confirm enrollment. Thank you! Stephanie Fulford Green Commuting Initiatives Resource Conservation Manitoba 303 Portage Avenue, 3rd Floor Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B4 Phone: 204.925.3774 Fax: 204.942.4207 www.resourceconservation.mb.ca

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BikePortland.org - Woman hit in unpainted bike lane not protected by law
by Beth McKechnie 23 Dec '09

23 Dec '09

Woman hit in unpainted bike lane not protected by law (December 18, 2009 - BikePortland.org) When Portlander Rob Daray witnessed a right-hook collision on his commute home last summer he thought it was obvious who was at fault. So did the police officer who cited the operator of the motor vehicle for "failure to yield to a bicycle." Even the woman driving the car admitted she made an abrupt right turn without checking her blind spots. But when the case came up in traffic court, the judge came to a different conclusion and now Mr. Daray and others familiar with this are worried that people who ride bicycles are vulnerable - not just on the street, but in the legal system as well. See full story at: http://bikeportland.org/2009/12/18/judge-woman-hit-in-unpainted-bike-lane-i…

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Active Transportation - Canada: December 18, 2009
by Beth McKechnie 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

Sampling of new items posted on the Active Transportation-Canada website (December 18, 2009)... Find more at: http://activetransportation-canada.blogspot.com * Pollution Probe announces support for Federal Government's announcement of Draft Regulation of GHG emissions from new vehicles http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/December2009/08/c9299.html * Cargo Bikes: Go Ahead And Bring The Kitchen Sink http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121034522 * Rumble at the Tim's drive-thru http://www.canadianbusiness.com/managing/strategy/article.jsp?content=20100… * Good news for Edmonton: City approves $22 million for AT over next 3 years; new AT Policy, Sidewalk Strategy and Bicycle Transportation Plan update http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/edmonton/2009/11/18/11785001-sun.html http://www.transformingedmonton.ca/index.php/2009/12/04/what-do-we-mean-by-…

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Snow Trek - January 17, 2010
by Deanna Betteridge 10 Dec '09

10 Dec '09

Hello, Can you please assist Winnipeg in motion and the Assiniboine South in motion Committee by publicizing the following FREE event and forwarding this information on to your networks? See you on the trails! Cheers, Deanna **************************************************** SAVE THE DATE! Snow Trek - 1st Annual Winter in motion Sunday, January 17, 2010 As the mercury plunges and the snow begins to fall, your first instinct may be to hibernate until spring. But, get up off the couch, put down the remote, and discover the real potential of Winnipeg's winter by joining us at the first annual "Snow Trek - Winter in motion". It promises be a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family to get outside for some cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, tobogganing and walking. No Experience, No Problem! We are offering FREE cross-country ski instruction and guided snowshoe hikes. No Equipment, No Problem! We will have a limited supply of FREE cross-country skis & snowshoes for you to use (ID required) at all four locations. Too Young, Too Old! No such thing...Everybody Welcome! Come out and explore the new cross-country ski trails and winter walkways available in Winnipeg - from The Forks to Assiniboine Park and out to Fort Whyte Alive - over 50 kilometres of groomed ski trails! What: Snow Trek - Winter in motion When: Sunday, January 17, 2010 Time: 12:30 - 3:30pm Where: FOUR locations to choose from: Assiniboine Park Duck Pond Bourkevale Community Centre (100 Ferry Road) Fort Whyte Alive (Free admission for the event) The Forks Who: All Welcome! Cost: FREE! For more information and a detailed schedule check out www.winnipeginmotion.ca or call Winnipeg in motion at 940-3648. See you on the trails! Snow Trek - Winter in motion is a community event put on by the Assiniboine South in motion Committee and community partners - Thank you! ******************************************** ** Sign-up to receive Winnipeg in motion email updates www.winnipeginmotion.ca/signup/ ** ------------------------------------------------------------- Deanna Betteridge, M.Sc. in motion Coordinator 2 - 189 Evanson St. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0N9 204-940-3264 (w) 204-232-3297 (c) 204-940-8409 (f) E-mail: dbetteridge(a)wrha.mb.ca Web site: www.winnipeginmotion.ca This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original. Ce courriel et tout document dans cette transmission est destiné à la personne ou aux personnes à qui il est adressé. Il peut contenir des informations privilégiées ou confidentielles. Toute utilisation, divulgation, distribution, copie, ou diffusion non autorisée est strictement défendue. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire de ce message, veuillez en informer l'expéditeur immédiatement et lui remettre l'original.

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