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WFP: Narrow sidewalk sparks pedestrian-vehicle conflict (Sep14'19)
by Beth McKechnie 15 Sep '19

15 Sep '19

*Building gets loading zone back after bike lane built on side street* * Narrow sidewalk sparks pedestrian-vehicle conflict * https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/narrowed-sidewalk-site-of-pedestria… THE shrinkage of a single sidewalk has led to concern from urban planning experts and confusion at city hall. The width of the sidewalk — located at the southbound corner of Bannatyne Avenue and Main Street, in front of the McKim Building — will be reduced to 2.2 metres from 4.9 metres to make way for a vehicle loading zone. In 2018, the building’s former loading zone on Bannatyne was converted to separated bike lanes, leaving tenants without adequate loading space, said Faye Thomson, co-director of the School of Contemporary Dancers, which occupies the building’s main floor. The school reached out to the city’s public works department, stating it needed a loading zone for vehicles to drop off and pick up students. “It’s not that we don’t support bike lanes, and I’d like to make that clear,” Thomson said, adding her organization wasn’t consulted about the bike lanes or removal of the loading zone. “Philosophically, it wasn’t an issue, but it was a practical one.” “The goal of this loading zone is to ultimately ensure a safe pickup and dropoff location for families and children attending music and dance lessons at 211 Bannatyne,” a public works department representative wrote to Coun. Vivian Santos, in a message shared with the Free Press. “While the impact to the existing sidewalk may seem extensive today... the finished loading zone will leave the sidewalk with a width that still exceeds the minimum allowable measurement for the area (1.5 metres).” However, Santos said she wasn’t notified about the reduced sidewalk width. If she had, she’d have voiced her concerns. “This is not what I have been promoting the Exchange District to be: a pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly neighbourhood,” she said, adding, as area councillor, normally she is notified about changes to streets and back lanes. “You don’t see anywhere else in the Exchange with (sidewalks this narrow) along a main street. “I hope it doesn’t set a precedent.” Richard Milgrom, head of the University of Manitoba department of city planning, agreed: “The message to downtown pedestrians is they aren’t as important as vehicles. That’s pretty clear.” Milgrom said sidewalks must be wide enough to not just serve as places for people to walk: they can be used as social places, with benches or art work to create more comfortable settings for pedestrians. “It’s even more complicated for people who use wheelchairs or mobility scooters,” he added. Marnie Courage, an occupational therapist and chief executive officer of Enabling Access Inc., said the loading zone could enhance accessibility for people with mobility concerns who have access to vehicular transport, but the reduced width will make it more difficult for wheelchair or mobility aid users. While Winnipeg’s minimum width for sidewalks of this kind is 1.5 metres, the City of Edmonton’s complete streets design and construction standards states main street sidewalks should be no narrower than three metres wide. Milgrom said neither 2.2 metres nor 1.5 metres are wide enough. “Minimum standards are rarely about quality. They’re usually about making things tolerable at best. I would argue this is reducing the tolerability.” A city spokesperson said the restructured sidewalk meets civic standards, adding: “Transportation planning in the downtown, given the limited space within the existing public right-of-way, is a matter of balancing the needs of all users, including pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, and sometimes involves making compromises to achieve an acceptable solution for all users.” The School of Contemporary Dance and fellow tenant Across the Board Game Café say the loading zone will help their businesses. “Basically, we see it as a positive for us,” said Nicholas Mann, the café’s manager, who says he didn’t reach out to the city to request the change. “Having the loading zone here for deliveries (will be helpful).” Mann said, however, he hopes the city did due diligence in assuring the new sidewalk will be sufficient from pedestrian and accessibility standpoints. “We as a business would love to see more infrastructure for bikes and having it accessible for pedestrians, but it’s a tough balancing act because everything is so congested.” Santos has requested another meeting with public works about the issue. ben.waldman(a)freepress.mb.ca

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Webinar: From Yellow to Green: Reducing School Transportation's Impact on the Environment
by Beth McKechnie 15 Sep '19

