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RE: [At-network] City halts bike/ped planning
by Janice Lukes 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

The leadership decision to halt the $200,000 plan to improve safety and walking conditions for pedestrians and the $200,000 plan to do the same for cyclists - while simply unbelievable - may be more strategic than we see at first glance. The completion of the consultation and release of the final report would occur just months before the 2014 fall civic election. The plans would clearly identify 'Active Transportation Corridors' - specific streets that would receive strategic investments to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Odds are, some folks would not be in agreement with the streets chosen for the 'Corridors' - or perhaps not in agreement with the type of infrastructure required to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. If memory serves me correctly from the 2010 election, no candidate wants to be debating pedestrian and cycling infrastructure during an election campaign - therefore better to cancel the planning process now and not have a final report released - just before 2014 election. Is this a strategic move that will benefit AT - or hinder AT. Where are Winnipeggers at on the 'acceptance of AT'? IMO: Discussion = Education = Understanding And will the AT planning process be resurrected post 2014 ? - kind of like a reenactment of the re-emergence that occurred with rapid transit ? - and more cost more than the original $400K? IMO - 'Silly season has started at City Hall' Janice Lukes From: at-network-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:at-network-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Dave Elmore Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 6:06 PM To: at-network(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [At-network] City haults bike/ped planning http://globalnews.ca/news/705158/city-halts-bike-path-planning/ City scraps bike path study Planning for new bike and pedestrian paths in Winnipeg has reached the end of the line. City officials confirmed Tuesday that a study to develop pedestrian and cycling strategies has been "suspended." Fort Rouge Coun. Jenny Gerbasi says she discovered the change in direction when she asked city staff for an update and received this email from the public works department: "Due to the current and foreseen short to medium term human resource pressures within the Public Works Department, we are suspending the pedestrian and cycling Strategy until further notice. What we have completed to date will serve the citizens of Winnipeg well for many years to come. We look forward to being able to pick up where we left off, sometime in the not too distant future. " Since last December, the city has hired professionals to look at bridging gaps between bike paths across the city along with all other improvements. "The rug has completely been pulled out from under our future transportation network when it comes to walking and cycling," said Gerbasi. "They basically put a stop to all planning." According to Gerbasi, a $400,000 contract to develop pedestrian and cycling routes has been stopped when the work is just starting. The city did not make any officials available for an interview or to answer questions about the change and why it was made. Late in the day Tuesday unnamed officials sent an email with this statement: "The Public Works Department confirms that the only initiative being suspended at this time is a study to develop Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies for Winnipeg. "Currently, there are numerous Active Transportation projects underway in Winnipeg, including as examples, completion of the Disraeli pedestrian and cycling bridge, construction on the west side of the Red River at Fort Garry Bridge (Glengarry Drive to Plaza Drive) and Archibald Street/La Verendrye Street/Mission Street Intersection cyclist enhancements and renewal of paths in Frontenac Park, Chornick Park, Niakawa Trail, Muys Park, Assiniboine Forest." The mayor told Global News the money will go towards building bike paths, not planning them. "There are a lot of people who think we spend too much money on consultants every time the reports come out," said Sam Katz. "What is being suggested is we take the $400,000 and build some active transportation."

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City haults bike/ped planning
by Dave Elmore 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

http://globalnews.ca/news/705158/city-halts-bike-path-planning/ City scraps bike path study Planning for new bike and pedestrian paths in Winnipeg has reached the end of the line. City officials confirmed Tuesday that a study to develop pedestrian and cycling strategies has been "suspended." Fort Rouge Coun. Jenny Gerbasi says she discovered the change in direction when she asked city staff for an update and received this email from the public works department: "Due to the current and foreseen short to medium term human resource pressures within the Public Works Department, we are suspending the pedestrian and cycling Strategy until further notice. What we have completed to date will serve the citizens of Winnipeg well for many years to come. We look forward to being able to pick up where we left off, sometime in the not too distant future. " Since last December, the city has hired professionals to look at bridging gaps between bike paths across the city along with all other improvements. "The rug has completely been pulled out from under our future transportation network when it comes to walking and cycling," said Gerbasi. "They basically put a stop to all planning." According to Gerbasi, a $400,000 contract to develop pedestrian and cycling routes has been stopped when the work is just starting. The city did not make any officials available for an interview or to answer questions about the change and why it was made. Late in the day Tuesday unnamed officials sent an email with this statement: "The Public Works Department confirms that the only initiative being suspended at this time is a study to develop Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies for Winnipeg. "Currently, there are numerous Active Transportation projects underway in Winnipeg, including as examples, completion of the Disraeli pedestrian and cycling bridge, construction on the west side of the Red River at Fort Garry Bridge (Glengarry Drive to Plaza Drive) and Archibald Street/La Verendrye Street/Mission Street Intersection cyclist enhancements and renewal of paths in Frontenac Park, Chornick Park, Niakawa Trail, Muys Park, Assiniboine Forest." The mayor told Global News the money will go towards building bike paths, not planning them. "There are a lot of people who think we spend too much money on consultants every time the reports come out," said Sam Katz. "What is being suggested is we take the $400,000 and build some active transportation."

