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Open Streets full report
by Beth McKechnie 12 Nov '20

12 Nov '20

Hi everyone, If you want to check out the full Open Streets report presented to the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works, see attached. Or you can find it online (Report #6): http://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/dmis/ViewDoc.asp?DocId=20520&SectionId=&InitUrl= cheers, Beth -- Beth McKechnie (she/her) *| *Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3777 x102 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/… [View More]

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Free webinar: How Edmonton abolished parking minimums
by Beth McKechnie 12 Nov '20

12 Nov '20

Look to Edmonton for a way forward.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Parking minimums—the requirement to provide a minimum number of parking spaces for a given structure—destroy opportunity and diminish quality of life in our places. *In June of 2020, the city council in … [View More]

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Fwd: SnowFall Global Winter Cycling Webinar THIS Thursday
by Anders Swanson 11 Nov '20

11 Nov '20

Hi folks, Join us for the first ever winter congress online event, a warm up to the real thing happening later in february. The inperson version is of course cancelled, but I think this is going to be quite good anyway . Details below. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Winter Cycling Federation <office(a)wintercycling.org> Date: Tue, Nov 10, 2020 at 10:07 AM Subject: Join us for SnowFall Winter Cycling Webinar THIS Thursday To: Anders <andersswanson(a)gmail.com> Free … [View More]

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We're hiring
by Anders Swanson 09 Nov '20

09 Nov '20

Know any talented UX designers or software developers who are into cycling, graduated university, and wanna do something special? Check it out: https://www.winnipegtrails.ca/job-postings/ Anders

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in the USA Shared Micromobility Trips Grew by 62% in 2019
by Zdan, Terry (MI) 09 Nov '20

09 Nov '20

fyi From: DOE Vehicle Technologies Office <eere(a)service.govdelivery.com> Sent: November-09-20 12:32 PM To: Zdan, Terry (MI) <Terry.Zdan(a)gov.mb.ca> Subject: Fact of the Week #1159 [Bookmark and Share]<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVy…> View in browser<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVy…> [Energy dot gov Office of Energy Efficiency and renewable energy]<https://lnks.gd/l/… [View More]

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Good to Go? Assessing the Environmental Performance of New Mobility
by Beth McKechnie 06 Nov '20

06 Nov '20

This report examines the climate impact of personal and shared electric kick-scooters, bicycles, e-bikes, electric mopeds, as well as car-based ride-sharing services. Users in cities across the globe are rapidly adopting new mobility forms, helped by digital connectivity and electrification technologies. New urban mobility services are often sold as “green” solutions. But what is their real impact on energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions? This study analyses the life-cycle performance of a … [View More]

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AARP: The 50+ Cycling Survey Results
by Beth McKechnie 06 Nov '20

06 Nov '20

Older cyclists reflect on their bicycling preferences and experiences in a nationwide [US] survey. Many consider cycling to be a staple of their lives and can't envision ever not being able to ride a bike https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/getting-around/info-2020/50-plus-c…

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How to Bike With Disabilities, Discrimination, and Difference
by Beth McKechnie 06 Nov '20

06 Nov '20

Some of the most intimidating barriers to enjoying cycling have less to do with non-existent bike lanes and hulking SUVs, and more to do with the *kinds* of bodies our cycling culture is built to suit — and in a new online speaker series, 13 riders shared stories of how disability, discrimination, and differences have shaped the way they ride. https://usa.streetsblog.org/2020/10/29/how-to-bike-with-and-not-always-desp… <https://usa.streetsblog.org/2020/10/29/how-to-bike-with-and-not-always-desp…>

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WFP: ‘Open streets’ experiment draws positive reviews (Nov5'20)
by Beth McKechnie 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

