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Tourism Calgary: Getting around Calgary by bike
by Beth McKechnie 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

Great to see how Tourism Calgary is promoting cycling as a way to experience their city. http://www.visitcalgary.com/visitor-info/getting-around-calgary/bike -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Metro News: Cycling trails expected to be top priority in Toronto bid for federal cash
by Beth McKechnie 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

Cycling trails expected to be top priority in Toronto bid for federal cash http://www.metronews.ca/news/toronto/2016/04/19/cycling-trails-could-be-tor… It's expected to be the city's first official request for a slice of the $60 billion in new infrastructure funding. Cycling and active transportation projects are expected to be among the city's first request for federal infrastructure money. Councillors are planning to ask the federal government for funding to extend the West Toronto Railpath and improve the East Don Trail. It’s expected to be the city’s first official request for a slice of the $60 billion in new infrastructure funding promised by the new Liberal government, said Coun. Jaye Robinson, chair of council’s public works and infrastructure committee. Both projects are part of a larger plan to improve Toronto’s network of multi-use trails. The federal government has made it clear there will be money available for green infrastructure projects, said Robinson. “We’re ready to roll these out, but the issue is we don’t have the funding to do it,” Robinson said. “We have a great vision and ideology about active transportation in our city, but the funding seems to perpetually be the hold up.” City officials aren’t clear yet on the process of applying to get money, but Robinson has introduced a council motion aimed at allowing the city to get a jump on the process. “We want to hit the ground running on these discussions and make sure we’re front and centre on this issue and not being overlooked,” she said. The Liberal government’s pledge for new infrastructure spending extends over 10 years and is on top of on top of the commitments made by the previous government. It starts with $5 billion over five years for necessary upgrades to municipal water and “green” infrastructure projects that can be implemented quickly. The government has promised to cover 50 per cent of most project requests. *About the projects* — The West Toronto Railpath Extension is a planned multi-use trail that connects the existing West Toronto Railpath from Dundas Street West, along the Kitchener GO rail line, to Fort York. It would cost $23 million and construction is scheduled to start next year, but the city hasn’t found the money to pay for it yet. — The East Don Trail project would link existing trails in the Don Valley, giving more people access to the valley’s trail network. It will cost $26 million and is also unfunded.

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Jane's Walk strolling into town May 6-8
by Beth McKechnie 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

** Please share widely ** *10th Annual Jane's Walk celebrates diversity and vibrancy of neighbourhoods across Winnipeg* WINNIPEG Tuesday, April 19, 2016 – On Friday May 6th, Saturday May 7th, and Sunday May 8th the tenth annual Jane's Walk is strolling into town. On this weekend, Winnipeggers can choose from more than a dozen guided walks across the city presented in an innovative and uniquely neighbourly fashion. Free walks held on the first weekend of May each year are led by locals who want to create a space for residents to talk about what matters to them in the places they live and work. Jane’s Walk celebrates the ideas and legacy of urbanist Jane Jacobs by getting people out exploring their neighbourhoods and meeting their neighbours. Free walks held on the first weekend of May each year are led by locals who want to create a space for residents to talk about what matters to them in the places they live and work. Walks are being planned in neighbourhoods across the city. Walk details including start times, routes and the names of walk leaders are being posted online at janeswalk.org/canada/winnipeg. New walks are posted every week between now and May 6. Check back often.

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Webinar Reminder: Shared and Separated Off-street Paths, Wed, Apr.20, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '16

*** Friendly reminder regarding tomorrow's webinar *** Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the APBP webinar: *Shared and Separated Off-street Paths*. The webinar viewing takes place in the EcoCentre boardroom (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave) and will be followed by group discussion of local applications. RSVPs appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth * * * * * *Shared and Separated Off-street PathsWednesday, April 20 | 2-3pm CDT* Off-street pathways are an important component of a comprehensive and effective active transportation network. Differences in speeds and uses among cyclists and pedestrians can create conflict. This webinar will explore current practice in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere related to deciding whether sharing or separation is best. *Speakers*: - Bob Patten, Toole Design Group - Bartek Komorowski, Velo Quebec - Lennart Nout, Mobycon -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Wheel estate - bike paths lift home values
by Beth McKechnie 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '16

