• Introduction
  

• Routes
  

• Barriers
  

• Opportunities
  

• References
  

The City has been discussing the idea of bus rapid transit for several years, but today it remains on the shelf.  If the City does commit to this soon, it could be an opportunity to improve cycling as well (Moore, 2006).  The first leg of the rapid transit route was to join the downtown with the University of Manitoba Fort Garry campus (Welch, 2004), and preliminary drawings depict bicycle lanes incorporated with bus lanes. 

Some of the City budget is currently being put towards road maintenance.  Though this is primarily for the benefit of motorists, cyclists do stand to gain from road improvements as well, such as bridge-building and mending of potholes.

A recommendation was made by the Active Transportation Study group to hire one full-time Active Transportation staff member.  The City acknowledges the need but is putting the idea on hold while funding is short (Kives, 2006).

Evidently, some good ideas have sprouted, but unfortunately, most of the limited funding is being allocated elsewhere.  Much more needs to be done for cycling, and active transportation in general, in this city for the health and safety of the population and for the good of the environment.

The Manitoba Cycling Association is a strong voice for the cycling community.  With a representative in the Active Transportation Study group, needs of cyclists are being addressed.  This and other groups at the community level are often the most active and effective in instigating policy and infrastructure changes.  Please see the reference page for a group with whom you could volunteer. 

Rendition of proposed bus rapid transit in Winnipeg, with space for cycling.  Shows view looking east from Donald St. Credit: Image: Winnipeg Transit

Building a trail in Winnipeg. Credit: Winnipeg Trails Association

Path along Dunkirk at golf course.  The city could use more paths like this. Credit: K. Walsh