‘Open streets’ experiment draws positive reviews https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/open-streets-experiment-draws-posit… WINNIPEGGERS appear to have welcomed “open streets” offering more room for active transportation, though the routes aren’t slated to become permanent fixtures just yet. Nearly a dozen open streets were tested this year, where vehicle traffic was limited to just one block from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The routes were created to provide extra space for pedestrians and … [View More]cyclists to stay active while also keeping at least two metres apart during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new city report notes 65 per cent of 5,436 people surveyed about the routes rated their experience as “very positive,” while another 14 per cent rated it as “positive.” However, the document also warns more work is required to determine where to place the routes going forward. That includes additional monitoring once post-pandemic traffic volumes resume. “Generally, the response to the open streets pilot was positive and suggests further pilot programs be implemented along with further technical analysis prior to recommending a permanent program,” the report notes. Mark Cohoe, executive director of Bike Winnipeg, said he was pleased with the overall positive assessment. “Those streets have been very popular and there’s strong demand,” he said Wednesday. The report follows a lobby from council’s public works chairman, Coun. Matt Allard, to permanently add seasonal active transportation routes on 15 streets, which would run seven days a week between the May long and Thanksgiving weekends. The St. Boniface councillor said those routes should include 10 sections of “open streets” the city tested out this year, plus sections of five new ones. Instead, the public service suggests specific route recommendations be made in a separate report in February. Cohoe said allowing for a little more time to plan and additional pilot projects should help determine the best and safest possible routes. In an email, Allard’s office said he expects to support the plan: “The consultation demonstrated widespread public support and provides a process for how to continue and improve this great program.” Mayor Brian Bowman said he’s still reviewing the report but also sees a need to explore more permanent active transportation links, whether or not the pandemic ends by next spring. “I’m absolutely open to active transportation changes that could be made that are more permanent,” said Bowman. The city report does note not everyone who actually lives on an open street welcomes the concept, with approval ratings within that group varying widely. About 97 per cent of Egerton Avenue residents rated their experience with the routes as “very positive” or “positive,” while 52 per cent of Vialoux Drive residents rated their experience as either “negative” or “very negative.” Overall, about 18 per cent of residents with homes along the routes reported a “negative” or “very negative” experience. While there was some conflict between vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists along the routes, the public service is aware of just one minor collision, the report notes. joyanne.pursaga(a)freepress.mb.ca Twitter: @joyanne_pursaga [View Less]

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WFP: Winter pedallers now a common sight on city roads (Nov2'20)
by Beth McKechnie 02 Nov '20

