Bike to the Future

Got this by email just now. I teach a class tonight, so can't make it. But here it is in case anyone else is interested.

Cycling in the City: Where to next?

Background: On the heels of a summer of intense interest in cycling advocacy events, a group of concerned cyclists are organizing "Bike to the Future" , a citizens' forum to share information and encourage recognition of cycling issues at the policy level. The event organizers hope to make cycling issues prominent in the upcoming October 25th civic election. Please join us for a lively evening to share positive ideas on improving conditions for cyclists.

Event Details: Wednesday, September 20th, 7pm - 9:30pm at the Bulman Centre, University of Winnipeg. All are welcome and refreshments and childcare will be available.

The evening will involve:

·Information sharing about what other Canadian cities have done on cycling, along with the City of Winnipeg's 2005 Active Transportation Study

·How can we make cycling better and safer? Participants will be invited to break into groups and share ideas about cycling in Winnipeg. This will be brought together in a final large group discussion.

·A visit from the future by time traveling cyclists who have come back to warn Winnipeggers about the bleak result of poor urban planning and inadequate cycling infrastructure. This satirical, media friendly skit will begin and close the evening, providing a humorous tone for these serious issues.

Proceedings from the evening will be compiled in a report that will be shared with City Hall and the Provincial government. This report will be cycled from the Manitoba Legislature to City Hall on September 26.