The CST’s News
UWinnipeg Vehicle Monitoring Research
The University of Winnipeg's campus security van has a new feature, a device to protect the security of the environment. The CST installed an OttoView device in the vehicle to access its use, fuel and trip costs and emissions output. Read more>>
Fuel Use at Work
The CST is helping Blue Mountain Resorts in Ontario monitor their fuel use and emissions to help reduce costs and harmful effects on the environment. The 10 installed OttoView systems will calculate idle time, trip time, distance, speed, fuel costs, driving habits and calculate GHG emissions. Read more>>
Volunteer as an ecoDriver and Save
Want to learn how to save money and the environment with the vehicle you currently own? ecoDriver Manitoba will show you how. Volunteer for the study component and measure your fuel and emissions saving using unique in-vehicle technology. Read more>>
Be Rewarded for Safe Driving
The CST is looking for Manitoba drivers who want to be rewarded simply for driving safely.
"This project focuses on positively changing the behaviour of road users by issuing rewards rather than punishments," said Terry Zdan. Read more>>
The CST Partners in GrEEEn Trucking Program
The Province of Manitoba announces the program, "Every step we take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is a step in the right direction," said Technology, Energy and Mines Minister Jim Rondeau. Read more>>
Terry Zdan Appointed to Active Transportation Group
The CST's research director is picked by Minister Jim Rondeau to be one of 11 representatives on Manitoba's new Active Transportation Advisory Group. Read more>>
OttoCYCLE: Building Better Biking in Winnipeg
The Centre for Sustainable Transportation, along with the City of Winnipeg, is excited to announce the launch of the OttoCYCLE study. This study is offering Winnipeg city cyclists the chance to track their cycling routes to determine where to build potential cycling infrastructure. Read more>>
Using the CST Guidelines to Put Kids First
The Centre for Sustainable Transportation congratulates the Ontario Profession Planners Institute (OPPI) on their efforts to protect children by encouraging all Ontario municipalities to adopt the CST’s guidelines on Child and Youth Friendly Planning. Read more>>
Minister Irvin-Ross to Open Workshop on Child and Youth Friendly Planning Guidelines
The Honourable Kerri Irving-Ross, Minister of Healthy Living; Minister responsible for Healthy Child Manitoba, opened a day long workshop the included a special presentation by local youth from the Manitoba Eco-Network youth group. Read more>>
The CST Awarded Excellence in Sustainability
The Centre was chosen as the top organization for 2008 for their continued efforts to promote the concepts and understanding of sustainability. The award was present by The Manitoba Round Table for Sustainable Development on Nov. 27, 2008. Read more>>
The CST Continues with Otto, Phase II
Research on the impact of driver feedback systems moves to the second phase of the “ecoEnergy for Personal Vehicles Program,” using the latest Otto-driving companion device, Otto-View. Read more>>
Electric Bicycles in Manitoba
Too tired to peddle, why not try an electric bike? Over 500 electric or power-assisted bicycle units or conversation kits have been sold in Manitoba since 2007. Read more>>
The CST in the News
U of W Gets a New Green Fleet Thanks to Energy Conservation Device The Manitoban 10/21/09
Terry Zdan speaks about the work CST is doing with Winnipeg's main three post-secondary institutes, including The University of Winnipeg, University of Manitoba and Red River College. Read more>>
Manitobans not revved about hybrid cars CBCnews.ca 09/15/09
Only 2,100 out of the 500,000 passenger cars registered in Manitoba are hybrids. The CST's executive director Arne Elias responds to why this may be the case. Read more>>
Wanted: guinea pigs with cars Uptown Magazine, 08/27/09
Research director, Terry Zdan and John Jonasson from Green Manitoba talk about the ecoDriver Manitoba, Drive Green study and its implications on the future of transportation. Read more>>
Good Drivers Get Rewarded Sun Media, 07/31/09
SafeMiles makes news around the country. "The idea of Safemiles is to reward people for their good driving habits, rather than punishing them for their bad habits," said Terry Zdan. Read more>>
Canada may already be 'plugged-in' for electric cars The Vancouver Sun, 07/11/09
Arne Elias, the CST's executive director, discusses using existing 120-volt outlets for electric vehicles, "in Winnipeg...there's a plug in every lot," says Elias. Read more>>
We're Worse Than We Think Winnipeg Free Press, 05/24/09
Terry Zdan, the CST's research director, breaks down the reality of Winnipeger's driving habits based on research complete by the Centre using Otto-driving companion devices. Read more>>
Cyclists Map Best Routes Sun Media, 04/30/09
The CST's new OttoCYCLE project is money well spent, according to City councilor Russ Wyatt, "We want to know the priorities..." Read more>>
Cyclist Sought for Project on Improving Winnipeg's Pathways CBC news, 04/30/09
A call for volunteers for the CST's new cycling project, OttoCYCLE. The online story includes comments from readers, including one from Saskatchewan. Read more>>
Winnipeg Unveils Three Bike-Friendly Initiatives Winnipeg Free Press, 04/29/09
The City reveals its plans to help improve cycling in Winnipeg, including the CST's OttoCYCLE project. Read more>>
Child and Youth Friendly Land-Use and Transport Planning South Fraser Blog, 03/23/09
A review of the B.C. session of the workshop and study series on the guidelines established by the Centre’s researchers based on the Ontario guidelines released in 2005. Read more>>
PLUG IN but not yet Winnipeg Free Press, 01/25/09
Executive Director, Arne Elias, comments the upcoming decisions new car buyers could face when Plug-in vehicles reach Winnipeg streets. Read more>>
Biofuel Benefits City Vehicles Winnipeg Free Press, 01/24/09
Arne Elias contributes to the conversation on biofuel with comments on the future use of algae to produce biofuel, which is being tested in City of Winnipeg fleet vehicles. Read more>>
Manitoba Movers Winnipeg Free Press, 12/01/08
The Centre for Sustainable Transportation is recognized for its Excellent in Sustainability award. Read more>>
Electric bicycles take city by Storm Winnipeg Free Press, 10/16/08
This article reports the results of a study of electric bikes conducted by The Centre for Sustainable Transportation. Read more>>
Getting the Word Out Flow: Canadian Perspective on Energy, 9/15/08
The Centre is profiled as an example of the creative yet realistic researchers leading Canada to a more sustainable future. Read more>>