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

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

CityPopulation

Average Annual

Snowfall

AverageJanuary

Temperature

Bicycle Mode Share

Calgary, AB 1,120,200 126 cm - 8 C 1.2%

Winnipeg, MB 704, 800 120 cm - 15 C 2.1%

Ottawa, ON 870, 250 235 cm -10 C 2.5%

Montreal, QC 1, 649, 500 217 cm -10 C 3.1%

Whitehorse, YT 23, 300 145 cm - 17 C 2.6%

Boulder, CO 98,000 200 cm -6 °C 9%

Minneapolis, MN 380,000 126 cm -11 °C 3.8%

Cycling in Winnipeg Today

69%7%

15%

6%

2%

Cycling in Winnipeg Today

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

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% of Network

Multi-Use Path (paved) 47 %

Bicycle Boulevard 15 %

Multi-User Path (Unpaved)

11%

Bicycle Lane 10 %

Sharrow 9 %

Sunday Street Closure 4 %

Shoulder Bikeway 3 %

Cycle Track 1%

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 AnalysisAboriginal Seniors New Immigrants

Low Income Youth

xxEquity Analysis

Study Process

Study Process

Phase 4: Final StrategiesThe 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 & EngagementWe 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

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 30th, 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 WorkshopSectors 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%

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

Market for CyclingType Characteristic

Strong and Fearless 2% of WinnipeggersCycle when there is snow on the groundRide frequently in non-snow months (at least once a week)Feel comfortable on any type of roadwayCycling is an important part of their life

Enthused and Confident

24% of WinnipeggersRide 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 proviidedCycling is an important part of their life

Interested but Concerned

36% of WinnipeggersDo 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 How 36% of WinnipegggersDo not generally ride in a typical non-snow monthNot comfortable riding on any type of busy road of road with transitOften do not have access to a bike

Market for CyclingType Characteristic

Strong and Fearless Almost all under 50, 30-to-49 most common - Average age 35Almost all work or go to schoolHousehold income mostly over $70,000Most likely to have school-age childrenMostly maleNo health issues

Enthused and Confident

Most under 50, evenly divided between those 18-to-29, and 30-to-49 Average age 41Most work and go to schoolHousehold income evenly divided between over and under $70,000Mix of male and femaleFew with health issues

Interested but Concerned

Most often 30 to 49 - Average age 48Most work and go to schoolMore likely to be femaleMost have household income under $70,000Some with health issues

No Way No How Majority over 50 - Average age 52Half do not work or go to schoolMajority have household income under $70,000Most likely not to have school age childrenMix of male and femaleMany with health issuesMany 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 streets 32%

Don’t have a bicycle 20%

Impractical 16%

Fear / don’t feel safe 16%

Busy lifestyle / lack of time / other commitments 11%

Health - balance / vision / mobility issues 7%

Weather 7%

Not interested 6%

Age 5%

Already cycle as much as I want to 5%

Prefers walking 4%

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?

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.

[email protected]