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NACTO guide: Setting safe speed limits on urban streets
by Beth McKechnie 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

*City Limits: Setting Safe Speed Limits on Urban Streets* A new guide <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> from the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) outlines how to use a tested, context-sensitive safe systems approach to strategically set safer speed limits on urban streets to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. This three-method approach provides an alternative to percentile-based speed limit setting: 1) setting default speed limits on many streets at once; 2) designating slow zones in sensitive areas; and 3) setting corridor speed limits on high priority major streets using a Safe Speed Study. These approaches allow cities to holistically evaluate who is using streets and how people are using them. City Limits <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> is free to download and is part of a larger conversation about how to make streets safe for everyone.

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WFP: Local tech firm studies near-misses in bid to prevent collisions, make roads safer (Aug25'20)
by Beth McKechnie 25 Aug '20

25 Aug '20

Local tech firm studies near-misses in bid to prevent collisions, make roads safer DETOUR FROM DISASTER https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/detour-from-disaster-572209962.h… SERIOUS traffic accidents and fatalities have fallen dramatically over the past 50 years, but that decline has now plateaued and traffic fatalities remain the eighth leading cause of death around the world. MicroTraffic, a Winnipeg technology company, is using artificial intelligence to take a different approach to mitigating this ongoing public safety issue. It uses data from existing traffic cameras to identify intersections and roadways where the largest numbers of near-misses occur and is helping municipalities leverage that data into creating safer streets. MicroTraffic, which recently received funding to hire three more people from the province’s Innovation Growth program (which will bring its workforce up to 25), has already gained significant traction. After only a couple of years in the market, its work with around 40 municipalities has resulted in about $225 million in planned infrastructure changes to dangerous intersections. It has also attracted institutional validation in the form of a partnership with Aviva, the international insurance company. The unlikely duo has teamed up for an innovative funding program that is offering about $50,000 to five Canadian municipalities to conduct studies on 10 intersections in each city to provide data on intersections where the greatest number of “near-misses” occur. The winning applicants will be expected to pay 25 per cent of the costs up to maximum of $12,500. “Road infrastructure projects, like replacing a dangerous intersection with an interchange or a roundabout, cost a lot of money,” said Craig Milligan, CEO and co-founder of Micro-Traffic. “Knowing that you’re going to save lives and knowing the risks that are there can really help justify that decision.” Milligan is finding that traffic safety professionals are keen to be able to take a proactive approach rather than have to rely on data from crashes that have already occurred. “Almost three-quarter of fatalities are happening where they have not happened recently,’ he said. “So you put the money in locations where the fatalities happen and it just happens somewhere else. That is a frustrating approach for everyone working on road safety.” Milligan, who has a PhD and is an expert on road safety engineering, worked as a consultant for several years and he and co-founder Joel Penner conducted about 300 safety improvement studies. “After doing it for a time, too many people were dying at intersections where we had already done intersection safety improvement plans for,” he said. “The way they died was not represented in the historical crash data… and it was clear there were other risk factors, serious ones, at play that were impossible to detect with existing methods.” Milligan does not take credit for the approach, as there is active academic study to detect latent risk factors or the science of surrogate safety. But Milligan decided to implement those ideas through a computer vision system where the artificial intelligence drives an engine that automatically goes through the video. “It recognizes what is going on, sees how fast people are going, how close they are to one another and if someone is hitting the brakes sharply,” he said. “From those trajectories we construct risk indicators. They have proven to be very effective at precisely identifying risk.” Aviva connected with MicroTraffic as part of the insurance company’s own program to reduce serious traffic injuries called Take Back Our Roads. Catherine Brown, vice-president marketing and corporate social responsibility at Aviva Canada, said, “Micro-Traffic’s approach to prevention really fits nicely with our overall platform. Craig and his team are fantastic partners to work with. We wanted to be able to bring the technology to the forefront and make it more accessible to municipalities to focus their infrastructure investments in a way that is looking at prevention and proactive activities.” It is also not lost on the City of Winnipeg, which has just embarked on its own road safety strategic action plan that will use data and public input to set the pace of road safety investment over the next five years and beyond. Parallel and in conjunction with that, the city is in the middle of a pilot project with MicroTraffic. Rebecca Peterniak, the community traffic engineer at the City of Winnipeg, said MicroTraffic’s technology provides much more data to work with that traditional traffic analysis. “Improving road safety data is a really important objective,” she said. “We do have collision data which is historic in nature — we have to wait for collisions to happen before we get that information.” She said that using the kind of near-miss analysis that MicroTraffic can provide between all road users — vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians — allows them to take a deeper dive to understand what’s causing high accident rates. “It gives us a deeper understanding of what is going on in the background,” she said. martin.cash(a)freepress.mb.ca

