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Safe Kids Week - Bike Helmet Campaign
by Beth McKechnie 28 May '10

28 May '10

----- Original Message ----- From: Shawn Feely Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 2:45 PM Subject: Safe Kids Week - Bike Helmet Campaign Please distribute. This year, Safe Kids Week (May 31-June 4) is promoting helmet use for wheeled recreational activities such as cycling, inline skating and skate boarding. At the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, we are supporting this week by launching Ride2Win - a bicycle helmet promotion campaign - that includes a chance for a student / child to win a bike for themselves and a parent. What are the campaign messages? l Bike together! Younger children should always cycle with a parent. l Everyone wear a helmet. Parents too! This increases helmet use in kids. l Wear your helmet correctly: (see Ride2Win.ca for information) We invite you to participate in this campaign by distributing this email with attached poster through your networks, to youth groups, to your child's school, to family members etc. etc. etc. If you have questions please feel free to contact me directly. Shawn Feely Injury Prevention Coordinator IMPACT, the injury prevention program Winnipeg Regional Health Authority NA335 - 700 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3E 0T2 Phone (204) 787-1823 sfeely(a)hsc.mb.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 destinÃ© Ã la personne ou aux personnes Ã qui il est adressÃ©. Il peut contenir des informations privilÃ©giÃ©es ou confidentielles. Toute utilisation, divulgation, distribution, copie, ou diffusion non autorisÃ©e est strictement dÃ©fendue. Si vous n'Ãªtes pas le destinataire de ce message, veuillez en informer l'expÃ©diteur immÃ©diatement et lui remettre l'original.

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Spring 2010 Active & Green
by Beth McKechnie 27 May '10

27 May '10

[Apologies for any duplicate postings!] Welcome to the Spring 2010 issue of Active and Green! We hope you will share it widely with co-workers, colleagues, family and friends. The newsletter can also be downloaded as a pdf file: www.resourceconservation.mb.ca/news/pdfs/Active&Green_Spring_2010.pdf Have fun walking, biking, riding the bus, carpooling or however you get around! Beth McKechnie Green Commuting Initiatives Workplace TDM Program Coordinator Resource Conservation Manitoba (204) 925-3772 beth(a)resourceconservation.mb.ca

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Spots open - City Cycling course, May 30, noon-4 pm
by Beth McKechnie 26 May '10

26 May '10

If you missed out on earlier offerings of this cycling course, there are spots still open for this Sunday afternoon (details below). To register, contact the City of Winnipeg right away at 311 or register online (see page 4, http://www.winnipeg.ca/cms/Leisure/pdfs/LG_S10_online.pdf). ** Please circulate widely ** thanks! Beth 925-3772 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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FW: [transp-tdm] True Cost of Owning a Car Graphic
by Erik Dickson 26 May '10

26 May '10

Hi All, Saw this neat graphic online this morning about the cost of automobile ownership and thought I'd share. http://www.gobankingrates.com/how-much-does-your-car-really-cost-you/ http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2010/05/the-true-cost-of-owning-a-car/ Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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Dana Strapazzon Retirement Celebration - TICKETS
by Beth McKechnie 26 May '10

26 May '10

----- Original Message ----- From: Honey, Brian Subject: Dana Strapazzon Retirement Celebration - TICKETS *Tickets are currently being sold and going fast. To get yours, please continue reading. After years of hard work and dedication, it's time to take a permanent vacation. No more meetings or pages to fax, it's time to kick back and just relax. We welcome you in celebrating a retirement party honoring Dana Strapazzon on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010. Please join us to share happy memories and wishing her well, as she starts her long and well deserved rest. This event is not a surprise, Dana is well aware of all plans. The celebration will occur at Silverado's Nightclub located at 2100 McPhillips Street from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Tickets are $12 and will include your choice of steak or chicken and a potato. Part of the ticket price goes towards a large retirement gift for Dana. You may purchase tickets from any of the following: Brian Honey - 990-6636 or contact bhoney(a)winnipeg.ca (7th floor 395 Main) Gail Katz - 986-7760 or contact gkatz(a)winnipeg.ca (8th floor 395 Main) Derrick Stamm - 470-9791 or contact dstamm(a)winnipeg.ca (6th floor 395 Main) Karen Glugosh - 612-2065 or contact kglugosh(a)winnipeg.ca (6th floor 395 Main Greg Ferguson - 986-4355 or contact gferguson(a)winnipeg.ca (6th floor 395 Main) Jeff Honey - 986-8366 or contact jhoney(a)winnipeg.ca (430 Langside, Magnus Eliason Rec Center) Bill Towers - 986-3214 or contact btowers(a)winnipeg.ca (8th floor 395 Main) Louie Strapazzon - 339-5105 or contact luidana(a)shaw.ca (Dana's husband) Please note Silverado's has indicated they will not be selling tickets at the door, so please purchase your ticket in advance. See you at the party, Brian Honey bhoney(a)winnipeg.ca

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Driving home the benefits of staying active
by Kevin Miller 21 May '10

21 May '10

Driving home the benefits of staying active By David Suzuki with Faisal Moola I was struggling through my routine at the gym in April when the owner came up to me. "Give me something to share on Twitter for Earth Day," he demanded. I've been working out for more than 30 years and I'm still waiting for it to be fun, or at least easy, so my brain was not operating at full bore. I panted, "How about this: Get out and exercise. It's good for your body and it's good for the environment." He seemed happy enough and wandered away, but his question got me thinking. I'm a biologist. I know that we evolved out of the natural world and lived without machines for a long time. Everything our ancient ancestors did, they did by expending some effort, especially to get from one place to another. Our bodies evolved to keep up with this required effort. Indeed, our bodies need to work in order to restore themselves. Don't believe me? Just look at one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, stroke, cancer, and more: exercise! Now, I know that a car is an amazing piece of technology, but it's just a means of getting us from point A to point B. When we climb into a car to drive five or 10 blocks instead of walking or cycling, we may come up with all kinds of rationalizations as to why it was necessary, but do we ever stop to consider that this simple act works against what our bodies need? When I walk by a school and see roly-poly kids jumping from the big cars lined up outside, I suspect that parents think they're doing their children a favour. But it's at the expense of what kids need to remain healthy. If a neighbourhood is so dangerous that we can't let our children walk to school, then we should work to make it safer, or initiate group walks. When a 90-kilogram person climbs into a 2,000-kilogram vehicle, more than 95 per cent of the gasoline is burned to move the car, not the person! That's a lose-lose-lose situation: we throw away money, waste energy, and exacerbate environmental pollution. The auto sector has dazzled us with big, fancy stuff because energy has been cheap and the environmental consequences haven't figured in its planning. With the near-death experience of the big three auto companies as the economy melted down, and with oil prices rising steadily, car companies are finding religion on being green as they tout smaller, more efficient cars. Let's hope this represents a turning point in the values that motivate them. But we also need to shift the way we all of think of cars. People seem to regard a car as an extension of themselves - bigger, sexier, noisier, faster, more powerful. I can understand the psychology, but still, it's just a machine. It's something to get us to our destination, but it has become so deeply embedded in our culture that it's impossible to think of doing without it - at least until we build cities in ways that eliminate our need for personal vehicles. We must think of a car as simply a machine to move us around, a machine that should be used sparingly because overuse is harmful. Our love of cars also sets a bad example for the rest of the world, especially China and India, where growing economies are creating huge numbers of people with the means and the desire to buy vehicles. These days you can find all kinds of books offering 10 or 100 easy ways to save the planet. But the planet is not in trouble. Whatever we do, it will continue to spin and move around the sun. We may be in trouble though. We're altering the chemical, physical, and biological features of the biosphere, making it increasingly difficult for tens of thousands of species, including our own, to survive and flourish. Changing course and reining in our demanding appetite and economy is not going to be easy. If everyone buys an electric or hybrid car, changes light bulbs, and carries cloth bags, we'll still be a long way from a sustainable way of living. But thinking about our own personal health and our relationship with the machine may at least get us started down a new road. Learn more at http://www.davidsuzuki.org

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Globe & Mail: Ontario aims to increase cyclist safety
by Beth McKechnie 20 May '10

20 May '10

Globe & Mail Ontario aims to increase cyclist safety Karen Howlett Toronto - From Wednesday's Globe and Mail Published on Tuesday, May. 18, 2010 9:19PM EDT Last updated on Tuesday, May. 18, 2010 9:39PM EDT Making Ontario's roads a little more bike-friendly has become a key priority for Transportation Minister Kathleen Wynne, a cycling enthusiast from her days living in the Netherlands. Ms. Wynne has launched a review of the province's cycling policies. She also appeared receptive to a private member's bill introduced in the legislature on Tuesday that would require drivers to leave a buffer zone of three feet when passing cyclists on city streets, and five feet on highways. "I obviously believe that we should make whatever changes we need to make sure that cyclists are safe on the road," Ms. Wynne told reporters. New Democratic Party transportation critic Cheri DiNovo, who introduced the bill, said similar laws already exist in France, Spain and Germany. In the United States, sixteen states have approved, or are in the process of approving, bicycle-passing laws. The bill would go a long way toward making roads safer for cyclists, Ms. DiNovo said, urging Ms. Wynne to "rise above partisan differences and . for once, do the right thing." Ms. DiNovo added that the leading cause of cyclist fatalities is collisions involving drivers passing bikes. Ms. Wynne acknowledged that Ontario's cycling laws lag well behind those in European countries, which have a long tradition of cars and bikes sharing the road. She related her own experience commuting by bike in the Netherlands, where she lived for three years and where her first two children were born. "I would ride my bike with one child in the front and one child on the back," she said. Ms. DiNovo said her bill would reduce the number of bicycle-related injuries and deaths. Every day, she said, 80 people in Ontario visit an emergency department because of a cycling injury. And cyclists are between seven and 70 times more likely to be injured than those who drive cars. That grim statistic hit home last weekend, when four riders in Quebec were run down and killed. One cyclist died after a collision on a rural highway in the Laurentian Mountains on Saturday; three others died on Friday in a ghastly accident south of Montreal. Ms. DiNovo's bill comes just days after a plan to establish separated bike lanes along Toronto's University Avenue was defeated. Premier Dalton McGuinty said he is not sure the province needs a three-foot rule for cyclists, even though he has his own buffer zone with the media: reporters in the Queen's Park press gallery have been asked to stand at least five feet from him when asking questions. "Just personally, I'm not sure if it's a matter of needing more laws, or a greater sense of respect for one another on the road," he told reporters on Tuesday. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario-aims-to-increase-cycli…

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Globe & Mail: Spate of cycling deaths sparks fear in Quebec's commuter culture (May20'10)
by Beth McKechnie 20 May '10