15 Sep '19

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Zdan, Terry (MI) <Terry.Zdan(a)gov.mb.ca> Date: Fri, Sep 13, 2019 at 1:39 PM WEBINAR From Yellow to Green: Reducing School Transportation’s Impact on the Environment September 25, 2019 from 3:00pm - 3:30pm <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> School transportation is often a necessity for students and families, but daily trips to and from school have significant environmental effects for students and their communities. All of these vehicles emit millions of tons of greenhouse gases per year into the environment — contributing to global warming — and expose children to harmful pollutants that can affect their health and academic performance. In a new policy brief, “From Yellow to Green: Reducing School Transportation’s Impact on the Environment <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…>,” Bellwether Education Partners analyzed how school transportation affects the environment and what steps states and districts can take to provide more environmentally friendly transportation services. This webinar, hosted by the brief’s co-author Phillip Burgoyne-Allen, will provide an overview of the school transportation policy landscape, school transportation’s environmental impact, and the costs and benefits of a number of impact reduction strategies. *Speakers:* * Brianne Eby,* *Policy Analyst, Eno Center for Transportation* *Phillip Burgoyne-Allen,* *Policy Analyst, Bellwether Education Partners* *September 2019* *25* *REGISTER* <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> *Connect with us and don't miss out on other great resources!* [image: Facebook] <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> *Facebook* <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> [image: Twitter] <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> *Twitter* <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> [image: VIEW UPCOMING WEBINARS] <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> *VIEW UPCOMING WEBINARS* <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> *Copyright © 2019 Eno Center for Transportation, All rights reserved.* You are receiving this email because you opted in to our email list. *Our mailing address is:* Eno Center for Transportation 1629 K St. NW Ste 200 Washington, DC 20006 Add us to your address book <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/vcard?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff96&id=d…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff96&id…> or unsubscribe from this list <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> . -- Beth McKechnie (she/her/hers) *| *Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3777 x102 | 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/> <http://www.gomanitoba.ca>

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WFP: Pedestrian scrambles boost safety: city (Sep13'19)
by Beth McKechnie 13 Sep '19

13 Sep '19

*Touted as ideal measure for road strategy* * Pedestrian scrambles boost safety: city * https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/pedestrian-scrambles-on-road… PEDESTRIAN scrambles, which are intersections where traffic is stopped in all directions to allow people to cross any way, including diagonally, would make Winnipeg streets safer, city traffic engineers say. Scrambles are used in cities with heavy foot traffic, including Banff, Alta., and Toronto. The idea is one of several being considered by the City of Winnipeg as part of its road safety strategy. “We think this will have an effect on removing the conflict between pedestrians and motorists,” David Patman, manager of transportation in the public works department, said during a committee meeting Thursday. Patman told the public works committee his department has shortlisted a number of intersections that would be good matches for a scramble. The city has yet to make location details public or provide a timeline for the completion of such projects. However, Patman said short-term engineering safety projects are changes that can be made “right away.” The cost would be covered by the city’s $2.5-million budget for road safety measures in 2019. Pedestrian scrambles aside, Patman said Thursday his team wants to divvy up funds for strategic planning, data collection, public engagement campaigns and other engineering projects. The money would pay for installing more cameras to monitor safety hazards at high-priority intersections, as well as new flashing countdowns at crosswalks and protected left-turn lanes. “At many locations in the city, when you want to do a left turn, you sit in the intersection at the green phase and you wait for a gap,” Patman said. “This can be very frustrating when there’s very few gaps in the traffic and people get frustrated. They’ve got people behind them that are sort of glaring at them, they can see in their rear-view mirror that they want them to go, they start honking (horns), and people start taking chances.” The budget would include a request for proposal to develop a five-yearsand- beyond plan to assess road safety in the city. It would expand on the Manitoba Road Safety Plan, which expires in 2020. The deadline for applications for the $275,000 contract is Oct. 8. The city’s road safety is under scrutiny this year after the deaths of nine pedestrians and one cyclist. In 2017, the city started actively working towards adopting the principles of Towards Zero (fatalities), a national traffic safety approach that recognizes pedestrian deaths are preventable and driver error is unavoidable, meaning infrastructure must be forgiving of that. Of the total Winnipeg collisions reported from 2012 to 2015 — the latest traffic data compiled over a fouryear period — less than 0.1 per cent resulted in a fatality, while about 0.3 per cent resulted in a major injury. About 36 per cent of the fatal collisions involved a pedestrian. The cause of 40 per cent of those fatal pedestrian collisions is unknown. A pedestrian crossing with the right of way or running onto a roadway resulted in some of the deaths (18 per cent and 17 per cent, respectively). Fatalities that involved a pedestrian walking along a roadway against traffic, at an intersection without the right of way or on a sidewalk, median or safety zone each accounted for six per cent of the total count. The city’s latest report on collisions shows streets with 60 km/h speed limits are overrepresented in fatal and major collisions, followed by 80 km/h areas. Todd Dube, founder of traffic advocacy group Wise Up Winnipeg, said he supports the city’s pedestrian scramble idea — even though it might cause more congestion for vehicles downtown. “If you have 90 seconds of red (lights) every direction, you’re going to move less traffic, but you’re going to move more pedestrians more safely because they can cross at all points,” he said. Dube said the first ideal intersection that comes to his mind is Portage Avenue and Memorial Boulevard, near the University of Winnipeg. maggie.macintosh(a)freepress.mb.ca Twitter: @macintoshmaggie

