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Fwd: FW: Weekly Email: Research article: Happiness in Motion: Emotions, Well-Being, and Active School Travel.
by Jackie Avent 09 Sep '14

09 Sep '14

The attached article studied children's emotions and relationship to travel mode to and from school, as well as parent perceptions. It was published in the August 2014 issue of Journal of School Health. Jackie -- *Jackie Avent* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 *|* 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/>

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University of Kentucky gives students free bikes to reduce congestion on campus
by Jackie Avent 08 Sep '14

08 Sep '14

http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/UK-program-to-provide-free-bicycles-to-r… -- *Jackie Avent* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 *|* 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/>

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V2X: Vehicle-to-Pedestrian/Bicycle
by Beth McKechnie 05 Sep '14

05 Sep '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Terry Zdan <tjzdan50(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2014 09:21:04 -0500 *Vehicle-to-Pedestrian/Bicycle:* using dedicated short range communications (DSRC)-based communication between the vehicle and the pedestrian or bicycle rider’s compatible smart phone (with proprietary V2P/B application), Honda V2P/B technology alerts both the driver and pedestrian/bicycle rider to a potential collision, and allows the driver and pedestrian/bicycle rider to exchange courteous messages. Honda to showcase new connected car and automated driving technologies at 2014 ITS World Congress in Detroit; driver-to-driver “virtual tow” <http://www.greencarcongress.com/2014/09/20140905-hondaits.html>5 September 2014 Honda will showcase <http://www.hondanews.info/news/en/auto/4140905eng> several of its latest developments in intelligent transportation technology at the 2014 ITS World Congress in Detroit, 7-11 September. Activities include the first US demonstration of Honda’s automated driving technology with capabilities such as automated freeway merging; exiting; and lane changing, which will be demonstrated on actual Detroit freeways, as well as a unique vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) “virtual tow” capability for assisting a driver in distress. *Honda also will highlight other latest advancements in “V2X” technologies, including vehicle-to-pedestrian/bicycle (V2P/B) and vehicle-to-motorcycle (V2M). * -- Terry Zdan 126 Duncan Norrie Drive Wpg MB R3P 2J9 CANADA tjzdan50(a)gmail.com <tjzdan(a)gmasil.com>

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Fwd: bike decorating
by Jackie Avent (ASRTS) 04 Sep '14

04 Sep '14

See below! You can get your bike all blinged up for Ciclovia this Sunday!! Jackie ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Stephanie Voyce <stephanie(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com> Date: 3 September 2014 17:43 Subject: bike decorating To: "ciclovia-winnipeg(a)googlegroups.com" <ciclovia-winnipeg(a)googlegroups.com>, "gallery(a)aceart.org" <gallery(a)aceart.org>, "cycle(a)shaw.ca" <cycle(a)shaw.ca>, "stothers(a)shaw.ca" <stothers(a)shaw.ca>, "dave(a)greenactioncentre.ca" < dave(a)greenactioncentre.ca>, "andersswanson(a)gmail.com" < andersswanson(a)gmail.com>, "delmore(a)mts.net" <delmore(a)mts.net>, " knixon(a)winnipeg.ca" <knixon(a)winnipeg.ca>, "khayward(a)wrha.mb.ca" < khayward(a)wrha.mb.ca>, "sjeffrey(a)manitobafitnesscouncil.ca" < sjeffrey(a)manitobafitnesscouncil.ca>, "delmore(a)mymts.net" <delmore(a)mymts.net>, hannah_g <program(a)aceart.org>, "currieg(a)mts.net" <currieg(a)mts.net>, "Davidson, Beatrice (HLYS)" <Beatrice.Davidson(a)gov.mb.ca>, Erin Patton < epatton(a)wrha.mb.ca>, "Currie Gillespie (currie(a)woodcockcycle.com)" < currie(a)woodcockcycle.com>, "currieg(a)mymts.net (currieg(a)mymts.net)" < currieg(a)mymts.net>, "Jackie Avent (jackie(a)greenactioncentre.ca)" < jackie(a)greenactioncentre.ca> Cc: Scott Stewart <Scott(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com>, Rose Dominguez < rose(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com>, Melanie Andrushko < melanie(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com>, J Signy Gerrard < signy(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com>, Kristen Lourie < kristen(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com>, Jason Syvixay < jason(a)downtownwinnipegbiz.com> Hi all, Just an update that Studio 393 has been doing bike decorating at Portage Place today and will carry on tomorrow and Friday. Feel free to stop by and get your bike all ready for Ciclovia! If you can pass the attached poster on to your contacts it would be great! Thanks, *Stephanie Voyce* Manager, Placemaking, Cleanliness & Transportation *Downtown * *Winnipeg BIZ *204.958.4621 office 204.958.4630 fax Visit our website at www.downtownwinnipegbiz.com! -- *Jackie Avent* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 *|* 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/>