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New report from UBC shows transportation and health closely linked
by Beth McKechnie 09 Jul '13

09 Jul '13

Transit investments lead to healthier people Media Release | July 4, 2013 http://news.ubc.ca/2013/07/04/transit-investments-lead-to-healthier-people/ A new report from the University of British Columbia shows that transportation and health are closely linked and recommends that health outcome be considered in transportation planning. The report, funded by TransLink and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority as part of updates to *Transport 2040*, the regional transportation strategy, presents a range of opportunities for Translink to incorporate health into its planning. “This report documents how prioritizing transit, bike and pedestrian infrastructure will positively impact health,” says the study’s lead author Lawrence Frank, Professor and Director of the Health and Community Design Lab, part of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health<http://www.spph.ubc.ca/>. “It looks at encouraging active transportation, such as walking, cycling and transit, and reducing air pollution and traffic collision risk.” [image: Dr. Lawrence Frank. Photo: Amanda Skuse]<http://news.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/lawrence-frank-150.jpg> Dr. Lawrence Frank. Photo: Amanda Skuse Previous research by Frank has shown that every hour a person spends in a car each day makes them six per cent more likely to be obese, while each additional kilometre a person walks makes them five per cent less likely to be obese. Sedentary lifestyle is a major cause of many chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease and some cancers. Many chronic diseases are preventable and active transportation and other sustainable transportation choices offer the possibility of prevention and even treatment through increased physical activity. The costs of these diseases are projected to increase by more than $1.5 billion in B.C. over the next 2 to 3 years. “TransLink’s consideration of the health impacts of transportation systems could help offset the rising costs of health care in the Vancouver area and promote an active lifestyle that will benefit all Canadians,” Frank adds. The full report is available here<http://www.translink.ca/~/media/Documents/plans_and_projects/regional_trans…> .

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Announcing a NEW weekly no-drop Ride exploring our growing AT Network in the south
by Beth McKechnie 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

Sorry, I missed getting this out in time for the first ride but there are plenty more in the works. -cheers, Beth ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <currieg(a)mymts.net> Date: Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 3:23 PM Subject: Announcing a NEW weekly no-drop Ride exploring our growing AT Network in the south To: currieg(a)mts.net Hi Folks, Spread the word far and wide, there is a new Group Ride in town. Our Thursday and Friday Road Rides got together and voila! A new ride was born to accommodate all the new riders out there who just want to go slower, see more, talk more and maybe begin an incredible journey. Announcing: *Tuesday evening Bike Path Ride* starting Tuesday July 2nd 2013 will utilize our growing AT Network and will be geared to those who want to ride there bike at a more relaxed pace than our Friday Ride. This will be a fair-weather ride only, so everyone stays dry (we hope). We will gather at Woodcock Cycle, 433 St Marys Rd for a 7 pm departure. Due to the loss in day light we will bump these rides to a 6:30 start in August. For our main ride we will head east on Fifth Ave to Youville and then to Egerton, back onto DesMeurons for a block. We will pick up the bike path at the end of DesMeurons following the Niakwa Trail left over the Seine River and east to Lagimodiere, north to the Bishop Grandin Greenway, West to Dakota to pick up the Dunkirk Multi-use path, North to the Fermor bike path and back to DesMeurons following the same route we took out from the shop. Here is the map link http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/225161215 Here are other possible rides to switch things up: The BDI via Bike Path http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/235855549 (we may want to schedule this one earlier to leave time for an Ice cream break), Whittier Park via Bike Path http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/235866789(we may decide to stop at the forks for some fuel). Seine River Trail bike Path Ride http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/235868695 (we will be joined by Dennis from Save the Seine for a guided tour), Fort White Bike path Ride http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/236375883(we would meet in the north west corner of the theater parking lot McGillivray and Kenaston) These are 20 km to 25 km routes and I expect we will ride it between 17 and 20 kph +/- depending on the group that night. That should put us back at the shop between 8 and 8:30 for July rides.. This is a no pressure no-drop ride suited to those who wish to get more comfortable riding, want to gradually increase their distance and time in the saddle or just want to ride with others in a casual setting. This ride is good for almost all types of bikes. Having said that, you would not want to show up with your carbon bike and full kit. If you are concerned or have any questions please let me know. The Rides will normally be led by me, I am a Can-Bike instructor which means I am nationally certified to teach folks how to safely cycle with others on and off the roadways. I ride about 6000 km per year and ride all 4 seasons. Please ask me any questions from the mechanics of your bike all the way to winter cycling. As the ride progresses and if the skill of the riders warrants it, we may increase the distance and take in more of what our cycling infrastructure has to offer. For those of you who find that this ride is not enough for you, consider joining our Thursday or Friday no-drop Group rides where the speed is a little faster and the distance depends on you (min 30 km to a max of 70 km) 6 pm to 8:30/9:00pm. To join these rides you must wear a bike helmet The first time you join us you will need to sign a waiver, this protects the validity of our insurance through the Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA) The second and subsequent times you join us you will need a MCA General Membership, this membership is $48 and covers you and Woodcock Cycle Works with insurance for the duration of the season. Bye for now, *Currie Gillespie, CHRP* 204.955.5221 Board of Directors, Manitoba Cycling Association City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Advisory Committee 2011, 2012 Can-Bike National Advisory Council Winnipeg Cycling Map Committee Bike to Work Day Committee Ciclovia Committee "*Every Lane Is A Bike Lane*" - City of Los Angeles