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New study on effectiveness Bristol, UK's shift from 30mph to 20mph default speed
by Sean Carlson 12 Sep '19

12 Sep '19

Published July 13, 2019, positive outcomes of the city-wide speed limit reduction in Bristol, UK: https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/early/2019/07/25/injuryprev-2019-0… Amazingly, these positive changes "did not involve the introduction of any physical traffic calming measures" ( https://travelwest.info/project/ee-no-185-the-effectiveness-of-a-20mph-spee… ). That being said, *roadway design is still understood to be the most effective way to reduce speeds*; this study just suggests that the posted limit alone can have a significant impact, and that the general behaviour change from a city-wide shift is greater than reducing limits in only designated areas. Key takeaways: - After implementing 20mph default speeds, *speeds decreased city-wide, even on streets whose limits were unaffected: "**This suggests that city-wide 20 mph speed limits could be an effective strategy for reducing injuries, as it encourages safer driving behaviour that is not restricted to 20 mph roads. * - In support of a city-wide change vs. traffic-calmed zones: *"Interestingly, the reductions in fatalities in Bristol are larger than the 46% reduction in London associated with the introduction of traffic-calmed 20 mph zones,...Therefore, this finding goes some way to supporting city-wide 20 mph speed limits as an intervention to reduce road injuries*."; *The policy recommendation that would follow from this is to implement city-wide 20 mph limits, rather than 20 mph limits in restricted areas of a city* *.*" *Sean Carlson* (he/him/his) Active and Safe Routes to School Program, Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 204-925-3777 ext. 103 | 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB *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/>. Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/GreenActionCentre/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/greenactionctr> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/greenactioncentre/> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-action-centre/> ᐧ

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AT Webinar: Building support for controversial projects | Sept 18th 2-3pm
by Beth McKechnie 12 Sep '19

12 Sep '19

Please join Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg for a group viewing of the monthly APBP webinar in the EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/uncategorized/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-o…> boardroom. This will be followed by discussion for those who wish to stay. Sounds like a good one! Can We Talk About the Street? Building Support for Controversial Projects <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x1YOLu77Uyo5cnpRKTXz9-v27NxkhfaEA3ktalQh7peu…> Wed, Sept 18th, 2:00-3:00pm CDT Proposing solutions that call for reallocating roadway space can stir up controversy. This webinar will examine innovative approaches to building support for innovation in the public right-of-way. How do we manage the conversation in a way that both educates and inspires our stakeholders? Presenters: - Mary Stewart, Alta Planning + Design - Jeff Fuchs, PE, City of Tualatin - Dave Brokaw, Wallis Engineering

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Road Safety ModeShift in 3 weeks - program update
by Anders Swanson 12 Sep '19

12 Sep '19

AT-Network, With the exciting announcement in the paper <https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/city-seeks-road-safety-strategic-ac…> about a new Road Safety Strategy for Winnipeg, I wanted to take a moment today to highlight some important road safety themed speakers and events happening during ModeShift Festival 2019 <http://ModeShift.ca> happening Sept.30-Oct4 (with a plenary conference on October 3rd). *Built for Walking: Youth Mobility MasterClass delivered by Dr.Linda Rothman (Toronto, ON) and Dr.Marie-Soleil Cloutier (Montreal, QC) (*with intro by Denae Penner) Both are renowned experts in road safety. They specialize in the analysis of the built environment for issues that affect youth specifically. They look at big data for patterns in mobility seeking out the barriers and injury-prone areas and drawing causation. Dr.Rothman is most well known recently in the international media for her work analysing socio-economic equity issues in traffic injury among youth during her time at Sick Kids Hospital. Dr. Cloutier is former chair of the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals board and brings an innovative approach to GIS and youth mobility. Join them for a walkabout with a mixed group of all ages and learn how Linda, Marie-Soleil and kids in Winnipeg's inner city see the world! *Dutch Road Design - a Vision Zero MasterClass by Herbert Tiemens (City of Utrecht, NL)* (with intro by Chris Baker) Formerly working at the regional level, where he was an advisor to the Kingdom of Netherlands and ambassador for the Dutch Cycling embassy, Herbert is now in a new position as senior policy advisor on walking and cycling for the City of Utrecht. Utrecht has "problems" like needing to find overflow routes for some of the multiple main arteries that experience 50K+ people on bicycles a day . . or determining whether or not people whould be allowed to park on the street next to the world's largest bike parking garage. A leader in the country that developed the Safe Systems approach, Herbert will be leading workshop participants in an innvovative exercise looking at an area of Winnipeg that has long required attention. Don't miss it. *Tactical Traffic Calming MasterClass by Jen Malzer (City of Calgary)* (with intro by Rebecca Peterniak) Jen Malzer is a leading light in transportation engineering in Canada, hometown hero and has an incredibly interesting job involving community members directly in how Calgary rethinks their streets. <https://modeshift.ca/events/> Other related events: The Forks will be helping us announce a very exciting public talk by a special guest from the USA shortly. (I will let The Forks, who is making that event possible, spill the beans on that next week.) You will also not want to miss the masterclass by Amina Yasin about dementia-friendly cities and equity. Amina is a highly-regarded planner who will be discussing a range of equity-related issues and why ultimately, who you are ends up being a road safety issue. Scan the whole program at a glance. <https://modeshift.ca/events/> There is something of interest for everyone -whether a public health practitioner, engineer, advocate or artist! More speakers and panelists are being added to the website and details on evening events will appear shortly. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unique photo-op either and stay tuned for a lot more. You can register for the whole thing here. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mode-shift-2019-a-festival-of-human-scale-citie…> Student, underemployed, on a budget? Mode Shift has been made affordable for anyone who wants to attend thanks to generous sponsors. By donation pricing is available. If you know someone who is interested, do not hesitate. Join us! Thank you, Anders Swanson Mode Shift Conference Program Director

