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Biking for bucks - Toronto
by Dave Elmore 18 Apr '13

18 Apr '13

These employees get paid to drive too, but its a start. On CBC news there was another company that was simply paying their employees $ 1.00 per kilmeter to ride. http://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2013/01/29/cycling_in_the_city_toronto _employers_peddle_incentives_to_bike_to_work.html Cycling in the city: Toronto employers peddle incentives to bike to work JASON FRANSON / THE CANADIAN PRESS You could call it biking for bucks. Increasingly, Torontonians want to incorporate cycling into their work lives - and some companies are now paying people to do just that. At Bursting Silver, a growing technology company with consultants in several Canadian cities, employees who bike to meetings get paid double the mileage they would recoup if they drove a car - $1 per kilometer rather than 50 cents. It's a new policy that came out of a conversation between Edmonton-based founder Al Povoledo and principal consultant James Schwartz, who regularly rides his bike to visit clients in Toronto. Povoledo says the policy underscores the company's social conscience. But it works for everyone. It helps keep staff healthy and active, and "I actually think it saves money for customers," he said. If a consultant has to drive from the suburbs to a client downtown, the client gets charged 50 cents per kilometer, plus $25 for parking. That can add up to a $45 charge for the client. "If someone takes their bike, we're paying them $1 a kilometer and that ends up being cheaper," said Povoledo. If there's air travel involved, the savings can be greater, says Schwartz, who works in Toronto and actually cycles to the airport <http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1281452--man-encourages-cycling-to- pearson-airport> . "When I ride my bicycle to the airport for client travel, I am entitled to $24 for the 24-kilometre bike ride . However, if I took a taxi to the airport, it would cost the client $55. So on a return trip to the airport, I am saving my client $62, I get to keep healthy, and we have one less taxi to clog the road to the airport," wrote Schwartz on his blog <http://www.theurbancountry.com/> . But it's not just about the bottom line, says Povoledo. "We wanted to integrate the concept of giving back to our culture and the way we work on a daily basis," he said. It's the kind of idea Povoledo and Schwartz say is becoming increasingly mainstream. Toronto Environmental Office director Lawson Oates agrees. Cycling rewards increasingly resonate with younger workers and employers, he said. "It's the wave of the future. (Companies) want to attract and retain topnotch employees," and these people don't necessarily function in "the old 9-5 mould," he said. Top Drawer Creative founder Howard Chang is a pioneer when it comes to bike-friendly employers. In 2003 the ad agency began a bike-to-work program offering an honorarium of $2 a day for employees who cycled to the agency's old Leslieville location. To make the idea more attractive, Top Drawer installed showers and locker rooms and provided secure, indoor bike parking. Chang even made a deal with a bike supplier so employees could buy wheels at wholesale prices. The company has since moved to the Beach and the honorarium has risen to $5 a day. It's a policy Chang says is one factor in helping retain employees in the transient advertising industry - and yes, many of them are younger. But among the 40 per cent of Top Drawer's staff that cycle to work, at least one participant is in his 50s. Chang, who acknowledges that not everyone rides year-round, <http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/transportation/article/1311772--bike-lanes- being-peddled-for-richmond-and-adelaide> would like more employees to sign on but says, "I'm not messianic about it." He figures that the program has cost Top Drawer tens of thousands of dollars, but it's an investment. "Our agency's very focused on social responsibility," he said. "I just want to make sure we walk our talk, that we're authentic. "It's one thing to advocate commuting to work, it's another thing when you're actually investing in it," he said.