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Webinar - Healthy Canada by Design: Incubating Innovation Streets & Neighbourhoods
by Beth McKechnie 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shelagh Graham <sgraham6(a)wrha.mb.ca> Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 We would like to invite you to join us for “Incubating Innovation Streets & Neighbourhoods” (details below). We’ve had the opportunity to hear about some of this work in its earlier stages, and we’re excited to hear the most recent updates along with you! We will have light snacks, but please bring your lunch. If possible, please RSVP to Shelagh Graham (sgraham6(a)wrha.mb.ca) by September 15 (though walk-ins are always welcome!). *Incubating Innovation Streets & Neighbourhoods* September 16, 2014, 12:00-2:00pm Winnipeg Regional Health Authority 490 Hargrave Street Meeting Room 209* * When you’re standing at the corner of McDermot and Hargrave facing the building, we’re the 3rd door. Use the intercom and someone will buzz you in. Then come up to the offices at the top of the stairs. You can also register to listen online here: http://www.chnet-works.ca/index.php?option=com_rsevents&view=events&layout=… *CHNET-Works! is pleased to collaborate with the Healthy Canada by Design CLASP Initiative, funded by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, on this Fireside Chat.* *Join us to hear:* · About an environmental scan of provincial legislation re: healthy communities · About a Health Impact Assessment conducted to promote safe and active transportation · About a pilot project in the Town of Clearwater to develop an innovative street by-law · About case studies of innovative street desig*n* *Who should attend? *Professionals in public health, planning and transportation who are interested in creating healthy communities that support and foster physical activity and active transportation. *Advisors on Tap: *[image: G Mckibbon pic]*George McKibbon *is a Registered Professional Planner in Ontario and holds memberships in the Canadian Institute of Planner (CIP) and the American Institute of Certified Planners. He is a planning consultant and Adjunct Professor at the University of Guelph. He helped produce the CIP's Healthy Communities Legislative Comparison Survey Report. [image: O Bellefleur pic]*Oliver Bellefleur* has been working at the National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) since 2010. He has master's degrees in philosophy and environmental sciences. His work is focused on public policies informing the built environment , particularly upon policies that favour safe, active and public transportation. [image: F Gagnon pic]*François Gagnon* has been working at the NCCHPP since 2006. He has a master's in criminology and a PhD in Communications. He teaches courses in research methodology, media and popular culture at the Université de Montréal. He is currently researching interventions and public policies that can promote safe active travel for use by public health and NGO`s. [image: P Truch pic]*Peter Truch* is the Transportation Manager with Opus Internation Consultants. He has 15 years of experience doing transportation and mobility planning as both a consultatnt and for a municipal government. Peter is a fellow and serves as the President of the Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (CITE). [image: D Patman pic]*David Patman* is a Transporation Planner currently employed at Winniped Transit. David has worked in both the public and private sectors. As an elected executive with the CITE, he has managed the CITE's HCBD Project on case studies directed at innovative street design. Shelagh Graham Healthy Built Environment Specialist Winnipeg Regional Health Authority 2nd floor - 490 Hargrave Street Winnipeg, MB R3A 0X7 Cell 204-805-0021 Fax 204-940-2690 sgraham6(a)wrha.mb.ca Bike racks are available in front of the building at the corner of Hargrave and McDermot. Plan your Winnipeg Transit trip: http://winnipegtransit.com/en/navigo This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original. Ce courriel et tout document dans cette transmission est destiné à la personne ou aux personnes à qui il est adressé. Il peut contenir des informations privilégiées ou confidentielles. Toute utilisation, divulgation, distribution, copie, ou diffusion non autorisée est strictement défendue. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire de ce message, veuillez en informer l'expéditeur immédiatement et lui remettre l'original.