20 May '10

Globe & Mail Spate of cycling deaths sparks fear in Quebec's commuter culture Les Perreaux Montreal - From Monday's Globe and Mail Published on Sunday, May. 16, 2010 11:09PM EDT Last updated on Sunday, May. 16, 2010 11:11PM EDT Cyclists in Canada's most bike-friendly province are riding in fear and disbelief after four riders were run down and killed in less than 48 hours. Leading a group of a about 100 cyclists on a weekly 70-kilometre Sunday tour, Steve Abramson noticed a change in attitude this weekend among drivers, too, on the suburban streets and quiet country roads just west of Montreal. "We noticed right away that drivers were suddenly extra careful, way more observant than usual, stopping to let us pass," said Mr. Abramson, 77-years-old and a long-time member of the Club Cycliste Beaconsfield. "It's early in the season, so drivers still aren't used to us being out there. It takes three or four dead to suddenly wake them up, it seems. It's unbelievable. . . It's scary, alright." A cyclist died after a collision on a rural highway in the Laurentian Mountains north of Montreal Saturday evening, on the heels of a ghastly accident south of the city on Friday in which six riders were run over, killing three triathletes and injuring three others. Police reported the 44-year-old driver in the Saturday accident on Highway 117 near Val-Morin had two times the legal limit of alcohol in her bloodstream. Jacques Michaud, 57, died in hospital Sunday morning. Alcohol was not a factor in the Friday accident involving six cyclists and a 29-year-old male driver. No charges have been laid as the investigation focused on driver inattention and the condition of the road. The provincial government promised on the weekend to immediately pave the gravel shoulder on the busy secondary Highway 112, which was supposed to have been completed years ago. "I have no doubt the lack of a paved shoulder played a role in this accident, but it's truly an extremely exceptional, almost unbelievable event. I've never heard of anything like it in Quebec," said Suzanne Lareau, the president of Vélo-Québec, after returning from her own Sunday ride. While Quebec has a longstanding image associated with potholes and fast, reckless drivers, no other province has proportionally more cyclists or spends more money to make room for them. Quebec has spent $200-million over 15 years promoting the sport and creating dedicated bike lanes, including the systematic paving of shoulders on small highways. About $88-million has gone into creating a 4,000-kilometre provincial network known as the Route Verte. Municipalities have spent millions more creating their own networks. More than half of Quebec adults identify themselves as cyclists who ride at least once a week, about 50 per cent more than the two provinces next on the list, Ontario and British Columbia. Quebec has a critical mass of cyclists that makes the province safer for the sport than most places in North America, experts say. Quebec has had 12-20 deaths per year since 2000 - about a third the number of deaths in the 1980s, when there were about half as many cyclists on the road. In Canada, about 52 to 73 cyclists died each year from 2003 to 2007 according to the most recent tally available from Transport Canada. "Quebec is the envy of the rest of Canada, the province is much farther ahead in promoting the sport and reducing injuries and fatalities," said Eleanor McMahon, an Ontario cycling safety activist. "Cyclists there have political champions, effective legislation, money invested, they've done so much to encourage the sport." The Quebec accidents were all cyclists were talking about in Burlington, Ont., where Ms. McMahon was wrapping up her Sunday ride. "We really do have a shared vulnerability. Do you know of another pastime where you pack ID before you head out on the road in case you get run over and don't see your loved ones again?" said Ms. McMahon, who founded the bike safety lobby group, Share the Road, after her husband, OPP Sergeant Greg Stobbart, was struck and killed by a vehicle in 2006. Riding in a group dramatically improves cyclist visibility. Multi-bike accidents are rare but trigger a shockwave when they happen. In 2008, two bicycle tourists were killed and two others injured when they were struck by a Honda Civic on the Trans-Canada Highway in Manitoba - a province where paved shoulders are rare on rural highways. Manitoba is one of the shortest stretches for cross-Canada cyclists, but it is often cited as being among the scariest. Last summer, five cyclists were struck but survived after a hit-and-run near Kanata, a suburb of Ottawa. Charges were laid against the vehicle drivers in both cases. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/spate-of-cycling-deaths-sparks…

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Commuter Challenge kickoff - 10 am, Tues May 18th, MB Hydro
by Beth McKechnie 17 May '10

17 May '10

Looking for an excuse to be outdoors in the sunshine tomorrow morning? Come out for the 2010 Commuter Challenge kick-off ! 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 18th Manitoba Hydro (360 Portage Ave) Bring your bike, grab a bus or walk on over to join us. Hope to see you there! cheers, Beth * * * * * Green Commuting Initiatives Workplace TDM Coordinator Resource Conservation Manitoba Tel: (204) 925-3772 www.resourceconservation.mb.ca

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in motion @ the Library - Getting "in motion" Safely!
by Deanna Betteridge 14 May '10

14 May '10

Hello, Can you please assist Winnipeg in motion by publicizing the following FREE event and forwarding this information on to your networks? Thanks, Deanna ******************************************************** Do you have an injury that is keeping you from being "in motion"? Are you afraid of injuring yourself while exercising? Or are you interested in just staying safe while being active this summer? Join Winnipeg in motion and athletic therapist Christine Johnston of Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Centre to find out how to prevent injuries and to learn how to exercise safely. Christine will walk you through a sample warm-up, cool-down and stretching routine; when to apply pressure, ice or heat and when to seek professional advice. What: Getting "in motion" Safely! When: Friday, May 21, 2010 Time: 12:10 - 12:50pm Where: Carol Shields Auditorium, 2nd Floor Millennium Library (251 Donald) Admission is FREE, all are welcome and registration is NOT required. For more information please contact Winnipeg in motion at 940-3648 or visit www.winnipeginmotion.ca <http://www.winnipeginmotion.ca/> . Getting "in motion" Safely! is part of "in motion Fridays", 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 <http://www.winnipeginmotion.ca/resources/in_motion_library> . ******************************************************** See you at the library! Cheers, Deanna ** Sign-up to receive Winnipeg in motion email updates http://www.winnipeginmotion.ca/signup/form.php ** ------------------------------------------------------------- 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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FW: SOS Celebrates International Trails Day June 5
by Stacy Matwick 14 May '10

14 May '10

FYI Hope the attachment comes through. If not you can find the map and brochure here http://www.winnipegtrails.ca/2010/05/11/bois-des-esprits-trail-grand-openin… Cheers 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 Library website: http://www.iisd.org/ic/ "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read" Groucho Marx "Life is like a bicycle, to keep your balance your must keep on moving" Albert Einstein From: Bev Sawchuk [mailto:bevsawchuk@shaw.ca] Sent: May-13-10 7:34 PM To: 'James, Alena (WSD)'; 'Craig and Connie'; 'Derhak Semeniuk, Bonnie'; 'Gordon Goldsborough'; Henry David (Hank) Venema; 'Britt Hilton'; 'Kisti Thomas'; 'kim laird'; 'Mike Grandmaison'; 'Natalie Gerardy'; 'Bohemier, Rene'; 'The Ladybug Foundation'; 'Vicki Burns'; kgeisel(a)mtsm.blackberry.com; 'Pike, Susan' Subject: 11 a.m. June 5 - SOS Celebrates International Trails Day Thought you might be interested in attending this event on June 5. Bring your family and friends to visit Winnipeg's newest and most unique City Park! Regards, Bev * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * On Saturday, June 5, Save Our Seine is inviting the public for a fun time on the trails of the the Seine River Greenway's forest Bois-des-Esprit - Winnipeg's largest continguous and river bottom and upland forest. This is the second year that Save Our Seine, in conjunction with the Winnipeg Trails Association, will be hosting an International Trails Day event to showcase Winnipeg's Bois-des-Esprit, a 117 acre forest located in South St. Vital adjacent to the new Royalwood subdivision. The event is aimed particularly at residents of the neighbourhoods located near the Bois-des-esprit, including Royalwood, St. Anne's Road and Meadowood. Highlights of this year's event will include: - opening of the new 2km long gravel trail that extends the length of the forest from the Royalwood Bridge to John Bruce Road. - guided tours of the forest along the new trail. Save Our Seine tour guides will provide information about the history and natural features of the forest, including the five ecosystems and diversity of wildlife that occurs in the forest. - Bois-des-Esprits contains the largest collection of forest sculptures in Winnipeg. Participants in the guided tours will get to see the 7 wood spirit and owl sculptures that Murray Watson carved into dead tree stumps this winter and spring fall. They will also visit Woody, the 3 metre high carved tree spirit that guards the forest. Carvers of the forest scuptures will also be on hand to talk about their carvings. - A free lunch will be served while a Metis fiddler entertains. Costumed Metis interpreters from Union Natinale Metisse St-Joseph du Manitoba will tell stories about the history of the area and Wildlife Haven Rehabilitiation Centre will have one it ambasssodors, a live raptor on hand. The event takes place on Saturday, June 5 at 11 a.m. Visitors are asked to gather at the greenspace east of the Royalwood Bridge, next to Bois-des-Esprit. Parking is available at Morrow Gospel Church. The event will last about 2 hours. A brochure about the event including a map of Bois-des-Esprit is attached.

