Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 52.56
Liaison Juanita Van Norman
Submission Date May 21, 2015
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

University of Manitoba
IN-3: Innovation 3

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Ian Hall
Director
OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Winter Cycling

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:

Much of the academic year at the University of Manitoba is spent in subzero temperatures (average January low temperature is -20C, winter lasts 4+ months). As a result, recent efforts have been put forth to address the need for winter cycling improvements at the Fort Garry campus. In 2014, the 2nd International Winter Cycling Congress partnered with the University of Manitoba to deliver a workshop, which assisted in generating future goals and strategies that could be applied locally. There is ongoing research into which infrastructure improvements are required to encourage/support winter cycling, particularly bike parking shelters (indoors/outdoors). The generation of a Facebook group dedicated to the winter cyclists of the University of Manitoba has assisted in the sharing of information between riders.


A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):

Sustainable winter transportation mode-share:
1) Healthier students/staff
2) Decrease in stress related illnesses
3) Increase in productivity


A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
Yes or No
Curriculum ---
Research ---
Campus Engagement Yes
Public Engagement ---
Air & Climate Yes
Buildings ---
Dining Services ---
Energy ---
Grounds ---
Purchasing ---
Transportation Yes
Waste ---
Water ---
Coordination, Planning & Governance No
Diversity & Affordability ---
Health, Wellbeing & Work Yes
Investment ---

Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
Climate responsiveness, cold climate sustainability

The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

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