Active Transportation
Active Transportation
Transit corridor well on track, under budget
At the September Assiniboia Community Committee I passed the following motion: Southwest Rapid Transitway – Annual Value for Money Report WHEREAS Stage Two of the Southwest Rapid Transitway is one of the largest City of Winnipeg transportation infrastructure projects...
Road to Zero Report / PUB Technical Conference Road Safety – Summary
Manitoba Public Insurance released a very interesting and timely Road to Zero report - a summary of the technical conference on Road Safety. See: Road to Zero Report / PUB Technical Conference Road Safety - Summary Today (October 7th) I presented my comments to MPI...
Speed, Traffic Calming & Road Safety: Community Conversation
DATE: Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm LOCATION: École South Pointe School, 615 Kirkbridge Dr No RSVP required. Hosted by Councillor Lukes: jlukes@winnipeg.ca Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this very important community conversation on...
Reporting Speed and Traffic Violations
In order for Winnipeg Police Traffic Enforcement to ‘enforce’ they need to know WHERE problem areas are. You can report ONLINE! https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/report/default.stm#traffic Incidents involving aggressive driving and/or traffic violations or reoccurring...
30km School Zone, Speed Tables & 3-Way Stop Signs on Kelsar Ave
New 30km school zone signs and two new speed tables were recently installed on Keslar Ave following a motion to study speed and safety on this street. I’ve received inquires as to why the 30km school zone signs went in. The City of Winnipeg is authorized to install...
School Zones: Raised Crosswalks, 30kms, Yellow Flashing Lights & Enforcement
In 2015, I requested Public Works to install two ‘raised crosswalks’ in front of Ryerson School on Dalhousie Drive as a pilot project. The goal was twofold: To act as traffic calming devices on a busy and curved road in front of an elementary school To enable Crossing...
Summary: Speed & Road Safety In Waverley West – Community Conversation
Date: August 27, 2019 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Starbuck’s Save-On-Foods, Bridgwater Town Centre Councillor Lukes: Welcomed everyone to casual community conversation. Provided background on 18 yr involvement with active transportation and safe streets Provided key...
Speed – In Waverley West and In Winnipeg
Thank you CBC for providing comprehensive coverage on the Waverley West Residential Speed Discussion I held in the community. Speed and road safety are very important issues not only to the residents of Waverley West, but to all residents of Winnipeg. This is an...
Collisions In City Of Winnipeg
I’ve been working with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) and the Winnipeg Police Service on a number of speed and collision related issues. I’ve compiled recent reports and maps for you to look at to see where collisions are occurring in the City of Winnipeg. The bulk...
Intersection of Kenaston and McGillivary – Road Safety Strategy & Vison Zero
In the coming months I’ll be posting information, and thoughts on the Vision Zero approach to road safety using local examples to help understand / visualize what could be done to improve road safety for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. The Vision Zero approach to...
Residential Streets Public Speed Discussion – Waverley West
DATE: Tuesday, August 27th , 2019 TIME: 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: Water Bend Park – Bridgwater Lakes Fountain To the residents of the Waverley West ward: You are invited to join me at Water Bend Park, beside Bridgwater Lakes Fountain to discuss your concerns about...
Lukes and Active Transportation
Janice has been a passionate advocate to improve safety on City of Winnipeg streets, sidewalks and pathways since 2001. She has held many positions on board and committees prior to being elected, and since being elected in 2014, has championed significant changes in...
2019 Construction of Sidewalks, Bike Paths, Studies & More
Winnipeg’s 2019 Active Transportation Plan provides a detailed overview of projects for the 2019 construction season, as well as projects proposed for 2020, and beyond. The plan is developed with extensive consultation with stakeholders and departments. This is now...
2019 Spring Clean Up and Reporting Damage from Snow Removal
The City has started its annual spring clean up! Streets are being washed and swept, boulevards are being brushed to remove sand, and parks and greenspaces are being cleaned! See Spring Clean Up on the City of Winnipeg website for a complete overview on the Spring...
The Long And Winding Route To A Road Safety Strategy
(Photo Credit: Winnipeg Free Press, City of Edmonton) Excellent coverage by the Winnipeg Free Press on the importance and the long and winding route to a Road Safety Strategy. I think this is a key statement: “ If this city had a true Vision Zero plan, everyone,...
Update: Snow/Ice Removal on Sidewalks and Pathways
UPDATE: This has been a long drawn out process, here is the latest update (Dec 2019) As per my motion in March 2016 (Item #24) to improve snow and ice removal on sidewalks and pathways - a report was finally produced almost two years later - in May 2018 (Item # 7)...