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Vancouver pushes $25-million plan for more bike lanes
by Beth McKechnie 12 May '10

12 May '10

Vancouver pushes $25-million plan for more bike lanes Council to consider 55 km of new routes in 10-year master cycling plan By Kelly Sinoski, Vancouver Sun May 6, 2010 http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Vancouver+pushes+million+plan+more+bike+… Vancouver is proposing to invest $25 million in additional bike paths over the next two years as part of the city's ambitious goal to become the world's greenest city by 2020. A city report on a proposed 10-year Cycling Master Plan, which will go to council Thursday, calls for another 55 kilometres of bike lanes and routes around Vancouver. This includes the long-awaited Comox Helmcken Greenway project to connect the seawall, the West End and downtown Vancouver to the Central Valley Greenway, which stretches all the way to New Westminster. The additional bike paths and routes would give Vancouver a 415-kilometre bike-route network and help the city reach its target of having 10 per cent of all urban trips in Vancouver made by bicycle by 2020, Mayor Gregor Robertson said. Right now, only 3.7 per cent of trips, or 60,000 trips a day, in Vancouver are made by bike on average, although some neighbourhoods boast up to 12 per cent. "This will definitely get more people on bikes," Robertson said. "Most data shows that cities don't go much beyond five per cent until they create separated bike lanes. That's about the percentage of people that will take their chances in traffic." The report, which will initiate the planning process for the new plan, recommends that council on Thursday approve an immediate $1.25-million investment in the city's bike network for 2010 and 2011. This money would be used to draft a new 10-Year Cycling Program Master Plan, develop a comprehensive cycling monitoring program, add on-street bicycle parking and do spot improvements - such as more traffic lights - on existing bikeways to address safety concerns. It also recommends council approve plans in principle to develop a new cross-town bikeway along 45th Avenue from Balaclava to Nanaimo, the North Arm Trail Greenway, generally along 59th Avenue from West Boulevard to Vivian, and create better cycling connections to the Canada Line Bridge and the Cambie Street bike lanes, which carry traffic over the Fraser River to Richmond. The proposals are in addition to plans underway to complete separated bike lanes from the Burrard Bridge to the Dunsmuir Viaduct across the downtown core. The total investment would be $25 million, which is roughly 30 per cent of the city's $90 million streets-and-roads budget for the same period, city engineer Jerry Dobrovolny said. The new cycling plan will form a component of a new transportation plan, to be initiated later this year. The money for the cycling paths and improvements has already been set aside in various budgets, including $3.7 million in the city's developer "greenlink" fund, which is for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. Another $3 million earmarked for major arterial roads will also go toward projects that benefit cyclists, while the city has another $8.3 million that isn't allocated to any specific projects. Vancouver Coun. Geoff Meggs said about 12 per cent of the funding would be used for new infrastructure, while the rest would maintain or upgrade cycling paths. He noted many of the projects have been waiting for years to be built. Vancouver's bicycle network comprises five primary types of facility: off-street paths, local street bikeways, painted bike lanes, painted shared-use lanes and separated bike lanes. Robertson said one of the considerations would be to look at separated-bike-lane trials on major arterial routes such as Main or Commercial and on residential-street bike lanes. "We have a really good bike infrastructure but it really needs a catch-up in investment," he said. "For many years all city investment went into roads and sidewalks and the city ignored safe bike options." Margaret Mahan, executive director of Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST), welcomed the city's report. "It marks the first time we've seen that kind of significant commitment to a future that is going to be greener," she said. "The single thing most people say keeps them from riding is the perceived safety issue. "[They'll get on their bikes] when they're not afraid of being hit by two tonnes of moving vehicle." If approved by council, a public consultation process would probably start immediately and take about a year. ksinoski(a)vancouversun.com

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Commuter Cycling course - May 18 & 20
by Beth McKechnie 11 May '10

11 May '10

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Fw: Dana Strapazzon Retirement Celebration
by Beth McKechnie 11 May '10

11 May '10

----- Original Message ----- From: Honey, Brian Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 2:04 PM Subject: Dana Strapazzon Retirement Celebration After years of hard work and dedication, it's time to take a permanent vacation. No more meetings or pages to fax, it's time to kick back and just relax. We welcome you in celebrating a retirement party honoring Dana Strapazzon on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010. Please join us to share happy memories and wishing her well, as she starts her long and well deserved rest. This event is not a surprise, Dana is well aware of all plans. Please see attached poster. The celebration will occur at Silverado's Nightclub located at 2100 McPhillips Street from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Tickets are $12 and will include a gift and food. Tickets will be available by the middle of next week. You may purchase tickets from any of the following: Brian Honey - 990-6636 or contact bhoney(a)winnipeg.ca (7th floor 395 Main) Derrick Stamm - 470-9791 or contact dstamm(a)winnipeg.ca (6th floor 395 Main) Karen Glugosh - 612-2065 or contact kglugosh(a)winnipeg.ca (6th floor 395 Main) Gail Katz - 986-7760 or contact gkatz(a)winnipeg.ca (8th floor 395 Main) Greg Ferguson - 986-4355 or contact gferguson(a)winnipeg.ca (6th floor 395 Main) Bill Towers - 986-3214 or contact btowers(a)winnipeg.ca (8th floor 395 Main) Jeff Honey - 986-8366 or contact jhoney(a)winnipeg.ca (430 Langside, Magnus Eliason Rec Center) Louie Strapazzon - 339-5105 or contact luidana(a)shaw.ca (Dana's husband) Please note Silverado's has indicated they will not be selling tickets at the door, so please purchase your ticket in advance. Hope to see you at the party, Brian Honey bhoney(a)winnipeg.ca

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Something timely for Friday
by Stacy Matwick 07 May '10

07 May '10

"Little Green Man" http://www.markfiore.com/ Safe for work. I especially liked the term 'lizard juice'. Enjoy 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 Library website: http://www.iisd.org/ic/ "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read" Groucho Marx "Life is like a bicycle, to keep your balance your must keep on moving" Albert Einstein

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Reminder: Jane's Walks coming to Winnipeg neighbourhoods this weekend
by Beth McKechnie 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Come out to explore Winnipeg neighbourhoods on a Jane's Walk this weekend! The walks are FREE and led by volunteers. Explore Winnipeg's diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods while walking, talking and sharing. Celebrate the legacy of Jane Jacobs - urbanist and author whose writings championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. Saturday, May 1 * Rapid Transit Walk - 10 a.m. * History Lives in North Point Douglas - 11 a.m. * Downtown: The Heart of the City - Noon * Magical Urban Forest: A Walk in the Bois-Des-Esprits - 12:30 p.m. * The Heart of Fort Rouge: Riverview A Place With it All - 12:30 p.m. * Transcona: From Town to City to Community - 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 2 * Sharing Cars, Sharing Gardens: Osborne Village - 10:00 a.m. * Downtown: The Heart of the City - Noon * Echoes of Our Past: A Walk Along the Historic Seine River in St. Boniface - 12:30 * Scotia Heights: Unique Places and Play Spaces - 1:00 p.m. * Walking Meditation: Assiniboine Park - 1:30 p.m. * Faith and Service: Churches in an Evolving Urban Neighbourhood (Wolseley) - 2:00 p.m. * A Walk through Old St. Vital - 3:00 p.m. Find all details and descriptions online at http://janeswalk.net/cities/category/winnipeg/. ** Please circulate widely - thanks! **

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New resource - AT and the built environment
by Beth McKechnie 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Hi everyone, In case you haven't seen it yet, the Heart and Stroke Foundation has a new resource called "Shaping Healthy Active Communities" that provides practical advice. It looks at the role of the built environment and people's physical activity levels (including walking and cycling). Here's a snippet: Active, healthy community design strategies - such as good public transit, well-maintained parks, and safe, efficient walking and cycling networks ? make it easier to get the physical activity Canadians need to promote heart health, prevent stroke and maintain a healthy lifestyle. With Canada's high rates of physical inactivity and obesity in adults and children, it is more important than ever to build active, healthy design supports into local environments. Residents and community organizations can play an important role in making this happen. Download it at: http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.5847487/k.2ED3/Healthy_L… cheers, Beth

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Invite: Active School Travel and Risk Management Webinar, May 3, 2:00 p.m. CST
by Beth McKechnie 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

***Apologies for Cross Posting*** Please join us for a webinar on Active School Travel and Risk Management Resource Conservation Manitoba will be a participation site for the webinarbelow on Monday, May 3rd from 2-3 pm central. Please join usat our offices 3rd Floor, 303 Portage Avenue; Winnipeg. RSVP to asrts(a)resourceconservation.mb.ca. Alternatively,you can register for the webinar by e-mailing Sandra Jones at scjones(a)telus.net and take part from thecomfort of your own desktop. Participation is free! Enjoy! Ifyou have any questions, please dont hesitate to contact us at 925-3773 or asrts(a)resourceconservation.mb.ca. Cheers, JackieAvent From: Sandra Jones [mailto:scjones@telus.net] Sent: April-12-10 1:43 PM To: Sandra Jones Subject: Invite: Active School Travel and Risk Management Webinar, May3, 3:00 p.m. EST STP facilitators, schoolboard trustees and staff, municipal staff, ACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVEL AND RISKMANAGEMENT Is liability an issue in yourarea? Invite those needing answers to take part in this webinar. This is an opportunity forthose hesitant to fully embrace School Travel Planning due to liabilityconcerns, to hear from both an expert in risk management and a fully engagedSTP school district. How is the liability issue mitigated and school travelplanning made successful? Doug Wyseman of Municipal RiskServices Limited willbe joined by a Halton School District Board member to presenton the important issue of liability. They will be introduced by Jacky Kennedyof Green Communities Canada. The presentations will be followed by anopportunity for questions. This free webinar isscheduled for 90 minutes on Monday May 3 at 3:00 p.m. EST Please register yourself andany colleagues, invited guests, by replying to this email at: scjones(a)telus.net Instructions for joining thisimportant WIMBA webinar will follow. Thank you for your interest,I look forward to your reply. Best wishes, Sandra Sandra Jones School Travel Planning www.saferoutestoschool.ca/schooltravel.asp scjones(a)telus.net T 604.946.1480 C 604.786.0803 JackieAvent Active and Safe Routes to School Program Coordinator Resource Conservation Manitoba 3rd Floor - 303 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B4 (204)925-3773 www.resourceconservation.mb.ca Resource Conservation Manitoba: Living Green, Living Well Practical solutions for yourself, your community and theenvironment Green Commuting, Environmental Education, Reducing Waste, Composting Resource Conservation Manitoba is a registered charity. Pleaseconsider making a donation. ------- End of Forwarded Message ------- Beth McKechnie Green Commuting Initiatives Workplace TDM Coordinator Resource Conservation Manitoba Tel: (204) 925-3772 www.resourceconservation.mb.ca

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Active Transportation Open Houses
by Erik Dickson 22 Apr '10

22 Apr '10

Hello everyone, Apologies for any cross posting. There are two upcoming Public Open Houses and Community Drop-Ins scheduled as part of the Active Transportation Infrastructure Stimulus Project. For more information regarding the upcoming open houses as well as previous open houses, please visit: http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/HikeIt BikeItLikeIt.asp Public Open House: New Routes in South East Winnipeg: Seine River / Dakota / Dunkirk / Archibald / Lagimodiere / Eugenie Thursday, April 29 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Morrow Gospel Church 755 St. Anne's Road Community Drop-In Workshop: North End Bikeway System Tuesday, May 4 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm William Whyte School 200 Powers Avenue This session is another opportunity to provide input on new AT facilities in the North End. The open house will be drop-in format (come any time between 5:00 and 8:00) but the workshop will follow the schedule: 5:00 pm King / Charles / Flora (King to Selkirk) 5:45 pm Church / Machray (Keewatin to Main) 6:30 pm Manitoba / Pritchard / Flora (Keewatin to Main) 7:15 pm Powers (Sutherland to Leila) If you have any questions please feel free to call me. Have a good day! Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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Jane's Walks - coming to Winnipeg neighbourhoods May 1 & 2
by Beth McKechnie 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

