Folks!!

Ok – a long long time coming – but without a doubt one of the best AT signs I’ve ever seen in Wpg (I know – there are not many  – but - - )

For sure it is cause to celebrate on a hot Friday afternoon!

I think it went up yesterday? !

Zoom in close on the attached photo – the HUGE flashing sign located just north of the Pembina / Bishop overpass reads:

Pembina Hwy Roadwork

Plaza Drive to Chevrier

Starts July 16

Although the City of Winnipeg’s Active Transportation Advisory Committee has been dissolved (we are told someday a new one will be created) cycling infrastructure ON Pembina Hwy was always the #1 ranking PRIORITY for ATAC!

Councillor Swandel made the long needed political move to bring this forward – back in January 2010: http://biketothefuture.org/attachments/0000/1394/pembinahwyat_councilorswandelmotion2010-01-18.pdf

Many of us debated with then Chair Bill Clement – Councillor Swandel navigated it through - and here we are today!!

I travel this route daily and may do a photo doc of the progress to share for those of you who aren’t out as frequently.

Fantastic!  This is the holy grail of trail in Winnipeg for sure!

Janice Lukes