2018 Municipal Election Question – Portage Avenue and Main Street
Please see the Motion brought forward. My comments on the floor of Council today regarding the Portage and Main Plebiscite: I rise to speak to this motion. Mme. Speaker – four years ago I put my name on a ballot and asked the citizens of South Winnipeg – St Norbert to...
Higher Level Of ‘Safety Protection’ Required For Pembina Highway Bike Lanes
In and around 2009-2010, with much encouragement from Bike to the Future and the Winnipeg Trails Association, former Councillor Swandel (St Norbert) moved a motion at the Standing Policy Committee of Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works to have the public service...
How Serious Is The City’s TOP LEADERSHIP About Cycling Safety?
Do you find yourself cycling and then suddenly your bike lane or pathway just disappears into a major construction zone and you are forced into traffic? We are experiencing record road construction this season, yet almost a year and a half later a report to develop...
Bike Clinic at South Pointe School
(Image courtesy of Danielle De Silva - Sou'wester) Thank you gym teacher extraordinaire Mr. Spiers! So proud and appreciative of your leadership, and thank you to Pembina Trails School Divison for use of your space and opening it up to the neighbourhood! BRAVO! I am...
2018 Spring Clean Up and Reporting Damage from Snow Removal
The City has started its annual spring clean up! Streets are being washed and swept, boulevards are being brushed to remove sand, and parks and greenspaces are being cleaned! See the Spring Clean on the City of Winnipeg website for a complete overview on the Spring...
Local Community Bike Repair Kiosk Now OPEN!
The brand new public access community bike repair kiosk is now open!! I’m very pleased to have provided City of Winnipeg funding support to the U of M Cycle Bike Kiosk ! This brand new bike repair kiosk is located on the grounds of the University of Manitoba behind...
2018 Construction of Sidewalks, Bike Paths, Studies & More In South Winnipeg – St Norbert Ward
Winnipeg’s 2018 Active Transportation Action Plan was presented during the 2018 budget process. The Action Plan provides a detailed overview of projects for the 2018 construction season, as well as projects proposed for 2019, 2020, and beyond. The plan is developed...
Public Works Committee Punts Sidewalk/Pathway Snow Removal Report – Timeframe In Limbo
On February 28, 2017, Winnipeg's Public Service told the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal & Public Works (IRPW) that there would be financial implications to improving snow removal on sidewalks and pathways. As a result, IRPW requested that the...
Portage and Main – Position of South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Councillor
Read on the floor at the October 25th, 2017 City Council meeting prior to the vote: I am here today because the 68,000+ citizens of South Winnipeg- St. Norbert placed their trust in me to represent their views at City Hall. In a democracy, Madam Chair, the citizens...
UPDATE – Bishop Grandin Walk-Bike Bridge over Pembina Highway
CITY OF WINNIPEG - NOVEMBER, 2017 UPDATE: The next phase of the project is detailed design. While the project is currently not funded, we anticipate it will be aligned with the rehabilitation of Pembina Highway Overpass of Bishop Grandin. which is currently planned...
UMCycle Bike Kiosk – September 14 Grand Opening
I am very pleased to have provided funding and support with installation of the new UMCycle Bike Kiosk, a full-service bike shop at the University of Manitoba. The UMCycle Bike Kiosk is open for services to everyone - students, teachers and community residents - and...
Pilot Project for Downtown Adjustable Bike Lanes
The City of Winnipeg has launched a pilot project for downtown adjustable bike lanes. It's good to know that the wheels have finally been set in motion on this initiative. For background information on this issue, please visit these links on my website:...
Public Works Committee NOT Studying Best Practices on Improving Downtown Cycling Safety
Today, yet again, I brought forward a Motion at the meeting of the Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works Committee requesting that Winnipeg's Public Service study (just study) the concept of adjustable protected bike lanes, i.e. the cost, the trade offs, the...
One More Time – Trying to Improve Downtown Cycling SAFETY
At the June 12th, 2017 Riel Community Committee meeting, with the support of Councillors Allard and Mayes, I brought forward yet another Motion to try to improve cycling safety in downtown Winnipeg (see my Motion below). The May 30th, 2017 report on a Downtown Grid of...
Building a Biking Network Downtown
If you build it, they will come. Famous lines from a baseball movie, which ring very true for Winnipeg's downtown cycling network. At a time when the City of Winnipeg, Economic Development Winnipeg and business leaders in our community are focused on promoting our...
ROAD SAFETY: Cycling Routes during Road Construction & Enforcement of Temporary Traffic Controls
Road Safety for construction workers and road users is a top priority for the City of Winnipeg. In 2017, there will be over 160 road construction projects occurring. Manitoba Heavy Construction Association and the City of Winnipeg jointly promote safety awareness...
