Agreed. Just think how much more of a “connected”network we would have if all the residential streets were a safer and more comfortable place to ride. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

I till contend that sharrows are shite. Sure put them on residential streets with 30 kph speed limits, but put them right down the centre as an additional visual sign that streets are for "sharing." Lets also get the speed limit on "all" residential streets at 30 kph. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

And why not just reduce residential speeds to 30 kph everywhere. Its not like school zones are the only place we find children. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

Winnipeg installing traffic-calming curbs in ongoing battle with speeders Blame speeders for the installation of concrete traffic-calming curbs on several city residential streets. Coun. Janice Lukes, chairwoman of the civic public works committee, said the first of them wi...

City installing traffic-calming curbs in ongoing battle with speeders. "Mayor Scott Gillingham said ... every neighbourhood in our city deserves safer streets." Yes "every neighbourhood" deserves safe streets which is why residential streets should be 30 kph. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social t.ly/7Z6S2

Why not just make changes to all school zones. All kids deserve safety around their schools. As @emmaewood.bsky.social indicates its a good start, but much more needs be done to make all residential streets safe & it starts with changing the default speed limit to 30 kph. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

Lets make sure we get the speed limit down all the way to 30 kph and not a compromise of 40 kph. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

40 kph is better than 3 kph, but is still just a compromise. 30 kph is the true safe speed. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

We encourage @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social to show similar courage and implement a 30 kph residential speed limit in our city. If 30 kph is safe for school zones it is what is safe for all areas where we live and play.

Vancouver changes residential speed limits to 30 km/h Vancouver city councillors approved a plan on Wednesday that will change the way drivers navigate the city.

Fantastic!

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Opinion: Bike safety changes are overdue June 5 would have been Rob Jenner’s 62nd birthday. Instead of celebrating with him, we gathered where he died — on Wellington Crescent — to sing him “Happy Birthday” and remember a life taken too soon...

Bike safety changes are overdue. "Please call your councillors. Ask them why it’s taking so long to implement 30 km/h speed limits in residential neighbourhoods. Tell them to support protected bike lanes on Wellington Crescent. Insist they stop treating road deaths as inevitable," t.ly/iJGhX

Featuring some excellent @tomflood.bsky.social content on the CBC evening news! (I promise I credited you in my slide deck.)

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Cars have almost all the space, budget etc, and ANY effort to add even a bit more CHOICE is attacked this way. #TheTruthAboutTraffic

Great reminder today why 30kph makes sense on residential streets. On my bike at 25 kph a kid runs out from between 2 cars. Because of my speed & maneurvability I was able to avoid him. A car at 50 kph would have caused serious injury or death. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

Yup. People that get to experience the calmer, safer & more welcoming street quickly come to enjoy it, but you are right, they don't always think about other people's neighbourhoods. That's why a 30 kph default speed is a good place to start. Will everyone abide by it, no, but I feel like most will.

I'm part of a group of folks that's been out door-knocking to quantify support for safe speeds. Completely counter to the narrative that "no one wants this," 80-90% of people we talk to say they want or would be fine with a 30km/h residential speed!

I am seeing lots of WTF signs (other too) so definitely an appetite for slower speeds. We know that the speed limit is only the beginning & that changes to street design are needed but a default 30 kph speed is an inexpensive and quick way to start. I feel like most drivers will more of less comply.

the one I use was made last year. The low expensive means little signage to signal to drivers of the designation. So the rat run continues while it sets up bike users' higher expectations and create more conflict.

Now I am seeing those WTF signs popping up on it.

"Bike lanes aren’t the only way we’re expanding the cycling network. Neighbourhood greenways can be added relatively quickly and inexpensively." Just think what a 30kph speed limit on residential streets could do in "expanding the cycling network."

Blaming the “funding model” for the budget choices is a cop out. The funding model is the same as other Canadian municipalities, yet those councils make better choices for road safety #winnipeg #wpgpoli

We are shocked to hear of the passing of Councillor Jason Schreyer, who was great to work with on many initiatives with in his ward. We offer our condolences to his family and friends.

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Meanwhile in Winnipeg we are still at the “towards zero” approach which based on actions thus far means we are thinking about it. There is much to be done but reducing residential speeds to 30 kph would be a start. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

Seeing lots of WTF (Why that fast) signs around Winnipeg. Lots of people want change and many more would join if they had the opportunity to experience slower speeds in their neighbourhoods.

This hopefully is just the start of making more streets safe for the people that live on them. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

Agreed. At Safe Speed Winnipeg we are continuing to push for a 30 kph default speed instead of the current 50 kph. We need Winnipeggers to understand that this will have minimal if any impact on their commutes and will improve everyone's experience in their neighbourhood.

💯. I believe a successful approval of a 30km/h speed for residential is essential for improving safety. We need to put all the pressure on city hall we can to make it happen.

This is a good start but we need slower speeds on all streets. While reducing the speed limit on residential street to 30 kph will not slow down everyone (nor will it cost huge amounts of lost time) but it would provide much safer streets for the people that live there. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

The persistence of one resident @timfennell.bsky.social made these changes possible. Imagine if a bunch of us were as persistent as Tim? #winnipeg

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