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WFP: Risky ride along Osborne - Cyclists vie for space with drivers in one of city's busiest corridors (Jun8'15)
by Beth McKechnie 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Risky ride along OsborneCyclists vie for space with drivers in one of city's busiest corridors By: Kristin Annable http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/risky-ride-along-osborne-306448641.h… Osborne Village represents the trifecta of danger for cyclists: a high volume of traffic, a narrow road and an underpass. Last month, the Free Press asked cyclists to submit the trouble spots they encounter as they navigate the streets. After hundreds of submissions, Osborne Street from the bridge to the CN underpass proved to be one of the top areas. Many cyclists said there is just no room for them. [image: A paramedic picks up a helmet after a cyclist was hit near Osborne Street and Jessie Avenue in 2012.] <http://media.winnipegfreepress.com/images/120323_PEDESTRIAN_01_155119.jpg> TREVOR HAGAN / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES A paramedic picks up a helmet after a cyclist was hit near Osborne Street and Jessie Avenue in 2012. Photo Store <http://store.winnipegfreepress.com/photostore/photo-search/?keyword=A+param…> [image: trevor hagan / winnipeg free press There�s a welcome bike lane on the Osborne Street Bridge heading south from downtown, but it ends abruptly at the foot of the bridge.] <http://media.winnipegfreepress.com/images/6835742.jpg> trevor hagan / winnipeg free press There�s a welcome bike lane on the Osborne Street Bridge heading south from downtown, but it ends abruptly at the foot of the bridge. There is some notice paid to cyclists on the stretch. The Osborne Street Bridge has a designated bicycle lane, and just north of the bridge is a crossing for cyclists to get to the Assiniboine River. Meanwhile, the Osborne rapid-transit station offers bicycle lockers for cyclists to lock up their bike and commute to work. However, Free Press readers said the path from the bridge to the station is perilous. The journey begins at the bridge, the only spot in this stretch with a painted bike lane, which as one cyclist pointed out, "the lane suddenly ends at the lights on Osborne and Roslyn (Road)." "I have been almost side-swiped several times as the (drivers) have not been used to noticing me and suddenly we are to share a lane." The alternative is to swerve onto the sidewalk, which is illegal and can result in a $113 fine for an adult cyclist. As the cyclist continues south, they reach an increasingly narrow street, and as one reader pointed out, "parking on Osborne Street means cyclists are expected to constantly merge in and out of the curb lane, with cars frequently travelling above the 50 km/h limit." As they reach Confusion Corner and the Osborne underpass, they head towards an area that sees thousands of cars pass through daily. Despite extensive lobbying by groups such as the Winnipeg Trails Association and Bike to the Future in 2009, there is no dedicated lane at the underpass. "(That) forces cyclists to use Osborne, south of Confusion Corner, which is way too busy for safe cycling," said another cyclist. One reader described a typical morning commute, which is more difficult when Osborne gets backed up to the north. "I've seen plenty of cyclists attempt to squeeze through in very dangerous ways. The alternative is to take the pedestrian path under the bridge, but that is also very narrow, and a bike can only just squeeze by a pedestrian." Kevin Nixon, who is the city's co-ordinator of active transportation, said it would be expensive to incorporate infrastructure for cyclists on a narrow, busy road such as Osborne Street. It would require the widening of the street towards the underpass. A fact planners learned the hard way when they had to backtrack on a promise to build a bike lane on the Osborne Street CN Rail underpass, after realizing it would have meant rebuilding the entire bridge to accommodate it. The city has identified Osborne Village as one of the top spots for cycling accidents. Its 20-year cycling strategy labels Osborne Street a "multi-modal corridor" where cyclists must share space with a high number of vehicles, transit and pedestrians. The strategy calls Osborne Street an "existing bicycle facility." Approval of the cycling strategy is on hold as the city consults with Winnipeggers about it. Readers can head to winnipegfreepress.com to watch Mark Cohoe, the executive director of Bike Winnipeg, show first-hand the difficulty of cycling Osborne Street. Next Monday, the Free Press will examine the barriers to cycling the main route to St. Vital. kristin.annable(a)freepress.mb.ca

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Bike Week media launch and suit ride
by Dave Elmore 07 Jun '15

07 Jun '15

This Tuesday Bike Week 2015 will have our media launch. We are also having a "Suit Ride" to the launch. The suit ride starts at 12:30 pm from the canopy at the Forks. The launch starts at 1:00 pm and we need as many people on their bikes as possible. It's a great opportunity to show our new mayor (who will be speaking at the launch) how important bikes are. Get dressed in your best and join us for a ride or just drop by for the launch. Bike Week starts on Saturday the 13th and we will also be having our 2nd annual free pancake breakfast on Monday the 15th kick things off. Check out all the great activities planned for Bike Week at http://www.bikeweekwinnipeg.com/about/events-schedule/.