New Bike Repair Hub at University of Manitoba
I was very pleased to provide support recently for this new initiative at the University of Manitoba. This project, which has been a few years in the making, will be of great benefit to students, faculty and the surrounding community. My thanks to the Sou'Wester for...
2017 Active Transportation Action Plan
Winnipeg's 2017 Active Transportation Action Plan was presented when the 2017 Public Works budget was tabled. The Action Plan provides an excellent overview of projects for the 2017 construction season, as well as projects proposed for 2018, 2019, and beyond. This is...
You are Invited – Road Safety/Vision Zero Forum
Please join myself and a panel of experts to learn and participate in an informative discussion on Road Safety: Road collisions and the magnitude of this epidemic Current road safety developments in Canada and United States Canada’s Road Safety Vision, and Sweden’s...
Snow Clearing & Active Transportation
Last year, I requested that Public Works investigate options to improve snow removal on the active transportation network, and they will be bringing forward recommendations mid-March. For more information, please check out my Special Snow Bulletin, which provides an...
VISION ZERO Forum in Winnipeg
Please join myself and a panel of Road Safety experts to learn about Manitoba's and Winnipeg's current road safety strategies. Learn about Sweden’s Vision Zero approach to road safety, and how other Canadian cities are moving forward with a similar Vision Zero...
Adjustable Downtown Cycling Grid to be Studied for 120 Days
The current practice for Winnipeg and some other Canadian cities is to install bike lane infrastructure in conjunction with road renewal projects. Under this model, it would take at least 10+ years to develop a network of safe bike lanes in downtown Winnipeg....
Pedestrian Accidents Highlight Need for “Vision Zero” Policy
We all want to get home safely. Vision Zero is a holistic framework that allows us to assess, guide and improve traffic safety by taking into account the interaction of all aspects of the transportation system and application of the five Es of traffic safety: ...
Crosswalk at Victoria General Hospital Approved – Awaiting Budget Approval
I’ve been working to have a crosswalk installed on Pembina Highway in order to provide access to Victoria General Hospital for southbound residents. A combination of 6+ lanes of highway, a T-intersection with Dartmouth Drive, and a U-Turn area present unsafe...
Survey on Active Transportation – Deadline November 22
The Province of Manitoba is currently engaged in a federal, provincial and territorial governments study reviewing existing policies and best practices related to active transportation in Canada. They are seeking public assistance in collecting information through a...
Installing Downtown Grid of Bike Lanes
I was very pleased to bring forward this Motion regarding a downtown grid of adjustable bike lanes at the meeting of the Riel Community Committee on November 7, 2016. As the next step, this matter will be forwarded for further consideration to the November 29th...
Informative Reading on Fast Tracking Downtown Cycling Grids
If you have some reading time scheduled this weekend, these two informative overviews will prime you with many questions to bring to next week’s Forum on Fast Tracking a Downtown Cycling Grid ! #1. REPORT: Quick Builds for Better Streets Thanks to good...
FORUM: Fast Tracking a Downtown Cycling Grid! Calgary did it; Edmonton is doing it; so what’s up in Winnipeg?
Fast tracking a downtown cycling grid - Calgary did it; Edmonton is doing it; so what's up in Winnipeg? I am absolutely THRILLED to be hosting one of Winnipeg’s most thought provoking cycling conversations this year! Please mark your calendar to attend this forum...
Protected Bike Lanes in Winnipeg
More details will be announced soon. My thanks to the Metro for covering this story. Could a cycling grid be right for Winnipeg? Councillor Lukes wants safer biking system similar to BC Metro News Winnipeg Braeden Jones October 3, 2016 A Winnipeg...
Bike & Pedestrian Counters: Active Transportation in Winnipeg
The City of Winnipeg’s 2016 Active Transportation ‘Action Plan’ is an informative overview of the Active Transportation projects that have received budget funding for 2016. These ‘actions’ are drawn on from the Pedestrian and Cycling Strategy which can be viewed...
2016 Active Transportation Construction Projects
The City of Winnipeg’s 2016 Active Transportation ‘Action Plan’ is an informative overview of the Active Transportation projects that have received budget funding for 2016. These ‘actions’ are drawn on from the Pedestrian and Cycling Strategy which can be viewed...
Winnipeg’s Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies Wins National Award
The City of Winnipeg’s Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies has won a national award for planning excellence from the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) in the Sustainable Mobility, Transportation, and Infrastructure Category. In making the announcement, CIP stated:...
Active Transportation Across Winnipeg
This approval of this pedestrian and cycling action plan on May 3 is a tremendous step forward in the construction of an active transportation network across the city! As background, on July 15, 2015, Winnipeg City Council gave the green light to the city’s 20-year...