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WFP: City hall issues call for strategic action plan on road safety (Sep12'19)
by Beth McKechnie 12 Sep '19

12 Sep '19

*City hall issues call for strategic action plan on road safety * https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/city-seeks-road-safety-strategic-ac… THE same day a 37-year-old female pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on William Avenue — the ninth such fatality this year — the City of Winnipeg issued a request for proposal, for the development of a road safety strategic action plan. The RFP announced Tuesday, which seeks to develop a five-yearsand- beyond plan, is aimed at assessing the state of road safety in the city and to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement through public engagement and analysis, city hall says. The document notes previous endeavours — including the Manitoba Road Safety Plan developed in 2017 — didn’t go far enough to address the unique issues Winnipeg faces. “In order to achieve the long-term vision of Towards Zero (fatalities), there is a need to develop a road safety strategic action plan that is specific to the City of Winnipeg.” Nine cyclists and 27 pedestrians were killed in collisions on Winnipeg streets, from 2013 to 2018, Manitoba Public Insurance statistics show. MPI has run an aggressive advertising campaign aimed at reducing motorvehicular fatalities provincewide. So far in 2019, nine pedestrians and one cyclist have been killed in Winnipeg. While individual incidents spur media attention and draw concern from politicians and public figures, cycling and pedestrian advocates say the numbers only tell part of the story. “The reality is it’s a pattern,” Anders Swanson, executive director of Winnipeg Trails Association, said Wednesday. “Every single incident is a failure of the system in place. And behind every one of those ‘numbers’ is a person, and their families.” The Towards Zero ideology has been on the city’s radar since 2017, when a city committee requested the delivery of a road safety strategy. Swanson is optimistic the new strategic plan request could spark change and prevent future injuries or fatalities. “I think it’s a really important step, and gives a framework to operate under where we start off by saying, ‘We haven’t gotten this right, but we envision a city where people don’t get killed in traffic,’” he said. “(The RFP’s) main purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness of what we’re already doing and find other things we need to do. “If it does that, it will be hugely beneficial.” Bike Winnipeg executive director Mark Cohoe agreed. “They seem to have adopted a safe systems approach, and they’re really underscoring those as the principles a road safety plan would follow,” he said. “I think it’s a recognition that we’re seeing too many collisions, too many injuries and too many fatalities on Winnipeg streets.” Mayor Brian Bowman reiterated that pedestrian and road safety is a priority for his government. He cited the city’s 20-year cycling and active transportation strategy and $43 million in federal gas tax revenue earmarked for pedestrian and road safety improvements as proof. In April, city council approved $2.5 million in spending in 2019 on road safety measures to be determined by public works, as well as $750,000 in funding for three active transportation studies. This fall, in response to calls from advocates, council will also review the proposed lowering of the residential speed limit of 50 km/h to 30 km/h. “The numbers show we have a problem,” Cohoe said. “I think everyone agrees we want to see those fatalities and injuries disappear. We have to culturally recognize there’s an imperative to do that.” The RFP says the deadline for consultants to apply is Oct. 8, and the city will award a contract Oct. 29. The budget for the contract is $275,000. The public works committee will be briefed about the road safety strategy today. ben.waldman(a)freepress.mb.ca

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Bid Opportunity for City of Winnipeg Road Safety Strategy
by Mark Cohoe 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

The city has listed a bid opportunity for the Road Safety Strategy. It can be found at https://www.winnipeg.ca/finance/findata/matmgt/documents/2019/635-2019/635-… Mark Cohoe Executive Director Bike Winnipeg t: 204-894-6540 e: mark(a)bikewinnipeg.ca