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Telling people to "Slow Down" doesn't work.
by Beth McKechnie 24 Aug '20

24 Aug '20

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Lauren at Strong Towns <lauren(a)strongtowns.org> Date: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 9:37 AM We need a new solution for Traffic Fatalities.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Early on in the coronavirus shutdowns, we saw a sharp decrease in traffic, with some states observing as much as a 50% drop in daily trips. *And yet, traffic fatalities surged.* In the absence of traffic, all that is left is the road—*and the road is designed for speed,* posted limits be damned. We've over-engineered our streets to encourage dangerous driving. Now is the time to start dialing it back. *Today, Strong Towns founder Chuck Marohn lays out four simple steps <https://strongtowns.apms5.com/anywhere/m?s=strongtowns&m=s_135a2040-557a-4a…> for undoing reckless street design in your place.* It took decades to build the networks of dangerous and costly streets we now think are normal. It will take time to replace them with something better. Let's get to work. Stay well, —Lauren at Strong Towns Strong Towns www.strongtowns.org [image: Facebook] <https://strongtowns.apms5.com/anywhere/m?s=strongtowns&m=s_135a2040-557a-4a…> [image: Twitter] <https://strongtowns.apms5.com/anywhere/m?s=strongtowns&m=s_135a2040-557a-4a…> [image: LinkedIn] <https://strongtowns.apms5.com/anywhere/m?s=strongtowns&m=s_135a2040-557a-4a…> [image: Instagram] <https://strongtowns.apms5.com/anywhere/m?s=strongtowns&m=s_135a2040-557a-4a…>

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Upcoming City of Winnipeg Road Safety Strategic Action Plan Events
by Beth McKechnie 24 Aug '20

