Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg 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.

Please note this webinar is 90 minutes (rather than the usual one hour).

RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then!

cheers,
Beth
(204) 925-3772

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Strategies to Enable Winter Cycling and Walking

Wednesday, Jan.15th | 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Winter conditions vary across a range of temperatures and precipitation, but in all cases communities must find ways to provide safe, accessible conditions for winter cycling and walking while balancing competing priorities. This webinar offers examples of policies and practices that are used to ensure timely snow removal from sidewalks, pathways, bike lanes and cycle tracks.

Presenters in this session will discuss:

An overview of different types of winter climates and how facilities and maintenance should be adapted to local climate
Different policy approaches to snow removal from sidewalks
The importance of prioritization and predictability of snow removal in encouraging winter cycling
A pilot program to determine operation and funding requirements to achieve improved snow clearing and street sweeping along on-street bike routes.

Presenters include:

Tyler Golly, General Supervisor – Sustainable Transportation, City of Edmonton, Alberta
Marc Jolicoeur, Research Director, Velo Quebec
Nicole Losch, Bicycle/Pedestrian/Environmental Planner, City of Burlington, Vermont
Arthur Ross, Pedestrian/Bicycle Coordinator, City of Madison, Wisconsin

Mark your calendar for the full year of APBP webinars coming up in 2014

January 15	Strategies to Enable Winter Cycling and Walking
February 19	Design for Cyclist and Pedestrian Comfort
March 19	All In: The Value of Investing in Complete and Green Streets
April 16	Public Health Benefits of Active Transportation
May 21	Best Planning and Engineering Practices for School Zones
June 18	Calming Arterial Streets for Safer Walking and Cycling
July 16	From Fast to Safer: Best Practices Where Road Speeds Change
August 20	Transform Bicycling and Walking Outside the Urban Context
September 17	Optimize Signals for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
October 15	Design Treatments to Transition from Trails to Roadways
November 19	E-bikes, Electric Assist Bikes and Transportation Policy
December 17	Getting to Better Outcomes from Public Engagement