Debunking the 85th percentile
Engineers have been tied to the “85th percentile” defence for decades and use it to justify increasing speed limits or turning down community requests to reduce speed limits. Trouble is, it’s a circular argument.
Proposed expansion of Shoppers Drug Mart raises concern in Osborne Village
Osborne Village residents are highly concerned about the proposed expansion to Shoppers Drug Mart. The expansion would see the current store size of 10,000 sq ft, expand to 23, 000 sq ft thus purchasing two additional properties, currently Vi- Ann Restaurant and Movie Village. We look at the issues at play, and the potential impacts of expansion.
Get cars and trucks off welfare
Even when planning new rapid transit infrastructure, the priority of Council seems to be maintaining subsidies for private vehicles. It’s time for cars and trucks to get off welfare.
Eco-groups turn to public as government support thins
Large deficits at all levels of government leave many groups vulnerable. In Manitoba, environmental organizations are getting creative and active in broadening their base to attract new sources support.
Winnipeg’s Explosion of Community Bike Shops
Over the last few years community and school bike shops have been springing up all over Winnipeg. With the help of The WRENCH the movement continues to grow.
Transportation Plan approved
Winnipeg’s first ever Transportation Master Plan sets the path for the next 20 years. Does the City’s first attempt to blend land use and transportation planning hit the mark?
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