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Peg City Car Co-op Photo Contest - #Bikewalkbus to win!
by Shoni Litinsky 02 Jul '13

02 Jul '13

Hi Everyone! Hope you are all enjoying this delightful weather. I am just writing to announce the launch of our new summer photo contest at Peg City Car Co-op. We want to see your creative photos from your commute which feature themes of biking, walking, and busing in central neighbourhoods of our city. Amazing prizes to be won including: - *$1200* driving credit with Peg City Car Co-op - *$500* Custom bike from Natural Cycle - *$500* worth of transit passes It is easy, follow the links below to see contest details and use the hashtag #bikewalkbus when uploading your photos. Please share widely! View the contest on Facebook here<https://www.facebook.com/pegcitycarcoop/app_492466294176379>to share and sign-up. View our Tweet here <https://twitter.com/pegcitycarcoop> to re-tweet. View our Instagram here <http://instagram.com/pegcitycarcoop> to re-post. [image: Inline images 2] Thanks everyone for helping out and happy summer! -- *Shoni Litinsky* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member<http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/memberships/> Find us here<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/>

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People on bikes need to be smarter - Suzuki
by Dave Elmore 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/david-suzuki/cycling-david-suzuki_b_3499256.htm l Cycling Is Smart But Cyclists Need to Get Smarter Bicycles are an increasingly popular, affordable and practical transportation option. Many cities are making life easier for cyclists by building separated lanes, implementing bike-share programs and introducing regulations to reduce conflict between bikes and cars. You can now find bicycle sharing <http://www.earth-policy.org/plan_b_updates/2013/update112> in 500 cities in 49 countries, including Beijing, Montreal, Chicago, Paris and Mexico City. In my home city of Vancouver <http://former.vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/cclerk/20130612/documents/cfsc2presenta tion.pdf> , we're still waiting for a planned sharing program, but cycling is the fastest-growing transportation mode here, jumping by 40 per cent since 2008, from about 47,000 to 67,000 daily trips. This is mainly thanks to an ever-expanding network of bike lanes and routes. The personal and societal benefits of getting out of your car and onto a bike are well-known: better mental and physical fitness and reduced health-care costs, less pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, often speedier commutes and significant cost savings, to name a few. Studies also show the exercise benefits of cycling exceed negative health effects <http://cyclingincities.spph.ubc.ca/air-pollution/> from pollution and injury. Still, despite the many arguments in favour of cycling, increased infrastructure always incites criticism -- most of it unwarranted. And the behaviour of some cyclists doesn't help. Let's consider some claims from opponents. Two main ones are that bicycling initiatives hurt local businesses and impede car traffic. Numerous studies show the opposite is often true: over the long term, business usually improves and car traffic is reduced. When bike lanes do affect car-commuting times, it's often by a small amount. Research by the New York City Department of Transportation <http://www.americabikes.org/nyc_study_finds_protected_bicycle_lanes_boost_l ocal_business> found retail sales increased 49 per cent along Ninth Avenue after a protected bike lane was built, compared to just three per cent for the rest of Manhattan. A Toronto study focused on Bloor West Village <http://www.cleanairpartnership.org/files/BikeLanes_Parking_Business_BloorWe stVillage.pdf> found far more customers arrive by foot, bike or transit than by car and "visit more often and report spending more money than those who drive." As for impacts on car commuting, bike lanes often have a negligible or even positive effect. More people cycling means reduced car traffic - the real cause of gridlock and slowdowns. Not everyone can use a bike and sometimes cycling isn't practical. But as people opt for alternatives to cars, the roads open up for those who must drive. A study by Stantec Consulting Ltd. <http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/mark-hume/van couver-mayor-may-pay-the-political-price-for-bike-lanes/article2115883/> found Vancouver drivers thought it took them five minutes longer to travel along a street with a new bike lane, but it actually took from five seconds less to just a minute and 37 seconds more. Studies around the world also show that bike lanes have significantly reduced accidents <http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/separated-bike-lanes-make-cycl ists-safer-study-says/article4624522/> involving cyclists, as well as the incidence of speeding cars. But if we really want to increase safety for cyclists - and pedestrians and motorists - we all need to take responsibility for our behaviours. People navigating on foot must be aware of surrounding bikes, buses, cars and other people and not wander with their eyes fixed on electronic devices. Car drivers need to follow road rules and be more aware of cyclists and pedestrians. Some cyclists just need to be smarter. A lot of criticism of the growing number of cyclists in cities is valid: too many blast through stop signs, don't give pedestrians the right-of-way, refuse to signal turns, ride against traffic, don't make themselves visible enough and use sidewalks. Many seem to have a sense of entitlement compelling them to ignore laws. It doesn't take much to learn and follow the rules, and investing in proper gear - including lights and reflectors - is absolutely necessary. You'll not only be safer; you'll also be less likely to anger motorists, pedestrians and fellow cyclists. Some jurisdictions have resorted to increased regulations and penalties to make cycling safer and to reduce conflicts between cyclists and drivers. In Chicago <http://grist.org/cities/with-bicycling-on-the-rise-motorists-get-a-new-roun d-of-drivers-ed/> , bike riders face increased fines for disobeying traffic laws, as do motorists who cause bike accidents. The fine for "dooring" a cyclist (opening a vehicle door without looking and hitting a bike) doubled from $500 to $1,000. There's really no doubt: anything that increases bicycle use, from separated lanes to bike-sharing programs, makes cities more liveable and citizens healthier. Cyclists must do their part to build support for initiatives that make cycling easier, safer and more popular. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Communications Manager Ian Hanington.