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FW: T-shirts, Pit Stops and Volunteers...that's right.
by Dave Elmore 18 Apr '13

18 Apr '13

Please distribute widely. Sorry for any duplication. Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X) Friday, June 21, 2013 BIKE TO WORK DAY How will you join us? T-SHIRTS ARE BACK! We know you love the shirts. So much so that we can't keep up to your adoration! To keep building up Bike to Work Day and get as many orange shirts out there as we can... we are inviting you to purchase a shirt in advance of the event this year. We are offering cotton and technical-fabric shirts for $15-$25 on our website. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SLl8bl9_SX0u00QnQVfT91SLmmw07Ug5-DQlTF_XNHMW wZR-6WxmrEOdcDsPtTADONiTqMz-C6BOohkQcqEMHeaKU0psCTYOUcqQyuN4BPQ2-UzRKMoYMzTm IWl7w1T3wY2Nv9IgBLvUMBWC8gRsVg==> click here to BUY ONE TODAY Everyone looks good in orange, right? We will only be giving away free shirts to our sponsors, volunteers and pit stop hosts. Which reminds me... RIDE WITH US... There are lots of ways to get involved with Bike to Work Day. And now's the time! Click below to travel through cyberspace and have all of your dreams come true. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SLl8bl9_SX0zdIX0HOaYiLUicoXeOxs3iftF7ieJ62no BeYs5n96SbkulgWHt976MBZsgW_FMPdyjt8C47ibnQDWX0u9Lf5cQ-80D1IYle7obxgbo0xqQ53D WGJtsVTJ9zB9w0ZVU7jwfBuowirjZKXxHfO53AzP> REGISTER <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SLl8bl9_SX37-E-DvtvAlFcUIx883D588XDl3fGCA4Tp XAtA3X4wxrTGW3i_WSusEXMbKpLynjUOf8yPHS5HRNVGhpklD2dx6GsupXgot4FhTobbkskfvQ3H vXf0vKfq-Lol6jO6fZX-fJ2N8ZESsXTsohztiPOCZ9RYID7gpXU-owB416p_bQ==> HOST A PIT STOP ...wait what's a <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SLl8bl9_SX1YmMZL9XCkgILtVq785IhNT-b7Vfifct49 IAMCH7owLMLwMTijyeq3YS9HSOhjWDIyhcgEtlNgL2EwV9KHfxLZq77wP8X9o-V2gEIyKTV55iQV mUpzDO8Pl3VAD4uP0s23PFuiMtMOAA==> PIT STOP? (click here) <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SLl8bl9_SX3QfVdFL2ylVlv-7uVGCD1PGSvNQ9O1AoXe UWhoTKGUxZ1IW4vTTf7FJKpoxK4EtDlZCYBfkDa1ajuoymK5j-H_5En7h7H8v1BOZazsH_LQAHcq NAA7fPBsZARzowz__KwHN4Pf9CcmbEjh1z8z6Rza> VOLUNTEER <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SLl8bl9_SX0hU8ASe_CGjMe-h_rdUHg1gNyWu8DPCMXx Za8XypP4ncbiHhbBSxM2uAX5ldesVO2VyYCxE-8m4Uz2aeOdLsMZrfV6r4BarEbGRQj_6UiOxKAl EV6x7i5eAH1x6SvA3BLaOTTkJLk18YzzQUNP7ngX> SPONSOR <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SLl8bl9_SX0zdIX0HOaYiLUicoXeOxs3iftF7ieJ62no BeYs5n96SbkulgWHt976MBZsgW_FMPdyjt8C47ibnQDWX0u9Lf5cQ-80D1IYle7obxgbo0xqQ53D WGJtsVTJ9zB9w0ZVU7jwfBuowirjZKXxHfO53AzP> REGISTER NOW WELCOME ACU! This year we welcome on board Assiniboine Credit Union. ACU has helped us out in the past, but this year they are going the extra kilometre. ACU will donate $0.25 for every Bike to Work registered rider to The Winnipeg Repair Education Cycling Hub (The WRENCH). That's right folks, time to: COUNT YOURSELF IN. MAKE CYCLING COUNT. Stay Connected <http://your.website.address.here> biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org <http://your.website.address.here> <http://your.website.address.here> <http://your.website.address.here> <http://your.website.address.here> <http://your.website.address.here> -- Thanks Dave