02 Nov '20

SUB-ZERO cycling spikes Winter pedallers now a common sight on city roads https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/arts/sub-zero… MIA Douchant calls her chariot Red Lightning. By her admission, it’s a “very old” Raleigh bike that she bought second-hand. The brakes, she says, are “a little questionable.” But this winter, whenever the library assistant commutes from downtown Winnipeg to the University of Manitoba, Red Lightning will carry her there. She normally carpools, … [View More]but her co-pooler, a librarian, is still working from home. “So it was either I drive myself, which I didn’t want to do, take the bus, which I didn’t want to do, or bicycle,” she says. With the pandemic raging, and public transit a bit overwhelming, Douchant chose the latter option — pedalling forward into several months of powder and slush in hopes of staying in shape and getting to work on time. After getting wider tires, a studded front wheel, and converting her two-wheeler into a single-speed drivetrain, Douchant started riding to and from work — a 10-kilometre trek each way — in the snow. “It’s tough so far, but online, everyone says it gets better,” she says. There might have been a time when Red Lightning stood out on the city’s roadways, but winter cycling has gone from obscurity to commonality in recent years. Much of that has to do with upgrades to the biking grid and the proliferation of “fat” bikes, rides with wider, stable tires, local enthusiasts say, but just as much has to do with the fact those riding during the winter no longer feel quite as alone out there. “I don’t recall getting any sideways looks,” says Karin McSherry, who’s been riding in the winter since 1997. “But I don’t recall too many others out there.” Now, watch a snow-covered street for a few minutes, and you’ll likely see a bike roll on by. This winter, the number of winter cyclists has no doubt been increased by the pandemic: many people, like Douchant, have had to rethink their means of conveyance, and others, like Eric Timperman, were inspired to make the change when co-workers weren’t calling it quits when the snow fell. Timperman, a double bassist with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, said he also wanted to drive less, saving money on parking and gas while also reducing his ecological footprint. (He doesn’t plan on carrying his instrument while biking, sparing himself a hernia). “It just seemed to be a good time to dip my toes in the water,” he said. “I’m a total beginner.” Last week, Timperman went with a colleague to Bikes and Beyond on Henderson Highway to take stock of the stock. They settled on a Norco Indie4 with studded tires and mechanical brakes, which work better in the cold. It’s ordered, and Timperman is both excited and apprehensive to take it for a spin. Emily Payne, a salesperson at the store, says there has been a lot of interest in winter cycling, something she took up in 2017. “I used to think you had to be a Nordic god to do it,” she says. But after winterizing your bike, she said, you have to winterize yourself, preparing for the conditions and conditioning yourself to handle the change in terrain. It turns out even mortals can conquer the task. And many mere mortals are trying it out this year, says Alter Ego Sports’ Rick Yaschyshyn, who’s been a winter cyclist for decades. Yaschyshyn said this year’s sales have been busier than ever, and he attributes the bump to COVID- 19. During the summer, many rediscovered the joy of cycling, and when winter came, didn’t want to stop feeling it. In particular, fat bikes have been a quick mover. When Yaschyshyn started riding, people thought he was crazy. (In 2018, city councillor Jeff Browaty famously called winter cyclists “extreme cyclists,” an honorific some now wear with pride). “Now they realize it’s just what I do,” he said. “That’s Rick, and he rides his bike year-round.” Currie Gillespie leads a winter ride for Woodcock Cycle called Fat Fridays, when riders of the fat-tired bicycles — which are considerably more expensive than a converted bike but offer more stability — get together to explore the city. “I don’t think the question is, ‘Why should I ride in the winter,’” he says. “The question is ‘Why not?’” Some reasons might be timidity about the terrain, ultracold temperatures, and fear of sharing the road with drivers, but Payne, Gillespie and Yaschyshyn all say experience helps allay those concerns. Douchant has some concerns of her own: bike lanes are often not cleared or salted, and the conditions are proving to be a little more difficult than she anticipated, she says. But even though she really feels each of the 10 kilometres, she’s satisfied with her decision so far. “And I haven’t wiped out yet,” she says with some pride. ben.waldman(a)freepress.mb.ca [View Less]

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Re: [At-network] FW: Human Environment Digest 10/29/20
by Mark Cohoe 29 Oct '20

29 Oct '20

Thanks Terry, I found this webinar quite interesting. *Webinar Discusses Relationship between Transportation Modeling and Decision Making * https://www.enotrans.org/event/webinar-what-counts-in-mobility-rethinking-t… Mark On Thu, Oct 29, 2020 at 11:06 AM Zdan, Terry (MI) <Terry.Zdan(a)gov.mb.ca> wrote: > > > > > *From:* FHWA Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty (HEP) < > FHWA.HEP(a)info.dot.gov> > *Sent:* October-29-20 11:05 AM > *To:* Zdan, Terry … [View More]

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Maintaining Mobility for Older Manitobans
by Beth McKechnie 28 Oct '20

28 Oct '20

From: Samantha Rodeck <info(a)tonsmb.org> Good Afternoon, On behalf of the TONS (Transportation Options Network for Seniors) Board of Directors, I am pleased to share with you the informational resource that is attached in two formats for your viewing ease. In light of November being falls prevention month and with the wintery months rapidly approaching, we would like to highlight the importance of snow clearing for sidewalks and roads in Manitoba and especially with an increase in … [View More]