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Pembina Buffered Bike Lanes - photos and media release
by Janice Lukes 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

Promise - the last of good news in the south end - - - for a while at least ! Today's media gathering on Pembina - (though not sure why they insisted on putting podium in dead centre of access !?!) Something wonderful about 'filing' the media release into the 'Pembina Folder' - done - check - next ! A few of the media stories with video clips - imagine there will be more - The Metro <http://metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/722890/pembina-buffered-bike-lanes-a-winn ipeg-first/> CBC <http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2013/06/28/mb-buffered-cycling -lanes-winnipeg-pembina-highway.html> Chris D clip <http://www.chrisd.ca/2013/06/28/winnipeg-buffered-bike-lanes-cyclists-pembi na-highway-video/> Janice Lukes

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Active Transportation and the Stadium
by Janice Lukes 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

Can we handle more good news from the south end? ! Where in the city - at any event - have we ever seen so many bikes 'park' - bravo !! Finally - an active transportation problem that we WANT to experience - for sure it will be fixed - but - how great! Winnipeg Free Press <http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/practice-makes-nearly-perfect-213464 411.html> Excerpt: . The problem: Not enough spaces for the number of bikes. . The solution: The number of bike spots has been increased to 650 spots from 400. . Did it work? Not much better than it did the first time. By ~ 7:00 the lower level Bike Valet was full! HUGE THANKS to: . Amanda - Winnipeg Bike Valet coordinator for running such a tight and efficient ship - - probably no longer than a 10 minute wait in either line! . To the many many volunteers that stepped up to ensure a stellar 'bike parking' experience - it's a ton of fun volunteering at these high energy events . Liz Peters / CAA for providing 350 bike lights on short notice - we had a team handing out at the end and all were gone! . St. Norbert BIZ Association for providing two Green Team Staff to help check bikes out . Anders Swanson / Doug Little - for some great photography! NEXT BOMBER GAME - Friday, July 19th! See you there! FEEDBACK: I'm always collecting feedback on how to make the cycling experience to and from the Investors Group Field the best it can be - please email or call if you have any info. Received lots from last two events - and presented at the Stadium Advisory Committee meeting on Wed evening - am VERY optimistic much will be addressed this first year! Have a super and safe long weekend. Janice Lukes jlukes(a)shaw.ca 204 952-4222

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FW: Campaign start
by Dave Elmore 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

Watch for these on buses after July 1. Donations from over 50 Winnipeg cyclists and sponsorship from Tire Stewardship Manitoba made is possible for Bike Winnipeg to place these adds on 30 bus campaign for at least four weeks. Those who donated voted overwhelmingly for the "Please don't squeeze" message designed by cycling advocate Anders Swanson. FinalBusAdsm.jpg

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Webinar Handouts - What's in There for Me: Mining National Data for Information on Walking and Cycling
by Mark Cohoe 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

Hi, For those who attended last weeks (Wednesday June 19yth) webinar, What's in There for Me: Mining National Data for Information on Walking and Cycling, handouts/slides can be downloaded from the following link. *https://www.filesanywhere.com/fs/v.aspx?v=8b6a678c585f74a9a8aa Mark *

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INVITATION - Announcing the completion of Pembina Buffered Bike Lanes Project
by Janice Lukes 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

All cyclists and pedestrians are invited! Announcing the completion of Pembina Buffered Bike Lanes Project DATE: Friday, June 28 TIME: 1:30 p.m LOCATION: In front of CanadInns at 1824 Pembina Hwy - next to the bus stop. The City and Province will be holding a media event to announce the completion of the Pembina Buffered Bike Lanes project. Minister Lemieux and the Mayor Katz will be speaking. Anders Swanson will be event MC. Should make for an interesting Friday afternoon launch to the long weekend ! Janice Lukes

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Montréal Urban Ecology Centre given green light to create Active Neighbourhoods in QC, ON & AB
by Beth McKechnie 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