24 Aug '20

As a stakeholder for the Road Safety Strategic Action Plan, you play a key role in providing information, feedback and support into the project’s vision and focus areas. We ask you to share the following information within your network to help... Un message en français suivra. As a stakeholder for the Road Safety Strategic Action Plan, you play a key role in providing information, feedback and support into the project’s vision and focus areas. We ask you to share the following information within your network to help identify gaps and opportunities in the current state of road safety in Winnipeg. Help Shape the Future of Road Safety for Winnipeg! Road safety is a priority for the City of Winnipeg. The Road Safety Strategic Action Plan is driven by data and public feedback and will serve as a roadmap for implementing both short-term solutions and long-term investments over the next 3-5 years and beyond. Get Involved In Road Safety Online Survey We want to hear from you about your perception and experience as a road user (pedestrian, cyclist or motorist) in Winnipeg and learn more about how and what road safety improvements can be made. Visit winnipeg.ca/roadsafetyplan <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011hytNyznS-nPIZq63KS5rOzfuHGWb7JheFO8fF_x6IjX…> to complete a survey. Pop-up Events We selected four pop-up locations to safely engage with communities in higher needs areas that experience higher rates of collisions. Drop by and tell us your ideas for road safety improvements and share your vision for safer roads in Winnipeg. Date: Saturday, September 5, 2020 Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Bronx Park Farmers’ Market, 720 Henderson Highway Date: * Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Broadway Neighbourhood Centre, 185 Young St Date: * Friday, September 11, 2020 Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Powers Park Plaza, Powers Street at Selkirk Avenue, North side Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre, 51 Morrow Ave (*): Get a bike tune up from the WRENCH and tell us why road safety matters to you. Please Note: Public Health measures will be adhered to at all pop-up events. Gathering size will be limited to 50 people at a time, and appropriate social distance will be maintained. Please self-screen prior to attending, stay home if you are ill, and wash or sanitize your hands. Virtual Engagement Sessions We will be holding two Zoom virtual events to gather public input. Join us at one of the following events to learn more about the development of the strategic action plan, ask questions, and answer some of our questions live. Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Time: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register Here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011hytNyznS-nPIZq63KS5rOzfuHGWb7JheFO8fF_x6IjX…> Date: Thursday, September 24, 2020 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register Here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011hytNyznS-nPIZq63KS5rOzfuHGWb7JheFO8fF_x6IjX…> Registration required for virtual sessions by September 20, 2020. Discussion Kit We invite those unable to attend the events to complete the survey and mapping tool and to host a discussion with friends and family using the discussion kit. Available at winnipeg.ca/roadsafetyplan <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011hytNyznS-nPIZq63KS5rOzfuHGWb7JheFO8fF_x6IjX…> until September 30, 2020. Submit your completed discussion guide to roadsafety(a)winnipeg.ca. For more information, to register for a virtual event or provide feedback online, visit: winnipeg.ca/roadsafetyplan <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011hytNyznS-nPIZq63KS5rOzfuHGWb7JheFO8fF_x6IjX…> . For inquiries or for those who require alternate formats or interpretation in order to participate, please contact roadsafety(a)winnipeg.ca or 204-944-9907 by August 29, 2020. En tant qu’intervenant du Plan d’action stratégique pour la sécurité routière, vous jouez un rôle clé en fournissant des renseignements, des commentaires et du soutien quant à la vision et les secteurs d’intervention du projet. Nous vous demandons de communiquer les renseignements suivants à votre réseau afin de déterminer les lacunes et les possibilités relatives à l’état actuel de la sécurité routière à Winnipeg. Aidez-nous à façonner l’avenir de la sécurité routière à Winnipeg! La sécurité routière est une priorité pour la Ville de Winnipeg. Le Plan d’action stratégique pour la sécurité routière s’appuie sur des données et les commentaires du public; il servira de feuille de route pour la mise en œuvre de solutions à court terme et d’investissements à long terme au cours des 3 à 5 prochaines années et par la suite. Améliorez la sécurité routière Sondage en ligne Nous aimerions connaître votre opinion et vos expériences en tant qu’usager de la route (piéton, cycliste ou automobiliste) à Winnipeg et en savoir plus sur la manière dont la sécurité routière peut être améliorée. Consultez winnipeg.ca/plansecuriteroutiere <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011hytNyznS-nPIZq63KS5rOzfuHGWb7JheFO8fF_x6IjX…> pour répondre à un sondage. Événements ponctuels Nous avons sélectionné quatre lieux de rencontre ponctuelle afin d’engager le dialogue, en toute sécurité, avec les collectivités des secteurs aux besoins élevés, où les collisions sont plus fréquentes. Passez nous voir, faites-nous part de vos idées visant à améliorer la sécurité routière et communiquez votre vision quant à des routes plus sûres à Winnipeg. Date : Samedi 5 septembre 2020 Heure : De 9 h à 11 h Lieu : Marché de producteurs du parc Bronx, 720, route Henderson Date : * Mercredi 9 septembre 2020 Heure : De 16 h à 18 h Lieu : Broadway Neighbourhood Centre, 185, rue Young Date : * Vendredi 11 septembre 2020 Heure : De 16 h à 18 h Lieu : Powers Park Plaza, rue Powers, au niveau de l’avenue Selkirk, du côté nord Date : Mardi 15 septembre 2020 Heure : De 14 h à 16 h Lieu : Armée du Salut, Barbara Mitchell Resource Centre, 51, avenue Morrow (*) : Faites mettre au point votre vélo par The WRENCH et dites-nous pourquoi la sécurité routière est importante pour vous. Remarque : Les mesures de santé publique seront respectées à tous les événements ponctuels. La taille des rassemblements sera limitée à 50 personnes, et une distance physique appropriée sera maintenue. Veuillez effectuer un dépistage avant de vous présenter, rester à la maison si vous êtes malade et vous laver ou vous désinfecter les mains. Séances de participation virtuelles Nous tiendrons deux événements virtuels sur Zoom afin de recueillir les commentaires du public. Joignez-vous à nous pendant l’un des événements suivants pour en savoir plus sur l’élaboration du plan d’action stratégique, poser des questions et répondre à certaines de nos questions en direct. Date : Mardi 22 septembre 2020 Heure : De 14 h à 15 h 30 Inscrivez-vous ici <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011hytNyznS-nPIZq63KS5rOzfuHGWb7JheFO8fF_x6IjX…> Date : Jeudi 24 septembre 2020 Heure : De 18 h 30 à 20 h Inscrivez-vous ici <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011hytNyznS-nPIZq63KS5rOzfuHGWb7JheFO8fF_x6IjX…> L’inscription est obligatoire pour les séances virtuelles, d’ici le 20 septembre 2020. Trousse de discussion Nous invitons les personnes qui ne pourront pas être présentes aux événements à se servir de l’outil de sondage et de cartographie et à organiser une discussion avec leurs proches à l’aide de la trousse de discussion. Il est accessible à l’adresse winnipeg.ca/plansecuriteroutiere <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011hytNyznS-nPIZq63KS5rOzfuHGWb7JheFO8fF_x6IjX…> jusqu’au 30 septembre 2020. Envoyez votre guide de discussion rempli à roadsafety(a)winnipeg.ca. Pour en savoir plus, pour vous inscrire à un événement virtuel ou pour donner votre avis en ligne, consultez le site winnipeg.ca/plansecuriteroutiere <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011hytNyznS-nPIZq63KS5rOzfuHGWb7JheFO8fF_x6IjX…> . Si vous avez des questions, ou si vous avez besoin de médias substituts ou de services d’interprétation pour participer, veuillez écrire à roadsafety(a)winnipeg.ca ou composer le 204 944-9907 avant le 29 août 2020. 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Get involved - Winnipeg's Road Safety Strategic Action Plan
by Beth McKechnie 20 Aug '20

