Winnipeg Free Press, September 21
Author: Bartley Kives
Two Fridays ago, as part of a federal infrastructure-funding announcement, the city, province and Ottawa agreed to spend $20 million on 37 different active-transportation projects within Winnipeg.
The cash will add 102 kilometres of bike-and-pedestrian routes to an existing 274-kilometre city network comprised of multi-use paths, bike lanes on streets and extra-wide curb lanes called sharrows.
Monday, September 21, 2009
$83.2M for Manitoba wish list
Winnipeg Free Press, September 12
Author: Bartley Kives
Winnipeg cyclists and pedestrians are the biggest winners in Ottawa's rush to dole out federal stimulus funds in Manitoba before the Liberals in Ottawa can defeat the Conservative minority government.
The biggest component was $20 million worth of dedicated bikeways, bike-and-pedestrian paths and bike lanes on streets in 37 different Winnipeg locations.
Author: Bartley Kives
Winnipeg cyclists and pedestrians are the biggest winners in Ottawa's rush to dole out federal stimulus funds in Manitoba before the Liberals in Ottawa can defeat the Conservative minority government.
The biggest component was $20 million worth of dedicated bikeways, bike-and-pedestrian paths and bike lanes on streets in 37 different Winnipeg locations.
They say the bikes are out in droves on Broadway...
Winnipeg Free Press, September 10
Author: Lindsey Wiebe
In Spanish, the word is used to describe a bike path, whether it's a permanent route or a street where gas guzzlers are temporarily turfed in favour of people-powered transportation.
By that definition, Winnipeg already hosts a few small ciclovias during the scant summer months. But this Sunday the term gets a capital C, and the city gets a bike path stretching from Assiniboine Park to The Forks, not to mention a slew of activities on the Broadway-centred route.
Author: Lindsey Wiebe
In Spanish, the word is used to describe a bike path, whether it's a permanent route or a street where gas guzzlers are temporarily turfed in favour of people-powered transportation.
By that definition, Winnipeg already hosts a few small ciclovias during the scant summer months. But this Sunday the term gets a capital C, and the city gets a bike path stretching from Assiniboine Park to The Forks, not to mention a slew of activities on the Broadway-centred route.
Few options for victim of bicycle hit-'n'-run
The [Montreal] Gazette, August 23
Author: Max Herrold
In a city where cyclists and pedestrians are crossing paths more and more, Chabot was shocked to discover she couldn’t even ask police to look for the cyclist as a hit-and-run offender as they would had a motorist hit her.
That’s because while those helming cars, motorcycles mopeds, boats and planes are covered in the federal Criminal Code section dealing with hit-and-runs, cyclists are not.
Author: Max Herrold
In a city where cyclists and pedestrians are crossing paths more and more, Chabot was shocked to discover she couldn’t even ask police to look for the cyclist as a hit-and-run offender as they would had a motorist hit her.
That’s because while those helming cars, motorcycles mopeds, boats and planes are covered in the federal Criminal Code section dealing with hit-and-runs, cyclists are not.
Walnuts and walking: Substitutes for Prozac?
examiner.com, September 7
Author: Suzanne Leavitt
Walking fits into the better brain chemistry picture because it also increases serotonin, leaving you with a relaxed and content mood. Exercise in general helps regulate serotonin, but keep in mind that too much of a good thing can be bad. Over exercising can deplete adrenaline, causing stress on the thyroid gland.
Author: Suzanne Leavitt
Walking fits into the better brain chemistry picture because it also increases serotonin, leaving you with a relaxed and content mood. Exercise in general helps regulate serotonin, but keep in mind that too much of a good thing can be bad. Over exercising can deplete adrenaline, causing stress on the thyroid gland.
Safe routes, crossing guard among budget requests
Fort Frances Times, September 16
Author: Duane Hicks
Fort Frances council has been asked to make traffic safety and active transportation, including the hiring a crossing guard for the intersection of Keating Avenue and King’s Highway, a high priority in its 2010 budget.
Author: Duane Hicks
Fort Frances council has been asked to make traffic safety and active transportation, including the hiring a crossing guard for the intersection of Keating Avenue and King’s Highway, a high priority in its 2010 budget.
Saskatchewan kids need to get moving to avoid health problems
[Regina] Leader-Post, September 15
Author: Pamela Cowan
To get kids moving, Saskatchewan in motion suggests the formula of 30, 30, 30. The formula means every child should get 30 minutes of daily physical activity at school, 30 minutes in the community and 30 minutes at home. Humbert is concerned that parents feel they have to be excel at a sport or pay a lot of money to participate.
“Many, many children just want to hang out with their parents, they want to go for walks and be an active family and it doesn’t have to take a lot of money, but it takes a focus and an attitude change to fit it into those very busy schedules,” she said.
Author: Pamela Cowan
To get kids moving, Saskatchewan in motion suggests the formula of 30, 30, 30. The formula means every child should get 30 minutes of daily physical activity at school, 30 minutes in the community and 30 minutes at home. Humbert is concerned that parents feel they have to be excel at a sport or pay a lot of money to participate.
“Many, many children just want to hang out with their parents, they want to go for walks and be an active family and it doesn’t have to take a lot of money, but it takes a focus and an attitude change to fit it into those very busy schedules,” she said.
Council passes transportation plan for 'walkable' city
Edmonton Journal, September 16
Author: Gordon Kent
City council has approved a transportation master plan that over the next 30 years aims to shift more people out of their cars and onto public transit, bicycles or their feet.
"We're no longer looking at just balancing (vehicle) needs, but how we can look into the future...and change the way we move around Edmonton so we can become that compact, efficient city that's outlined in the city vision," said Rhonda Toohey, general supervisor of strategic transportation planning.
Author: Gordon Kent
City council has approved a transportation master plan that over the next 30 years aims to shift more people out of their cars and onto public transit, bicycles or their feet.
"We're no longer looking at just balancing (vehicle) needs, but how we can look into the future...and change the way we move around Edmonton so we can become that compact, efficient city that's outlined in the city vision," said Rhonda Toohey, general supervisor of strategic transportation planning.
'Car-free' condo: 42 storeys, no parking
yourhome.ca, September 16
Author: Donovan Vincent
A controversial 42-storey condo building that will be built without permanent parking spots cleared a key hurdle yesterday.
The Toronto-East York community council overruled city staff skeptical about the dearth of parking to allow a plan that provides for only nine car-share rental spots, plus 315 spaces for bicycles.
Author: Donovan Vincent
A controversial 42-storey condo building that will be built without permanent parking spots cleared a key hurdle yesterday.
The Toronto-East York community council overruled city staff skeptical about the dearth of parking to allow a plan that provides for only nine car-share rental spots, plus 315 spaces for bicycles.
Bicycle TV Documentary
Pedal Power, formerly known as Bike Culture, a documentary about the bicycle revolution on city streets, is to be aired on Thursday, September 24 on the CBC (main channel).
The CBC series is called "Doc Zone". Here's the details: Thursday September 24, 2009 at 8 pm on CBC-TV.
The progam will repeat on Friday September 25, 2009 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld.
The CBC series is called "Doc Zone". Here's the details: Thursday September 24, 2009 at 8 pm on CBC-TV.
The progam will repeat on Friday September 25, 2009 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld.
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