'The report, "Active Transportation and Real Estate: The Next Frontier <http://uli.org/wp-content/uploads/ULI-Documents/Active-Transportation-and-R…>", cites a considerable statistic: on a national scale, the value of homes in areas with "above average access" to active transportation are higher than those of comparable properties by as much as $34,000.' Full story: http://rismedia.com/2016-04-14/wheel-estate-bike-paths-lift-home-values/ cheers, Beth -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/>

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AT Webinar: Shared and Separated Off-street Paths, Wed, Apr.20, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the APBP webinar: *Shared and Separated Off-street Paths*. The webinar viewing takes place in the EcoCentre boardroom (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave) and will be followed by group discussion of local applications. RSVPs appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth * * * * * *Shared and Separated Off-street PathsWednesday, April 20 | 2-3pm CDT* Off-street pathways are an important component of a comprehensive and effective active transportation network. Differences in speeds and uses among cyclists and pedestrians can create conflict. This webinar will explore current practice in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere related to deciding whether sharing or separation is best. *Speakers*: - Bob Patten, Toole Design Group - Bartek Komorowski, Velo Quebec - Lennart Nout, Mobycon -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Globe and Mail editorial on kids walking to school
by Charles Feaver 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Lead editorial in today's Globe: (A shame Winnipeg doesn't have a transportation authority that takes a comprehensive view like Metrolink does.) http://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/why-dont-kids-walk-to-scho ol-any-more/article29546909/ Children aren't walking or cycling to school as much as they used to, says a recent study from the Greater Toronto Area transportation agency Metrolinx. Who's surprised? The streets around our junior education hubs become dependably gridlocked when legions of dutiful, well-meaning parents perform the mandatory drop-off and pick-up. The school run has turned into a frustrating crawl as distracted chauffeurs bob and weave for a prime piece of curb-blocking real estate so their offspring don't have to make too long or dangerous a trek from the car door to the school entrance. . But the convenience offered by the car carries many costs. Active children are healthier, more alert and more independent than classmates who depend on door-to-door car service. Schools that are pedestrian-centred destinations rather than glorified parking lots enhance the neighbourhoods they're meant to serve. And neighbourhoods with lots of pedestrians are vibrant and safe communities in ways that places with barren sidewalks are not. And the more children who get to school under their own steam, the fewer cars on the roads - Metrolinx estimates that 20 per cent of the vehicles in peak morning traffic are doing the school run. So the war on the car and the pursuit of knowledge turn out to be inextricably bound. .

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World Health Organization report - preventing disease through healthy environments
by Sarah Prowse 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

“The main message emerging from this new comprehensive global assessment is that premature death and disease can be prevented through healthier environments – and to a significant degree. Analysing the latest data on the environment-disease nexus and the devastating impact of environmental hazards and risks on global health, backed up by expert opinion, this report covers more than 100 diseases and injuries.” Here is a comprehensive report to support advocacy efforts related to the built environment. See pages 69 onwards for physical activity evidence and road injuries. Including: “Estimates based on figures from Norway show that a variety of road improvements are of proven cost-benefit: €1 spent on simple road markings saves society €1.50, €1 spent on upgrading marked pedestrian crossings saves €14, pedestrian bridges or underpasses save €2.50 for every €1 spent and guard rails along the roadside save €10 for every €1 spent (European Transport Safety Council, 2003; Sethi et al, 2007). Further data from Norway indicate that the socioeconomic benefits of establishing a coherent network of routes for pedestrians and cyclists are at least four to five times the costs; area-wide traffic-calming measures show benefits 15% higher than costs, and the introduction of pedestrianized streets is estimated to be 20% higher than the costs (Elvik et al, 2009).” http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/204585/1/9789241565196_eng.pdf?ua=1 Sarah Prowse Healthy Public Policy Specialist 2nd floor - 490 Hargrave Street Winnipeg, MB R3A 0X7 Telephone 204 801 3255 Fax 204 940-2690 Email sprowse(a)wrha.mb.ca<mailto:sprowse@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 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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Fwd: ITE Luncheon Notice - April 21, 2016
by Anders Swanson 06 Apr '16