20 Aug '20

From: City of Winnipeg <notifications(a)engagementhq.com> Road Safety Strategic Action Plan - what does road safety mean to you?Work on our Road Safety Strategic Action Plan has begun! We want you to share their thoughts on how we can work together to make our roads safer. Get involved by: - joining a virtual session <http://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDRPI9yvzhYQ…> - attending a pop-up Talk Road Safety event <http://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDRPI9yvzhYQ…> - completing an online survey <http://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDRPI9yvzhYQ…> - hosting your own discussion by downloading the discussion kit <http://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDRPI9yvzhYQ…> Visit winnipeg.ca/roadsafetyplan <http://emails.engagementhq.com/ls/click?upn=9vcdD193qA8wVAWAMcxkDRPI9yvzhYQ…> for more information.

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Webinar: Congestion Pricing & Travel Behavior During COVID
by Beth McKechnie 20 Aug '20

20 Aug '20

Join us on Wednesday, September 2 at 1:15pm ET for a discussion on congestion pricing, travel behavior, and COVID-19. ROAD TO RECOVERY WEBINAR Rebalancing the Load: How Road User Charging Can Influence Traveler Behavior September 2, 2020 from 1:15pm ET to 2:00pm ET Congestion pricing can be a valuable tool for regions to address congestion and meet goals for sustainability and equity. ITS tools and ETC technologies to enable congestion management systems that can sense, adapt, and influence driver behavior so that planners and policy makers can optimize their transportation networks. Given the current changes in traveler behavior due to the pandemic, there is increasing interest in road user charging schemes as a new approach to manage the load on regional transport systems. In this webinar, you’ll learn how technology is being leveraged to integrate other road network systems, holistically manage networks, coordinate planned demand against different modal capacities, and incentivize specific choices. *Speakers:* *Marc Deflin,* *Vice President of Business Development – Road User Charging, Cubic Transportation Systems* *Brianne Eby,* *Senior Policy Analyst, Eno Center for Transportation* September 2020 02 REGISTER <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> *Connect with us and don't miss out on other great resources!* [image: Facebook] <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> Facebook <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> [image: Twitter] <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> Twitter <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> [image: VIEW UPCOMING WEBINARS] <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> VIEW UPCOMING WEBINARS <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff9…> *Copyright © 2020 Eno Center for Transportation, All rights reserved.* You are receiving this email because you opted in to our email list. *Our mailing address is:* Eno Center for Transportation 1629 K St. NW Ste 200 Washington, DC 20006 Add us to your address book <https://enotrans.us2.list-manage.com/vcard?u=d2579cc7754f7b743881bff96&id=d…> -- Beth McKechnie (she/her) *| *Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3777 x102 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your green living hub Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/> <http://www.gomanitoba.ca>

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Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America (Angie Schmitt)
by Beth McKechnie 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

