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Planning for Sustainable Transportation in Small and Mid-Size Communities webinar - Wed, Feb 23, Noon-1 pm, Green Action Centre
by Beth McKechnie 22 Feb '11

22 Feb '11

Green Action Centre will host a Winnipeg viewing of the following MOST (Transport Canada) webinar on *Planning for Sustainable Transportation in Small and Mid-Size Communities* on Wed, Feb. 23rd. If you would like to join us, please let me know at * beth(a)greenactioncentre.ca*. See you then! cheers, Beth 925-3772 ------------------------------ Webinar: * **Planning for Sustainable Transportation in Small and Mid-Size Communities* * *Date: *Wed, Feb. 23, Noon to 1:00 p.m. CST * Location: *EcoCentre boardroom, 303 Portage Ave, third floor* (enter via elevator inside MEC) **** Brenda Kelley from Bathurst Sustainable Development will present on a "How to Guide for Incorporating Sustainable and Active Transportation into Festivals and Special Events" and the use of charrettes to generate recommendations for incorporating Transportation Master Plan Recommendations. Laena Garrison from Ecology Action Centre in Halifax will present on *Municipalities for Green Mobility* – a project that aims to incorporate and advance sustainable transportation in long-term municipal planning. NOTE: Brenda Kelley has requested that a publication – Bathurst N.B. Green Guide for Festivals and Special Events – relevant to her presentation be circulated ahead of time. It is available for downloading (until Feb.28) at the following link: ** https://download.yousendit.com/eURCeVdvWlRBNkd4dnc9PQ <https://download.yousendit.com/eURCeVdrMVhubVh2Wmc9PQ> -- *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/memberships/>

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Building Great Communities Forum: 7-9 pm, Tues, March 1st, Canad Inns Polo Park
by Beth McKechnie 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

------ Forwarded Message ------ *From: *"Teranishi, Shirley" <STeranishi(a)winnipeg.ca> *Date: *Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:05:29 -0600 ** *Subject: *FW: Building Great Communities Forum Good morning! You are invited to attend a workshop on the topic of *Building Great Communities – Working Towards Win-Win Solutions to Accommodate Growth* to be held on March 1, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Canad Inns Polo Park located at 1405 St. Matthews Avenue in Winnipeg. There is no cost associated with this event and registration is not required. Please feel free to pass this invitation on to other in your network. We look forward to seeing you on March 1! Yours truly, Deepak Joshi, Director of Planning, Property and Development -- *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/memberships/>

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Webinar: Talking to Decision Makers about TDM - Wed, Feb 16th, noon-1pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

Green Action Centre will be hosting a local viewing of the following ecoMOBILITY (Transport Canada) webinar on Talking to Decision Makers about TDM (Transportation Demand Management). If you would like to join us, please let me know at *beth(a)greenactioncentre.ca*. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth 925-3772 ------------------------------ Webinar: * Talking to Decision Makers about TDM *Date: *Wednesday, Feb. 16, Noon to 1:00 p.m. CST * Location: *EcoCentre boardroom, 303 Portage Ave, third floor* (enter via elevator inside front doors of MEC) ** *Description* Learn about Transport Canada’s new TDM (Transportation Demand Management) Guide, which will aid practitioners in presenting the case for TDM to decision makers, and hear how Smart Commute obtained support for their program. -- *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/memberships/>

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Minneapolis: As bicycle use climbs, rate of crashes with vehicles falls (Feb.6'11)
by Beth McKechnie 08 Feb '11