06 Apr '16

[Don't you just love all the work being done on cycling and walking by the folks at ITE Manitoba? If you are interested in learning more about Vision Zero (which is about more than biking and walking of course), see below. - Anders] ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chapman, Jennifer (MIT) <Jennifer.Chapman(a)gov.mb.ca> Date: Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 1:09 PM Subject: ITE Luncheon Notice - April 21, 2016 To: ITE Members & Friends: Attached is the notice for our next ITE Manitoba Section luncheon at the Roundtable Restaurant, to be held on Thursday, April 21. The speaker this month will be Rebecca Paterniak, Transport Infrastructure Specialist at Fireseeds North Infrastructure. Rebecca will be speaking about Vision Zero, a world-wide road safety approach. Further details can be found in the attachment. We hope to see you there! *Jennifer Chapman, P. Eng.* Traffic Analysis Engineer Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation 420-215 Garry St. Winnipeg, MB R3C 3P3 Ph: 204-391-1762

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Self-driving bicycle
by Beth McKechnie 01 Apr '16

01 Apr '16

For your Friday reading enjoyment... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSZPNwZex9s -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Transportation Intern Job
by Anders Swanson 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

The BIZ is looking for a transportation intern - and duties include responsibility many active transportation related tasks and programs. Pass this opportunity on to anyone interested. http://downtownwinnipegbiz.com/biz-job-posting-downtown-transportation-inte… *DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION INTERN* Do you have a Summer Job Yet? The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is looking for hardworking young men or women to work full-time for twelve weeks as an intern, working on the implementation of Downtown Parking Strategies, Bus is Better Promotion, Bike Friendly Business Program, cycling initiatives and more. *Requirements:* - Background in city planning, landscape architecture, architecture or comparable field - Competent with Adobe Suites, Microsoft Word, GIS mapping and CAD programs - Excellent knowledge of Downtown Winnipeg - Solid work ethic, dependable, reliable and able to work effectively without supervision *Position Summary:* Under the direction of the Downtown BIZ Coordinator: Placemaking & Transportation as well as the Transportation Committee, the student intern will assist in the implementation of Downtown Parking Strategies, Bus is Better Promotion, Bike Counts, Spirit Bus Survey, Bikes are Good for Business Research, Bike Friendly Business Program and more. The position will report to the Coordinator: Placemaking & Transportation. *When: *Twelve weeks starting May 9, 2016 until July 29, 2016 *Work Hours:* Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 4:30, 35 hours per week (and some evenings and weekends as needed) *Rate:* $14.00 per hour Duties & Responsibilities: *Downtown Parking Strategies* - Assist with research, development and implementation of supportive strategies related to downtown parking, which may include (but not limited to): - Off-street parking and alternative transportation solutions for evening workers - Off-street parking and alternative transportation solutions for restaurant and retail patrons - Advocacy, research and survey administration related to an enhanced Free Spirit Bus service *Bus is Better Promotion* - Assist with the implementation of the Bus is Better Promotion (June 6 -June 10), in order to raise awareness and encourage ridership of Winnipeg’s transit and rapid transit services. *Bike Friendly Business Program* - To meet with downtown retailers to encourage growth for the BFB program in order to create a more welcoming environment for cyclists in the downtown. - To conduct cycling and pedestrian counts at businesses taking part in the BFB program. - To research and create recommendations for the locations of 4 new on-street bike parking pads in the downtown. *Cycling* - To assist with conducting bike counts throughout the downtown area. - To create a report with recommendations supporting the concept, ‘Bikes are good for business.’ - To assist with the implementation of Open Streets projects as needed. - To assist with the summer Moveable Feast program through mapping and route layout. *Other* - Undertake documentation of downtown’s pedestrian realm, through means such as photography and mapping. - Other duties as may be assigned by the Coordinator: Placemaking & Transportation. *If this sounds like you, send or drop off your resume to:* *Melanie Andrushko*Transportation Department Downtown Winnipeg BIZ 426 Portage Avenue 958-4629 Office 958-4630 Fax melanie(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com *Deadline for applications is April 8th, 2016.* - See more at: http://downtownwinnipegbiz.com/biz-job-posting-downtown-transportation-inte…

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Fwd: ITE Rising Star Nominations
by Anders Swanson 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

FYI. If you know of a youthful transportation engineer deserving of the award below, consider nominating them. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chapman, Jennifer (MIT) <Jennifer.Chapman(a)gov.mb.ca> Date: Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 8:58 AM Subject: ITE Rising Star Nominations To: ITE Members & Friends: CITE has asked for submissions from each Section for the *ITE Rising Stars Program*. The ITE Rising Stars Program is intended to identify the next generation and new faces of the transportation profession. It is designed to recognize members under the age of 35 who have already made an impact on the profession, have demonstrated the ability to lead the next generation, and have implemented innovative techniques to solve transportation problems. If you or someone you work with shows the qualities of an ITE Rising Star, please email ITE Manitoba president Bjorn Radstrom at bradstrom(a)winnipeg.ca on or before * April 10, 2016* with the following information: · Nominee’s name · Company · Position · Contact info · No. of years of experience · A paragraph or two about their accomplishments and why you feel they are an ITE Rising Star. And yes, you can nominate yourself! ITE Manitoba will submit all of the nominations to CITE Executive, who will then select one candidate for submission to ITE International.

