Learn How to Fix Your Own Bike
Various dates. The Bike Dump. Winnipeg, Manitoba
Get your bike ready for winter riding or for next season with free bicycle repair workshops offered by the Bike Dump at 631 Main Street. All workshops run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, see poster or visit the Bike Dump.
Dec. 16, 2009 |
Fixed-Gear Conversion and Trouble Shooting. |
Jan. 20, 2010 |
Hubs. Learn how to adjust and replace the ball-bearings in your wheels. |
Feb. 17. 2010 |
Bottoms Brackets. Learn how to adjust and replace the ball-bearings between your pedals. |
Mar. 17, 2010 |
Headsets. Learn how to adjust and replace the ball-bearings around your forks. |
Apr. 21, 2010 |
Detraileurs. Learn how to adjust your gears |
May 19, 2010 |
Spring Tune-Up. Be nice to your bike after winter and/or get your bike ready for spring. |
CentrePort Lands Third Open House
December 1, 2009. Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre. Winnipeg, Manitoba
The third in a series of open houses, Manitoba Development Plan for CentrePort Lands is presenting the recommended land use, transportation and municipal servicing plan with rationale and recommendations. The event runs from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, 1808 Wellington Avenue, on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Munk Debate - Climate Change
December 1, 2009. The University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba
"Be it resolved that climate change is mankind’s defining crisis, and demands a commensurate response.”
Watch live or online as Elizabeth May, George Monbiot, Bjorn Lomborg and Lord Nigel Lawsonwill debate the statement above.
The debate takes place at The University of Winnipeg's Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
3rd floor, Centennial Hall from 5:45 - 8:00, Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Tickets, prices and more information available here. Non-perishable food donations for Winnipeg Harvest are welcome.
Webinar: Consumer Attitudes - The influence of CO2 Data in Advertising and on Vehicle Choice
December 2, 2009. Webinar
This free webinar is presented by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) Featured are Dr. Jillian Anable, Aberdeen University's senior lecturer in transport, and Graham Dixon, director of GfK Automotive. Jonathan Murray, LowCVP deputy director, will chair the event.
The webinar airs from 1:00-2:00 p.m. GMT. For more information and to register, visit LowCVP
14th Annual Fields on Wheels Conference
Growing a Bigger, Better Pie: A Value Chain Approach
December 2, 2009. Winnipeg, Manitoba
The University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI) presents this day-long conference to discuss the future of agribusiness in Canada. The event features speakers from Port Metro Vancouver, CN, Canadian Pacific Railways, CentrePort Canada, Canadian Wheat Board and other key stakeholders. View conference agenda to learn more about the event speakers.
Registration is now open. Visit UMTI website for more information.
Breakfast with Manitoba Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, Honourable Steve Ashton
December 3, 2009. McPhillips Street Station. Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Manitoba Chamber of Commerce presents an open invitation to meet and greet Minister Ashton over breakfast on Thursday, December 3, 3009 from 7:30 a.m. -9:00 a.m. The minister will be speaking about the Province's Vision for Infrastructure and Transportation.
Visit the Manitoba Chamber website for more information and to register.
EPA's Funding Program deadline
December 8, 2009.
As a proud SmartWay partner, the CST is reminding you that te deadline for the EPA's National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program, Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Funding Assistance Program and the SmartWay Clean Diesel Financial Program Request for Proposals is Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Questions submission closes Friday, November 27, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Future of Trucking Conference
February 17-19, 2010. Winnipeg, Manitoba
The CST is partnering with the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI) to host a three day conference to explore the future of transport trucking in North America. Mark your calendars to attend this special conference featuring prominent government, academic and industry leaders. More information to follow as it is made available.
Urban Transportation Summit: Integrated Urban Solutions
March 2-3, 2010. Toronto, Ontario
The Strategy Institute is announcing the 8th annual event to be held in Toronto in March, 2010. This summit will address reducing congestion, green transit retrofits, secure funding and unified transit solutions.
Our own executive director, Arne Elias, will be presenting in a panel on Developing an Integrated Cycling Network.