08 Feb '11

As bicycle use climbs, rate of crashes with vehicles falls *City data seem to bear out idea that seeing more bikers leads drivers to watch for them.* *By STEVE BRANDT<http://www.startribune.com/bios/10644486.html?elr=KArks:DCiUHc3E7_V_nDaycUi…> ,* Star Tribune Last update: February 6, 2011 - 8:42 PM The more people bike in Minneapolis, the safer they seem to be. *What's new? *Recently crunched city data show the reported cyclist-motorist accident rate dropping as the number of bike commuters grows. For 2008, the most recent year for which complete data were available, the crash rate was one-quarter that of 10 years earlier. Moreover, a trend line shows a steady decrease in the crash rate even as the number of commuting cyclists more than doubled. There are some limits to the Minneapolis data. The number of cyclists is taken from the number of people ages 16 or older who tell census takers that their main transportation to work the previous week was a bike. That figure grew from about 3,000 in the 1990s to about 8,000 in 2008. It excludes infrequent commuters and recreational bikers. Meanwhile, the number of crashes involved only those reported to the city between bikers and motorists, which remain at or below 1990s levels. That means the crash rate has fallen sharply while commuting bikers are on the rise. *Is this happening elsewhere?* It squares with a 2003 analysis on biking and walking in two California cities. "A person is less likely to collide with a person walking or biking if more people walk or bicycle," public health consultant Peter Jacobsen wrote in the journal Injury Prevention. *Why is this happening? *Familiarity breeds safety, one city bike advocate believes. "People are so used to seeing bicyclists -- love them or hate -- and they don't want to hit them," said Shaun Murphy, coordinator of the city's nonmotorized transportation program. Murphy said the map of hot spots for bike-car accidents doesn't show major issues around the University of Minnesota because drivers there are so used to watching for bikes. *Do bike lanes help?* Murphy also credits more bike lanes. Bike lanes can benefit pedestrians as well. When bike lanes were striped on Riverside Avenue, for example, the number of bikers riding on sidewalks dropped by 87 percent, said Hilary Reeves, a spokeswoman at Transit for Livable Communities, which manages a federal grant to promote biking and walking in the Twin Cities. *How many bike crashes are there?* The city records 200 to 300 bike-vehicle crashes annually. Preliminary statewide numbers show that nine bikers were killed in vehicle crashes in 2010, with 926 crashes reported. All but one of the fatalities and the preponderance of those injured last year were male, while close to half were between ages 10 and 24. Steve Brandt • 612-673-4438 http://www.startribune.com/local/115449079.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O… -- *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/memberships/>

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Snow Trek 2011 - starts THIS Sunday! (please forward)
by Beth McKechnie 07 Feb '11

07 Feb '11

Hello, Can you please assist the Snow Trek 2011 Organizing Committees and their * many* community partners by promoting the following *FREE* event and * forwarding* this information on to your networks? Cheers, Deanna *************************************** *2011 Snow Trek – 2nd Annual winter in motion**…one more Sunday!*** There is still ONE more Sunday for you to take advantage of Snow Trek 2011 - a fun filled afternoon for the whole family (all ages) to head outdoors for some cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing and winter walking. *No Experience, No Problem*! We are offering FREE cross-country ski instruction and guided snowshoe walks. *No Equipment, No Problem*! We will have a limited supply of FREE cross-country skis & snowshoes for you to use (ID required). *Too Young, Too Old!* No such thing...Everybody Welcome! *What*: Snow Trek – 2nd Annual winter *in motion* *When & Where*: *Sunday, February 13th, 2011* Living Prairie Museum (2795 Ness Ave.) *Time*: 12:00 - 4:00pm *Who*: All Welcome! *Cost*: FREE! *** We are also looking for a few more volunteers … if you’re interested, please contact Deanna at dbetteridge(a)wrha.mb.ca For more information and a detailed schedule, be sure to check out * www.winnipeginmotion.ca *or call Winnipeg *in motion* at 940-3648. See you on the trails! 2011 Snow Trek – 2nd Annual winter *in motion* is a community event put on by many community partners - Thank you! ********************* ** Sign-up to receive Winnipeg in motion email updates http://www.winnipeginmotion.ca/signup/ ** ------------------------------------------------------------- Deanna Betteridge, BESS, M.Sc. *in motion* Coordinator 2 - 189 Evanson St. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0N9 204-940-3264 (w) 204-232-3297 (c) 204-940-8409 (f) E-mail: dbetteridge(a)wrha.mb.ca Web site: www.winnipeginmotion.ca