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Jane's Walk 2016
by Beth McKechnie 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

*Be part of Jane's Walk Winnipeg!* If you love going on Jane's Walks – like so many of us do on the first weekend of May – maybe you'd like to give back a little to help make it happen in 2016. *Here's the kind of (easy peasy) help that's needed:* - Follow up with walk leaders from last year to invite them back - Recruit new walk leaders in new neighbourhoods - Help with advertising and promotion *What kind of commitment are we talking about?* Four meetings, every couple of weeks between now and May 7-8, and 1-2 hours of work (sending emails and helping out in other ways) between meetings. *Interested? Contact Matt – janeswalkwinnipeg at gmail dot com* thanks, Beth -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/>

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As roads become safer for drivers and passengers, pedestrian deaths still rise
by Charles Feaver 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

The Washington Post reports on a US study shows that: Safer cars and safer roads have resulted in an overall decline in driver and passenger fatalities in recent years, but pedestrians are as vulnerable as ever and the number killed by vehicles continues to increase, according to a new study. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/as-roads-become-saf er-for-drivers-and-passengers-pedestrian-deaths-still-rise/2016/03/07/41caa8 02-e47d-11e5-b0fd-073d5930a7b7_story.html This matches results in Manitoba, as argued by Bike Winnipeg at the MPI / PUB rate review this fall:

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Further to transport costs in the suburbs
by Charles Feaver 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

Rob Carrick, personal finance columnist in the Globe and Mail says: In dollar terms, a daily commute to Toronto from Hamilton could add about $3,500 annually to a household budget, per person. If time is money in your life, that's also a factor. You often see cities like Hamilton or Aurora described as an hour's drive from Toronto. Sure, at 3 a.m. In rush hour, double that. If there's an accident or snowstorm, add more time. A thought for young home buyers driven to the suburbs by high urban house prices: Check out the cost of commuting, and the lifestyle. Research how much a monthly pass for public transportation costs, or see how much it will cost to use your own vehicle. Then, try making the drive one morning or afternoon. See how long that one-hour drive actually takes. More ... http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/mortgages/thi nking-of-buying-a-suburban-home-dont-forget-the-commuting-costs/article29202 895/

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Transportation: the "hidden" cost of housing
by Beth McKechnie 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

An American household’s two biggest expenses <http://mobilitylab.org/2013/11/25/transportation-costs-not-considered-enoug…> are housing and transportation, yet transportation costs tend to be discounted when people are making decisions about where to live. As a result, transportation is often referred to as the “hidden cost” of housing. To that end, the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, in 2013, launched the Location Affordability Portal <http://www.locationaffordability.info/>, which not only aggregates your total housing and transportation costs, but also creates an anonymous costs database for researchers and planners, who can now work to help improve transportation access for potentially millions of Americans. With the new paradigm of considering housing and transportation costs together, the general rule is that the combined total should be no more than 45 percent of a household’s income. Read full story <http://mobilitylab.org/2016/03/03/feds-intersection-of-housing-and-transpor…>

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Next APBP webinar
by Beth McKechnie 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Hello everyone, Please note that we are skipping this month's APBP (Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals) webinar, as the topic is on US funding of AT. Stay tuned for details on next month's webinar: *Shared and Separated Off-Street Paths* *Wed, April 20, 2-3pm* thanks, Beth -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Choose the Right Bicycle for You - online article (guide) - Gobiking.ca
by Ian Wassink 13 Mar '16

13 Mar '16

This website is a guide for how to choose/distinguish between common types of bicycles and their purposes. *http://gobiking.ca/resourceshow-to/choose-the-right-bicycle-for-you/ <http://gobiking.ca/resourceshow-to/choose-the-right-bicycle-for-you/>* Provided by Gobiking.ca (cycling in Ottawa-Gatineau), much information is provided about various bicycle styles: *Mountain, Hybrid* (comfort), *Hybrid* (performance/training), *Road* (relaxed geometry), *Road *(touring), *Cyclocross*, and *Road *(high performance/racing), *Additional information* about frame types and gears, speeds, and components.