PRESS RELEASE | June 26, 2013 Montréal Urban Ecology Centre given the green light to create a network of Active Neighbourhoods across Canada http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130626-907057.html?mod=googlenews_wsj MONTREAL, June 26, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - The Montréal Urban Ecology Centre<http://www.urbanecology.net/>(MUEC) is known for its ground-breaking expertise in urban planning and active transportation. Public Health Agency of Canada announced (PHAC) that the MUEC has been given the green light to launch the Active Neighbourhoods Canada/Réseau Quartiers verts (ANC/RQV) project. The MUEC is thrilled by this news, which will enable it to implement the ANC/RQV project over a wide territory in twelve communities located in Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta. Over the last four years, the MUEC has developed tools for participatory urban planning which have been made available to municipalities, citizens, and professionals. These tools have contributed to creating a synergy between the public health network and the municipal sector, as well as between citizens and other local stakeholders. "The MUEC has developed a tremendous wealth of expertise in community mobilization for the collaborative creation and design of people-friendly neighbourhoods. This is an incredible opportunity for us to expand our knowledge base and share it. We use innovative tools that encourage dialogue between experts, citizens, and policy makers. In recognizing the MUEC's expertise in this type of project, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the MUEC's partners confirm that our methods are not only sound, but also deserve to be tried elsewhere," says Julie Rocheleau, MUEC General Manager. *Partnerships in Ontario and Alberta* The Sustainable Calgary Society, the Toronto Centre for Active Transportation <http://www.torontocat.ca/> (TCAT) and the MUEC are the partner organizations of the ANC/RQV project. They will identify possible local partnerships in twelve communities, three of which will be located in rural, remote or northern areas. "TCAT is very pleased to be a partner of the Active Neighbourhoods Canada project," says Nancy Smith Lea, TCAT Director. "The project's goals align very closely with our mission, which is to create a better environment for cyclists and pedestrians, and to promote public participation in local decisions regarding the built environment." "The research conducted by the Sustainable Calgary Society has consistently demonstrated that social equity and over-consumption are two of the most challenging issues in Calgary," says Dr. Noel Keough, Chair, Sustainable Calgary Society Board of Directors. "This project allows us to engage Calgarians in finding practical solutions to these problems." The Sustainable Calgary Society <http://sustainablecalgary.org/>, the TCAT and the MUEC have four years to stimulate dialogues and spread best practices in urban planning, public transportation, and citizen participation. These three organizations are well-equipped to identify core groups of active citizens to come together to develop sustainable communities. Challenges will be met thanks to technological innovation and the sharing of expertise, knowledge, and experimentation between citizens, professionals, elected officials, and researchers. *About the MUEC and its urban planning and transportation focus * Over the last five years, the MUEC has been working with Montréal communities to develop a network of Green, Active, and Healthy Neighbourhoods. With the support of the Fonds des saines habitudes de vie (Healthy Lifestyles Foundation) of Québec en Forme, the MUEC has mobilized hundreds of citizens, created forums for information sharing, and established urban planning methods that benefit cyclists and pedestrians. As a result of our efforts and general concern for healthy cities, in 2013 the City of Montréal will invest $10 million in eight green neighbourhoods in five boroughs. SOURCE: MONTREAL URBAN ECOLOGY CENTRE CONTACT: * * *MUEC CEUM * Brigitte Geoffroy 514 282-8378 # 253 Email: Brigitte(a)ecologieurbaine.ca *TCAT * Nancy Smith Lea 416 392-0290 Email : nsmithlea(a)tcat.ca *Sustainable Calgary Society * Ryan Martinson 403 463-7761 Email : ryan.j.martinson(a)gmail.com Copyright CNW Group 2013

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Next Generation Bikeway Design Webinar
by Mark Cohoe 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

Hi, For those coming to this afternoons webinar, Next Generation Bikeway Design: Raised cycle tracks, handouts can now be downloaded at http://www.apbp.org/?page=Webinar_Downloads <http://www.apbp.org/link.asp?e=markc@biketothefuture.org&job=952923&ymlink=…>. The webinar will be hosted at the MB-Ecocentre, 3rd floor 303 Portage Avenue. Local viewings of the NACTO webinars are made possible by the generous sponsorship of Freig and Associates. Mark Cohoe Bike Winnipeg *#3, Next Generation Bikeway Design: Raised cycle tracks * Wednesday, June 26 | 2:00 -- 3:15 p.m. CDT While many cities have relied primarily on signs and markings to radically transform their streets, a growing number of bikeways around the country have been improved and made permanent using higher cost materials, curb relocation and complex engineering. This session will look at two facilities that embody long term solutions for city streets. How can cities effectively move the curb without creating drainage problems? What "green" infrastructure solutions can be incorporated into these new bikeways? What are the highest and lowest cost alternatives to these designs? Presenters: Wendy Cawley, Engineer, City of Portland Karen Haley, Executive Director, Indianapolis Cultural Trail Jennifer Tower, Engineer, City of Portland

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Dooring fine in Chicago goes to $ 1000.00.
by Dave Elmore 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

http://globalnews.ca/news/671802/cyclists-call-for-more-safety-infrastructur e-in-toronto/ Cyclists call for more safety, infrastructure in Toronto TORONTO - Chicago will soon fine drivers $1000 for opening their doors on unsuspecting cyclists. That has some asking what Toronto is doing to curb something that causes dozens of injuries each year. Chavisa Brett was doored last year when she was cycling on Yonge Street near Carlton Avenue. "I went up and over, flying on to the other side of their door, landing on concrete," Brett said. "I feel like cycling in Toronto is too dangerous." She sustained serious bruising and soft tissue injuries. "Dooring" or being "doored" happens when a parked driver opens his or her door in the path of a cyclist who doesn't have time to move out the way. In Chicago, dooring accounts for 12 to 17 per cent of all accidents each year, according to Charlie Short, a cycling activist in the American city. In 2008, the fine for dooring in Chicago was $500 but city officials recently voted to double that fine to $1000. The change takes effect on July 6. "We knew it was a problem, we knew it was happening all over the city. Mostly by anecdotal evidence. And so urged the Chicago police to start tracking that information," Short said. Officials in Los Angeles and New York City also track dooring in their cities. But Toronto officials don't track it because by law, it's not a collision. According to the Highway Traffic Act definition, the vehicle would need to be moving, says Toronto Police Const. Clint Stibbe. But the incidents can still be investigated. Stibbe said dooring could fall under improper opening of a vehicle door, which carries a fine of $110. Jared Kolb, a Toronto-area cycling advocate, said city officials need to do more - including building more cycling infrastructure. "Get them out of the pathway of opening doors. In other words: bike lanes," Kolb said. "Cyclists need their own space on the roads." Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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South End - Stadium UPDATE
by Janice Lukes 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