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Main Impacts of London Road Transportation on Health
by Jackie Avent (ASRTS) 02 Sep '14

02 Sep '14

Interesting paper detailing different scenarios related to the impacts of various forms of road transportation on health in London, England. TRANSPORT AND HEALTH IN LONDON <http://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Transport%20and%20health%20in%…> The main impacts of London road transport on health <http://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Transport%20and%20health%20in%…> -- *Jackie Avent* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 *|* 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/>

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WFP: Reduced limits in effect Monday: School zones apply new, lower speeds (Aug.30'14)
by Beth McKechnie 30 Aug '14

30 Aug '14

Reduced limits in effect Monday: School zones apply new, lower speeds By: Jessica Botelho-Urbanski http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/reduced--limits-in-effect--monday-27… u [image: Speeds around Winnipeg's 171 elementary schools will be reduced to 30 km/h starting Monday. The fine is a steep $310 for going the usual posted limit of 50 km/h.] <http://media.winnipegfreepress.com/images/800*610/140829-STDUP_SCHOOL_SPD__…> Speeds around Winnipeg's 171 elementary schools will be reduced to 30 km/h starting Monday. The fine is a steep $310 for going the usual posted limit of 50 km/h. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Though you might be in a rush to get the kids back to school, you'll have to get there more slowly. New speed limits in 171 school zones -- a drop to 30 km/h from 50 km/h in most areas -- go into effect Monday and city police realize the new speeds might take some time to get used to. "Reducing speeds from 50 to 30 is a significant drop. We're all going to have to be extra aware and extra cautious," said Const. Jason Michalyshen. "Regardless of time of day or day of week, we have to get into that habit." School zones in other areas of the province, such as Brandon, Winkler and Portage la Prairie, have already adopted restricted speeds. This is not a new or innovative practice, said spokeswoman for the Manitoba branch of the Canadian Automobile Association, Angèle Young. "Speed is always a concern no matter how many speed bumps, crosswalks and patrols you have. There's still drivers and motorcyclists that will speed through school zones and they need to know it's a law required of them to slow down," Young said. "If our speeds are reduced, we can react quicker, we can stop faster. And if in fact there is contact made, when speeds are reduced, the likelihood of significant injuries is greatly reduced as well," said Michalyshen. New street signs advertising the changing speed limits popped up in recent weeks. The new limits will be effective between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday, between September and June. Traditional and photo radar ticket enforcement will still apply to school zones, too, to ensure children's safety, said Michalyshen. "We want kids to be safe. It doesn't matter where they are, but in relation to these particular areas near school zones, we're going to be there monitoring," he said. As of Monday, going 50 km/h in a school zone advertised as 30 km/h will cost speedsters $310. Michalyshen suggested officers would not start issuing tickets immediately. "This first week isn't about us putting out the message that we're out there and if you're not travelling at the posted speed limit in these school zones, then it's all about tickets," said Michalyshen. "Changing habits often takes time and hopefully, it's not a significant amount of time... at the expense of injuries." jessica.botelho-urbanski(a)freepress.mb.ca *Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition August 30, 2014 A8* JUST SLOW DOWN *How reduced speed levels can prevent deaths* A pedestrian hit by a motorist going 40 km/h has a 25 per cent chance of being killed. Going 50? The pedestrian has a 55 per cent chance of being killed. Going 60? The pedestrian has an 85 per cent chance of being killed. If a pedestrian is hit at a significant speed, it's comparable to a drop from a great height. Being hit at 50 km/h is like falling from a three-storey building. Being hit at 75 km/h is like falling off an eight-storey building. Being hit at 100 km/h is like falling off a 12-storey building. Source: CAA (Canadian Automobile Association)

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Fwd: The Global Summit Proceedings are here!
by Jackie Avent (ASRTS) 28 Aug '14