Jane's Walk is series of FREE walking tours led by volunteers on the first weekend of May. Explore Winnipeg's diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods while walking, talking and sharing. Celebrate the legacy of Jane Jacobs - urbanist and author whose writings championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. Find Winnipeg walk times and locations online at www.janeswalk.net . New walks still being added! ** Please circulate widely - thanks! Also, poster attached if you have spots for it in your neighbourhood or workplace. ** cheers, Beth 925-3772

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Active Transportation: What is it? Where do I start? How can I make it work for me? - Friday, April 23
by Deanna Betteridge 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

** Please forward ** Hello, Please join Winnipeg in motion and Kate Dykman from Resource Conservation Manitoba <http://www.resourceconservation.mb.ca/> to learn more about active transportation - how to get started and how to do more if you are already active. We will discuss tips on how to get started, how to stay safe while walking and cycling in Winnipeg and give an update on all that is new in Active Transportation in Winnipeg. Who should attend? - Recreational walkers, cyclists and other active commuters interested in walking and riding more... to work or to destinations in and around your neighbourhood. When: Friday - April 23, 2010, 12:10 - 12:50 p.m. Where: Millennium Library - Carol Shields Auditorium Admission is FREE and registration is NOT required. Contact Winnipeg in motion at 940-3648 for more details. The first 75 people to attend the session will receive an in motion reflective arm band - enhancing visibility for walkers and cyclists. This session is part of "in motion Fridays", 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 <http://www.winnipeginmotion.ca/resources/in_motion_library> . See you at the library, Deanna ** Sign-up to receive Winnipeg in motion email updates 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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Webinar invitation - Environmental Measures for Safe Routes to School: Understanding the Basics of Air Pollution
by Beth McKechnie 20 Apr '10

20 Apr '10

***Apologies for Cross Posting*** Please join us for a webinar on Environmental Measures for Safe Routes to School: Understanding the Basics of Air Pollution Resource Conservation Manitoba will be a participation site for the webinar below on Tuesday, April 27th from 12-1 pm central. Please join us at our offices - 3rd Floor, 303 Portage Avenue; Winnipeg. RSVP to asrts(a)resourceconservation.mb.ca. Alternatively, using the link below you can register for the webinar and take part from the comfort of your own desktop. Participation is free! Enjoy! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at 925-3773 or asrts(a)resourceconservation.mb.ca. Cheers, Jackie Avent Jackie Avent Active and Safe Routes to School Program Coordinator Resource Conservation Manitoba 3rd Floor - 303 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B4 (204) 925-3773 www.resourceconservation.mb.ca Resource Conservation Manitoba: Living Green, Living Well Practical solutions for yourself, your community and the environment Green Commuting, Environmental Education, Reducing Waste, Composting Resource Conservation Manitoba is a registered charity. Please consider making a donation. From: Michelle Gulley [mailto:mgulley@americawalks.org] Sent: April-20-10 9:48 AM To: asrts(a)resourceconservation.mb.ca Subject: Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar - April 27th Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar - April 27 (1pm ET) Environmental Measures for Safe Routes to School: Understanding the Basics of Air Pollution Presenters: Pat Childers, U.S. EPA Dan Powell, Planner, Greenville County Planning Dept. Helping to reduce air pollution is often cited as a reason to walk or bike. However, most of us are unfamiliar with the different types of air pollution and how they affect children compared to adults. In this webinar, Pat Childers, of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will walk us through a basic introduction to the different sources and types of air pollution and how they relate to Safe Routes to School. This basic overview will also teach you how to determine the types of air pollution that are of the greatest concern in your area. Mr. Childers will also discuss various school-related air pollution programs being implemented by EPA. Mr. Childers presentation will be followed by a ten minute overview of the work Dan Powell is doing with schools in the Greenville County area to reduce idling, improve air quality, and increase walking and bicycling to school. Dan will also discuss how to involve students in the process of evaluating air quality changes. This webinar is part of the Safe Routes to School Coaching Action Network Webinar Series, developed by America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School. For more information please contact Michelle Gulley at mgulley(a)americawalks.org REGISTER NOW Forward email This email was sent to asrts(a)resourceconservation.mb.ca by mgulley(a)americawalks.org. Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribeT | Privacy Policy. Email Marketing by America Walks | 4604 eisenhower avenue | alexandria | VA | 22304

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WFP: Bike-path, walkway boom (Apr.20'10)
by Beth McKechnie 20 Apr '10

20 Apr '10

Winnipeg Free Press Bike-path, walkway boom Cash for active-transportation routes nearly outstrips budget for roads By: Bartley Kives For the first time in Winnipeg's history, the city will spend almost as much money building bike and pedestrian routes this summer as it will fixing local and regional streets. The city plans to stagger the construction of 34 active-transportation projects over the next six months, as engineering and construction firms race to build $20.4 million worth of new bike and pedestrian routes before Halloween. The unprecedented expansion of Winnipeg's active transportation network will add 101 kilometres of new AT routes -- 30 kilometres of dedicated bike and pedestrian paths and 71 kilometres of cycling routes on streets -- to the city's existing network of 274 kilometres. During a regular year, the city only spends $3.25 million to expand its active-transportation network. But the availability of federal infrastructure funds convinced the city and province to shell out more for AT in 2010. Since all the money must be spent by the end of October, the city's public works department and outside consulting firms found themselves under pressure to complete the initial design and engineering work. Construction tenders and the actual work will be staggered between late April and October to prevent any one company from struggling beneath the weight of too much work, active-transportation co-ordinator Kevin Nixon said. Most of the projects will be completed by the deadline, he predicted. But it's unclear what will happen in Omand Park, where opposition from several dozen Wolseley residents scuttled a $1-million bridge over Omand's Creek. Another route planned for Kildare Avenue was moved to Pandora Avenue following consultation with Transcona residents, Nixon said. The city has one more public consultation planned for the project. New routes along the Seine River, Dakota Street, Dunkirk Drive, Eugenie Street, Lagimodiere Boulevard and Archibald Street will be on display at a Morrow Gospel Church open house on April 29. But Winnipeggers may still be unaware some lanes of existing city streets will be converted into bike routes featuring either bike lanes or separated bike boulevards. For example, three or four roundabouts will be placed on Grosvenor Avenue to calm traffic in River Heights. Portions of Nassau Street North will only allow motor vehicle traffic in one direction. A downtown stretch of Assiniboine Avenue will also include one-way sections to prevent the loss of parking spaces alongside a new bike boulevard. One of the side benefits of the project is preventing cars from shortcutting through residential neighbourhoods, explained Nixon, who worked alongside city transportation managers. But the main goal is to make it easier and safer for cyclists to commute through Winnipeg. "We're not trying to replace the automobile. We're not trying to get anyone on a bike," he said. "What we're trying to do is give people options." Some motorists, however, remain skeptical. Mike Mager, president and CEO of CAA Manitoba, said even though most drivers support the expansion of cycling infrastructure, they're also annoyed by increasing congestion on Winnipeg's streets. An informal survey of consultants working on the AT project confirmed Nixon's prediction of project completion by the end of October, albeit with a caveat: There will be gaps on several routes, as some legal easements have yet to be obtained. The creation of trail signage also may have to wait until 2011, Nixon added. bartley.kives(a)freepress.mb.ca Get informed Plans for new southeast Winnipeg activetransporation routes will be on display Thursday, April 29, at Morrow Gospel Church at 755 St. Anne's Rd., from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Find information on all the projects at winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/HikeItBikeItLikeIt.asp *** 274 kilometres Winnipeg's existing active-transportation network 30 kilometres Additional bike-and-pedestrian paths the city plans to build by the end of October 71 kilometres Additional bike boulevards and bike lanes the city plans to build on city streets by the end of October $20.4 million Cost of the active-transportation infrastructure stimulus program, shared equally by all three levels of government $21.3 million Money devoted to fixing streets this summer, not counting sidewalks, back lanes, gravel roads and major projects -- Source: City of Winnipeg ------- End of Forwarded Message ------- Beth McKechnie Green Commuting Initiatives Workplace TDM Coordinator Resource Conservation Manitoba Tel: (204) 925-3772 www.resourceconservation.mb.ca

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WFP: There's much to emulate in Portland (Apr.19'10)
by Beth McKechnie 19 Apr '10

19 Apr '10

Winnipeg Free Press - The View from the West There's much to emulate in Portland By: The Economist The city most comparable to Portland might be Vancouver in Canada, reckons Sam Adams, Portland's mayor, although "we look to Amsterdam, Helsinki and Stockholm" for ideas. Ethan Seltzer, a professor of urban planning in Portland, thinks little Freiburg, in Germany, is the best comparison, with its similar obsessions about recycling, sustainability, public transit and bicycling. Others pick Zurich, which, like Portland, has a view of snow-capped mountains, orderly (bordering on staid) streets with trams, even the same peculiar fondness for direct democracy and tolerance of assisted suicide. This might seem odd for a city on the American West Coast that once was the terminus of the Oregon Trail and has a cowboys-and-rodeos heritage. The locals, in fact, enjoy feeling odd: "Keep Portland weird," say bumper stickers on the city's cars, which all seem to be hybrid-electric vehicles. "Keep Portland sanctimonious," mumble a few contrarians, while others savour the irony that Portland had to steal the slogan from Austin, Texas. But on the whole, Portlanders not only love their city but believe that it is, and ought to be, a model for the rest of North America. Adams has personally contributed by becoming the first (though no longer the only) openly gay mayor of a big American city, and even surviving a recall attempt after a sex scandal (he is now confronting another). Adams has a vision of progressive urbanism: a city where most people cycle or ride the streetcar, recycle what they consume, exist in harmony with nature and live in communities rather than the suburban sprawl of cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, Phoenix or Atlanta. Nature, in fact, is the main draw for the mostly young and single newcomers to this city, almost the fastest-growing on the West Coast, says Joe Cortright, a Portland economist: the ocean to the west; the Cascade Mountains to the east; and the high desert beyond them. The vineyards of pinot noir and chardonnay along the Willamette Valley are all within a manageable drive. In Portland, "business casual" means wearing a fleece. The area's main industrial cluster is "activewear," led by Nike and Columbia Sportswear and including thousands of smaller companies. The environment is also the main theme of public policy. The biggest force in local politics is not a party (Democrats in effect rule without opposition) but cyclists. The bike lanes are impressive and getting even better now as streets get "bioswales," patches of turf and shrub that capture and filter storm water and simultaneously calm traffic and separate pedestrians and cyclists from the Priuses. Those who can't bike are encouraged to use public transport, which is free downtown. Adams says Portland's success is "totally replicable." But much of it seems to be an unintended consequence of land-use policies dating back to 1973. Back then, Oregon adopted "urban-growth boundaries" to preserve the farmlands that were then the mainstay of Oregon's economy. Over time, the rationale for UGBs changed to "don't Californicate Oregon" i.e., don't become Los Angeles, a freeway sprawl with no centre. The result has been unusually compact living, which is in turn easily served by public transport. But cities with sprawling, California-style layouts will find it tougher to make people use public transport. Phoenix, for example, has an excellent light-rail system, but it is often empty. And it may be even tougher for such cities to get their residents to live more closely together. Joel Kotkin, a Los Angeles-based demographer and author, thinks places like Portland, San Francisco and Boston have become "elite cities," attractive to the young and single, especially those with trust funds, but beyond the reach of middle-class families who want a house with a lawn. Indeed Portland, for all its history of western grit, is remarkably white, young and childless. Most Americans will therefore continue to migrate to the more affordable "cities of aspiration" such as Houston, Atlanta or Phoenix, thinks Kotkin. As they do so, they may turn decentralized sprawl into quilts of energetic suburbs with a community feeling. That is not to belittle Portland's vision. It is a sophisticated and forward-looking place. Which other city can boast its main attraction is a bustling independent bookstore (Powell's) and medical students can go from one part of their campus to another by gondola, taking their bikes with them? Other cities will see much to emulate. Minneapolis, for example, this month displaced Portland as Bicycling magazine's most bike-friendly city ("they got extra points for biking in the snow," grumble Adams' staff). Adam Davis of Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall, a Portland polling firm, says Oregonians like to consider themselves leaders but also exceptions. They are likely to remain both. ------- End of Forwarded Message ------- Beth McKechnie Green Commuting Initiatives Workplace TDM Coordinator Resource Conservation Manitoba Tel: (204) 925-3772 www.resourceconservation.mb.ca

