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

Agenda 1.A bit about Winnipeg 2.Study process and purpose 3.What we heard 4.Where do we go from here

About Winnipeg City Population Average Annual Snowfall Average January Temperature Bicycle Mode Share Calgary, AB1,120, cm- 8 C1.2% Winnipeg, MB704, cm- 15 C2.1% Ottawa, ON870, cm-10 C2.5% Montreal, QC1, 649, cm-10 C3.1% Whitehorse, YT23, cm- 17 C2.6% Boulder, CO98, cm-6 °C9% Minneapolis, MN380, cm-11 °C3.8%

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

Cycling in Winnipeg Today

Winnipeg has one of the leading cycling mode shares among Canadian prairie cities

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

xx % of Network Multi-Use Path (paved)47 % Bicycle Boulevard15 % Multi-User Path (Unpaved) 11% Bicycle Lane10 % Sharrow9 % Sunday Street Closure4 % Shoulder Bikeway3 % Cycle Track1% Existing Bicycle Network

xxGap Analysis

xxCycling Potential Analysis The highest potential for increasing cycling is in the Downtown core and several inner city neighbourhoods

xxEquity Analysis AboriginalSeniorsNew Immigrants Low Income Youth

xxEquity Analysis

Study Process

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. 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 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 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.

Communications & Engagement Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies Stakeholder Advisory Committee Open House Website, Social Media & On-line survey Telephone Survey Stakeholder Workshop 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  s

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cycling Trip Purpose

Cycling Trip Destinations

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

Market for Cycling

TypeCharacteristic Strong and Fearless2% of Winnipeggers Cycle when there is snow on the ground Ride frequently in non-snow months (at least once a week) Feel comfortable on any type of roadway Cycling is an important part of their life Enthused and Confident 24% of Winnipeggers Ride often in non-snow months (once every two weeks) Not comfortable on busy main roads and transit routes without bike lanes, but are comfortable if bike lanes are proviided Cycling is an important part of their life Interested but Concerned 36% of Winnipeggers Do not ride often (once every three to four weeks) Not comfortable riding on any type of busy road of road with transit No Way No How36% of Winnipegggers Do not generally ride in a typical non-snow month Not comfortable riding on any type of busy road of road with transit Often do not have access to a bike

Market for Cycling TypeCharacteristic Strong and FearlessAlmost all under 50, 30-to-49 most common - Average age 35 Almost all work or go to school Household income mostly over $70,000 Most likely to have school-age children Mostly male No health issues Enthused and Confident Most under 50, evenly divided between those 18-to-29, and 30-to-49 Average age 41 Most work and go to school Household income evenly divided between over and under $70,000 Mix of male and female Few with health issues Interested but Concerned Most often 30 to 49 - Average age 48 Most work and go to school More likely to be female Most have household income under $70,000 Some with health issues No Way No HowMajority over 50 - Average age 52 Half do not work or go to school Majority have household income under $70,000 Most likely not to have school age children Mix of male and female Many with health issues Many do not own/have access to a bike

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

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

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

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

Barriers to Cycling Lack of bicycle lanes / don’t like riding on busy streets32% Don’t have a bicycle20% Impractical16% Fear / don’t feel safe16% Busy lifestyle / lack of time / other commitments11% Health - balance / vision / mobility issues7% Weather7% Not interested6% Age5% Already cycle as much as I want to5% Prefers walking4% Lack of bicycle lanes and feeling uncomfortable cycling on busy streets was overwhelmingly the main barrier to cycling in Winnipeg

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

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

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

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

Where Do We Go From Here?

Highest priorities Snow removal for sidewalks Bicycle network connectivity Separated cycling and pedestrian facilities

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

Thanks to our team!

Thank you! Brian Patterson MCIP, RPP Urban Systems Ltd.