Lots of opportunities to get involved this fall!

New Opportunities for Engagement with the City of Winnipeg Public Engagement Webpage Refresh Check out the new and improved public engagement webpage on the City's website. A listing of projects with a map, a calendar, other ways to get involved, and newsletter sign up all in one place! Canada's Democracy Week It's Canada's Democracy Week and the theme is Face to Face. You can get involved through attending an in-person engagement event or completing an online survey. The Council of the City of Winnipeg is also seeking citizens to serve on its various Boards and Commissions. Visit winnipeg.ca/publicengagement to learn more.  Public information session for Rue des Trappistes culvert replacement and road reconstruction Attend a public information session on the replacement of a culvert and road reconstruction on Rue des Trappistes view the design concepts, ask questions and talk with project team members, and provide comments on the project. Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles No 3870, 3459 Pembina Hwy. For more information, or to fill out a comment form, please visit winnipeg.ca/RuedesTrappistes. Survey and workshop for the East Fort Garry pedestrian and cycling study Do you walk or bike in the East Fort Garry community? The City wants to hear from you to help identify priorities for improvements to the pedestrian and cycling network to improve safety for people of all ages and abilities.  Participate online Public input is a key component of all Walk Bike projects. Visit the website to provide feedback through an online survey: winnipeg.ca/walkbikeprojects Engage at a public workshop Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Location: Fort Garry Community Centre, 880 Oakenwald Ave. For more information, visit winnipeg.ca/walkbikeprojects. Ongoing Opportunities for Engagement with the City of Winnipeg Participate in the review of OurWinnipeg, the City's 25-year plan for the future The City is inviting Winnipeggers to participate in the review and update of OurWinnipeg, the city's 25-year development plan. Winnipeggers are encouraged to get involved and speak up about what matters to them about the city in order to make Winnipeg an even better place to live, work and play.    To learn more, please visit SpeakUpWinnipeg.com Butt in on butting out on outdoor patios at restaurants and bars The City of Winnipeg is conducting public engagement to determine the level of public interest in banning smoking on outdoor patios at bars and restaurants. Winnipeggers are invited to provide input via an online survey, available until September 26, 2017. For more information, please visit winnipeg.ca/patiosmokingreview. Help design a better bridge for Arlington Winnipeggers who live, work or play near the aging Arlington Bridge are invited to share their thoughts about a new bridge throughout September. Citizens can participate throughout September in three ways: Coming out to neighbourhood "pop-ups" and other community-led events Completing a five-minute survey at winnipeg.ca/betterarlington Posting thoughts and ideas using the hashtag #betterarlington A full list of scheduled events is available on the City's Better Bridge for Arlington website, winnipeg.ca/betterarlington. Phase two of pedestrian and cycling project connecting Wolseley and West Alexander The City wants to hear from you to help refine plans for a Walk Bike project connecting the Wolseley and West Alexander neighbourhoods. Public input is a key component of all Walk Bike projects. Visit the website to provide feedback through an online survey: winnipeg.ca/walkbikeprojects Back-in, angled parking pilot The City of Winnipeg is exploring ways to increase available on-street parking in the Exchange District. A pilot project was implemented on Monday, July 24, 2017 to test back-in, angled parking on the south side of Bannatyne Avenue between Rorie Street and Waterfront Drive. To provide your feedback on the pilot project, please complete a survey between July 24 and September 25, 2017. For more information, please visit: winnipegca/angledparkingpilot Adjustable bike lane curbs pilot The City installed adjustable bike lane curbs in two locations to test installation methods, monitor maintenance, and assess the comfort level of users.  For more information, to fill out a survey or to view a map of the changes online, please visit winnipeg.ca/walkbikeprojects and select an adjustable bike lane curbs project. 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