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Maker Community Embraces Urban Biking
by David Pensato 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Make Magazine is the top resource for the maker and DIY community (think people who are into 3D printers, CNC machines, soldering and/or robotics. This article is where the Maker/Urban Cyclist venn diagram intersect: >From Kickstarter to Collaboration, Taking Urban Biking to the Next Level http://makezine.com/2015/06/04/kickstarter-collaboration-taking-urban-bikin…

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Velo-city
by Anders Swanson 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Please find below a link to a daily roundup of presentations here at Velocity 2016 in Nantes. Proud to present a couple made-in-winnipeg transportation planning solutions from Green Action Centre, as well as represent the Winter Cycling Federation as we prepare for Minneapolis 2016. You can follow me on twitter for some salient points (@SwansonAnders or @counterpointapp). Also note, the exhibitors booths here are expansive and has just about everything in terms of the latest bike parking, bike share, gis analysis tools, encouragement programs, etc. If there is anything you are burning to learn about or a catalogue you'd like to have brought back to Winnipeg, let me know and I'll do my best to look into it for you. Kindly, Anders ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *ECF Newsletter* <noreply(a)ecf.com> Date: Thursday, June 4, 2015 Subject: Velo-city Roundup Day 2: Opening Plenary, COP21, Bike Parade and more! To: andersswanson(a)gmail.com This is the ECF Newsletter dedicated to the Velo-city Conference 2015 in Nantes. These are the highlights from the second day. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser <http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=73377cf329…> . *It is Velo-city 2015 and here comes our second news round-up from the conference in Nantes, France!* To keep you up-to-date on all the most relevant news from the world’s largest cycling convention, we will be sending you one edition with daily highlights each day for the rest of the week. This is a news digest – click the ‘more’ links if you’re looking to follow the event more closely. You can also find more information on our special Live website <http://ecf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=5…> and, naturally, on social media. Here is a selection of what’s been happening on the second day at #velocity15: - We are all future makers <#14dbd2e6d3e516d4_mctoc1> - Opening Plenary - Cycling towards COP21 <#14dbd2e6d3e516d4_mctoc2> - Infrastructure: Innovation, Parking Solutions and Attractive Design <#14dbd2e6d3e516d4_mctoc3> - Bike Parade <#14dbd2e6d3e516d4_mctoc4> - Velo-city Nantes Industry Day <#14dbd2e6d3e516d4_mctoc5> - Change the Rules! Promoting Cycling with More or Less Regulation <#14dbd2e6d3e516d4_mctoc6> We are all future makers Velo-city 2015, the world’s biggest cycling conference, kicks off in Nantes, France with a wide-ranging programme that covers all cycling related topics from cycling infrastructure to cycling culture. This event gathers over 1500 delegates from more than 60 countries to discuss the future of cycling setting a new record in terms of participation. Read more <http://ecf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=6…> *Opening Plenary - Cycling towards COP21* Velo-city 2015 Nantes is a major event leading up to the COP 21, to be held in Paris in December. Nantes, European Green Capital 2013, has gained recognition for its ongoing commitment to sustainable development and in particular its pro-cycling policy. The Opening Plenary of the 23rd Velo-city conference welcomed over 1500 delegates from all over the world. Read more <http://ecf.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=…> *Infrastructure: Innovation, Parking Solutions and Attractive Design * What type of design could make cycling infrastructure attractive for cyclists? What bike parking facilities have been proved effective? What kind of innovative infrastructure elements are leading to the future? Several sessions on Velo-city Day 2 tried to provide answers for these questions. Read more <http://ecf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=6…> *Bike Parade* What’s so special about Velo-city? The answer is… the traditional “bike parade” which brought together 7.000 people for a festive bike ride though the city of Nantes. Read more <http://ecf.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=…> Velo-city Nantes Industry Day The second day of the Velo-city was full of industry-related sessions and networking events which can all be found in the Velo-city Industry Day Programme <http://ecf.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=…> put together by ECF. The link between cycling industry and advocacy is stronger than ever and success in one field benefits the other creating positive synergy in advancing cycling. Read more <http://ecf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=a…> Change the Rules! Promoting Cycling with More or Less Regulation Through orientation and guidance on behaviour and practice, regulation can undoubtedly play a decisive role in travel mode shift. What does pro-cycling regulation entail? More regulation, or less? The discussion highlighted various examples and addressed the changes that are necessary to make more attractive than cars. Read more <http://ecf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=0…> More... Visit out live page <http://ecf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=9…> Check out photos on flickr <http://ecf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=e…> Connect via facebook <http://ecf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=9…> or twitter <http://ecf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=2…> follow on Twitter <https://www.twitter.com/EuCyclistsFed/> | friend on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/626614349> | forward to a friend <http://us2.forward-to-friend2.com/forward?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=73…> *Copyright © 2015 European Cyclists' Federation, All rights reserved.* You receive this email because you are part of our mailing list "ECF Website Sign up" *Our mailing address is:* European Cyclists' Federation Rue Franklin 28 Brussels 1000 Belgium Add us to your address book <http://ecf.us2.list-manage.com/vcard?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=c6a2e6c…> unsubscribe from this list <http://ecf.us2.list-manage2.com/unsubscribe?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=…> | update subscription preferences <http://ecf.us2.list-manage1.com/profile?u=b0c3ff3f53e4c6a8be5677245&id=c6a2…>