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WFP Analysis: Transit hub could transform downtown (Oct26'20)
by Beth McKechnie 26 Oct '20

26 Oct '20

Transit hub could transform downtown https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/analysis/transit-hub-could-transf… AT the beginning of this year — back when we could shake hands and see each other’s faces – the city of Winnipeg announced it was no longer planning to build dedicated bus rapid-transit corridors. This came shortly before the opening of the Southwest Transitway, the city’s first completed line. The announcement felt like the end of Winnipeg’s rapid-transit dream. Two weeks ago, … [View More]however, the city released a new vision for the future of rapid transit, as part of the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan. The new concept shows a dramatic departure from the original plan of dedicated bus-only roadways, a system that would provide fast service between end points, but — as the Southwest Transitway demonstrates — one with important shortcomings. The costly and slow-to-implement system runs largely through open fields, with several stations built far from where large numbers of people live, and without access to many of the destinations potential users would want to go. The new plan focuses on integrating rapid transit onto existing major roadways, using priority signal lanes. Outside of downtown, the plan is to build dedicated transit lines on roads such as Main Street and Portage Avenue that run down the centre of the road, with stations located in the median, similar to Winnipeg’s old streetcar network. Once complete, the system can incorporate modern low-rider and connected buses that emulate the capacity and ride quality light rail. This type of system will likely better integrate transit into neighbourhoods, provide greater access to destinations and make it more usable for everyday trips. A key advantage is that it will use existing road space, with diamond lanes, queuejump lanes at intersections and priority traffic signals, meaning it will be far less costly and time-consuming to implement. Another important change is that priority will be given to developing the system in downtown first, bringing together the three main lines that will cross the city. Possibly the most alluring part of the plan is that beautiful Union Station, sitting prominently at the top of Broadway, will become the central hub of the rapid-transit network. In 1911, the Manitoba Free Press celebrated Union Station as “The Most Modern Railway Terminal in the World.” Designed by Warren and Wetmore, the architects of New York’s Grand Central Terminal, it was once the bustling centre of the city, welcoming people from across the world. To see it brought back to life with crowds of transit riders (when we are allowed to have crowds again) hurrying across the polished marble floors under the majestic dome, surrounded by bustling kiosks, shops and restaurants, is an exhilarating image to dream about. For inspiration, Winnipeg might look to Denver, Colorado. In 2014, after years of planning, the city’s underused historic Union Station, surrounded by empty buildings and surface parking lots, became part of a transformational urban redevelopment. Like in Winnipeg, a rapid-transit hub was established in the old station, but they didn’t stop there. A complete multi-modal transportation centre was created, bringing together light rail, intercity rail, taxis, ride sharing, downtown shuttles, regional and local bus routes. A cycling hub with bike storage, showers and locker rooms, connected to the area’s protected cycling network, was established and a major pedestrian promenade with markets, plazas and public space was developed to connect the station to the surrounding neighbourhoods. The project involved partnerships between private developers and public agencies including city, county, state, and federal entities. A complete master plan was developed that looked well beyond Union Station itself and established a vision for a 36-hectare section of Denver’s downtown, supported by tax increment financing and other government programs. The result of thinking big was that the project became the centrepiece of the most active development site in the United States. The connectivity provided by Union Station as a transit hub has created a centre of gravity that has attracted construction of more than 3,000 residential units, 750 hotel rooms, two million square feet of office space and a quarter million square feet of retail. The Union Station redevelopment has spawned a completely new urban neighbourhood, attracted US$3.5-billion in private investment and has transformed downtown Denver. The key to Denver’s success is that it looked at it holistically, bringing together transportation planners, urban planners, governments and private developers to create an overarching vision and detailed masterplan, complete with funding strategies and zoning regulations, not only to maximize Union Station’s potential as a multimodal transportation hub, but to leverage its opportunity to create renewal across downtown. The announcement that Winnipeg’s Union Station will become a rapid-transit hub could be the first piece in the puzzle toward creating a similar catalyst for development and growth. If we want to take full advantage of the opportunity, our public and private leadership must also come together to create a bigger, more impactful vision. If we think big, and then prioritize those aspirations in our public spending, this little announcement lost in the headlines of a global pandemic could change how we move around our city and fundamentally redefine our downtown forever. *Brent Bellamy is creative director at Number Ten Architectural Group.* [View Less]