Free Webinar - a conversation with author Angie Schmitt Support Walkable Communities <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001by_ghNbl05qUfvwIUtUDw0AzGinaCIdORiECdJFB9gvP…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001by_ghNbl05qUfvwIUtUDw0AzGinaCIdORiECdJFB9gvP…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001by_ghNbl05qUfvwIUtUDw0AzGinaCIdORiECdJFB9gvP…> Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America – a conversation with author Angie Schmitt September 8th, 2020 at 1pm – 2pm EST, 10am – 11pm PST Register Here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001by_ghNbl05qUfvwIUtUDw0AzGinaCIdORiECdJFB9gvP…> Join us for an interview with Angie Schmitt and discussion of her book, Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America. This webinar is hosted by America Walks Board Member Charles Brown, who wrote the foreword. Right of Way documents the traffic violence that occurs daily on America’s streets and reveals the racist policies and practices that create and perpetuate these tragedies. Contrary to popular opinion, pedestrian deaths are not unavoidable “accidents,” but highly predictable events, occurring in stark geographic patterns that tell a story about systemic inequalities. The victims are disproportionately those marginalized by society: immigrants, People of Color, those with lower incomes, the elderly, and the disabled. The discussion will address the following critical questions: - Why do we accept pedestrian fatalities as the status quo? - Why do we hold pedestrians, not drivers, responsible for traffic collisions? - How do political inaction, victim blaming, lack of media interest, and cultural apathy block change? - What does the national walking movement need to do to implement solutions that save lives? Learn More and Register Here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001by_ghNbl05qUfvwIUtUDw0AzGinaCIdORiECdJFB9gvP…> Help Us Spread the Word About this Webinar [image: Facebook] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001by_ghNbl05qUfvwIUtUDw0AzGinaCIdORiECdJFB9gvP…> [image: Twitter] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001by_ghNbl05qUfvwIUtUDw0AzGinaCIdORiECdJFB9gvP…> Angie Schmitt, author and journalist, former National Editor at Streetsblog Angie Schmitt is one of the best-known writers in the United States on the topic of sustainable transportation. She was the long-time national editor at Streetsblog, covering the movement for safe, multi-modal cities, and her writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Atlantic, Bicycling, and GOOD. She is frequently sought out as an expert source on transportation topics by the news media. Schmitt holds a master’s degree in urban planning from the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University and an undergraduate degree in journalism. Charles T. Brown, Senior Researcher, Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center Charles T. Brown, MPA is one of the nation’s leading voices in transportation equity and justice. He is a senior researcher with the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) and adjunct professor at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, both at Rutgers University. He also serves as a 2020 Fellow within the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication in Partnership with The OpEd Project. His work has been published in international journals and featured by various national outlets, including the New York Times, Vice and CityLab. STAY CONNECTED [image: Facebook] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001by_ghNbl05qUfvwIUtUDw0AzGinaCIdORiECdJFB9gvP…> [image: Twitter] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001by_ghNbl05qUfvwIUtUDw0AzGinaCIdORiECdJFB9gvP…> [image: LinkedIn] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001by_ghNbl05qUfvwIUtUDw0AzGinaCIdORiECdJFB9gvP…> [image: Instagram] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001by_ghNbl05qUfvwIUtUDw0AzGinaCIdORiECdJFB9gvP…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001by_ghNbl05qUfvwIUtUDw0AzGinaCIdORiECdJFB9gvP…> Donate to Our Webinar Program <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001by_ghNbl05qUfvwIUtUDw0AzGinaCIdORiECdJFB9gvP…> America Walks | PO Box 70742, Bethesda, MD 20813 Sent by info(a)americawalks.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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WFP Metro: Should we lower residential speed limits? - Scott Gillingham (Aug19'20)
by Beth McKechnie 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