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Snow Trek 2011 - one more Sunday! (please forward)
by Deanna Betteridge 07 Feb '11

07 Feb '11

Hello, Can you please assist the Snow Trek 2011 Organizing Committees and their many community partners by promoting the following FREE event and forwarding this information on to your networks? Cheers, Deanna *************************************** 2011 Snow Trek - 2nd Annual winter in motion...one more Sunday! There is still ONE more Sunday for you to take advantage of Snow Trek 2011 - a fun filled afternoon for the whole family (all ages) to head outdoors for some cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing and winter walking. No Experience, No Problem! We are offering FREE cross-country ski instruction and guided snowshoe walks. No Equipment, No Problem! We will have a limited supply of FREE cross-country skis & snowshoes for you to use (ID required). Too Young, Too Old! No such thing...Everybody Welcome! What: Snow Trek - 2nd Annual winter in motion When & Where: Sunday, February 13th, 2011 Living Prairie Museum (2795 Ness Ave.) Time: 12:00 - 4:00pm Who: All Welcome! Cost: FREE! *** We are also looking for a few more volunteers ... if you're interested, please contact Deanna at dbetteridge(a)wrha.mb.ca For more information and a detailed schedule, be sure to check out www.winnipeginmotion.ca <http://www.winnipeginmotion.ca/> or call Winnipeg in motion at 940-3648. See you on the trails! 2011 Snow Trek - 2nd Annual winter in motion is a community event put on by many community partners - Thank you! ********************* ** Sign-up to receive Winnipeg in motion email updates http://www.winnipeginmotion.ca/signup/ <http://www.winnipeginmotion.ca/signup/> ** ------------------------------------------------------------- Deanna Betteridge, BESS, M.Sc. in motion Coordinator 2 - 189 Evanson St. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0N9 204-940-3264 (w) 204-232-3297 (c) 204-940-8409 (f) E-mail: dbetteridge(a)wrha.mb.ca Web site: www.winnipeginmotion.ca This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original. Ce courriel et tout document dans cette transmission est destiné à la personne ou aux personnes à qui il est adressé. Il peut contenir des informations privilégiées ou confidentielles. Toute utilisation, divulgation, distribution, copie, ou diffusion non autorisée est strictement défendue. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire de ce message, veuillez en informer l'expéditeur immédiatement et lui remettre l'original.

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in motion @ library - Create your own boot camp - February 11, 2011
by Beth McKechnie 07 Feb '11

07 Feb '11

*Create your own boot camp – No drill sergeant required! * *Are you looking for a fun way to get fit? Why not create your own boot camp? Boot camps are no longer just for military personnel. Join Winnipeg in motion and local exercise professional Stuart Klassen of MORFit Training to learn how a boot camp workout can be a fun, new, and challenging way for people of all ages and fitness abilities to increase their strength and stamina. Attend the session and receive a free exercise band. ** When: *Friday, February 11, 2011 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. *Where: *Millennium Library, 2nd Floor, Carol Shields Auditorium Wear comfortable clothing and join in the activities, or come out and watch. Admission is *FREE* and registration is *NOT* required. *Unable to attend?* Visit our website (www.winnipeginmotion.ca) where we will post all the resources and information shared at the session! Contact Winnipeg *in motion* at 940-3648 for more information. *Create your own boot camp – No drill sergeant required *is part of *in motion* @ the Library, a series of monthly workshops that promote physical activity for better health. The *in motion* @ the Library series is sponsored by Winnipeg *in motion* and the Millennium Library. For a complete list of workshops, visit http://www.winnipeginmotion.ca/resources/in_motion_library.