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

09 Mar '16

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

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

09 Mar '16

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

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

08 Mar '16

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

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Fwd: REMINDER: Planning for Active Transportation Accommodation - Technical Workshop
by Anders Swanson 07 Mar '16

07 Mar '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Chapman, Jennifer (MIT)* <Jennifer.Chapman(a)gov.mb.ca> Date: Monday, 7 March 2016 Subject: REMINDER: Planning for Active Transportation Accommodation - Technical Workshop To: ITE Members & Friends: Early bird registration for this upcoming technical workshop hosted by ITE Manitoba’s Student Chapter has been extended to March 16. Please see the attachment for details. For further information contact Caleb Olfert at technical(a)iteumanitoba.ca <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','technical(a)iteumanitoba.ca');> Thank you, ITE Manitoba

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TODAY! Green Action Centre policy webinar on Reducing GHG Emissions in Canada’s Road Transportation Sector: A Long, Hard Road to 2050
by Beth McKechnie 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

http://greenactioncentre.ca/event/webinar-reducing-ghg-emissions-in-canadas… *Webinar today at 1 p.m. in the Eco-Centre boardroom* *Webinar: Reducing GHG Emissions in Canada’s Road Transportation Sector: A Long, Hard Road to 2050* Tuesday, March 1, 2016 1:00 to 2:00 pm + discussion afterwards *Come and learn with us because knowledge is power. * *When:* Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM CT- Winnipeg *Where*: EcoCentre Boardroom- 303 Portage Ave. 3rd Floor. * Seating is limited, first come, first served.* *A Webinar on Reducing GHG Emissions in Canada’s Road Transportation Sector: A Long, Hard Road to 2050 <http://go.conferenceboard.ca/GwG0Fj00eB3FE0or0000qC0>*, *Description:* The Paris climate talks are over and Canada has joined nearly 200 nations in its commitment to tackling climate change. But will it be enough? It is widely maintained that to prevent catastrophic climate change from occurring, developed countries must reduce their emissions by 80 per cent relative to 1990 levels. Unfortunately for Canada, our greenhouse gas emissions levels are increasing. Much of the growth has resulted from the transportation sector, with both commercial and residential road transportation emissions accounting for the largest share. So what can be done to stop this continuing growth, and rein in emissions before it’s too late? In this special 60-minute webinar, Len Coad, Research Director of Public Policy for the Conference Board of Canada, will present key findings from the recently released report *A Long, Hard Road: Reducing GHG Emissions in Canada’s Road Transportation Sector by 2050*. For this research, an analysis was completed examining options Canada might pursue to reduce road transportation greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent from their 1990 level by 2050. Len will provide expert analysis of the results, and detail two cases that examine the potential emissions reductions that could result from a broad range of trends and technologies, noting that even with aggressive assumptions, Canada would still need to make significant adjustments to achieve the target. In this 60 minute webinar you will learn: - What could happen if we do nothing more than we are currently doing (reference case) - What a continuous improvement case could achieve - What a path to a low-carbon future could look like for road transport -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/>

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New: Journal of Urban Design and Mental Health
by Beth McKechnie 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Looks like a promising new journal: http://www.urbandesignmentalhealth.com/journal1.html cheers, Beth -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Fwd: 2016 Michigan Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Conference
by Anders Swanson 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Something Manitoba needs? Interesting idea from Michigan State ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Teachout, Chad (MSP) <TeachoutC(a)michigan.gov> Date: Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 10:10 AM Subject: 2016 Michigan Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Conference To: Join bicycle and pedestrian safety advocates from around the state for the 2016 Michigan Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Conference April 29-30 at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Mt. Pleasant. The day-and-a-half conference will highlight safety efforts in the state, new research into crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians as well as an update on complete streets initiatives. Registration is just $35 at *www.LMB.org/conference <http://www.LMB.org/conference>*. ONLY 200 spaces are available for this event. A group of block hotel rooms is available at the Comfort Inn and Suites at the discounted rate of $75. Use the group code: *Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning*. [image: cid:image005.png@01D16E55.914838C0]

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