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WFP: Crushed pylons waste bike lane potential: city report (Sep10'19)
by Beth McKechnie 10 Sep '19

10 Sep '19

*Crushed pylons waste bike lane potential: city report * https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/crushed-pylons-waste-bike-lane-pote… MORE than $21 million spent on Pembina Highway bike lanes is being wasted because the plastic pylons meant to protect cyclists are flimsy and constantly driven over by vehicles, a City of Winnipeg report states. The report, headed to council’s public works committee Thursday, recommends better protecting the long cycling path, especially as another $15-million active transportation investment at the Jubilee Avenue overpass opens this month. However, the plastic “poly posts” are better than nothing, said Trails Winnipeg executive director Anders Swanson. “But we’ve heard that they’re not there when people are expecting them, which makes them kind of pointless.” The pillars are glued to the ground in summer and removed in the winter. But Swanson said riders eager to head out in the spring find them missing as well — or toppled. “There’s definitely been issues with those bollards being knocked down, through the winter but also in summer,” said Bike Winnipeg executive director Mark Cohoe. “It’s pretty disheartening if you’re riding and you see the bollard that’s supposedly providing your protection is run over and squished by an unknown number of vehicles.” Both agreed the piecemeal nature of the Pembina bike lane — protected in some places but mixed in with heavy traffic in others — keeps riders from using the path. Cohoe said it’s actually easier to clear snow from permanently protected bike lanes compared to the pillars. “If (snow plows) have something they can put their blade up against, it can make it a bit easier to clear,” he said. The report states it’s not feasible to remove the posts at present, but perhaps in the future: “The Winnipeg public service will review upgrading buffered bike lanes to a protected facility for regional streets and will prioritize this as a future project as part of the Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies projects.” The poly posts were installed before the city’s 2014 active transportation plan, which calls for stronger protection to encourage cycling. “We have to be continually upgrading. So we welcome the report that takes a look at this,” Swanson said. He said there’s more that can be done to make the bike network connected, reliable, comfortable, and attractive — such as using flower planters to protect bike lanes, as Toronto and Vancouver are learning to do. tessa.vanderhart(a)freepress.mb.ca

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APBP: Now Accepting Proposals for the 2020 Webinar Series
by Beth McKechnie 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

Submissions due Sept. 30! Now accepting proposals for the 2020 monthly webinar series APBP has launched a new submission format this year which should offer more flexability. You will be able to submit a complete webinar panel with all presenters arranged or you can submit just your case study and APBP will match you with others to complete the webinar. If you don’t want to present but have an excellent idea or a speaker suggestion, we want to hear from you too! The deadline to submit proposals is Monday, September 30 Submit a Proposal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ixJhwb2G3I0ovHKHF8VmX7E4kx6RXEZTcqGa9JikRiKx…> Proposal Guidelines: Webinar proposals must relate directly to subjects useful to professionals and advocates working in the field of bicycling and walking: planning, design, engineering, education, encouragement, evaluation, enforcement and advocacy. Innovative approaches that have achieved measurable results are most desirable. Presentations must be evidence-based. WEBINAR TIMING: APBP webinars are 60-minutes long (45 minutes of presentation time and 15 minutes for Q&A), scheduled at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time on the third Wednesday of each month except in the event of a conflict with an official holiday (religious or secular). GUIDELINES: - APBP will not accept webinar topics intended purely to promote commercial products. Products may be mentioned during a presentation only if relevant to the topic and broadly useful to communities seeking to increase bicycling and walking for transportation. APBP staff will gladly provide guidance to interested suppliers on what type of content is acceptable. - A single consulting firm may not present on more than two (2) webinars in a calendar year. - APBP strongly encourages consultants who are submitting proposals to include agency folks in the proposal to speak on the webinar as well. REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS: After reviewing your proposal, APBP may ask you to provide additional information or suggest modifications to meet the specific objectives of a proposed webinar. APBP may accept the proposal whole or in part, depending on how the review committee develops the webinar’s content. If your proposal is selected, you will be notified in a timely manor and given the opportunity to confirm the month selected is workable for you and your panel. Proposals intended for inclusion in the 2020 webinar series must be received by September 30, 2019 for consideration. However, proposals and proposal ideas can be suggested at any time, but priority will be given to fulfilling the scheduled webinar panels in the calendar year and thus ideas outside of these topics may not be approved until the following year. PRESENTER EXPECTATIONS: - Participate in a 60-minute planning/practice session (generally one week before the live webinar) as well as the webinar itself. The approximate time commitment (besides your own preparation time) is two to three hours. - Supply a head shot type photo and short bio (200 words or less) prior to the webinar. - Provide a PowerPoint version of your slides to APBP 48 hours prior to the live webinar. APBP does NOT give out a Presenter's PPT slides, but will format them into a PDF and make them available for download for all registered webinar attendees the morning of the live webinar. - An honorarium of $600 per webinar is available, divided evenly among the presenters. The honorarium will be paid within 30 days after the webinar, or it can be donated back to APBP’s scholarship funds. The deadline to submit proposals is Monday, September 30 Submit a Proposal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ixJhwb2G3I0ovHKHF8VmX7E4kx6RXEZTcqGa9JikRiKx…> STAY CONNECTED [image: Facebook] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ixJhwb2G3I0ovHKHF8VmX7E4kx6RXEZTcqGa9JikRiKx…> [image: Twitter] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ixJhwb2G3I0ovHKHF8VmX7E4kx6RXEZTcqGa9JikRiKx…> [image: Instagram] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ixJhwb2G3I0ovHKHF8VmX7E4kx6RXEZTcqGa9JikRiKx…> APBP | 201 East Main Street, Suite 1405, Lexington, KY 40507 Sent by info(a)apbp.org in collaboration with [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Research: Bike skills training impact on increasing biking & confidence
by Beth McKechnie 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

