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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
xx
% 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!
