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Momentum Mag at EPIC 2012 Vancouver

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By Sarah Ripplinger

We are giving away an Opus City Bike to one lucky subscriber this weekend.

Momentum Magazine will be at the EPIC Sustainable Living Expo today, Saturday and Sunday.

The expo will bring together 300 exhibitors and around 20,000 members of the public at the new Vancouver Convention Centre West, (1055 Canada Place). This is the sixth anniversary of EXPO Vancouver, and Momentum is excited to be part of an event that promotes green lifestyles. Naturally, cycling in your city fits well into that mix.

If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by and say “Hi.” We will be at booth 3022 handing out issues and offering $5 off a one-year subscription. Subscribers who use the special URL code available at the event will also be entered into a draw for a brand new Opus 2011 Jura City Bike! The contest closes on Monday, May 21st and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, May 22nd.

Event Hours

Friday, May 11: 1pm – 8pm

Saturday, May 12: 11am – 7pm

Sunday, May 13 (Mother’s Day): 11am – 5pm

Originally published on momentummag.com.

Countdown to Velo-city 2012: Highlights from Velo-city Global 2010

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By Sarah Ripplinger

The procession wound through a greenway created when Copenhagen was able to buy an abandoned single-track rail line. I was told the entire track runs 15 km.

In the interest of giving some background about the Velo-city Global conference series, it’s worth taking a look back at Velo-city Globals of the past.

 

In 2010, Momentum had our very own on-the-ground reporter cover the conference and events. This year’s conference will be no exception. Since the venue is in Momentum’s hometown of Vancouver, BC, we will be in attendance and bringing you up-to-date coverage of the event.

Hope to see you there!

Enjoy these highlights from Velo-city Global 2010 in Copenhagen, Denmark, which

…brought for the first time in the history of velo-city urban planners, politicians, NGOs and bicycle professionals from around the world in the city of Copenhagen to discuss the potential and challenges of cycling.

The more than 1100 participants came from very different backgrounds, were at different stages with very different challenges, but the vision for all was clear: getting more people to cycle.

The aim of the conference was to provide inspiration and ideas to concrete actions, whatever the challenges to cycling were. It was also to create a platform for the exchange of ideas and experiences across borders and across disciplines.

Here is Momentum‘s coverage by reporter, Dianna Waggoner:

Spreading the Word

Wading through the masses of bikes and cyclists

The grand finale

Velo-city Global 2012 is expected to host over 1,000 delegates from around the world. The conference will be held June 26 -29 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Center Hotel, accessible by the new Hornby Street separated bike lanes.

Visit velo-city2012.com/registration to register now.

Check back to the Countdown to Velo-city 2012 blog each week for updates on the conference, its speakers and the people on the attendance list.

Originally published on momentummag.com.

Velo-city Global 2012 Interview – Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson

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Gregor Robertson

Vancouver Mayor

Q: How might Vancouver benefit from hosting Velo-city Global 2012?

Velo-city is an excellent opportunity to showcase many of Vancouver’s world-leading green initiatives, from our extraordinary 14-mile (22-kilometer) seawall bikeway, to green buildings and neighborhoods. We also want to highlight Vancouver’s focus on being a world center for the green economy.

Q: What topics will you address in your presentation?

I plan to speak about my experience as mayor and the politics, challenges and opportunities of building cycling infrastructure in Vancouver and forward-looking cities around the world. It’s important that cities share best practices as we approach the same challenge of trying to encourage a major shift in cycling and more sustainable transportation choices.

Q: How can city officials encourage cycling?

We need to focus both on building effective infrastructure and on measures to enhance cyclists’ safety. In my first year as mayor, we doubled city funding for cycling infrastructure to improve busy bike routes and we also established three new separated bike lanes in our downtown. These new lanes made riding safer and faster, and attracted many new cyclists. We’ve also expanded our efforts to raise awareness and respect between motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to ensure our roads are safer for everyone.

Want More?

Visit our Countdown to Velo-city 2012 blog: momentummag.com/blogs/bike-advocacy

Originally published in the May/ June 2012 issue of Momentum Magazine and on momentummag.com.

Velo-City Global 2012 Mayoral Interviews

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By Sarah Ripplinger

Velo-city Global will run from June 26 to 29, 2012, and Momentum couldn’t be more excited to be in the host city!

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson.

The biannual conference brings together over 1,000 politicians, engineers, planners, architects, social marketers, academics, researchers, environmentalists and activists from around the globe to discuss the most current city biking issues.

This year’s conference is situated in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia – the first time that the global arm of the conference series will be held in a North American city.

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Photo courtesy of Ursula Bach

Technical and Environmental Mayor of Copenhagen Ayfer Baykal.

Momentum will be at the conference, sharing insights from speakers and participants, and bringing you a behind-the-scenes look at this premier international cycling planning gathering. Check our Countdown to Velo-city 2012 blog for updates: momentummag.com/blogs/bike-advocacy.

Among the speakers at the conference are Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson and technical and environmental mayor of Copenhagen Ayfer Baykal, who both kindly answered our questions.

Velo-city Global 2012 Interview – Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson

Velo-city Global 2012 Interview – Technical and Environmental Mayor of Copenhagen Ayfer Baykal

Originally published in the May/ June 2012 issue of Momentum Magazine and on momentummag.com.

Countdown to Velo-city 2012: Velo Village

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Only two months remain until Velo-city Global 2012, which will take place in Vancouver, BC, from June 26-29, 2012.

In the lead-up to the conference, delegates can also participate in Velo Village on Salt Spring Island between June 21 and 23.

There will be fun, games and knowledge exchange. In addition to bicycle-themed performances, art exhibits, workshops and a 100-meter bicycle-only ferry … [there will also be] a one-day conference focused on cycling and rural mobility.

Read more about past Salt Spring Island bicycling events here.

Velo-city Global presents a unique opportunity to connect and learn from cycling experts from around the world who have transformed their communities into places where people of all ages can safely cycle. View the draft program here.

There are also some great events before the conference including Velo-Talk and Hub‘s (formerly the VACC) advocacy workshop on June 25.

Early bird registration rates have been extended to April 30. Visit velo-city2012.com/registration to secure your spot now.

Check back to the Countdown to Velo-city 2012 blog each week for updates on the conference, its speakers and the people on the attendance list.

Originally published on momentummag.com.