*BIKE SKILLS TRAINING IMPACT ON INCREASING BIKING & CONFIDENCE* A study to be published this fall in the Journal of Transport & Health assessed the impact of 2 to 4.5 hours of adult bicycle skills training using a longitudinal, quasi-experimental study design to compare changes in bicycling and confidence over time between course participants and a comparison group. Researchers found one year after the course, there were no changes in bicycling for work, errands, or leisure. Without changes to physical and social environments, courses may be insufficient to overcome barriers to bicycling uptake. Effectiveness of a Bicycle Skills Training Intervention on Increasing Bicycling and Confidence: A Longitudinal Quasi-Experimental Study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214140519300684

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Montreal police using ultrasonic equipment to ensure drivers leave space for cyclists
by Beth McKechnie 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

CBC-News reported Montreal police on bicycles are using new C3FT ultrasonic distance detectors to ensure motorists are leaving enough space as they pass cyclists. On roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less, drivers must leave at least one metre between their car and a bicycle when passing. On roads with higher speed limits, drivers must give 1.5 metres (nearly five feet) of space. This applies even if the cyclist is in a separate bike lane. Drivers can be fined $313 (US$235), including fees, and receive two demerit points. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-highway-safety-code-police-d…

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Globe editorial; put life back into our streets...
by Charles Feaver 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

Today's Globe editorial is once again very strong on taking back the streets: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-how-to-put-life-b ack-into-our-city-streets/ They note that Winnipeg is at the back of the pack implementing Vision Zero. .. Charles Feaver 11 Harvard Ave Winnipeg R3M 0J6 204.293.6332

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The High Cost of Canada's 'free' roads
by Charles Feaver 25 Aug '19

25 Aug '19

Excellent editorial in the Saturday Globe: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-the-high-cost-of- canadas-free-roads/ . Canada's roads and bridges, tunnels and highways, are almost all "free." That means free for drivers, paid for by taxpayers. You can drive to the Champlain Bridge from virtually anywhere in Canada, from Vancouver to Cape Breton, on roads that are costly to build and maintain, yet toll-free. Is this logical? No. It's not economically efficient, it's environmentally damaging and encourages urban sprawl. It does all that by subsidizing driving. There are compelling reasons for taxpayers to pick up the tab for things society wants more of, from public education to public parks to public libraries. There's a lot of upside in kids being able to read more, for free. What's the social good in adults being able to drive more, for free? . Charles Feaver

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News story from Winnipeg on cyclists on sidewalks
by Patman, David 15 Aug '19

15 Aug '19

Recent story on concerns regarding fast-moving cyclists on sidewalks conflicting with other users. https://globalnews.ca/news/5761908/frustration-grows-as-cyclists-refuse-to-… I know this mailing list is not for discussion, but if anyone reading has articles or links to webpages/PDFs outlining instances of cities or jurisdictions where they have been able to make cycling on sidewalks work successfully for both cyclists and other users of sidewalks, can they please reach out to me at dpatman(a)winnipeg.ca<mailto:dpatman@winnipeg.ca>? Thanks, [City of Winnipeg logo]<https://winnipeg.ca/> David Patman P.Eng. Manager - Transportation City of Winnipeg Public Works Transportation TELEPHONE: 204-986-5895 MOBILE: 204-806-6471 EMAIL: dpatman(a)winnipeg.ca<mailto:dpatman@winnipeg.ca> WEBSITE: winnipeg.ca<https://winnipeg.ca/> ADDRESS: 1155 Pacific, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P1 CONNECT WITH US: [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/cityofwinnipeg> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/cityofwinnipeg> Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this message is intended solely for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any use, dissemination, distribution, copying or disclosure of this message and attachments, in whole or in part, by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the complete message and any attachments. Thank you.