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Quebec cycle tourists spend more, stay longer, visit more often
by Beth McKechnie 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

*STUDY: QUEBEC CYCLE TOURISTS SPEND MORE, STAY LONGER, VISIT MORE OFTEN * Cycle tourists spend more, take frequent trips and travel for longer periods of time than the typical leisure tourist. And because they schedule their trips as early as June and as late as September, cycle tourists are helping to extend Quebec’s tourist season. These are some of the highlights of a study released by UQAM’s Transat Chair in Tourism. (Study Highlights: http://bit.ly/1Jkrl8s <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ge_2-y9_Cuk0bgJ2Einl1w1ntGWEDlko0SxuwqciTG8k…> )

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Copenhagenize: The 20 Most Bike-Friendly Cities on the Planet
by Beth McKechnie 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

For your reading pleasure from Copenhagenize: The 20 Most Bike-Friendly Cities on the Planet http://www.wired.com/2015/06/copenhagenize-worlds-most-bike-friendly-cities/ Spoiler alert: Winnipeg's not on it but Montreal and Minneapolis are. cheers, Beth -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/> <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Parklets: Measuring impact on sidewalk vitality and neighbourhood businesses
by Beth McKechnie 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

Interesting study on parklets from University City District of Philadelphia: *"The Case for Parklets: Measuring the Impact on Sidewalk Vitality and Neighbourhood Businesses"* http://www.universitycity.org/sites/default/files/documents/The%20Case%20fo… Couple of key points that jumped out at me: *Parklets are not just for patrons.* A common concern is that Parklets may be interpreted by potential users as private space intended only for patrons of the adjacent businesses. In fact though, Parklets attracted a large number of non-patron users, with the busiest Parklets attracting the most non-patrons. *Parklet installation coincided with a substantial boost in sales*. The majority of host businesses were able to provide sales data for the one to two weeks preceding and following the installation of their adjacent Parklets2. Among them, the sales impact of the Parklets was substantial: following the introduction of the Parklets, sales were up by an average of 20% (the number of transactions increased by an average of 17% at the two businesses reporting that additional statistic). Several of the reporting businesses had been in operation for less than one year, so it was not possible to compare the year over year change in sales. Based on the typical increase in sales, a new Parklet is likely to pay for itself after just one to two seasons, particularly when multiple businesses benefit from its presence and can share in the cost -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/> <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Webinar Reminder: Talking Biking - Language that Defuses Bike Backlashes, Wed, June 3, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