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WFP The Herald: Active transportation bridge a real blessing (Oct23'20)
by Beth McKechnie 24 Oct '20

24 Oct '20

Active transportation bridge a real blessing https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/herald/correspondent/Acti… In 2013, the active transportation bridge linking Elmwood with Point Douglas was opened. Now in 2020, the bridge remains a useful connection between two neighbourhoods, giving cyclists and pedestrians options as they travel across the city. Before the bridge was constructed, getting from one side of the Red River to another on foot or by bicycle was somewhat complicated, … [View More]

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Net-zero by 2030: Lime becomes first micro-mobility firm to pledge to science-based targets
by Beth McKechnie 24 Oct '20

24 Oct '20

E-scooter and e-bike giant Lime has set a 2030 net-zero target and said it will develop science-based emissions reductions targets in the coming months. https://www.edie.net/news/6/Net-zero-by-2030--Lime-becomes-first-micro-mobi…

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Webinar: Doing more with bike data
by Beth McKechnie 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

Doing more with bike data *Join us for a free webinar! October 2020* View this email in your browser <https://info.eco-compteur.com/e/685233/alk-about-data-693449-e-UNIQID/4jfcq…]> *Next week, join us for a free webinar in collaboration with The League of American Bicyclists!* We are a proud partner of the League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) program <https://info.eco-compteur.com/e/685233/community/4jfcs/171376801?h=tab5-dDg…>. As we've talked about … [View More]

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Comparing the Promise and Reality of E-Scooters: A Critical Assessment of Equity Improvements and Mode-Shift
by Beth McKechnie 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

From: Lacey Friedly <rlacey(a)pdx.edu> Date: Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 6:48 PM Is shared micromobility the ideal first/last mile supplement to transit? Can electric scooters make it easier for historically disadvantaged populations to get around? In just three years, brand-new fleets of e-scooters have substantially disrupted and altered the urban mobility landscape. For proponents, it's tempting to view them as a new answer to old problems. But a new study concludes that cities should not … [View More]

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9 Steps towards accessible public transportation: online community forum Nov 2, 2020
by Beth McKechnie 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

View this email in your browser <https://us15.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=a7592c507bcd803e8a19d…> [image: https://mcusercontent.com/a7592c507bcd803e8a19d6bde/images/46c032f4-e516-47…] Together we can improve access! The Independent Living Resource Centre (ILRC), in partnership with stakeholders from across the community, will be hosting *online community forums* (November 2, 2020), to discuss the accessibility of Winnipeg Transit services. Passengers can experience … [View More]

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WFP: Trails group ramps up accessibility in Winnipeg (Oct21'20)
by Beth McKechnie 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

Trails group ramps up accessibility in Winnipeg THE Yellow Dog Tavern is the proud owner of a new set of wheelchair ramps, thanks to two customers who wanted to see the Exchange District business be more accessible. Anders Swanson, director of the Winnipeg Trails Association, and Allen Mankewich, an accessibility advocate and wheelchair user, decided they were going take it upon themselves to make it happen one evening while out for a beer. They had noted a lack of ramps connecting the … [View More]

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The Next Normal: Five COVID-19 aftershocks reshaping mobility’s future
by Beth McKechnie 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

For anyone who wants to nerd out on what the future of mobility may hold, here is an insightful but longer read. To save you also having to look up these acronyms, OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer and ACES stands for autonomous, connectivity, electrification, and ridesharing. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/fi… cheers, Beth -- Beth McKechnie (she/her) *| *Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 … [View More]

