Councilor Browaty opposes key AT Through Pass
Cyclists who live in Councillor Browaty’s riding should call him to set him straight about the need for a safe way to get across the North Perimeter. During the last election, the NDP promised to build a safe AT crossing of the North Perimeter between Henderson and Highway 59. We were consulted on the design on of this crossing, and agreed that the proposed plan made
Polo Park Infrastructure Improvements – A Missed Opportunity
The second open house for the Polo Park Infrastructure Improvements project will take place in the Center Court of the Polo Park Shopping Centre on Thursday May 8th. A detailed design has been completed and a construction staging plan developed. Bike Winnipeg is concerned that the plans moving forward fail to address the vision being put forth in the pedestrian and cycling strategies –
Safe Passing Campaign
Thanks to over 50 Winnipeg cyclists and Tire Stewardship Manitoba, we have raised enough money for the full 30 bus campaign. It will roll out July 1. Donors overwhelmingly favoured option 2: Help spread the word to all Manitoba motorists!
Bicycle Trade Association of Canada launches petition to remove tarrifs on bicycles
In the Federal budget released on March 21st, tariffs on some sporting goods (hockey equipment) were eliminated. Unfortunately, tariffs on bicycles have not been eliminated. Instead as a result of the elimination of a preferential tariff rate on products from more than 70 countries, including China, tariffs on imported bicycles from these countries will in fact rise from 8% to 13%. The Bicycle Trade Alliance