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Physical activity promotion at the Red River Ex - June 14-23
by Kristine Hayward 17 Apr '13

17 Apr '13

Hi Physical Activity Folks, As most of you know, for the last few years the WRHA Population & Public Health team and a whole host of community partners have partnered together with the Red River Exhibition to offer health related information and opportunities through the creation of the GO4health EXpo. As the Physical Activity Promotion team and a partner with Winnipeg in motion, we (along with many community partners) have been in attendance to provide education, opportunities to try, and connections to community programs, opportunities, and resources to support physical activity. >From the survey evaluations (2010, 2011, 2012) we've received positive feedback from attendees that the information/resources provided has been of value and appreciated. They indicated an increased awareness of the importance of a physically active lifestyle and where to be active within their community. The surveys also indicated that there was an increase in the attendees intention to make behaviour change, in many instances, behaviour change had already occurred in one or more healthy lifestyle changes. Planning has begun for 2013. This year, things are changing slightly as we've reduced the footprint of the GO4health EXpo within Exhibition Place and have moved from the back 1/3 of the building to the front corner. With our smaller digs, we have made the decision to no longer host a physical activity demonstration stage. >From our initial discussions, TWO main themes have emerged for the Physical Activity Promotion area at the GO4health Expo: 1 - Active Play (children, youth & adults) 2 - Active Transportation (children, youth & adults) As key players in physical activity promotion, we would like to invite you to a meeting to further explore creative and engaging ways to promote physical activity in these themed areas. Date: Tuesday, April 30 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Location of meeting: Room 119 - 490 Hargrave Street(please use the door located on the corner of Hargrave and McDermot) Call in option: - Call 1-877-727-8553 - Participant code - 904444228 Items up for discussion - - Supporting play o creation of resources that teach play o highlight play opportunities in the community o focus on fundamental movement skills o play leaders to assist with staffing the play zone o training leaders/sharing expertise for play zone o providing families an opportunity to play together o giveaways to support play - Active Transportation o creation of resources that highlight trails and AT routes o highlight active transportation events/opportunities o giveaways to support AT o using technology - touch screens/iPads, etc. to help people find a route o highlight active and safe routes to school and active commuting If you are unable to make the meeting or call in but have ideas, please give me a shout. Thanks! Have a great "in motion" day! Kristine Hayward Physical Activity Promotion/in motion Coordinator 2nd floor - 490 Hargrave Street Winnipeg, MB R3A 0X7 Telephone 204 940-1676 Cell 204 232-7546 Fax 204 940-2690 Email khayward(a)wrha.mb.ca<mailto:khayward@wrha.mb.ca> Follow Winnipeg in motion on Twitter - @wpginmotion Sign up to receive updates from Winnipeg in motion @ http://www.winnipeginmotion.ca/signup/ PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE MOVED (MAY 5, 2012) - our mailing address and fax number has changed. 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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The Invisible Bike Helmet That You'll Have To (Not) See To Believe
by Erik Dickson 15 Apr '13

15 Apr '13

Wow! This invention is almost too crazy to be true. Luckily, that sentence had the world "almost" in it. Enjoy living in the future, everyone. http://www.upworthy.com/the-invisible-bike-helmet-that-youll-have-to-not-see -to-believe Regards, Erik Dickson Suite 1120 - 201 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 3K6 ph: (204) 927-3444 ext. 242 fax: (204) 927-3443 web: www.scatliff.ca blog: http://scatliff.tumblr.com Please consider our environment before printing this message.