Wow - lots going on down south! CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING at this THURSDAY's BIKE VALET !: This Thursday, I'm guessing upwards of 2000 people will come on bikes to the Bombers opening game - I think it is a sell out - ? 32,000 or so people! Is the traffic issues solved - why risk it - jump on a bike! I think many will do this! I worked with Amanda and team at the Bike Valet after the Taylor Swift concert! She has it down to a science! BUT More volunteers would help ensure the BEST POSSIBLE BIKE VALET EXPERIENCE - and contribute to the overall 'stadium cycling experience'. Its super easy - super fun - and is only for a short time! Amanda sets up a Google with different time slots (short shifts) and you just fill in when you can work. You show up - observe - and jump in and help! . VOLUNTEER FOR THIS THURSDAY: <http://www.doodle.com/chw57xe6vfwfy5bw> http://www.doodle.com/chw57xe6vfwfy5bw . GENERAL BIKE VALET INFO: http://www.bicyclevaletwinnipeg.ca/contact REFLECTIVE GEAR & LIGHTS if YOU BIKE! Please encourage anyone you know who is biking to the stadium to ensure they wear reflective gear and have lights on their bikes. It will be dark when the game is over and many 'new' cyclists just aren't set up for night cycling - yet. We are working with CAA and MPI to have lights to hand out at the Bike Valet. BIKE LANES ON PEMBINA - BIKE TO WORK DAY: Late last fall I was posting construction photos of the Pembina Bike Lane. Lots of snow came, a late spring . . and yeah! LAST WEEK the final touches were put on - the permanent paint markings are now down, the poly posts are up - and the route behind the bus shelters is now complete! Other than directional signage for new users departing the bike lanes - I believe it's pretty much complete - and looking fantastic (photo attached) Bike to Work Day: Alter Ego and Winnipeg Trails hosted a pit stop at the CanadInns / Plaza end - and overall the comments were super . . 'I love it' - 'continue the lanes all the way to downtown' - 'put some on Portage Ave' - 'I want to ride it all year around' ! We've been talking about creating a video of it in 'full use' this Thursday (Bomber game) HUGE HUGE KUDOS to Councillor Swandel for bringing the motion forward and getting the ball rolling - and to the Public Works / Property Planning and Development teams for so much thought into designing / developing. Yes - we need more. TAYLOR SWIFT: Quite a different demographic attending - lots of big equipment sitting on the old Zellers parking lot in the 'hood - lots of interest for boys - and girls! ~175 or so bikes in the Bike Valet - and many locked up around at the permanent bike racks. Concert was over just after 10:00 - I worked the Bike Valet and talked to folks - lots of people biked to the stadium for the first time - to avoid congestion - the loved it. BUT I noticed at least 80% didn't have lights on their bikes - or reflective clothing as they departed. Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on their 'Stadium cycling experience' - feel free to keep the feedback coming so we can work towards the best possible cycling experience! Thank you Janice Lukes 952-4222

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Dutch children not riding bikes?
by Dave Elmore 24 Jun '13

24 Jun '13

http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2013/06/road_safety_experts_worried_as .php Road safety experts worried as Dutch children stop cycling Monday 24 June 2013 An increasing number of children cannot cycle properly, particularly in the bigger cities, according to traffic safety body Veilig Verkeer Nederland. Fewer primary school children are taking cycling proficiency tests and parents are increasingly taking their children to school by car, VVN says. According to the AD, transport minister Melanie Schultz wants local authorities to ensure all primary schools include cycling proficiency tests in their curriculum. Schools are ditching the tests because too few children cycle to school. 'They can't cycle or don't have a bike,' a spokesman said. Cars Cycling instructor Ronald Wittenberg told the paper the Netherlands has a 'back seat generation'. 'Parents take their children to school by car because they have to go on to work,' he said. 'All those cars make the situation around schools more dangerous and so fewer parents send their kids to school by bike.' Figures from the national statistics office CBS show the number of children killed in cycling accidents is going up. In 2010 nine children were killed in a bike accident but last year that had risen to 13. - See more at: http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2013/06/road_safety_experts_worried_as .php#sthash.fYjZ79Xa.dpuf Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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New MPI 60 second driver commercial
by Dave Elmore 23 Jun '13

23 Jun '13

http://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/Rd-Safety/Tips/60-Sec-Driver/Pages/CyclistsAndCars.a spx Click on the link "View video" Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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Happy Bike to Work Day
by Stacy Matwick 21 Jun '13