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The Economist: Europe is edging towards making post-car cities a reality
by Beth McKechnie 14 Aug '19

14 Aug '19

Looks like there may have been a glitch in Charles Feavers' email about this article. Here's the link: https://www.economist.com/europe/2019/08/01/streets-ahead cheers, Beth -- Beth McKechnie (she/her/hers) *| *Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3777 x102 | 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/> <http://www.gomanitoba.ca>

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[SUSPICIOUS MESSAGE] the gradual retreat of the car from the European city
by Charles Feaver 14 Aug '19

14 Aug '19

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Training communities on pedestrian and bicycle safety
by Zdan, Terry (MI) 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

Training communities on pedestrian and bicycle safety <https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> [http://apps.trb.org/images/enewsletter/blank.png]<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> A Community Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Training program is evaluated in Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Training Program: Evaluation Report<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> from SAFETREC at the University of California at Berkeley. The goal of this program is to train and mobilize communities to address pedestrian and bicycle safety and to strengthen collaboration with... From: Zdan, Terry (MI) Sent: August-13-19 8:01 AM To: 'AT network' <at-network(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: 'mark(a)bikewinnipeg.ca' <mark(a)bikewinnipeg.ca>; 'Anders Swanson' <andersswanson(a)gmail.com>; 'bbellamy(a)NumberTEN.com' <bbellamy(a)NumberTEN.com>; 'Beth McKechnie' <beth(a)greenactioncentre.ca> Subject: Biking accessibility Biking accessibility<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> [http://apps.trb.org/images/enewsletter/blank.png]<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> Accessibility to jobs by biking is addressed in Access Across America: Biking 2017<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…>, a report from the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota. This report presents detailed accessibility values for each metropolitan area, as well as block-level maps that illustrate the spatial patterns of accessibility within each area. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-thursday-edition-1.52402… HAPPY TRAILS Terry Zdan BA MEDes Policy and Legislation Unit | Manitoba Infrastructure 1520 215 Garry Street Winnipeg MB R3C 3P3 C 204 227 3724 E Terry.Zdan(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:Terry.Zdan@gov.mb.ca> [winnipeg-jets-logo-new] "...Resilience is the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events..." þ Think green, read on screen | Soyez écolo, lisez à l'écran

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Biking accessibility
by Zdan, Terry (MI) 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

Biking accessibility<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> [http://apps.trb.org/images/enewsletter/blank.png]<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…> Accessibility to jobs by biking is addressed in Access Across America: Biking 2017<https://odlinks.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTM0OTU0O…>, a report from the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota. This report presents detailed accessibility values for each metropolitan area, as well as block-level maps that illustrate the spatial patterns of accessibility within each area. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-thursday-edition-1.52402… HAPPY TRAILS Terry Zdan BA MEDes Policy and Legislation Unit | Manitoba Infrastructure 1520 215 Garry Street Winnipeg MB R3C 3P3 C 204 227 3724 E Terry.Zdan(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:Terry.Zdan@gov.mb.ca> [winnipeg-jets-logo-new] "...Resilience is the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events..." þ Think green, read on screen | Soyez écolo, lisez à l'écran

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e-scooters
by Zdan, Terry (MI) 12 Aug '19

12 Aug '19

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-thursday-edition-1.52402… HAPPY TRAILS Terry Zdan BA MEDes Policy and Legislation Unit | Manitoba Infrastructure 1520 215 Garry Street Winnipeg MB R3C 3P3 C 204 227 3724 E Terry.Zdan(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:Terry.Zdan@gov.mb.ca> [winnipeg-jets-logo-new] "...Resilience is the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events..." þ Think green, read on screen | Soyez écolo, lisez à l'écran

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AT Webinar: Getting the Green Light: Improving Actuation And Detection For Cyclists & Peds (Aug 21, 2-3pm)
by Heather Mitchell 12 Aug '19

12 Aug '19

Please join Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg for a group viewing of the monthly APBP webinar in the EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/uncategorized/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-o…> boardroom. This will be followed by discussion for those who wish to stay. Getting the Green Light: Improving Actuation And Detection For Cyclists & Pedestrians Wed, August 21st, 2-3pm Traffic signals often provide the most convenient and secure opportunity for bicyclists and pedestrians to navigate busy intersections and high-speed roadways. But signals are only effective if properly designed. Providing adequate detection, reliable actuation and proper phasing of signals can greatly improve bicycle and pedestrian access in a community. This webinar will examine current best practices for integrating detection, actuation and phasing for with active modes of transportation. Presenter: - Peter Koonce, City of Portland -- *Heather Mitchell * (she/her/hers) Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 204-925-3777 ext. 107 | 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB *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/>. Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/GreenActionCentre/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/greenactionctr> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/greenactioncentre/> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-action-centre/> <https://www.gomanitoba.ca/Public/Home.aspx>

