Recreation & Transportation Committee

 

General Information:
Who We Are 

The Recreation and Transportation Committee of the MCA is made up of volunteers interested in promoting the joy of safe cycling as a healthy and environmentally-responsible form of leisure-time fun and transportation. Manitoba could be a friendlier place for cyclists, and this committee is made up of cyclists who know that change will not come about without grass roots involvement and lobbying. All cyclists who use their bicycles for commuting and recreation benefit from the activities of this committee. A strong membership is needed to bring about the positive changes which will create a safer, more pleasant environment for cyclists.  The Vice President for The Recreation and Transportation Committee is Phil Roadley

Postcard Campaign:

The R&T committee once again launched a postcard campaign. We are looking for your signature to raise the level of awareness of the needs of cyclists in Winnipeg. These postcards will be collected, sorted by ward, and sent in to the appropriate councilor.

The cards are relevant for everyone, not just cyclists...if people are not cyclists themselves we are asking if they have children, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren who are. We are specifically asking council to commit more funds for cycling lanes, signed routes and multi - use paths. If you are interested in helping out please contact Rob Cosco of the Recreation and Transportation Committee. If you work in a large office and can canvass co workers that would be great...every signature we get will be worth the effort.  
Postcard  Postcard campaign poster            

Recreation/Transportation Meeting Minutes

November 16, 2004  December 7, 2004  January 11, 2005  February 8, 2005  March 8, 2005  July 5, 2005  August 9, 2005  September 6, 2005

The MCA R&T committee is working hard on defining their goals and how to achieve them with the help of Ian Hall, who is acting as a facilitator. Through a series of workshops, the committee will define clear, prioritized objectives for the next two years, along with specific goals and measures to help achieve those goals. Planning Session #1:

Annual Reports

Capsule summaries of what we've accomplished over the last several years:  1999 -  2000 - 2001 - 2002

Recent Correspondence and Submissions

2006 Winnipeg Cycle Commuter Survey
2006 Bike to the Future Report  (large PDF file)
Plan Winnipeg 2020 Draft Comments
Main/Norwood Bridges
Bicycle Parking Survey to the Wpg Downtown Biz
 Provincial Sustainability Indicators
Letter to Police Chief re; words Possible/Practicable
 Mb. Transportation Advisory Council (MTAC) Invitation (May 23, 2002)
 Bicycle Facilities for the Provencher Bridges
New Deal Delegation to Mayor Murray - Rec & Trans Committee - Dec 6, 2003
 


Committee Initiatives:

Duties

Handbook Editor (Recreation & Transportation pages) - Kevin Miller
Spokesperson - Howard Skrypnyk  633-5955 (work)

Campaigns

Cyclist Map of Winnipeg - Coordinator Beth McKechnie - Distribution Tim Hunt
Highway Traffic Act- Letter to Wpg. Police Service re "Practicable" - Coordinator Bill Ralph
MTAC Support and Public Consultation - Coordinator Julian Nedohin-Macek
National Cycling Strategy - Rep. Polly Washburn
Oak Point Urban Trail - Rep. Tim Hunt
Recreational Ride Guide - Coordinator Jason Carter
Winnipeg Bike Network - Coordinator Julian Nedohin-Macek
Winnipeg City Bicyclist Email List - Gord McGonigal
 

Representation on External Committees and Boards

Cycling Health and Safety Committee of Manitoba - MCA Rep. is Bill Ralph
IMPACT - MCA Rep. is Bill Ralph
 Manitoba Recreational Trails Association - Tim Hunt
Sustainable Development (SD) Network - Rep. is Jason Carter

Public Consultations

Manitoba Transportation Advisory Council (2002-present) - MCA Rep. is Howard Skrypnyk, Support Coordinator is Julian Nedohin-Macek

 

Past Programs and Responsibilities:

Representation on External Committees and Boards (Past)

Green Commuting Project Steering Committee of Resource Conservation Manitoba (1998-2000) - A pilot project to encourage alternative transportation at several of Winnipeg's largest workplaces. Reps. Beth McKechnie and Gord McGonigal.

Public Consultations (Past)

Provencher Bridge - Kevin Miller
Main/Norwood Bridge - Howard Skrypnyk
Riverbank Parkway System - Beth McKechnie, Howard Skrypnyk, Sharron Bettess

Past Campaigns

Bike Routes and Cyclists Map - Paid Coordinator Beth McKechnie
Bike parking inventory for Downtown BIZ Parking Map - Gord McGonigal, Sharron Bettess
 


 Manitoba Transport Vision 2020

The Government of Manitoba is developing the Manitoba Transport Vision 2020: an investment plan for an  "economically sustainable and environmentally sound transportation system." The Manitoba Cycling Association  is a member of the Manitoba Transportation Advisory Council that has been formed to advise this process. Information on this process is available on the Province of Manitoba's website.

Links

2020 Manitoba Transport Vision The Province's website on this process.

Province of Manitoba Transportation Planning Manual Includes highway paved shoulder specs.

The Economic Benefits of Bicycle- and Pedestrian-based Tourism, and the Economic Impacts of Trail Development
"Communities that embrace and encourage bicycle- and pedestrian-based tourism can expect these benefits:

Listening to Bike Lanes An excellent article on the bike lane controversy, focusing on the psychology of cycling.

Manitoba Highway Traffic Act