21 Jun '13

I can just imagine thousands of us tooling about the downtown core :) Well this isn't for me (afraid of heights) but ... at least it uses biofuel. http://boingboing.net/2013/06/20/flying-bicycle.html#more-237536 [cid:image003.jpg@01CE6E5A.CE469FD0] Happy 'Bike to Work Day' everyone. Stacy Matwick Information Centre International Institute for Sustainable Development 161 Portage Ave. E., 6th floor Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 0Y4 Voice: (204)958-7755 Fax: (204)958-7710 Email: smatwick(a)iisd.ca<mailto:smatwick@iisd.ca> IISD Research Library web page: http://www.iisd.org/ic SD-Cite: IISD Research Library database: http://sd-cite.iisd.org<http://sd-cite.iisd.org/> GENERata web-magazine: http://www.iisd.org/generata/ Twitter: @iisd_library Google+<https://plus.google.com/b/115807178630169130619/115807178630169130619/posts> Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/IISD-Research-Library/213770388697688?sk=wall> "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read" Groucho Marx

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AT Webinar: Raised Cycle Tracks - Wed, June 26th, 2-3:15pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

Bike to the Future and Green Action Centre invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar at the EcoCentre (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave). This will be followed by group discussion of local applications. RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth (204) 925-3772 * * * * * ** NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide Webinar Series *Session #3: Next Generation Bikeway Design: Raised Cycle Tracks* [image: nacto] Get the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide here.<http://www.apbp.org/link.asp?e=beth@greenactioncentre.ca&job=920221&ymlink=…> While many cities have relied primarily on signs and markings to radically transform their streets, a growing number of bikeways around the country have been improved and made permanent using higher cost materials, curb relocation and complex engineering. This session will look at two facilities that embody long term solutions for city streets. How can cities effectively move the curb without creating drainage problems? What "green” infrastructure solutions can be incorporated into these new bikeways? What are the highest and lowest cost alternatives to these designs? *Presenters:* - Wendy Cawley, Engineer, City of Portland - Jennifer Tower, Engineer, City of Portland - Karen Haley, Executive Director, Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

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CBC: Downtown food, cycling tour attracts over 50 people
by Beth McKechnie 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

Downtown food, cycling tour attracts over 50 people Downtown BIZ initiative combines sightseeing, local restaurants CBC News<http://www.cbc.ca/news/credit.html>| Posted: Jun 19, 2013 8:40 PM CT Winnipeg’s first-ever restaurant bicycle tour attracted over 50 people Wednesday evening. The tour, organized by the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, took the cyclists on a seven-restaurant tour of downtown. The massive group could be seen moving from the legislative building to The Forks and through the Exchange District. Stops included the Promenade Café, Don Pedros and Cakeology. Participants were given a tour of the areas they were cycling in and many stopped to snap photos. The five-hour event, dubbed A Moveable Feast, was the first of its kind in the city and cost $30 to participate in. See video: * http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2013/06/19/mb-moveable-feast-d… *

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TONIGHT - Filmed by Bike, 7:15pm, U of W Eckhardt Grammatte Hall
by Beth McKechnie 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

Join us tonight for an evening of short films celebrating cycling, including a couple that focus on Winnipeg. Tickets are $5 at the door and support Bike to Work Day Winnipeg <http://biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org/>(Friday, June 21st). *FILMED BY BIKE * *7:15 pm, **Thurs, June 20th, U of W - Eckhardt Grammate Hall * *Goldilocks and the Three Bikes 1:18 *Prof. Dave + Mimi G. – Seattle, WA *La Bicicleta 4:45 *Mark Beaty – Victoria, BC * Locomotive 5:11 *Geoffrey Feinberg – New York, NY * Long Life 6:48 *Emmy Wills, Jade Owen + Jon Flahr – Vancouver, BC * Ninja Bike Lock 3:21 *Johnnie Olivan – Portland, OR * Roll On, Oregon 1:30 *Bicycle Transportation Alliance, North + Chris Hombecke – Portland, OR * Stronger Than Dirt 7:11 *Dan Schneider – Portland, OR *The Golden Tree 3:06 *Ninian Doff – London, UK *The Loaded Warrior 4:15 *Jay Browmmer, Taylor Fitzgerald + Steven Bellesiles – San Francisco, CA * Bikerafting Alaska’s Lost Coast 10:00 *Mike Curiak – Grand Junction, CO * Invincible 1:47 *Mike Vogel – Portland, OR * Bike Winnipeg! 3:38 *Green Action Centre, Trevor Gill + Christopher Paetkau – Winnipeg, MB * Bring The Kid Outta Ya 7:07 *Brent Miller, Winnipeg, MB *Door prize*: Fringe Festival show pass courtesy of event sponsor Peg City Car Co-op <http://pegcitycarcoop.ca/>.