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Proof: Bike Paths are Good for the Local Economy
by Beth McKechnie 17 Oct '20

17 Oct '20

The bean counters have spoken: A safe network of protected bike lanes is good for the urban economy. Completion of the long-sought 35-mile Baltimore Greenway Trails Network would create jobs, improve property values, reduce vehicle miles traveled, create new business activity surrounding the trail and just be better for the air, according to a new report to be released today [Oct 15] by the accounting firm Ernst and Young. Full story: https://usa.streetsblog.org/2020/10/15/proof-bike-paths-… [View More]

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Phase Three public engagement for the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan has begun
by Beth McKechnie 16 Oct '20

16 Oct '20

From: Winnipeg Transit Master Plan <transitmasterplan(a)argylepr.com> Date: Fri, Oct 16, 2020 at 11:42 AM Hello / Bonjour *Un message en français suivra.* We are excited to announce that the third phase of public engagement for the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan has begun. In the fall of 2019, we asked for public input on a proposed new transit system, which has been used to shape the draft Winnipeg Transit Master Plan. In this third and final phase of engagement for the Winnipeg … [View More]Transit Master Plan, we are sharing plans for the future of rapid transit, including the types of infrastructure that could be built and plans for downtown. We are also sharing details about how we can make transit more accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Winnipeggers made it clear that accessibility for all users is a top priority, and the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan proposes changes to better integrate Winnipeg Transit Plus with the rest of the transit network. Improving accessibility for all will be a key consideration in transit network planning and design. Learn more and share your thoughts on the future of rapid transit and accessible transit from October 9 to November 6 online at: winnipeg.ca/transitmasterplan <https://winnipegtransit.com/en/major-projects/transit-master-plan/> *Zoom Meetings * Join us live on Zoom for a presentation and Q&A about the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan. Use the links below to register for one of the sessions. Topic: The Future of Rapid Transit Format: Zoom meeting Date: Saturday, October 24 (Register now <https://winnipeg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_454Ch45GTYebyr_M2BjtZg>) Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Topic: The Future of Rapid Transit Format: Zoom meeting Date: Wednesday, October 28 (Register now <https://winnipeg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yrsucwfmTUm26873-g1DpA>) Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. *Help us get Winnipeggers involved* We invite you to help get your fellow residents involved in this process by sharing information about the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan with your communities and encouraging them to share their input. You can follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/cityofwinnipeg> and Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/cityofwinnipeg/>, and stay up to date on the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan project by signing up for updates at transitmasterplan(a)winnipeg.ca. Please visit winnipeg.ca/transitmasterplan <https://winnipegtransit.com/en/major-projects/transit-master-plan/> to learn more. For inquiries or for those who require alternate formats or interpretation to participate, please contact transitmasterplan(a)winnipeg.ca. Sincerely, Winnipeg Transit Master Plan project team *[image: cw-v-dk_blue-rgb]* Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer que la phase trois de participation du public pour le Plan directeur du transport en commun de Winnipeg a commencé. À l’automne 2019, nous avons demandé au public de nous donner son opinion sur un nouveau système proposé de transport en commun; cette opinion a servi à élaborer le projet de Plan directeur du transport en commun de Winnipeg. Dans cette troisième et dernière phase de participation du public pour le Plan directeur du transport en commun de Winnipeg, nous communiquons les plans pour l’avenir du transport en commun rapide, y compris les infrastructures qui pourraient être construites et les plans relatifs au centre-ville. Nous communiquons également de l’information sur la manière dont nous pouvons rendre le transport en commun plus accessible aux personnes de tous âges et de toutes capacités. Les Winnipégois ont clairement indiqué que l’accessibilité pour tous les usagers est une priorité absolue, et le Plan directeur du transport en commun de Winnipeg propose des changements visant à mieux intégrer le service Winnipeg Transit Plus au reste du réseau de transport en commun. L’amélioration de l’accessibilité pour tous sera un facteur clé dans la planification et la conception du réseau de transport en commun. Pour en savoir plus et donner votre opinion sur l’avenir du transport en commun rapide et du transport accessible, consultez le site Web suivant entre le 8 octobre et le 6 novembre : winnipeg.ca/plantransportencommun <https://winnipegtransit.com/en/major-projects/transit-master-plan-francais> *Réunions sur Zoom * Joignez-nous en direct sur Zoom pour une présentation et une séance de questions sur le Plan directeur du transport en commun de Winnipeg. Utilisez les liens ci-dessous pour vous inscrire à l’une des séances. Sujet : L’avenir du transport en commun rapide Format : Réunion sur Zoom Date : Samedi 24 octobre (S’inscrire <https://winnipeg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_454Ch45GTYebyr_M2BjtZg>) Heure : De 13 h à 14 h 30 Sujet : L’avenir du transport en commun rapide Format : Réunion sur Zoom Date : Mercredi 28 octobre (S’inscrire <https://winnipeg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yrsucwfmTUm26873-g1DpA>) Heure : De 19 h à 20 h 30 *Aidez-nous à faire participer les Winnipégois* Nous vous invitons à aider vos concitoyens à participer à ce processus en informant vos communautés au sujet du Plan directeur du transport en commun de Winnipeg et en les encourageant à donner leur opinion. Vous pouvez nous suivre sur Twitter <https://twitter.com/cityofwinnipeg> et Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/cityofwinnipeg/>, et vous tenir au courant du projet de Plan directeur du transport en commun de Winnipeg en vous inscrivant aux mises à jour à l’adresse transitmasterplan(a)winnipeg.ca. Veuillez consulter le site winnipeg.ca/plantransportencommun <https://winnipegtransit.com/en/major-projects/transit-master-plan-francais> pour en savoir plus. Si vous avez des questions, ou si vous avez besoin de médias substituts ou de services d’interprétation pour participer, veuillez écrire à transitmasterplan(a)winnipeg.ca. Cordialement, L’équipe du projet de Plan directeur du transport en commun de Winnipeg *[image: cw-v-dk_blue-rgb]* [View Less]