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Reminder: The Future of Transit in Canada webinar - Thurs, Feb 3, 11-12:30, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 31 Jan '11

31 Jan '11

If you haven't already registered for this Thursday's webinar but are interested in attending, we still have seats available for the viewing in the EcoCentre boardroom. If you would like to join us, please let me know at *beth(a)greenactioncentre.ca*. thanks! Beth Green Action Centre 925-3772 ------------------------------ Webinar: * The Future of Transit in Canada *Date: *Thursday, Feb. 3, 11 to 12:30 p.m. CST * Location: *EcoCentre boardroom, 303 Portage Ave, third floor* (enter via elevator inside front doors of MEC) *Speakers: * - Michael Roschlau, President and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Urban Transit Association <http://www.cutaactu.ca/> (CUTA) - Don Hull, Director of Transit, City of Hamilton<http://www.hamilton.ca/index.htm>(Ontario) - Derek Bacchioni, Treasury Manager, TransLink <http://www.translink.ca/>(British Columbia) - Derek Stewart, Manager, Environmental Sustainability, Coast Mountain Bus Company, Ltd. <http://www.coastmountainbus.com/> *Session description: * How will we get around in our cities in the future? What transit options fit the size and form of my community today? How do I improve service to increase active and mobile transit tomorrow? This webinar will begin with CUTA’s Transit Vision 2040<http://www.cutaactu.ca/en/publicationsandresearch/vision_2040.asp>, which explores changes likely to take place in Canadian communities over the next generation. These changes and strategic directions can optimize public transit's contribution to our quality of life. Let’s prepare for these changes by sharing knowledge and best practices. The City of Hamilton’s revitalized B Line Bus rapid transit line<http://www.sustainablecommunities.fcm.ca/Search/PDF/GMEF9458_CS_e.pdf>combines hybrid bus technology, service improvements and social marketing to increase ridership and improve service. Learn why these steps fit Hamilton’s local context and their experiences since initial implementation in 2007<http://www.hamilton.ca/NewsandPublications/NewsReleases/2007News/April/07-0…>. The webinar will also profile several initiatives in Metro Vancouver, supported by TransLink and FCM's Green Municipal Fund. These innovative sustainable transit initiatives point the way toward this vision for 2040, including: - Jack Bell Ride-Share's Online Ride-Matching Project & Enhancements<http://online.ride-share.com/en/my/index.php> - Main Street Transit & Pedestrian Priority Project<http://www.translink.ca/en/Be-Part-of-the-Plan/Projects/Main-Street-Upgrade…> - Feasibility Study for the Metro Vancouver Public Bike System<http://www.translink.ca/en/Cycling/Public-Bicycle-System.aspx> - Bike Transit Centres - Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Pilot Retrofit Testing for Natural Gas Buses<http://www.translink.ca/en/About-TransLink/Media/2005/September/TransLink-b…> - Diesel Oxidation Catalyst Retrofits -- *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/memberships/>

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Active & Green e-Newsletter Winter 2011
by Beth McKechnie 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