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Winnipeg to host 2014 Winter Cycling Conference!
by Beth McKechnie 15 Apr '13

15 Apr '13

More info to follow from Anders on this exciting announcement. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Anders Swanson < andersswanson(a)gmail.com> Seems appropriate to share this news on a snowy blustery day in April! ** Winter cycling federation aims to share winter cycling knowledge around the world. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser<http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=d2e49a7d161f830c39e4d5aaa&id=7eedbecf42…>. *WINNIPEG TO HOST WCC 2014* The city of Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada) has been selected to host the next international Winter Cycling Conference in mid February 2014. More precise schedule for the venue will be announced soon. Application for hosting WCC 2015 opens in June 2013. Cities from Europe are given a preference in selection. Details for the application will be published in late April 2013 on our web pages. *WINTER CYCLING FEDERATION FOUNDED* The Winter Cycling Congress 2013 in Oulu launched an idea to found an organisation running future winter cycling conferences, sharing winter cycling best practices and promoting winter cycling globally. Therefore the Winter Cycling Federation emerged in April 2013. We will shortly report of our goals, actions, visions and rules on our web site www.wintercycling.org<http://ibikeoulu.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d2e49a7d161f830c39e4d5a…>. Our pages are still pretty basic, but no worries; we will work on them. You can also find us in Facebook<http://ibikeoulu.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2e49a7d161f830c39e4d5aa…> . Friend on Facebook <#13df310e41ce85cc_> Follow on Twitter <http://Twitter+Account+not+yet+Authorized> Forward to a Friend<http://us5.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=d2e49a7d161f830c39e4d5aaa&id=7ee…> [image: Oulu region traffic service]<http://ibikeoulu.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d2e49a7d161f830c39e4d5a…> OULU ROUTE PLANNER Find your way around in Oulu! <http://ibikeoulu.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d2e49a7d161f830c39e4d5a…> [image: Find us on facebook!]<http://ibikeoulu.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2e49a7d161f830c39e4d5aa…> Find us on Facebook! follow on Twitter <http://Twitter+Account+not+yet+Authorized> | friend on Facebook <#13df310e41ce85cc_> | forward to a friend<http://us5.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=d2e49a7d161f830c39e4d5aaa&id=7ee…> *Copyright © 2013 Navico Ltd., All rights reserved.* You are receiving this email because you are a cycling enthousiast :) *Our mailing address is:* Navico Ltd. Kirkkokatu 8 A 9 Oulu 90100 Finland Add us to your address book<http://ibikeoulu.us5.list-manage.com/vcard?u=d2e49a7d161f830c39e4d5aaa&id=e…> [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp]<http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…> unsubscribe from this list<http://ibikeoulu.us5.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d2e49a7d161f830c39e4d5aa…>| update subscription preferences<http://ibikeoulu.us5.list-manage2.com/profile?u=d2e49a7d161f830c39e4d5aaa&i…>

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AT webinar: Economic Benefits of Walkable and Bike Friendly Communities, 2-3 pm, Apr 17, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 15 Apr '13

15 Apr '13

Green Action Centre and Bike to the Future invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar at the EcoCentre (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave). This will be followed by group discussion of local applications.* *Detailed description provided below. *Economic Benefits of Walkable and Bike Friendly Communities Wednesday, April 17th | 2:00-3:00 p.m. * RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth 925-3772 * * * * * ** Economic Benefits of Walkable and Bike Friendly Communities Wednesday, April 17th | 2:00 to 3:00 pm As communities work to maintain or restore their vibrancy and sense of place, providing great places to walk and bicycle has been a successful strategy. This webinar will present case studies on how economic vitality can be restored in historic downtowns, big cities and rural communities through improved walk and bike ability.

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Still room in the Cycling Skills courses through the Leisure Guide
by Dave Elmore 12 Apr '13