*Just a friendly reminder about tomorrow afternoon's webinar...* Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the APBP webinar: *Talking Biking - Language that Defuses Bike Backlashes (Protected Lanes #3).* The webinar viewing takes place in the EcoCentre boardroom (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave) and will be followed by group discussion of local applications. If you can't join us, please note that this is a free webinar, so you can register to view it on your own <https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1992998232325245954> or watch the recording at a later date. It will be posted a few days later on apbp.org <http://www.apbp.org/?page=Free_Webinars>. RSVPs appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth ** * * * ** Talking Biking: Language that Defuses Bike Backlashes (Protected Lanes #3) *Wednesday, June 3rd, 2-3pm, EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Boardroom* Words shape thoughts. Two skilled communicators from cities that have successfully overcome intense backlashes against bicycle infrastructure will share their tactics and experiences and take your questions. Featuring: - Cathy Tuttle, Executive Director of Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, and - Doug Gordon of BrooklynSpoke.com, in conversation with - PeopleForBikes staff writer Michael Andersen. -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/> <http://canadahelps.org/>

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WFP: We're No. 4 (in large Canadian cities) and that's OK (Jun2'15)
by Beth McKechnie 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

[Note reference to transit and cycling below, highlighted in yellow.] We're No. 4 (in large Canadian cities) and that's OK By: Kevin Rollason <http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/biographies/305362361.html> http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/were-no-4-in-large-canadian-cities-a… WINNIPEG may have slipped a few spots overall on MoneySense magazine's annual list of the best places to live in Canada, but in terms of big cities, it has gone up a notch in the rankings. And for organizations that promote Winnipeg, that is the key finding. MoneySense, a personal finance magazine, lists Winnipeg as the 24th-best place to live in Canada in 2015 -- a drop from 19th last year, and continuing the city's fall from 16th in 2013, and 10th in 2012. But in terms of the survey's 15 large Canadian cities, Winnipeg jumped up to fourth place from fifth, surpassing Edmonton, which plunged to 33rd from eighth overall in 2014. The centres ahead of Winnipeg are Ottawa, Quebec City and Calgary. Marina James, the CEO of Economic Development Winnipeg Inc., said she believes the large city ranking is the more relevant ranking for Winnipeg. "I'm so pleased we moved from fifth to fourth in big cities," James said Monday. "As an economic development agency we will promote that... I do believe any time we are in the top list it is very valuable for Winnipeg." The annual list puts small-sized Boucherville, Que., as number 1 of 209 Canadian cities to live in, edging out Ottawa. Brandon, in 26th place, is the next Manitoba entry after Winnipeg on the list, climbing up from 42nd. Other listed Manitoba communities are Steinbach at 149 (down from 85), Selkirk at 155 (the first time it has appeared on MoneySense's list), Portage la Prairie at 170 (down from 144) and Thompson at 177 (down from 121). Mark Brown, the author of the article, said Winnipeg mainly dropped down in the rankings because other cities popped up. "If another city has improvements, Winnipeg might be just as good as last year, but you can lose ground," he said. Brown said Winnipeg has several things going for it, including a population growth slightly higher than the national average, good access to health care and public transit, and ease in getting around on bicycle or foot. "You are 30th best for public transit -- that's positive," he said. "And two per cent of your population takes a bicycle to work -- that's really good and puts you 27th in the country." Brown said several Alberta cities have dropped because the massive influx in their populations in recent years have left them struggling to provide public services such as accessible health care. Loren Remillard of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce said in itself a drop to 24th place from 19th is not bad news. "Overall, this is more a case of small and medium-sized cities rocketing up the survey," Remillard said. "These aren't the communities Winnipeg is competing against for community investment... we didn't drop so much as smaller cities (went) up. "Being fourth bodes well for Winnipeg." kevin.rollason(a)freepress.mb.ca *Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition June 2, 2015 A2*

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Fwd: Pedi-Cab Drivers for The Forks
by Anders Swanson 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

I have done this before. It's a lot of fun. But my pedicab days are over. Passing along for anyone interested. I hear the $ can be pretty good. See below ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Darren Downey <Darren.Downey(a)tf-np.ca> Date: Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 6:04 PM Subject: Pedi-Cab Drivers for The Forks To: "andersswanson(a)gmail.com" <andersswanson(a)gmail.com> Hi Anders, Please see the attached job opportunity at The Forks. You may know some bike enthusiastic people interested in this position. Please share with whomever. Thanks *Darren Downey, CAPP* *Manager, Business Operations and Parking* *The Forks North Portage* *259 - 393 Portage Avenue* *Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H6* *t: 204-987-4381 <204-987-4381>* *f: 204-942-5216 <204-942-5216>*

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