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Using AI to count pedestrians and bicyclists
by Zdan, Terry (MI) 13 Oct '20

13 Oct '20

Using AI to count pedestrians and bicyclists<http://www.trb.org/main/blurbs/181329.aspx> <http://www.trb.org/main/blurbs/181329.aspx> Automatic Traffic Monitoring and Management for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Using Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence<https://transweb.sjsu.edu/sites/default/files/1808-Pourhomayoun-Automatic-T…>, released by the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University HAPPY TRAILS Terry Zdan, BA MEDes 1520 215 Garry Street … [View More]

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Province to spend $7M on trails
by Beth McKechnie 10 Oct '20

10 Oct '20

*PROVINCE TO SPEND $7 MILLION ON TRAILS* https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/572630921.html THE province, in partnership with Trails Manitoba, is spending $7 million to create, maintain and enhance active transportation trails across the province, including in Winnipeg. There are more than 1,700 kilometres of active transportation trails in the province. The government has created three funds that will be managed by Trails Manitoba and held in trust by the Winnipeg Foundation. The $1-… [View More]

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New resource: Pedestrian and Bicyclist Road Safety Audit Guide and Prompt List (US)
by Beth McKechnie 10 Oct '20

10 Oct '20

The Pedestrian and Bicyclist Road Safety Audit Guide and Prompt List <https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/tools_solve/docs/fhwasa20042.pdf> serves as an update to the *Pedestrian Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Prompt Lists *(2007) and *Bicycle Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Prompt Lists *(2012). However, as pedestrian- and bicycle-focused RSAs are oftentimes conducted simultaneously, this new guide provides the content in one concise document. The document provides information on … [View More]

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