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Early Bird Tickets! | Parking And The City
by Mel Marginet 07 Aug '19

07 Aug '19

Greetings, Early Bird tickets are now available for Parking And The City. We want to ensure those on the AT List-serve secure their place for this important upcoming discussion at the reduced rate. Parking plays a fundamental role in how our cities are built and how they function. Learn about new approaches, tested in North America, that support more vibrant, livable cities. Secure your seat to: Parking And The City Rethinking Parking to Transform Our Cities Join us for a conversation about parking with distinguished researcher Dr. Donald Shoup, author of The High Cost of Free Parking and Parking And The City Thursday, October 10th | RBC Convention Centre BOOK NOW <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parking-and-the-city-tickets-64697012506> This event will feature a luncheon and keynote from Dr. Donald Shoup, followed by small group activities focused on the local context. - Learn more about how the right cost for parking can impact business zones. - Find out what Parking Benefit Districts are, and how they could benefit your neighbourhood. - Join the discussion about Parking Minimums vs Parking Maximums, and how mandatory parking minimums have fundamentally reshaped our cities. The event will conclude with a mixer, where guests can enjoy a complimentary beverage and converse with Dr. Shoup and each other. About Dr. Shoup Donald Shoup is a Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Urban Planning at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research has focused on how parking policies affect cities, the economy, and the environment. In his 2005 book, The High Cost of Free Parking, Shoup recommended that cities should (1) charge fair market prices for on-street parking, (2) spend the revenue to benefit the metered neighborhoods, and (3) remove off-street parking requirements. In his 2018 book, Parking and the City, Shoup and his co-authors examine the results where cities have taken this advice. The successful outcomes show that the recommended parking reforms are not theoretical and idealistic but are instead practical and realistic. Shoup is a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners and an Honorary Professor at the Beijing Transportation Research Center. The Canadian Parking Association gave Shoup its Keate Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Advancement of Knowledge in the Parking Industry. Thank you very much to our Promotional Partner, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. Would you like to see your organization recognized as a sponsor for this event? We have affordable opportunities available. Contact gohappy(a)greenactioncentre.ca to find out more. *Mel Marginet* | 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) 925-3777 x112 | 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/> <http://www.gomanitoba.ca>

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library - bike share program
by Kristine Hayward 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

Interesting read. Across the U.S., more than 20 public libraries have introduced special bike-share programs, in which members take out bicycles from the library for free before returning them at the end of the day. https://www.usnews.com/news/cities/articles/2019-07-09/us-libraries-launch-… Kristine Hayward Physical Activity Promotion Coordinator Winnipeg Regional Health Authority 2nd floor - 490 Hargrave Street Winnipeg, MB R3A 0X7 Telephone 204 232-7546 Fax 204 940-2690 Email khayward(a)wrha.mb.ca Bike racks are available in front of the building at the corner of Hargrave and McDermot. Plan your Winnipeg Transit trip: http://winnipegtransit.com/en/navigo Metred street parking and pay lots in the area - please note designated loading zones and spots requiring a disability permit. Follow Winnipeg in motion on Twitter - @wpginmotion Check out our videos on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Winnipeginmotion 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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10 common myths about bike lanes – and why they're wrong
by Beth McKechnie 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2019/jul/03/ten-common-my… 1. Cycle lanes increase congestion (and thus pollution) 2. Hardly anyone uses them 3. They’re only used by white, middle-class men/commuters 4. They’re bad for business 5. They’re dangerous for pedestrians 6. Cyclists just break laws, so they shouldn’t get lanes 7. How do I carry work tools/a fridge on a bike? 8. We’re not the Netherlands/Denmark 9. They cost too much 10. There’s no need -- Beth McKechnie (she/her/hers) *| *Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3777 x102 | 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/> <http://www.gomanitoba.ca>

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AT Webinar: Return on Investment for AT (Wed July 17, 2-3pm)
by Beth McKechnie 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Please join Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg for a group viewing of the monthly APBP webinar in the EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/uncategorized/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-o…> boardroom. This will be followed by discussion for those who wish to stay. cheers, Beth * * * * * *AT Webinar: Wed, July 17th, 2-3pm* Return on Investment for Active Transportation The economic benefits of walkable and bikeable communities are well documented. In addition to capital gains, investment in placemaking and active transportation yield intangible, societal benefits. This webinar takes a broad look at the wide spectrum of benefits to be gleaned when placing walking, biking and placemaking at the forefront of community design. Presenter: - Todd Litman, Victoria Transport Policy Institute -- Beth McKechnie (she/her/hers) *| *Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3777 x102 | 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/> <http://www.gomanitoba.ca>

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