Next Steps – AT Network Winter Maintenance Strategy
I am very pleased to be working with the Winnipeg Public Service and members of the Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works (IRPW) Committee in moving this important initiative another step forward! On March 14, 2016, I moved a motion at the IRPW Committee meeting...
Moving Forward on a Winter Active Transportation Network
A very, big THANK YOU to the 50+ active transportation advocates who gave up their Saturday morning to learn more about the City of Winnipeg’s current policy on snow removal on the active transportation network. Before any changes are made to snow removal, it is...
Snow Removal on the Active Transportation Network
I have a series of transportation conversations currently underway on the third Thursday of each month until June: SEE DETAILS. The public is invited to join in a transportation discussion with myself and other members of the Standing Policy Committee on...
Snow Removal on the Active Transportation Network: Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater
I'm pleased to provide some background info and an update on my actions related to snow removal on the active transportation network in the Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater. SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL Sidewalk snow removal in the Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater SEE MAP...
Lukes Wants Sidewalk Plow Review
One city councillor hopes to clear the way for a new snow-clearing strategy on sidewalks and other active transportation routes. Coun. Janice Lukes (South Winnipeg-St. Norbert) insisted that while forcing residents to clear their own sidewalks isn't on her agenda...
Improving Active Transportation & Traffic Calming Measures in University Heights/Fort Richmond
This summary is a brief overview/history of community engagement efforts and initiatives focused on improving the Active Transportation infrastructure and enhancing safety through traffic calming measures in the communities of University Heights and Fort Richmond:...
Survey Aimed at Making City Walkable
Gina Sylvestre and her team at the University of Winnipeg are collecting information on the conditions of winter walkways in Winnipeg and they need your help. You are invited to participate throughout this winter by completing a survey that asks you to assess your...
Snow Removal on the Active Transportation Network
With the recent focus on clearing roads, vehicle parking bans, tickets and towing, it's time to turn the dial! I’d like to do two things: 1. PROVIDE MY PERSPECTIVE 2. SEEK YOUR HELP - AN INVITATION! A PERSPECTIVE See excerpts below from the City’s current Snow...
New, Lighted Pedestrian Crosswalks in South Winnipeg
I was very pleased to work with Councillor Brian Mayes (St. Vital Ward) and my colleagues from the Province of Manitoba, MLAs Theresa Oswald and Christine Melnick, to enable the recent installation of a crosswalk on Dakota Street, linking the two wards of St. Vital...
New Traffic Calming “Raised Crosswalks” on Dalhousie at Ryerson School
New raised crosswalks have been installed on Dalhousie Drive, in front of Ryerson School. These crosswalks are NOT speed humps, but are somewhat similar in nature. They are wider and not as high, painted to be noticeable, and can accommodate Transit buses. The raised...
South Winnipeg Active Transportation Advisory Group
For the past 14 years, I’ve been working to improve walking and cycling in the South Winnipeg–St. Norbert ward. By working together with community members, groups and businesses, we’ve made great strides in many areas. We’ve secured significant infrastructure...
Winnipeg’s Pedestrian & Cycling Strategy
On July 15, 2015, Winnipeg City Council gave the green light to the city’s 20-year pedestrian and cycling strategy. The strategy, which originated in 2011 from the Transportation Master Plan, provides a long-range policy framework for active modes of transportation...
Pedestrian Crosswalk by St. Norbert Farmers’ Market – Traffic Study
On March 16, 2015, I chaired a meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works (IRPW). One of the many agenda items we discussed was the need to assess the effectiveness and safety of the existing crosswalk near the St. Norbert...
Bike Week in Winnipeg!
The week of June 13-19 features a special week of biking activities in Winnipeg!! Join a group and explore the new Floodway trail, stop by a pancake breakfast or BBQ, learn bike skills and safety, and one of my FAVORITE activities – meet at the University of...
Stadium Pedestrian Path Takes Shape
The road leading to Investors Group Field is on the path to a $1.3-million overhaul. As part of the city's 2015 pedestrian and cycling plan, a pathway on Chancellor Matheson Road -- from Investors Group Field to Pembina Highway -- is being proposed to deal with...
City Takes First Step in Long-Term Commitment to Support and Encourage Walking/Cycling in Winnipeg
The City is taking a first step in a long-term commitment to support and encourage walking and cycling in Winnipeg. The public service is seeking Council approval for the Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies, a policy document which will serve as a roadmap for civic...
Improving Active Transportation in South St. Vital
I'm working to improve walking and cycling in South St. Vital. Please join us on March 19 and share YOUR ideas and thoughts on how we can improve active transportation in the South St. Vital. Prior to being elected, I worked with many South St. Vital community...