In case you did not receive our latest e-newsletter (and if so, apologies for duplicate postings!)... Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.<http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=a80e2822ac…> [image: Active & Green Winter 2011] Let us help! *Looking to improve commuter options at your workplace?* R<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/request-information-presentation-or-mee…>equest resources<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/request-information-presentation-or-mee…>on cycling, carpooling, commuting surveys and tracking progress, among others. Book a presentation<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/request-information-presentation-or-mee…>on the various commuting options, as well as fuel-efficient driving, creating a commuter friendly workplace, and greening the workplace. Talk to us about implementing a Smart Trips<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/smart-trips/?utm_source=Active+%26+Gree…>program at your workplace. Upcoming Events *Reel Green Film Festival* February 4-5 *Earth Day* April 22 *Jane's Walk* May 7-8 *International Trails Day* June 4 *Commuter Challenge* June 5-11 *Bike to Work Day* June 24 If you like what you read, become a member<http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/memberships/?utm_source=Active+%26+Gree…>of Green Action Centre (membership is free!), visit our website at greenactioncentre.ca<http://greenactioncentre.ca?utm_source=Active+%26+Green&utm_campaign=a80e28…>or make a donation<http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/make-a-donation/?utm_source=Active+%26+…>. Welcome to our new look! Hope you enjoy our new e-newsletter format. Stay warm, active & green! Don't be 'car-bound' Winter can be the perfect time of year to get around without your car. With the right gear and planning, a trip to work, school or the grocery store can turn into an opportunity for fresh air, exercise, and fun. Get to your destination satisfied and safely with our winter tips<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/don%E2%80%99t-be-%E2%80%98car-bound%E2%…> . Take a video break - Rap your way to using those bike racks on buses<http://www.activelivingbydesign.org/communities/featured-community/bike-rap…> - The bike 'helmet' of the future? Check out this collar air bag<http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/10/cyclists-airbag-helmets-bursts-forth…> - Get your daily hug with your bike to work<http://www.grist.org/article/2010-10-04-will-bike-for-hugs-video?utm_source…> - A must-see Goofy cartoon! "Motormania" (1950)<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZgiVicpZGk&utm_source=Active+%26+Green&utm_…> Get recognized! Have you heard about the *Commuter Friendly Workplace Awards*? These unique awards are given out to Manitoba workplaces offering great commuter options programs for their employees. If your workplace is making strides to improve your options for getting to work, consider applying. *Click here*<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/commuter-friendly-workplace-awards/?utm…>for more details and to apply. The WRENCH After more than a year of planning and negotiations, The Winnipeg Repair, Education and Cycling Hub (The WRENCH) will be opening it's doors to the public this spring. The organization seeks to improve access to bicycles and to teach community members bike maintenance and mechanical skills. Learn more<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/the-wrench/?utm_source=Active+%26+Green…>about this valuable service. Transportation Plan What would you like to see happen in the next 20 years in Winnipeg? More cycling infrastructure? Rapid transit? A policy for complete streets? Pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods? Check out<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/transportation-master-plan/?utm_source=…>what Green Action Centre is recommending and how you can put in your two cents. Year-Round Challenge! Ever wonder what your daily commute can do for you? Sign up<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/year-round-commuter-challenge/?utm_sour…>to take the Commuter Challenge year-round. Track your commute and get weekly email updates on how many calories you've burned, emissions you've avoided and how much fuel you have saved by green commuting. [image: Year-round Commuter Challenge] You are receiving this email because you are an Active & Green subscriber. Unsubscribe<http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a1…> beth(a)greenactioncentre.ca from this list. Our mailing address is: Green Action Centre 3-303 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3V6 Add us to your address book<http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/vcard?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f5…> Copyright (C) 2011 Green Action Centre All rights reserved. Forward<http://us2.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=a80…>this email to a friend Update your profile<http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3…> [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp]<http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?aid=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&afl=1> -- *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. 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The WRENCH - Learn How to Fix Your Bike
by Beth McKechnie 22 Jan '11

22 Jan '11

*Bicycle Repair Workshop Series * at the Bike Dump 631 Main St. (use south side entrance) All workshops are from 6-8 PM unless otherwise noted. The workshops are FREE of charge and do not require pre-registration. HEADSETS - Learn how to adjust and replace the ball-bearings around your fork. Jan 19th SINGLE-SPEEDS - Learn how to convert your multi-speed to a single (ideal for Winnipeg winters). Jan 29th *@ 2 PM* BRAKES - Learn how to adjust and upkeep your brake system. Feb 23rd DERAILLEURS - Learn how to maintain and adjust your gear system. March 16th 3-SPEED HUBS - Learn how to overhaul and adjust those perplexing internal hubs. March 23rd SPRING TUNE-UP - Be nice to your bike after winter and/or get your bike ready for the spring. April 20th Workshops presented with support from the W.R.E.N.C.H (Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub) www.thewrench.ca

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