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Webinar invite: Bicycle Parking Best Practices - Apr 21, 2-3 pm
by Beth McKechnie 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

Resource Conservation Manitoba will be hosting the following webinar on bicycle parking on April 21st. If you would like to join us, please RSVP to beth(a)resourceconservation.mb.ca as space is limited. Should be an informative session. Thanks! Webinar: Bicycle Parking Best Practices Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. CST Location: EcoCentre boardroom (303 Portage Ave, third floor - enter via elevator inside front doors of MEC) Bicycle parking programs are essential for communities striving to encourage bicycling for transportation as well as recreation. Convenient, easily used, and secure bicycle parking encourages people to ride and helps legitimize cycling as a transportation mode by providing parking opportunities equal to motorized modes. Attend this webinar to learn about the Association for Pedestrian and Bicycle Professional's (APBP) recommended practices for bicycle parking. In this one-hour session, lead author APBP Board Member Eric Anderson will present APBP's newly updated Bicycle Parking Guidelines, 2nd Edition, with special emphasis on two hot topics: in-street bicycle parking and implementing bicycle parking programs. The session will begin with an overview of changes in the new guide and a review of bicycle parking basics. In the second part of the session, Mr. Anderson will discuss the advantages and challenges of in-street bicycle parking (replacing car parking spaces with bicycle parking spaces), including design guidelines and program elements. Examples from several communities will be presented, with details about concept, site selection, community support, design, installation and maintenance. The presentation will conclude with a description of the nuts and bolts of municipal bike parking programs. Drawing on the experiences of cities nationwide, attendees will learn useful strategies for identifying locations, managing construction, and maintaining bicycle parking racks. Eric Anderson is a member of the APBP Board of Directors and the lead author of Bicycle Parking Guidelines, 2nd Edition. He has nine years of experience in the bicycle and pedestrian transportation field, spanning agency, consulting, and advocacy roles. Before assuming his role as Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for the city of Berkeley, Calif., he worked for Alta Planning + Design. He previously served as the Director of Planning for the Marin County Bicycle Coalition where he was involved with the planning and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian projects at the regional, county, and local level as well helping to develop the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program. * * * * * Beth McKechnie Green Commuting Initiatives Workplace TDM Coordinator Resource Conservation Manitoba (204) 925-3772 beth(a)resourceconservation.mb.ca 303 Portage Ave, Third Floor Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B4 www.resourceconservation.mb.ca

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Disraeli Open House
by Erik Dickson 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Hello Everyone, You are invited to attend the Disraeli Public Open House. Active Transportation is a part of this project. There are two dates and locations. Elmwood Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Bronx Park Community Centre 131 Chelsea Place 4 pm to 7 pm Point Douglas Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Norquay Community Centre 65 Granville Street 4 pm to 7 pm The new Disraeli Bridges to replace the existing 50-year-old structures that span the Red River and the CP Rail mainline will rejuvenate a critical piece of Winnipeg's transportation infrastructure. The Information Open Houses will present detailed descriptions and visual renderings of one of Winnipeg's most attractive and innovative engineering projects. You'll be able to discuss any questions you may have with City engineers and representatives of Plenary Roads Winnipeg, the group the City has chosen to design, build and maintain the new bridges. Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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WFP: Opposition kills Omand's Creek bridge (Apr.5'10)
by Beth McKechnie 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Latest News Opposition kills Omand's Creek bridge By: Melissa Martin A beloved neighbourhood sledding hill may live to see many more winters, as the city shies away from a proposed $1-million bridge over Omand's Creek. Last week, Wolseley residents received word that the city's active transportation planners won't push for the bridge to be part of the city's $20-million active transportation initiative. This came after 500 area residents crammed into a March 18 community meeting at Portage Avenue Mennonite Church to voice their concerns about the bridge, which would cover part of a popular sled hill in Omand Park. A final decision will be made by city council in the coming weeks, but the city's active transportation co-ordinator agreed that the bridge isn't exactly the most popular item right now. "It's really important that all these projects fit into the neighbourhood," Kevin Nixon said. "We're not about to jam something into the neighbourhood that the neighbourhood can't accept." Of the original five options on the table for Omand's Creek Park, upgrades to lighting and pathways were favoured by more people at the March 18 meeting than any of four bridge-related plans, one of which would have improved the existing footbridge. Only four per cent approved of the hilltop-spanning bridge. melissa.martin(a)freepress.mb.ca

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WFP Editorial: Cycling his way to a legacy (Apr.5'10)
by Beth McKechnie 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Editorials Cycling his way to a legacy Legacies are a funny thing. You never know how or for what you will be remembered after you're gone. Often it's for something completely unforeseen. The late Winnipeg mayor Steve Juba is still famous for championing something that was never even built, a Jetsons-cool rapid-transit monorail system. Former mayor Glen Murray was scorned for his "million-dollar toilet" on the Esplanade Riel, but then again, the elegant bridge has become one of Winnipeg's most beloved landmarks. Mr. Murray is also renowned -- or reviled, depending on one's perspective -- for his $100,000 Get Together Downtown events, which drew thousands to Portage and Main for fun. Mayor Sam Katz's legacy remains to be seen. But curiously enough, it may be for something he, too, could never could have envisioned. Over the last five years, an "active transportation" lobby in the city has slowly gained ground. The goal is to create throughout the city a network of cycling commuter trails. It's a pretty basic philosophy. Create better and safer ways to travel through the city on two wheels, or two feet, and fewer people may drive. That in turn leads to less traffic on the roads, better air quality, healthier people. Winnipeg has been way behind on this trend, despite its easily cycled (i.e. flat) terrain. Calgary has some 900 kilometres of bike routes. Until recently, Winnipeg had about 100. But under Katz's watch, the city has extended that network to some 275 kilometres. Only four years ago, the city's spending on active transportation was $200,000. It's now up to $3.5 million, a huge increase on trails, bike lanes and pedestrian path upgrades. Did the mayor launch his first election campaign in Spandex and a bike helmet, vowing to transform the city into a less car-dependent, more active-transportation mecca? Well, no. He took office in 2004 and immediately cancelled a proposed rapid-transit system. But Mr. Katz has come a long way since then. He has changed his tune on rapid transit; after years of debate, construction for the Southwest Rapid Transit Corridor finally began last summer. And just three months ago, the city pledged $6.8 million (matched by the province and the federal government's infrastructure fund, to a total of $20.4 million) to create dozens more people-friendly routes in Winnipeg. One of these projects made the news recently when Wolseley residents opposed the size and scale of a proposed bridge over Omand's Creek. Judging by the debate that ensued, there's a growing passion for active transportation. It's relatively new, and it's nowhere near critical mass, but it's gaining momentum. Mayor Katz's city doesn't hold expensive Get Togethers. But it did sponsor a Ciclovia last year, a $50,000 bike-and-pedestrian street festival that was such a hit, four more Sunday festivals are planned this summer. It started sponsoring Bike to Work Day in 2008, in which thousands -- including Mr. Katz -- proudly participated. And trail advocates were both pleased and surprised last fall when the mayor boldly vowed to buy up more abandoned rail lines to transform into bike trails. "They make ideal active-transportation routes," he said. Mr. Katz has never been regarded as a visionary. His reputation is that of a pragmatist and a promoter rather than a leader. But there is no doubt the wheels have started to turn at city hall -- inspired, no doubt, by a growing number of Winnipeggers bent on making the city a more bike-friendly place. So it's a funny thing that the man who's taken so much heat over things like rapid transit or Assiniboine Park condos may find himself with a surprising legacy years from now. A greener, cleaner city, built one kilometre at a time.

