The Brains Behind Ciclovia are Coming to Vancouver

August 12, 2008 22:36 +0000 | Cycling Public Space Vancouver Vancouver Public Space Network 3

The following was in the Vancouver Public Space Network newsletter today and I thought that I might share it here for those who might be interested. This segment touches on something I mentioned a while back called Ciclovía, an event in Bogotá, Columbia. Apparently, the brain behind that event and others like it down there is doing a talk here in Vancouver. Space is limited, so register now if you're interested:

We are now facing a “perfect storm” of increasing global warming and environmental degradation, growing traffic congestion, an obesity crisis and other public health concerns, soaring energy costs and slowing economic growth. It is time to go beyond baby steps and take some major leaps. We must re-position walking and cycling as key parts of the solution to these major challenges.

As Bogotá has shown, creating great public spaces for walking and cycling contributes enormously to creating healthier, happier, more thriving communities. Hear former Bogota Commissioner of Parks, Sport and Recreation share his experiences and his lessons for Vancouver. The evening is being co-sponsored by Translink, the SFU City Program, the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Public Space Network.

Event takes place Wednesday, August 20th at 7:00pm, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street. Admission is free but reservations are required.

To register - 778-782-5100 or email cstudies at sfu dot ca

For further information see vancouverpublicspace.ca.

Comments

Melanie
12 Aug 2008, 11:55 p.m. |

when is this?

Pavel
13 Aug 2008, 12:31 a.m. |

dude are they comingbto Toronto? I think people in. Victoria are much happier just because you can walk everywhere. Air quality too is. Contributing factor to people taking an open air device vs say a car.gardiner is going to be torn down in next little while I think people will be reconsidering their way of living here very soon... May e there will be some sort of the program with huge parking lots outside of downtown core and a surcharge should be levvhied(?) so
Erving small to build a faster route network for bicycles ... An low emissions motorized... Two wheelers.
No one say I can't dream.

Daniel
13 Aug 2008, 4:57 a.m. |

Oops. I guess I forgot to include the date date (fixed). Sorry Melanie, you won't make it in time, but I'm sure there will be other stuff similar to it.

Pavel, I'm not sure if anything similar is going to happen in Toronto. Someone at the TPSC or Spacing would be your best bet for that kind of information. If I hear about anything though, I'll let you know and post it here.

Also, there's a Facebook event for this workshop.