12 Apr '13

There is still lots of space in the cycling skills courses being offered through the City's Leisure Guide. Please distribute widely to remind people about this opportunity. City Cycling for Beginners <http://www.leisureonline.ca/eConnect/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?aid=7 215> : Do you want to ride your bike more often but just don't feel safe? Do you want to teach your kids how to cycle safely? Can-Bike certified instructors from Bike to the Future will help you build both the knowledge and confidence to start riding on the streets and trails in Winnipeg. Saturday May 4, 2013 - 12:00 to 4:00 PM - Fort Rouge Leisure Centre http://www.leisureonline.ca/eConnect/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp? cid=456906&LanguageId=1&LanguageIndex=1&SCheck=420583712&SDT=41336.715277777 8 City Cycling for Commuters: Would you like to start commuting but are uncomfortable on busier streets? Are you already commuting, but want to learn the cycling skills that will allow you to ride safely in heavier traffic? Certified Can-Bike instructors from Bike to the Future will help you build the skills and knowledge to ride confidently in traffic. Saturday May 4, 2013 - 12:00 to 4:00 PM - Auditorium-St. James Civic Centre http://www.leisureonline.ca/eConnect/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp? cid=456905&LanguageId=1&LanguageIndex=1&SCheck=420583716&SDT=41336.716157407 4 Thanks Dave o _ ( \ _ (X)\ /(X)

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Top 10 Complete Streets Policies of 2012 (US)
by Beth McKechnie 08 Apr '13

08 Apr '13

>From Smart Growth America<http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/2013/04/08/announcing-the-best-complete-s…> ... Communities across the country are making roads safer and more accessible for everyone who uses them, and more communities are using these strategies now than ever before. The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2012, released today, examines all the Complete Streets policies passed in the last year and highlights some of the best. The analysis also revealed that the Complete Streets movement grew in 2012, continuing a national trend since 2005. *The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2012* Download the full report, including the list of top 10 Complete Streets policies from 2012 as well as a full explanation of our policy evaluation. Click here to download the full report (PDF)<http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/documents/cs-2012-policy-analysis.pdf> *The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2012: Executive Summary* Download the list of top 10 Complete Streets policies from 2012 as well as an an overview of our policy evaluation. Click here to download the Executive Summary (PDF)<http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/documents/cs-2012-policy-analysis-exec-su…>

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City set to Declare Surplus Parkland that could serve as important local AT Connection
by Mark Cohoe 06 Apr '13

06 Apr '13

Hi, I just wanted to alert people to an impending decision at the City of Winnipeg's Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development -- April 9, 2013to declare two parcels of land near Shaftesbury and St. Paul High Schools surplus. You can view the agenda item here <http://winnipeg.ca/CLKDMIS/ViewDoc.asp?DocId=12605&SectionId=&InitUrl=>. You can view the areas under consideration below. As I have previously pointed out in Bike to the Future's submission <http://biketothefuture.org/attachments/0000/1824/2012-10-26_bttf_charleswoo…>before the Charleswood Transportation Study, these properties hold the potential to create a direct, high quality AT link from the existing trails into Assiniboine Park and Forest along Bower road right of Way into the South Tuxedo neighbourhood (see below). I plan on attending the committee meeting Tuesday to ask that an easement for AT be left intact to allow for any future connection through to Bard Pl. to the south, I will also contact the city and Councillor Havixbeck to ensure that they are aware of the potential AT connection and need to retain an easement. Mark

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City set to Declare Surplus Parkland that could serve as important local AT Connection
by Mark Cohoe 06 Apr '13

06 Apr '13

Hi, I just wanted to alert people to an impending decision at the City of Winnipeg's Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development -- April 9, 2013to declare two parcels of land near Shaftesbury and St. Paul High Schools surplus. You can view the agenda item here <http://winnipeg.ca/CLKDMIS/ViewDoc.asp?DocId=12605&SectionId=&InitUrl=>. You can view the areas under consideration below. As I have previously pointed out in Bike to the Future's submission <http://biketothefuture.org/attachments/0000/1824/2012-10-26_bttf_charleswoo…>before the Charleswood Transportation Study, these properties hold the potential to create a direct, high quality AT link from the existing trails into Assiniboine Park and Forest along Bower road right of Way into the South Tuxedo neighbourhood (see below). I plan on attending the committee meeting Tuesday to ask that an easement for AT be left intact to allow for any future connection through to Byng to the south, I will also contact the city and Councillor Havixbeck to ensure that they are aware of the potential AT connection and need to retain an easement. Mark

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