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FW: Lead a Jane's Walk in your neighbourhood
by Lisa Scharf 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Invitation - lead a Jane's Walk in your neighbourhood! http://janeswalk.net/ Be part of a celebration of walking, getting people out of their cars, and sharing stories about our vibrant neighbourhoods - please find more details pasted below. Please also pass on the word to anyone you think might be interested in leading a walk in their neighbourhood or favourite area/aspect of Winnipeg. The walks take place the weekend of May 1 & 2 and are typically around 1-1/2 hours long. The time slots are set up so that participants have time to get from one to another, as many folks go to at least a couple in one day (10-11:30, 12:30-2:00, and 3:00-4:30). Evening walks are also possible although no one in Winnipeg has done that yet. As a budget-free, 100% volunteer effort, we rely on viral promotion and earned media to get people out to the walks (about 500 total each of the past 2 years for our 10-12 walks). thanks! Beth 925-3772 ________________________________ ************************************************************************ **** Checked by MailWasher server (www.Firetrust.com) WARNING. No FirstAlert account found. To reduce spam further activate FirstAlert. This message can be removed by purchasing a FirstAlert Account. ************************************************************************ **** </CENTER

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FW: Volunteers needed - Spring Bicycle Counts
by Lisa Scharf 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Volunteers Needed for Spring Bike Counts For the past three years, volunteers from Bike to the Future have been counting cyclists, and to a lesser extent, pedestrians, at key locations in Winnipeg during morning and afternoon rush hours. The counts take place during the first week of April, May and June. If anyone is able to help out by volunteering to do a two hour shift during at least one of these time periods, please let get in touch with Jeremy at prolog(a)mts.net <mailto:prolog@mts.net> and he will fill you in on the details. Each year Bike to the Future produces a report on the numbers of cyclists and posts it on their web site. These counts have proved to be very useful. This year, for example, the bike and pedestrian counts were used in public meetings concerning the rehabilitation of the Osborne bridge. We were able to show the public and the planners how many cyclists travel across the bridge, how many use the sidewalks, which direction they go, and even how many pedestrians use the bridge. They were also used when City Council recently decided to add cycletracks along a key stretch of Pembina Highway. With many upcoming cycling infrastructure projects this year and in future years it is important to continue to have good baseline data on the numbers of cyclists. - Jeremy Hull, Bike to the Future ************************************************************************ **** Checked by MailWasher server (www.Firetrust.com) WARNING. No FirstAlert account found. To reduce spam further activate FirstAlert. This message can be removed by purchasing a FirstAlert Account. ************************************************************************ **** </CENTER

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Year 2 report - Bike Lanes, On-Street Parking and Business
by Lisa Scharf 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

The Clean Air Partnership recently released "Bike Lanes, On-Street Parking and Business - Year 2 Report: A Study of Bloor Street in Toronto's Bloor West Village". Year 2 Report: http://torontocat.ca/main/sites/all/files/BikeLanes_Parking_Business_Blo orWestVillage.pdf If you haven't already seen the intial report, here's the link: Initial Report (Feb 2009): http://www.cleanairpartnership.org/pdf/bike-lanes-parking.pdf cheers, Beth Green Commuting Initiatives Resource Conservation Manitoba www.resourceconservation.mb.ca ************************************************************************ **** Checked by MailWasher server (www.Firetrust.com) WARNING. No FirstAlert account found. To reduce spam further activate FirstAlert. This message can be removed by purchasing a FirstAlert Account. ************************************************************************ **** </CENTER

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City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Open Houses and Drop-in Workshop
by Erik Dickson 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Good Morning Everyone, There are several upcoming Public Open Houses and Community Drop-Ins scheduled as part of the Active Transportation Infrastructure Stimulus Project. For more information regarding the upcoming open houses as well as previous open houses, please visit: http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/HikeIt BikeItLikeIt.asp 5 events listed below: Public Open House: East Kildonan / Elmwood This session is an opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas on proposed changes to Brazier and Roch Streets. Tuesday, April 6 6 pm - 8 pm Miles Macdonell Collegiate 757 Roch Street Public Open House: Jubilee / Hay Wednesday April 7 4 pm - 8 pm Fort Rouge Leisure Centre 625 Osborne Public Open House: New routes in the Transcona area: Thursday, April 8 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm St. Michael's Parish Hall 400 Day Street * Transcona Trail * Dugald * Pandora Public Open House: Nassau: Thursday, April 8 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Crescent Fort Rouge United Church 525 Wardlaw Ave Community Drop-In Workshop: North End Bikeway System Thursday, April 15 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ralph Brown Community Centre 460 Andrews Street The open house will be drop-in format (come any time between 5:00 and 8:00) but the workshop will follow this schedule: * 5:00 Powers (Sutherland to Leila) * 5:45 Manitoba / Pritchard / Flora (Keewatin to Main) * 6:30 Church / Machray (Keewatin to Main) * 7:15 King / Charles / Flora (King to Selkirk) If you have any questions please feel free to call me. Have a good day! Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Open House
by Erik Dickson 08 Mar '10

08 Mar '10

Hi everyone, Please see the attached poster regarding an upcoming Active Transportation Public Open House. If you can't open the attachment please see below. Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message. Public Open House Thursday, March 25, 2010 4 pm - 7 pm Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church ~ 1420 Portage Avenue New routes in the Downtown / West End / St. James areas: Yellow Ribbon Trail (Silver Avenue) Moray Sherwin Berry Sherbrook / Maryland St. Matthews York / St. Mary This session is an opportunity to view information on the proposed plans for new active transpiration facilities in the Yellow Ribbon Trail (Silver Avenue), Moray, Sherwin, Berry, Sherbrook / Maryland, St. Matthews,York / St. Mary areas. The Active Transportation Infrastructure Stimulus Program involves the creation of 35 routes that range from multi-use pathways to bike boulevards.When they are completed by the end of this year,Winnipeggers will be able to access 375 km of active transportation routes.The $20.4 million program is funded equally by the Federal, Provincial and City governments. For more information about the 2010 Active Transportation Infrastructure Stimulus Program, or to provide feedback on the Active Transportation Blog, please visit: www.winnipeg.ca

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It's here: The Reel Green Film Festival!
by Beth McKechnie 08 Mar '10

08 Mar '10

TICKETS NOW ON SALE Manitoba Eco-Network is proud to host Winnipeg's first environmental film festival March 12 & 13 Red River College (Downtown Campus, 160 Princess Street) Join us for powerful and beautiful films that highlight the perils and the hope for our Earth. FRIDAY MARCH 12 (7-10 pm) Film premiere of NO IMPACT MAN and a low-impact reception with refreshments, eco-prizes, cash bar and great conversation. Watch the trailer for No Impact Man SATURDAY MARCH 13 (9 am - 4:30 pm) Feature Films, including Dirt! the Movie, H2Oil, A Sea Change, A Chemical Reaction and many more PLUS a REEL Discussion with local directors about film-making, the environment, the future... PLUS Eco Displays by local organizations working on these issues TICKETS a.. Friday only: $10 b.. Saturday only: $12 c.. Full event: $20 Available online at www.mbeconetwork.org or ,while quantities last, at McNally Robinson (1120 Grant Ave) and Mountain Equipment Co-op (303 Portage Ave). **Some films will be shown for free** For more information: 947-6511 or www.mbeconetwork.org Event Sponsors: Assiniboine Credit Union Canadian Environmental Network CUPE Local 500 Kendrick Quality Printing Prairie Architects Sustainable Solutions t: 204-947-6511 | f : 1-866-237-3130 e: info(a)mbeconetwork.org | w: www.mbeconetwork.org

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Improving Transportation Options in Rural and Small Communities
by Beth McKechnie 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Improving Transportation Options in Rural and Small Communities (Transport Canada) Anyone working outside Winnipeg or Brandon knows how difficult it can be finding relevant information that isn't focused on large urban centres. While I haven't had a chance to review this recently released publication from Transport Canada (hot on the web though it's dated April 2009), it at least attempts to provide ideas and solutions for smaller communities. You can find it online at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/environment/urban/guidelines/practitioners/imp… cheers, Beth

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Fw: Active Transportation - Canada: February 14, 2010
by Beth McKechnie 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Haynes Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:09 PM Subject: Active Transportation - Canada: February 14, 2010 Active Transportation Canada URL: http://activetransportation-canada.blogspot.com Twenty (20) new items have been posted on the Active Transportation-Canada Website today. A complete list of titles may be found in the "Blog Archive" box, located on the right margin of the Website: 1.. Walkability increases home values 2.. One hour of driving could reduce life by 20 minutes: Study 3.. The School Travel Planning (STP) Winter 2010 newsletter 4.. Walkolution News - January 2010 5.. Trails program links County of Simcoe and local municipalities 6.. Skateboarding - Tunebug shows off Vibe and Shake sound generators 7.. Group wants better transit, cycling and walking 8.. Bike lane funding sought 9.. City protects pedestrians 10.. Engineer recommends three-lanes for River Road West 11.. Brockville needs a Recreation Director 12.. Midtown Footbridge now part of City, Lansdowne plans 13.. A pedestrian-friendly city 14.. Nelson transportation plan presented 15.. Active transportation gets going 16.. New York City - Active Design Guidelines 17.. Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2010 Benchmarking Report 18.. Portland promotes urban cycling, but costs will be high 19.. First Lady Launches Childhood Obesity Push With Nod to Biking & Walking 20.. Yes, Chairs in Times Square Will Be a Permanent State A "Search" function is available on the site. You will find this at the bottom of the page. With more than 600 items posted on Active Transportation - Canada, there are links available to dozens of studies and hundreds of news items from communities across Canada and the world. If anyone has a problem reading this message, please let me know. I welcome suggestions for posts, so if you have news items featuring your community, please share them with the more than 500 subscribers to Active Transportation-Canada. Thank you. Michael Haynes Director TransActive Solutions 613.424.2803

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Re: [At-network] City of Winnipeg Active transportation Open House
by Kevin Miller 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Erik: Your attachment appears as the unreadable winmail.dat http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278061) to many of us, and http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation is vague. If I go to http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/HikeI… , I don't see anything that hasn't been there for over a week. Which of the many "AT open houses" (public consultations) are you trying to promote? Kevin Miller Bike to the Future, Co-Chair From: "Erik Dickson" <erik(a)marrcc.com> Date: 2010/02/12 Fri PM 03:47:50 CST To: <at-network(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [At-network] City of Winnipeg Active transportation Open House Hello everyone, Please see the attached poster for information regarding an upcoming City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Open House. Please forward this message onto your friends, contacts and networks. For more information please see the City Website: http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/ Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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City of Winnipeg Active transportation Open House
by Erik Dickson 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Hello everyone, Please see the attached poster for information regarding an upcoming City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Open House. Please forward this message onto your friends, contacts and networks. For more information please see the City Website: http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/ Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Working Session
by Erik Dickson 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Hello everyone, Please see the attached poster for information regarding an upcoming City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Working Session. Please forward this message onto your friends, contacts and networks. For more information please see the City Website: http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/ Regards, Erik Dickson B.Sc. (Hons) Marr Consulting Services 8th Floor - 136 Market Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4 Phone: (204) 927-3456 ext. 242 Fax: (204) 927-3443 Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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Conference June 3 - 4 , 2010 - On the move in the community! Call for papers
by Beth McKechnie 03 Feb '10

