Is Your Winnipeg Bike Route Blocked?
Are you having difficulty cycling on the bike lanes and bike paths in Winnipeg because of poor snow clearing? Please send us pictures & descriptions of bike routes blocked by snow to https://www.facebook.com/BikeWinnipeg or city@bikewinnipeg.ca . We need your input ASAP to show the City and the media the extent of the problem. Be sure to send a copy to 311@winnipeg.ca. Let’s get these maintenance
MPI says it can’t lead road safety in Manitoba
In their final argument at the hearing on 2014 rates, MPI representatives told the PUB that MPI’s role in road safety is jurisdictionally “limited” to research and education. This is very different language from the “leadership” language on road safety MPI touts in their coporate vision statement: “MPI will lead driver and vehicle safety initiatives that reduce risk and protect Manitobans, their streets and
Win Win Winnipeg
Mikael Colville-Andersen of Copenhagenize recently wrote some thoughts about our new Pembina Hwy buffered bike lanes (cycletrack), snow clearing, how Winnipeg is faring compared to other cities, and more, Click here to read the full blog post.
BttF Statement on City’s Rejection of Reduced Residential Speed Limit
On July 18, 2012, Winnipeg City Council asked staff for a report on reducing speed limits to 40 km/hr. Last Friday, January 11th, the City of Winnipeg’s Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works Committee considered a report on this motion from the City Administration recommending that the residential speed limit NOT be lowered to 40 km/h and concurred with its recommendation. Bike to the Future
BttF’s presentation to the Public Utilities Board on Manitoba Public Insurance’s 2013-2014 rate application
Bike to the Future’s Co-Chair, Tom McMahon, appeared before the Manitoba Public Utilities Board (PUB) today to make a presentation on Manitoba Public Insurance’s (MPI) 2013-2014 rate application. The presentation pointed out many actions that MPI could take to increase the safety of cyclists on Manitoba roadways, and asked the PUB to tell MPI to improve and increase its public education for drivers and
Ontario Coroner’s Cycling Death Review: “Road Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”
September 19 update: Lower residential speed limits, Ontario coroner urges – The Globe and Mail Original June 19 item: Ontario’s Coroner has released a report that reviews all accidental cycling deaths in that province between 2006 and 2010. Entitled Cycling Death Review: Road Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility (PDF), 14 recommendations are listed in the “Consolidated List of Recommendations” (starting on page 28 of the
Archived Events (January 2010 – December 2012)
Public Open House – MB Capital Region Transportation Master Plan posted at December 14, 2012 15:39 (24 days ago) Wednesday, January 09, 04:30 PM City Hall Mayor’s Foyer, 510 Main St. What’s happening? The Partnership of the Manitoba Capital Region (PMCR) is pleased to announce the initiation of Manitoba’s Capital Region: Transportation Master Plan. This process will result in a “road map” to guide
Archived Events (January 2008 – December 2009)
Webinar: Connecting With Public Health Professionals On Bike/Ped Issues posted at November 27, 2009 20:34 (over 3 years ago) Wednesday, December 16, 02:00 PM Eco-Centre – 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue at Donald Street 2:00 to 3:00 PM This policy-oriented webinar is presented by Health in Common in partnership with Resource Conservation Manitoba’s Active and Safe Routes to School program. It will demonstrate the
Archived Local Media Stories (January 2010 to December 2012)
Doing a wheely good thing for kids posted at December 18, 2012 10:26 (20 days ago) December 17, 2012 Geoff Kirbyson Winnipeg Free Press Volunteers fix up bikes for needy children Have tool kit, will travel. Bike mechanics from around the city descended upon the Atomic Centre on Logan Avenue over the weekend for a 24-hour blitz of fixing flat tires, lubing up chains
Archived Local Media Stories (July 2006 – December 2009)
Pedal Power posted at November 19, 2009 07:11 (over 3 years ago) October 31, 2009 Assiniboine Credit Union Asterisk member newsletter {Bike to the Future volunteers Holly Poklitar, Rib Cosco, and Mark Cohoe promote cycling at Winnipeg’s first Ciclovia event in September 2009.} Winnipeg cyclists are cheering the recent news that $20 million in federal infrastructure spending will be used to create biking and