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27-Country European Cycling Benchmark Report
by Beth McKechnie 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

[snipped from the National Center for Bicycling and Walking's newsletter CenterLines June 19th issue. Be sure to check out the ECF Cycling Barometer Visual for this: http://www.ecf.com/wp-content/uploads/ECF-Barometer-Visualization.pdf] *27-COUNTRY EUROPEAN CYCLING BENCHMARK REPORT* According to a June 6th European Cyclists' Federation article, "The European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) is using the run up to next week's Velo-city 2013, its international cycling conference in Vienna, to launch a groundbreaking new benchmarking report which provides a multi-dimensional view on cycling in all 27 EU countries. "Remarkably Netherlands and Denmark were inseparable at the top of the table after assessing daily cycling levels, cycle tourism, advocacy activity, bicycle sales and cyclists' safety. Countries in the south and east of Europe showed they have a lot of potential for improvement. ECF Cycling Barometer Project Manager Chloe Mispelon said 'The main purpose of launching the ECF Cycling Barometer today is to get people talking about international comparisons in cycling... The ECF Cycling Barometer is our way of prompting a debate around five dimensions of cycling we are prioritizing (modal share, road safety, cycling tourism, volume of the cycling tourism market, and size of the recognized cycling advocacy organizations)...The barometer shows that we really need reliable statistics on cycling in the EU to enable governments and advocates to assess progress on cycling and to allow collaborative working between countries to improve cycling for European citizens.'..." - Full article: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=d3a889e3d2… - ECF Cycling Barometer Visual: http://www.ecf.com/wp-content/uploads/ECF-Barometer-Visualization.pdf - Technical note explaining the source of the data used for the ECF Cycling Barometer:http://bit.ly/19PWiPV<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YnGHTcZPgkxcCrpu1h9O_SAytpe-Srtd_8Q28ky7Ck7m…> - Cycling in Europe: A collection of 91 photographs of bicycles and public transport which can be downloaded and distributed: http://bit.ly/11YBX6h<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YnGHTcZPgkyCidFTNKelDYl-cbExybD-s2-NmFFXI-W5…>

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PTH 101 Active Transportation Overpass - Open House
by Beth McKechnie 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Reminder about next Thursday's Open House for the AT bridge over the perimeter -- great opportunity to hear what's in the plans and have some input. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lauren Lange <LangeL(a)mmm.ca> Date: Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 10:02 AM Subject: PTH 101 Active Transportation Overpass - Open House To: Lauren Lange <LangeL(a)mmm.ca> Hello, Please find attached an invite to a Public Information Meeting for the *PTH 101 Active Transportation Overpass *project*, *located between the City of Winnipeg and the R.M. of East St. Paul. Event details are as follows: *Date*: Thursday June 27th, 2013 *Location*: Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 653 Knowles Avenue, Winnipeg, MB *Time*: 4:30 P.M. – 7:45 P.M. *Format*: Drop-in Please see the attached invite for additional details. Feel free to forward this email onto anyone who may be interested in the project. If you are unable to attend on June 27th, the open house information boards will be posted online at: http://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/ the following day. Hope to see you there, Lauren * * *Lauren Lange, MCIP* Planner Planning & Development *MMM Group Limited* 111-93 Lombard Avenue Winnipeg, MB | R3B 3B1 t: 204-943-3178 ext 3894 | f: 204-943-4948 langel(a)mmm.ca | www.mmm.ca

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AT Webinar: Mining National (US) Data for Walking and Bicycling Info, Wed, June 19th, 2-3 pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 17 Jun '13

17 Jun '13

Green Action Centre and Bike to the Future invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar at the EcoCentre (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave). This will be followed by group discussion of local applications.* *Detailed description provided below. *Wed, June 19th | 2:00-3:00 p.m.* RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth (204) 925-3772 * * * * * ** What's in There for Me: Mining National Data for Information on Walking and Bicycling Are you "interested but concerned" when it comes to data analysis? Join APBP for an examination of the large national databases available to us and how they can be queried to extract data on cycling and walking in our communities. This webinar will provide a user-friendly, 101-level overview of the National Household Travel Survey and the American Community Survey, including a detailed description of the data relevant to bicycle and pedestrian trips to be found in each data set; how to use the NHTS Table Designer Tool and the U.S. Census Factfinder website to extract information and build a profile of your community; and a discussion of the limitations and caveats of these tools. The session includes a case study from Portland, Oregon, that shows how these data can be used to build support for investments in cycling and walking. Presenters: - Dr. Robert Schneider, Assistant Professor in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Urban Planning - Roger Geller, Bicycle Coordinator, City of Portand.

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How Does Transportation Affect Public Health?
by Mike Tutthill 17 Jun '13

17 Jun '13

* How Does Transportation Affect Public Health?<http://politiquespubliques.inspq.qc.ca/url.php?i=3116&f=News&l=En> * http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/13mayjun/05.cfm Where transportation infrastructure is designed to accommodate or even encourage nonmotorized transportation, such as through complete streets policies, it can have a positive effect on public health. This report from the Federal Department of Transportation in the US presents case studies from across the country to help illustrate how metropolitan planning organizations and States are collaborating at the crossroads of public health and transportation. -- Mike Tutthill Planning & Evaluation Facilitator HEALTH in COMMON 200 - 141 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R3 tel: 204.946.1888 1.800.731.1792 fax: 204.284.2404 email: mtutthill(a)healthincommon.ca web: www.healthincommon.ca +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *Health in Common on Facebook*< http://www.facebook.com/pages/Health-in-Common/120069149875> ü Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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