03 Feb '10

Colloque À pied, à vélo, des villes actives ! English version follows ********************* APPEL DE COMMUNICATIONS Participez au premier grand rendez-vous canadien sur les transports actifs ! Colloque À pied, à vélo, des villes actives ! Jeudi 3 et vendredi 4 juin 2010 Holiday Inn Select Montréal Date limite pour soumettre votre proposition : 17h, le 22 février 2010 Le comité organisateur est désireux de recevoir vos propositions de communication. Les acteurs du milieu des transports actifs sont invités à partager leurs recherches, leur savoir-faire et leur expérience. Sont attendus à ce colloque : des professionnels de l'aménagement urbain et du transport, des intervenants du milieu de la santé publique et du milieu scolaire, des représentants du monde municipal et des organismes engagés dans la promotion du transport actif ainsi que des chercheurs universitaires et des consultants. Organisé par Vélo Québec, cet événement bénéficie de la collaboration du Canadian Active and Safe Routes to School Partnership, un réseau d'organismes promoteurs d'initiatives qui visent à augmenter la part des déplacements actifs dans le quotidien des familles. Pour tout savoir sur le colloque Appel de communication Formulaire de présentation de communication Pour communiquer avec le comité organisateur : Courriel : villeactive(a)velo.qc.ca Tél. : (514) 521-8356 poste 311 Merci de faire circuler CALL FOR PAPERS Take part in Canada's first active transportation conference! On the move in the community! June 3 - 4, 2010 Holiday Inn Select Montreal Deadline for proposals : 5:00 pm ET February 22, 2010 The steering committee is now seeking proposals. Canada's first coast-to-coast rendez-vous of active transportation practitioners will set the stage for sharing of best practices and for fostering collaboration. Are slated to attend the conference : urban planning professionals, public health and education practitioners, municipal and community representatives working on active transportation issues, as well as academics and consultants. Organized par Vélo Québec, the event is endorsed by the Canadian Active and Safe Routes to School Partnership, a national group working to increase the number of school-aged children who travel to school using active, sustainable and safe modes of transportation. More information Call for papers Required form for proposals Contact the steering committee : Email : villeactive(a)velo.qc.ca Phone : (514) 521-8356 ext 311 Please forward Vélo Québec 1251, rue Rachel Est, Montréal | Québec | H2J 2J9 | 514 521-8356 Pour vous désabonner, cliquez ici.

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Public Consultations for AT infrastructure ... and more
by Beth McKechnie 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

From: Bike to the Future <admin(a)biketothefuture.org> Sent: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:57:39 -0600 Subject: [Bike to the Future] Public Consultations for AT infrastructure ... and more Public Consultations for AT infrastructure In December 2009, Winnipeg City Council approved $20.4 million in capital funding to support an extensive active transportation network throughout the city. The funding comes from the three levels of government. This active transportation program involves the creation of 35 projects that range from multi-use pathways to bike boulevards. It is critical that the infrastructure is built to the highest standards possible, and that it is built for everyone to access. 5 public consultation drop-in sessions have been scheduled during the next 11 days. Bike to the Future will be formally submitting input, but it is vital that the City receives as much public input from cyclists as possible. We've been assured the input will be heard. * Fort Rouge / River Heights routes: Saturday January 30th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Earl Grey Community Centre, 360 Cockburn Street North * Yellow Ribbon Trail connection to the east: Tuesday February 2nd from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Silver Heights Community Centre, 2080 Ness Ave * Sherbrook / Maryland South: Wednesday February 3rd from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Westminster United Church, Maryland St and Westminster Ave * Sherbrook / Maryland North: Thursday February 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at St Matthews Anglican Church, Maryland St and St. Matthews Ave * Berry / Ferry: Thursday February 4th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bourkevale Community Centre, 100 Ferry Road More info is at http://biketothefuture.org under Upcoming Events. More public consultation drop-in sessions will be announced in the very near future, so please check http://biketothefuture.org for updates. Background: $20million of active transportation infrastructure will be built in Winnipeg in 2010 ___________________________________________ Osborne Bridge Rehabilitation -- Open House Saturday January 30th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Holy Rosary Church Hall, 510 River Avenue Learn more about the Osborne Bridge rehabilitation. Chat with project representatives, read storyboards, and view the project options and drawings. The City wants to know what you think. More details are at http://biketothefuture.org under Upcoming Events. ___________________________________________ Walking & Cycling Success: Perspectives from communities who are 'building it right' This session was scheduled for this evening (Monday January 25th), but today's winter storm has postponed it to tomorrow evening. * Tuesday January 26th at 6:30 PM at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People building at The Forks In 2010, the City of Winnipeg will be spending $20 million on active transportation infrastructure as a result of Federal Stimulus Funding. Please join us to hear perspectives from Quebec and Minneapolis -- communities who are 'building it right'. Complete info about the evening ___________________________________________ Kevin Miller Bike to the Future, Co-Chair http://biketothefuture.org ____________________________________ Bike to the Future -- announcements announce(a)lists.biketothefuture.org http://biketothefuture.org

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RESCHEDULED: 'Building It Right' event has been RESCHEDULED!
by Beth McKechnie 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

From: Building It Right <buildingitright(a)mts.net> Sent: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:20:41 -0600 Subject: RESCHEDULED: 'Building It Right' event has been RESCHEDULED! We are happy to report that the 'Building It Right' event has been rescheduled. Tuesday January 26th, 2010 Manitoba Theatre for Young People building, The Forks 6:30 pm: Registration & refreshments - limited seating. 7:00 pm: Opening remarks from the Government of Canada, Province of Manitoba and City of Winnipeg RSVP: BuildingItRight(a)mts.net Limited seating Free: Everyone Welcome! For details, go to http://biketothefuture.org/events/archives/2010/01/12/walking-cycling-succe… . Thank you - the organizers and sponsors of Walking & Cycling Successes - Perspectives on 'building it right' Organized & sponsored by: Province of Manitoba www.gov.mb.ca The Forks www.theforks.com Winnipeg Trails Association www.WinnipegTrails.ca One Green City www.OneGreenCity.com Supporting Sponsors: City of Winnipeg www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation The Centre for Sustainable Transportation www.centreforsustainabletransportation.org Bike to the Future www.biketothefuture.org Prairie Pathfinders Walking Club www.prairiepathfinders.mb.ca Resource Conservation Manitoba www.resourceconservation.mb.ca Manitoba Cycling Association www.cycling.mb.ca Refreshment Sponsors: Marr Consulting www.marrcc.com Stantec www.stantec.com

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CANCELLED: Tonight's 'Building it right' event has been CANCELLED !
by Beth McKechnie 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

If you are registered for tonight's "Building it Right" session at The Forks, please note that it has been cancelled due to the weather (see below). Stay tuned for a possible rescheduling for Tuesday evening. ---------- Forwarded Message ----------- From: Building It Right <buildingitright(a)mts.net> To: <buildingitright(a)mts.net> Sent: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:38:27 -0600 Subject: CANCELLED: Tonight's 'Building it right' event has been CANCELLED ! Due to weather, tonight's 'building it right' event has been cancelled. In light of the fantastic response, we are very optimistic that we'll be able to reschedule the event for tomorrow evening. Please stay tuned. Thank you - the organizers and sponsors of Walking & Cycling Successes - Perspectives on 'building it right' Organized & sponsored by: Province of Manitoba www.gov.mb.ca The Forks www.theforks.com Winnipeg Trails Association www.WinnipegTrails.ca One Green City www.OneGreenCity.com Supporting Sponsors: City of Winnipeg www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation The Centre for Sustainable Transportation www.centreforsustainabletransportation.org Bike to the Future www.biketothefuture.org Prairie Pathfinders Walking Club www.prairiepathfinders.mb.ca Resource Conservation Manitoba www.resourceconservation.mb.ca Manitoba Cycling Association www.cycling.mb.ca Refreshment Sponsors: Marr Consulting www.marrcc.com Stantec www.stantec.com

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Active & Green Winter 2010
by Beth McKechnie 21 Jan '10

21 Jan '10

Welcome to the Winter 2010 issue of Active and Green! We hope you will share it widely with co-workers, colleagues, family and friends. The newsletter can also be downloaded as a pdf file: www.resourceconservation.mb.ca/news/pdfs/Active%20&%20Green%20Winter%202010… Beth McKechnie Green Commuting Initiatives Workplace TDM Coordinator Resource Conservation Manitoba (204) 925-3772 beth(a)resourceconservation.mb.ca --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Invitation Walking & Cycling Successes - Perspectives on 'building it right' January 25 2010
by Beth McKechnie 13 Jan '10

13 Jan '10

Message----- Original Message ----- From: Janice Lukes Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:33 AM Subject: Invitation Walking & Cycling Successes - Perspectives on 'building it right' January 25 2010 Hi all - A SUPER event to attend - please share with your members and ANYONE interested. Limited seating - we are expecting a very good turnout. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Walking & Cycling Success: Perspectives from communities who are 'building it right' As Manitoba positions to spend unprecedented funding on walking and cycling routes - please join us to hear perspectives from Quebec and Minneapolis communities who are 'building it right'. Monday January 25th, 2010 The Forks Food Court area, The Forks (Use entrance beside Pancake House) 6:30 pm: Registration & refreshments - limited seating. 7:00 pm: Opening remarks from the Government of Canada, Province of Manitoba and City of Winnipeg RSVP: BuildingItRight(a)mts.net Limited seating Visionary visual presentation by Anders Swanson, visual artist, global cycling advocate & recipient of Manitoba Eco-Networks' Environmental Award 2009. Province of Quebec: Celebrating 40 years of building 4,000+ km of bikeways in the Province Marc Jolicouer: Marc Jolicoeur has been research coordinator at Vélo Québec since 1995. Author of the Technical Handbook of Bikeway Design, he has served on numerous committees on bikeway safety and standards. He also coordinates technical support for the development of the Route Verte bicycle network. A professional engineer, he has been involved in transportation for over 15 years. An avid cyclist since childhood, he is a regular bicycle commuter in Montréal. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Recognized as one of the top 5 cycling cities in the U.S.A Jay Walljasper: Jay Walljasper, author of the Great Neighborhood Book, chronicles stories from around the world about how citizens and public officials are rolling up their sleeves to improve their communities. A year-round bike commuter in Minneapolis, he is an authority on livable communities and sustainable transportation initiatives. He is a senior fellow at Project for Public Spaces, a New York-based organization; a contributing editor at National Geographic Traveler magazine; and editor of OnTheCommons.org. As a social observer, he has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, National Public Radio and the Toronto Star. * * * * * * * Organized & sponsored by: Province of Manitoba www.gov.mb.ca The Forks www.theforks.com Winnipeg Trails Association www.WinnipegTrails.ca One Green City www.OneGreenCity.com Supporting Sponsors: City of Winnipeg www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/ The Centre for Sustainable Transportation www.centreforsustainabletransportation.org Bike to the Future www.biketothefuture.org Prairie Pathfinders Walking Club www.prairiepathfinders.mb.ca Resource Conservation Manitoba www.resourceconservation.mb.ca Manitoba Cycling Association www.cycling.mb.ca Refreshment Sponsors: Marr Consulting Stantec

