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Winterpeg, Winter Cycling! Developing Winnipeg’s First Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies

Winterpeg, Winter Cycling! Developing Winnipeg’s First Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies. Brian Patterson MCIP, RPP Urban Systems Ltd. Agenda. A bit about Winnipeg Study process and purpose What we heard Where do we go from here. About Winnipeg. Cycling in Winnipeg Today. 2%. 6%. 15%.

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Winterpeg, Winter Cycling! Developing Winnipeg’s First Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies

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  1. Winterpeg, Winter Cycling!Developing Winnipeg’s First Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies Brian Patterson MCIP, RPP Urban Systems Ltd.

  2. Agenda • A bit about Winnipeg • Study process and purpose • What we heard • Where do we go from here

  3. About Winnipeg

  4. Cycling in Winnipeg Today 2% 6% 15% 7% 69%

  5. Cycling in Winnipeg Today

  6. Cycling in Winnipeg Today Winnipeg has one of the leading cycling mode shares among Canadian prairie cities

  7. Cycling in Winnipeg Today • +38% • +20% • +41% • +66% • +23% Winnipeg has the second fastest growing cycling mode share in Canada, and Cycling is the fastest growing mode of transportation in Winnipeg

  8. Existing Bicycle Network xx

  9. Gap Analysis xx

  10. Cycling Potential Analysis xx The highest potential for increasing cycling is in the Downtown core and several inner city neighbourhoods

  11. Equity Analysis xx Aboriginal Seniors New Immigrants Youth Low Income

  12. Equity Analysis xx

  13. Study Process

  14. Study Process Phase 1: Launching This initial stage sought out to learn about the current state of walking and cycling in Winnipeg and to identify key stakeholders and groups that would be instrumental to the process – including appointing a Stakeholder Advisory Committee to provide input throughout the life of the project. This phase involved collecting key information – such as local pedestrian and cyclist travel behaviours, existing infrastructure, programs and policy. Phase 3: Develop the Plans & Strategies Having compiled and processed input received from the public, City staff, and stakeholders, we have developed future network plans for walking and cycling, as well as a number of recommended actions for policies, standards, programs, and partnerships. The recommended actions encompass a full range of engineering, encouragement, and education measures. Phase 2: Create the Vision This phase involved developing a vision, goals and strategic directions to guide the Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies. Extensive public engagement and consultation took place during this phase to inform the vision and directions, and to gather critical feedback on walking and cycling issues & opportunities in Winnipeg today. Phase 4: Final Strategies The final phase involves developing an affordable and manageable approach to implement the Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies in the short to long –term. The final Strategies will be presented as two coherent documents, one dedicated to walking and the other to cycling.

  15. Communications & Engagement • We have heard from over 2,200 Winnipeggers, including: • Over 1,600 on-line survey responses • Over 600 telephone survey responses • Nearly 100 participants at a stakeholder workshop • 15 stakeholder advisory comimttee members • E-mails

  16. Communications & Engagement Stakeholder Workshop Telephone Survey Question of the Week Online Survey

  17. Communications & Engagement Stakeholder Workshop Telephone Survey Question of the Week Online Survey

  18. Stakeholder Workshop • November 30th, 10 am – 4 pm at the Millennium Library • 90 participants representing a variety of sectors • Breakout groups discussed 24topics for walking and cycling • Each participant had the opportunity to discuss 6 topics of their choice

  19. Stakeholder Workshop • Sectors represented included: • Environment • Post-secondary • Cycling • Inner City • Resident organizations • Seniors • Children/youth • Tourism • Disabilities & Accessibility • Trails • Developers • Health promotion

  20. Stakeholder Workshop • 24 Topics, including: • Network • Snow Removal • Infrastructure Maintenance • Safety & Security • Wayfinding & Signage • Education & Encouragement • Site Design • Children & Youth • Seniors • Transit Integration • Bicycle Parking • Cycling Enforcement • Pedestrian Accessibility • Pedestrian Rest Areas & Amenities

  21. Communications & Engagement Stakeholder Workshop Telephone Survey Question of the Week Online Survey

  22. Cycling Trip Purpose

  23. Cycling Trip Destinations

  24. Market for Cycling 2% 24% 37% 37% Nearly two third (63%) of Winnipeggers are interested in cycling, including over a third who are “interested but concerned”

  25. Market for Cycling

  26. Market for Cycling

  27. Market for Cycling

  28. Frequency of Cycling Nearly a quarter (23%) of Winnipeggers cycle to or from work or school at least once a month in non-snow months, dropping to 6% in snow months

  29. Types of Cyclists 10% 31% 15% 28% 15% Almost half of Winnipeggers want to cycle more often.

  30. Types of Cyclists 10% Young adults are most likely to want to cycle more

  31. Level of Comfort Only 10% of Winnipeggers feel comfortable cycling in major roads with high traffic speeds and volumes; 38% feel comfortable on busy roads with bike lanes

  32. Barriers to Cycling Lack of bicycle lanes and feeling uncomfortable cycling on busy streets was overwhelmingly the main barrier to cycling in Winnipeg

  33. Incentives to Cycling Nearly half of telephone survey respondents said they would cycle more or much more if physically separated bicycle lanes were provided on major streets

  34. Incentives to Cycling The most important improvements identified by on-line survey respondents were infrastructure, followed by snow removal

  35. What would make you feel more comfortable cycling in Winnipeg? More education & awareness (376) Pathways and trails (589) Separated bicycle lanes (271) More bike lanes (544) Improved network connectivity (119)

  36. Facility design / connectivity (120) What could the City do to improve cycling in Winnipeg? Separated bicycle lanes (215) Maintenance (100) Snow Removal (68) Safety (70) Secure Bicycle Parking (46) More bicycle lanes (332) Educational programs / campaigns (223) Enforcement (85) More pathways and trails (250) Road Maintenance (67)

  37. Where Do We Go From Here?

  38. Where Do We Go From Here? Highest priorities • Snow removal for sidewalks • Bicycle network connectivity • Separated cycling and pedestrian facilities

  39. Where Do We Go From Here? Medium priorities • Infrastructure maintenance • Snow removal for bicycle routes • Pedestrian safety and security, infrastructure & crossings • Road safety education for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians • Children as pedestrians, safe routes to school • Sidewalk connectivity, particularly between neighbourhoods

  40. Thanks to our team!

  41. Thank you! Brian Patterson MCIP, RPP Urban Systems Ltd. bpatterson@urbansystems.ca

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