28 Aug '14

In May I had the opportunity to participate and present at the the Global Summit on the Physical Activity of Children in Toronto. It was an action packed 4 days, with one half day focussing on children's mobility and active transportation. The conference proceedings are available through the links below, for those who may be interested! Cheers, Jackie ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Active Healthy Kids Canada <info(a)activehealthykids.ca> Date: 27 August 2014 13:18 Subject: The Global Summit Proceedings are here! To: jackie(a)greenactioncentre.ca [image: Power to Move Kids Header] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lt9_V2v639p2IKoJaRUOieFL9miifwliWAoqxZfVIT47…> Dear Jackie , The Global Summit Proceedings are here! Active Healthy Kids Canada is pleased to launch the proceedings for the 2014 Global Summit on the Physical Activity of Children which took place in Toronto May 19th - 22nd. The proceedings are a comprehensive set of materials that will allow you to review the sessions you missed, share learning's with your colleagues and community members, and experience the Global Summit again. Please click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lt9_V2v639p2IKoJaRUOieFL9miifwliWAoqxZfVIT47…> to access the proceedings. The proceedings can be viewed online <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lt9_V2v639p2IKoJaRUOieFL9miifwliWAoqxZfVIT47…> or downloaded as a pdf, iBook or e-book. Proceedings Available: - Keynote video presentations - Symposium/ Debate video presentations - PowerPoint presentations from oral presentations and workshops - Abstracts from oral presentations, workshops and posters - Global Matrix - International Posters from the 15 counties participating in the Global Matrix - Photos from the event - Summary of the Call to Action We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues and in your community to power the movement to get kids moving. © Copyright 2014 Active Healthy Kids Canada. All rights reserved. Forward this email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=vx4h8rjab&m=1109774302965&ea=…> <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001HxX78D_iSGCbUhi9UDNVAw%3D%3…> This email was sent to jackie(a)greenactioncentre.ca by info(a)activehealthykids.ca | Update Profile/Email Address <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001HxX78D_iSGCbUhi9UDNVAw%3D%3…> | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001HxX78D_iSGCbUhi9UDNVAw%3D%3…>™ | Privacy Policy <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp>. <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=PT_MRS> Active Healthy Kids Canada | 77 Bloor Street W., Suite 1205 | Toronto | Ontario | M5S 1M2 | Canada -- *Jackie Avent* | Active and Safe Routes to School Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 *|* 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/>

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Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Virtual Listening Meeting
by Beth McKechnie 28 Aug '14

28 Aug '14

Interesting way to supplement in-person public consultation, forwarded by Terry... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Terry Zdan <tjzdan50(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:35:15 -0500 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> . The Virtual Listening Meeting for the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is now available online. If you are unable to attend an in person meeting, we invite you to learn more about the plan and share your comments here: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/TP/Pages/bpoh_welcome.aspx <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> We look forward to hearing from you. [image: Bookmark and Share] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ------------------------------ [image: Powered by GovDelivery] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> -- Terry Zdan 126 Duncan Norrie Drive Wpg MB R3P 2J9 CANADA tjzdan50(a)gmail.com <tjzdan(a)gmasil.com>

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AT Webinar: Wed, Aug.27, 2-3pm, Intersections and Protected Bike Lanes (EcoCentre)
by Beth McKechnie 26 Aug '14

26 Aug '14

Late notice but if you're available please join Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg to watch the following APBP and Green Lane Project webinar* tomorrow (Wed) afternoon* in the EcoCentre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> boardroom. With protected bike lanes in Winnipeg on Pembina and Assiniboine Ave, and construction underway for the parking protected bike lane on Sherbrook, it's a timely topic. If you are unable to attend but still want to hear either of these free recorded webinars, here's the link: Intersections and Protected Bike Lanes / <http://www.apbp.org/?page=PBL_webinars>Accessibility and Protected Bike Lanes <http://www.apbp.org/?page=PBL_webinars> cheers, Beth (204) 925-3772 ** * * * ** *Intersections and Protected Bike Lanes* *APBP recorded webinar | Wed, Aug. 27th, 2014 | 2:00-3:00 pm* *Key takeaways*: - Learn about current practice for designing protected bike lanes at intersections - Consider aspects of Dutch cycle track design at intersections that are transferable to the North American context - Review elements of Dutch treatments implemented in U.S. cities *Description*: One of the greatest challenges to designing a protected bike lane is getting the lane through an intersection. This webinar focuses on the most forward-looking work related to protected bike lanes at intersections, as well as lessons that can be learned from Dutch design. Presenters will discuss geometric techniques for managing speed and mitigating right turn issues and best practices for signal phasing and mixing zones. Going beyond current practice, we ask “What do next generation protected bike lanes at intersections look like?” and discuss how North American intersections designs can look and function more like their Dutch counterparts. The session includes examples of Dutch-style elements and treatments already installed in the U.S. *Presenters*: - Nick Falbo, MURP, Senior Planner, Alta Planning + Design - Nathan Roseberry, Senior Transportation Engineer, T.Y. Lin

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