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WFP: New Disraeli plan satisfies drivers, cyclists (Jan.12'10) plus press release
by Beth McKechnie 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

Local New Disraeli plan satisfies drivers, cyclistsClosure avoided; bike, foot traffic to get own span By: Bartley Kives NORTHEAST Winnipeg motorists and cyclists both got what they want from the final design for a rehabilitated Disraeli Freeway: No extended closures during the construction period and a bike-and-pedestrian bridge that doesn't require a detour.The Disraeli Bridge over the Red River will be replaced by a brand-new, four-lane vehicle bridge with a sidewalk and a separate, lower span for bikes and pedestrians, the city announced on Monday, as it unveiled the configuration for the rehabilitation of the 1.1-kilometre Disraeli Freeway, which connects downtown to Elmwood. Motorists will be able to use the existing Disraeli Freeway during the construction of a new vehicle bridge over the Red as well as a new vehicle overpass above the CPR Keewatin line in Point Douglas. The new design replaces a previous rehabilitation plan that would have seen the busiest link between downtown and northeast Winnipeg closed for about 16 months. Northeast Winnipeg residents resented the proposed closing, while cyclists were annoyed by a plan to build a separate active-transportation span three blocks to the east. The new design was commissioned this fall, after the Manitoba government pledged to spend an additional $53.3 million on the Disraeli Freeway rehabilitation, effectively increasing the budget to around $195 million. City officials then asked three private construction consortia to come up with creative ways to spend that money. "We said, 'This is what our budget is; you guys come forward with the best possible solution,' " said Henry Hunter, the city's procurement manager on major projects. Winnipeg wound up choosing a design by a group called Plenary Roads Winnipeg, comprised of financier Plenary Group, PCL Constructors, Wardrop Engineering, Stantec Consulting and Borland Construction. Plenary Roads' design calls for a new Disraeli rail overpass to rise to the east of the existing overpass, while a new Disraeli Bridge will be built to the west of the existing span over the river. Piers from the existing bridge will be trimmed down and used for a new bike-and-pedestrian bridge, while roadways in Point Douglas, Elmwood and downtown will be reconfigured to match up to the new curving freeway design, according to a promotional video on the city's website. "Re-using the piers from the river bridge for active transportation is quite innovative," said North Kildonan Coun. Jeff Browaty, one of four city councillors who voted against the previous Disraeli plan. The rehabilitation plan remains a public-private partnership. The city plans to borrow money to spend $75 million up front, while the remaining $120 million will be financed by Plenary Roads, which will design and build the new freeway, then maintain it for 30 years. The city will then make service payments to cover both the capital costs and maintenance fees, Hunter said. While the city did not initially intend to build a new vehicle bridge over the Red River, the recession helped make the new design possible within a $195-million budget, Hunter said. "When we originally looked at this project, we were experiencing unprecedented cost escalations," he said, adding construction inflation has since cooled off. Construction on the project will begin in 2011 and likely be completed in 2013. It will take another year to finalize the design and obtain environmental approvals, Hunter said. The existing freeway is safe to use. "If it wasn't safe, it wouldn't be open," he said. bartley.kives(a)freepress.mb.ca ----------------------------------------------------------------------- For Immediate Release - Monday, January 11, 2010 Traffic along the Disraeli will Continue to Flow During Construction of the Disraeli Bridges Project Winnipeg, MB. - Winnipeggers will continue to drive over the Disraeli Bridges during construction of the Citys Disraeli Bridges Project under the terms of a proposal submitted by Plenary Roads Winnipeg, the team the City chose today as the projects preferred proponent. The proposed plan will see minimal disruption to motorists and features construction of a new separate Active Transportation (pedestrian/cycling) bridge over the Red River, built alongside a new vehicular bridge, allowing Winnipeggers to use all forms of Active Transportation while crossing the Red River, away from traffic. This was the highest scoring proposal and the best value for money choice in terms of costs and benefits, said Henry Hunter, the City of Winnipegs procurement process Lead for the Disraeli Bridges Project. Key features of the Plenary Roads Winnipeg proposal include: · During construction, traffic along the Disraeli will not be interrupted during peak travel times Mondays to Fridays, with a minimum of four travel lanes being available. · The existing bridges will be replaced with new structures. · The roadway will be realigned, and exits and entrances will be redesigned to allow for smoother traffic and pedestrian flow. · A separate new Active Transportation bridge will be built over the existing river bridge piers, providing an accessible, functional and aesthetically pleasing crossing of the Red River. This dedicated bridge will contribute to the Citys overall Active Transportation network. The Plenary Roads Winnipeg team comprises Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd., PCL Constructors Canada Inc., Wardrop Engineering Inc., Stantec Consulting Ltd. and Borland Construction Inc. The team has global and local experience. The Disraeli Bridges Project follows the design-build-finance-maintain (DBFM) model of procurement. Under this model, the private-sector partner is responsible for all financing, design, construction and maintenance costs during the term of the contract, which in the case of the Disraeli Bridges Project is 30 years. For its part, the City will make a commissioning payment and then annual performance-based service payments to the private-sector partner. The new bridges have a design life of 75 years. The Citys capital budgets have allocated a total of $195 million for the project. This is a preliminary estimate, and the actual amount may change as plans are finalized. The Governments of Canada and Manitoba have also contributed funding towards the Disraeli Bridges Project. The Disraeli Bridges were originally constructed in 1959/60 and have served the City for 50 years. Construction of the new Disraeli Bridges is expected to begin in 2011 following finalization of project agreements, detailed design and environmental approvals. -30- For more information about the Disraeli Bridges Project, visit: http://www.winnipeg.ca/DisraeliBridges

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Free Bicycle Mechanics Course for Teachers
by Stephanie Fulford 08 Jan '10

08 Jan '10

Last minute opportunity - there are a few spots left! Free Bicycle Mechanics Course for Teachers Interested in bike repair? Interested in learning about the basic systems of the bicycle and how to repair and maintain them? The Manitoba Student Transportation Network and Natural Cycle have partnered to offer a free bicycle mechanics course for teachers wanting to develop their repair and bike building skills. This offer is intended to help support the development of bike repair skills, workshops, cycling trips and other activities at YOUR local school or youth organization. We are offering this course free-of-charge because we believe in sustainability, and the bicycle as an efficient and accessible form of transportation for all age-groups and all income levels. So, have fun, and share your passion for bicycles where you can, when you can. Student to instructor ratio is 3:1. If we cannot accommodate everyone, we will keep your name on reference for the next course. DATES: Six consecutive Sundays starting January 17th, 2010 TIME: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (15 hours total) LOCATION: Natural Cycle. Lower Level - 91 Albert Street. Winnipeg. To register, please email <mailto:cycleworks@naturalcycle.ca> cycleworks(a)naturalcycle.ca or call 957-5762 by THIS WEDNESDAY January 13th, 2010. Leave your name, phone number and the name of your school or organization. We will contact you shortly afterwards to confirm enrollment. Thank you! Stephanie Fulford Green Commuting Initiatives Resource Conservation Manitoba 303 Portage Avenue, 3rd Floor Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B4 Phone: 204.925.3774 Fax: 204.942.4207 www.resourceconservation.mb.ca

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BikePortland.org - Woman hit in unpainted bike lane not protected by law
by Beth McKechnie 23 Dec '09

23 Dec '09

Woman hit in unpainted bike lane not protected by law (December 18, 2009 - BikePortland.org) When Portlander Rob Daray witnessed a right-hook collision on his commute home last summer he thought it was obvious who was at fault. So did the police officer who cited the operator of the motor vehicle for "failure to yield to a bicycle." Even the woman driving the car admitted she made an abrupt right turn without checking her blind spots. But when the case came up in traffic court, the judge came to a different conclusion and now Mr. Daray and others familiar with this are worried that people who ride bicycles are vulnerable - not just on the street, but in the legal system as well. See full story at: http://bikeportland.org/2009/12/18/judge-woman-hit-in-unpainted-bike-lane-i…

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Active Transportation - Canada: December 18, 2009
by Beth McKechnie 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

Sampling of new items posted on the Active Transportation-Canada website (December 18, 2009)... Find more at: http://activetransportation-canada.blogspot.com * Pollution Probe announces support for Federal Government's announcement of Draft Regulation of GHG emissions from new vehicles http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/December2009/08/c9299.html * Cargo Bikes: Go Ahead And Bring The Kitchen Sink http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121034522 * Rumble at the Tim's drive-thru http://www.canadianbusiness.com/managing/strategy/article.jsp?content=20100… * Good news for Edmonton: City approves $22 million for AT over next 3 years; new AT Policy, Sidewalk Strategy and Bicycle Transportation Plan update http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/edmonton/2009/11/18/11785001-sun.html http://www.transformingedmonton.ca/index.php/2009/12/04/what-do-we-mean-by-…

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Snow Trek - January 17, 2010
by Deanna Betteridge 10 Dec '09

10 Dec '09

Hello, Can you please assist Winnipeg in motion and the Assiniboine South in motion Committee by publicizing the following FREE event and forwarding this information on to your networks? See you on the trails! Cheers, Deanna **************************************************** SAVE THE DATE! Snow Trek - 1st Annual Winter in motion Sunday, January 17, 2010 As the mercury plunges and the snow begins to fall, your first instinct may be to hibernate until spring. But, get up off the couch, put down the remote, and discover the real potential of Winnipeg's winter by joining us at the first annual "Snow Trek - Winter in motion". It promises be a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family to get outside for some cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, tobogganing and walking. No Experience, No Problem! We are offering FREE cross-country ski instruction and guided snowshoe hikes. No Equipment, No Problem! We will have a limited supply of FREE cross-country skis & snowshoes for you to use (ID required) at all four locations. Too Young, Too Old! No such thing...Everybody Welcome! Come out and explore the new cross-country ski trails and winter walkways available in Winnipeg - from The Forks to Assiniboine Park and out to Fort Whyte Alive - over 50 kilometres of groomed ski trails! What: Snow Trek - Winter in motion When: Sunday, January 17, 2010 Time: 12:30 - 3:30pm Where: FOUR locations to choose from: Assiniboine Park Duck Pond Bourkevale Community Centre (100 Ferry Road) Fort Whyte Alive (Free admission for the event) The Forks Who: All Welcome! Cost: FREE! For more information and a detailed schedule check out www.winnipeginmotion.ca or call Winnipeg in motion at 940-3648. See you on the trails! Snow Trek - Winter in motion is a community event put on by the Assiniboine South in motion Committee and community partners - Thank you! ******************************************** ** Sign-up to receive Winnipeg in motion email updates www.winnipeginmotion.ca/signup/ ** ------------------------------------------------------------- Deanna Betteridge, 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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