Should we lower residential speed limits? I regularly hear from many residents of St. James concerned about the speeds that vehicles are travelling down their streets. My office receives multiple requests every year for speed humps, slow down signs, stop signs, pedestrian crosswalks, traffic studies and increased police enforcement, all in an effort to make the streets we live on feel safer. The people of St. James are not alone in their desire. My council colleagues receive similar requests from residents across Winnipeg who are calling for steps to be taken to improve the sense of safety on local streets. This is a trend that is growing across Canada. The cities of Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto are currently engaged in studies examining the reduction of speed limits on residential streets to something less than 50 km/h. The City of Winnipeg is also considering reducing the default speed limit on residential streets to either 30 km/h or 40 km/h. The speed limit is currently 50 km/h on residential streets. A recent report from the city’s administration says “(t)here is a strong interest from both Council and the public to investigate a city-wide speed limit reduction for Winnipeg’s residential streets, as reducing speeds is proven to make streets calmer, quieter, and safer for people walking, biking, driving, and enjoying their neighbourhood.” Council has asked city staff to conduct a jurisdictional scan, to examine the impacts of reducing speeds on residential streets to 30 km/h or 40 km/h, to review the existing street classification system, to look at best practices and engineering data and to conduct public engagement in order to get feedback, ideas and involve the public in decision-making. This work will take place over the next year. The study will also include a trial speed limit reduction on one street in each ward (including the St. James ward) of either 30 km/h or 40 km/h. The pilot streets have not yet been selected. I support lowering the default speed limit from 50 km/h on Winnipeg’s residential streets. Research shows that there is a relationship between speed and the severity of injuries in a collision. Even though lower speeds are known to improve safety, I still hear from some residents (albeit fewer) who want the speed limit to remain at 50 km/h. Therefore, I believe 40 km/h on local streets has the best chance of getting public support as a reasonable middle ground between those residents opposed to any change and those calling for 30 km/h. I realize that speed limits are a contentious issue, so I want to hear from you. Are you in favour of seeing speed limits on residential streets lowered from 50 km/hr? Please call me at 204-986-5848 or email scottgillingham(a)winnipeg.ca Enjoy the rest of your summer.

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WFP - The Times: A healthier community — one bike at a time (Aug17'20)
by Beth McKechnie 18 Aug '20

18 Aug '20

A healthier community — one bike at a time https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/times/forum/A-healthier-c… Over the spring and summer months, I have been working very closely with an organization in the Notre Dame constituency that does really great work. The Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub, also known as The WRENCH, builds, repairs, and helps to maintain bikes. They sell, rent, and donate their bikes, not just to individual people, but they even have entire fleets available for businesses. Bicycles are a fantastic way to participate in active transportation. We know that getting around by bike is healthy not only for ourselves but for the environment and our community, as well. In cities around the world where bike use is more common, traffic congestion lightens up and air pollution is reduced. The WRENCH is a permanent fixture of Hugh John Macdonald School, where staff and volunteers provide skills and training to students. They also do community outreach events such as cycling safety workshops and bike giveaway/tune-up events which they have held at IRCOM and Rossbrook House. I was thrilled to work with The WRENCH on some of these outreach events where I got to witness firsthand how hard they work for our community. Not only is The WRENCH promoting a healthier community by getting people on bikes, they are also saving bike parts that are still useable from landfills. Sustainably is a core value of the organization. Most recently, I was happy to be in attendance when The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) donated four laptops to The WRENCH that will be used by staff to keep the organization running, growing, and thriving. *Because The WRENCH has been so successful at making a good impact in our community, it is expanding. It is currently in a basement on Logan Avenue which it has outgrown. So, The WRENCH is looking to purchase a larger building to meet the demands of the growing organization. In order to achieve this, The WRENCH is planning a capital campaign to raise $250,000 to put towards the purchase of a bigger space.* To learn more about this fantastic organization and to see its event schedule, you can visit thewrench.ca/ <https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/times/forum/thewrench.ca/> As always, feel free to get in touch with my office at Malaya.marcelino(a)yourmanitoba.ca or call 204-788-0800.

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WFP: City seeks input on enhanced AT routes (Aug17'20)
by Beth McKechnie 18 Aug '20

18 Aug '20

** please share widely ** City seeks input on enhanced AT routes The City of Winnipeg wants your views on opening local streets to offer greater active transportation access. As part of its COVID-19 response, Winnipeg now offers 10 enhanced temporary active transportation routes, which prioritize bicycles and pedestrians by limiting motor vehicles to one block of travel between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. The move was meant to help Winnipeggers safely enjoy the outdoors with enough room to socially distance themselves from others. The current routes are slated to last until at least Sept. 7. *To help evaluate future options for these “open streets,” Winnipeggers are asked to complete a survey now posted at *winnipeg.ca/walkbike2020. Prior to 2020, four enhanced AT routes were offered each year on Sundays and holidays only, between Victoria Day and Thanksgiving weekend. Complete the survey by September 7th.

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