Yesterday I rolled over 1,000 km on our #CargoBike since installing the electric assist on it in April. This thread is an ode to my favourite vehicle with some lessons, experiences and insights. CC @bikeshopgirlcom @urkaiinc
What if we drove to the “human” conditions?
Right now, thanks to a little white stuff, people in cars in neighbourhoods all over Winnipeg are traveling far slower than they would with a 30km/hr residential speed limit.
Life goes on.
What if our reason was saving lives instead?
Wow. At the same meeting I I went to beg for real urgency on road safety & the need to improve road design - something languishing for years - a motion gets walked on that will take $40M in gas tax and spend it all on roads, the same old way, and it wasn’t even on the agenda.
We’re building a city for everyone including those who choose to walk or cycle. The implementation of Winnipeg’s award winning pedestrian and cycling strategy requires ongoing support. https://t.co/UMVQKe4edY #WPG18
Pedestrians and cyclists swarming around Winnipeg’s beautiful heritage buildings. Everyone feels safe. Restaurants are full. Electricity in the air. Why is traffic our only priority for downtown and not trying to capture even a small piece of this for every day? #nuitblanchewpg
This a list of civic priorities in my city. There’s an election coming up. Any who is running should take a hard look at the bar on the left. https://t.co/JeS5RmBCcj
Winnipeg, you look gorgeous out here.
Twenty minutes on the newly opened protected bike lane on McDermot.
Its a beautiful night at the @WinnipegFringe in the @Ex_District_Wpg.
#ModeShift
Heavy AM traffic on ArlingtonBridge daily. 15,000 vehicles/day or 3.4M vehicles/year! The century old ArlingtonBridge is a significant connector in City’s transportation network. A new ArlingtonBridge design enables transit & active transportation to keep up w/Winnipeg’s growth!
Largest road renewal season in Winnipeg’s history has begun! Please slow down in construction zones & download the free @Waze App to help with your commute. @ScottGillingham
An inspirational conference, and bodes well for the city of Winnipeg as a whole. Great job! Correction for the number of bike parking stations. Should be 30 in the downtown. https://t.co/Avp4fI01Jg
First Valet event of the year and the weather is beautiful. Ride your bike here tonight - we will be providing valet parking at the WAG and after-party at The Good Will - Social Club Thank you to Winnipeg Trails and Peg City Car Co-op for their... https://t.co/bkPNcprxQp
RT: Show your support for a National Cycling Strategy! Sign this petition to the Federal Government of Canada: https://t.co/YFn0Et2BaI So many countries have innovative policies for making AT more accessible, come on Canada! #cdnpoli#canada#policy#iwanttoridemybicycle
Woohoo! It's #winterbiketoworkday tomorrow in #winnipeg and then #JackFrostChallenge starts Sunday! Get a team of up to 5 folks together and register! https://t.co/AaQn8z7bri Can you and your team rack up 130km of outdoor travel Feb 11-17? Great prizes up for grabs! #getoutside
Great work this weekend @thewrenchwpg! Great event for a Great cause populated by Great people! When the 3 R's meet the 3 Gs... https://t.co/Yk2Ujljobn
"Connecting the school with families, that's what Luxton's all about." Well said, (Luxton teacher) Mr Schulz & (Luxton student) Chanel! #LuxtonLove Thanks to @thewrenchwpg #CycleofGiving https://t.co/uZ5i5Xj8Lt
My March 2016 request seeking ONLY 'plan/cost estimates' 2 IMPROVE ❄️snow-ice ❄️removal on sidewalks/pathways Report on Nov 21 Public Works agenda-item #11 https://t.co/BMEX5QMRoo No details so anticipating request 4 more time 2 study. Sigh.
Still more than 1100 cyclists on our downtown grid - we wonder how many fewer vehicles that equals! Whether you’re a driver or a cyclist, an increase in active transport helps everyone. https://t.co/v6pka2nDSR
We donated 6 bikes to the WRENCH this weekend. Do you have a kids bike (20" wheel size or smaller). Drop then off at 4R depots or give us a call at 474-8484. https://t.co/tOzFEu2K1B