Type | Journal Article |
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Author | G Hawley |
Author | L Hirsch |
Author | H Mackie |
Pages | 55 |
Library Catalog | Zotero |
Language | en |
Abstract | The COVID-19 pandemic has intensely disrupted many aspects of travel patterns and behaviours in New Zealand. This literature review examined academic and grey literature of previous disruptive events from around the world with a focus on behaviour change and policy developments. The aim of the review was to identify the value of leveraging transport policy change from a disruption and to understand potential approaches. The review found that people’s travel behaviours rapidly change to adapt to a disruptive situation, with the type and extent of behaviour change being directly related to the nature and longevity of the disruption. In most cases, once ‘normal’ conditions resume so too do pre-existing travel behaviours, particularly if there is no change to underlying conditions or a concerted effort to foster long-term change. Transport disruptions can be opportunities to advance policy goals and contribute to long-term transport behaviour change. To achieve this, the literature suggests that a careful, fine-grained system-level response is needed, which rapidly and proactively identifies and acts on appropriate opportunities at the right time. We have identified 10 key lessons or considerations, which can help inform the approaches taken to advance New Zealand’s transport policy goals in the context of COVID-19. Key examples include: a clear vision for the disruption and post-disruption response leveraging existing policy, proactive engagement with vulnerable groups, balancing strong government leadership with community engagement, and synergy between transport solutions, economic recovery, safety and health, inclusivity, climate change and resilience goals. Most importantly, don’t go backwards. This publication is copyright © Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. This copyright work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence. You are free to copy, distribute and adapt this work, as long as you attribute the work to Waka Kotahi and abide by the other licence terms. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. While you are free to copy, distribute and adapt this work, we would appreciate you notifying us that you have done so. Notifications and enquiries about this work should be made to the Manager Research and Evaluation Programme Team, Research and Analytics Unit, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, at NZTAresearch@nzta.govt.nz. |
Date Added | 11/27/2020, 10:48:52 AM |
Type | Book |
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Author | WSP USA Solutions Deborah Matherly |
Author | Patricia Bye: Janet Benini |
Author | National Cooperative Highway Research Program |
Author | Transit Cooperative Research Program |
Author | Transportation Research Board |
Author | National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
URL | https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25993 |
Place | Washington, D.C. |
Publisher | Transportation Research Board |
Date | 2020-11-16 |
Extra | Pages: 25993 DOI: 10.17226/25993 |
Library Catalog | DOI.org (Crossref) |
Abstract | Understanding pandemics, their impacts to transportation, and potential effective response has become more important, not only for the response to COVID-19, but also if, as the World Health Organization warns, we are now “living in a time of viruses.” TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program and Transit Cooperative Research Program have jointly issued this pre-publication draft of NCHRP Research Report 963/TCRP Research Report 225: A Pandemic Playbook for Transportation Agencies, which was created to improve transportation agency responses to a pandemic. The Playbook concentrates on what needs to be done, when and by whom. It briefly addresses planning for a pandemic, a topic addressed in greater depth in NCHRP Report 769: A Guide for Public Transportation Pandemic Planning and Response. It summarizes effective practices currently used by transportation agencies based on interviews with state departments of transportation and transit agency leaders and operational personnel, supplemented with national and international research results. |
Date Added | 11/12/2020, 3:02:25 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://transitcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/TC_Covid_FINAL_Pages-1.pdf |
Abstract | Drawing on interviews with public health experts and transit agency officials, as well as a survey of more than 2,000 residents in major American cities, this brief summarizes current epidemiological knowledge about COVID-19 and transit, and explores what city dwellers think about getting back on board. This research informs recommendations to make transit service safe, effective, and appealing. The recommendations address conditions that prevail while COVID-19 remains an ever present risk, before a vaccine or cure is developed. They occasionally distinguish between times of high or rising COVID-19 prevalence, like the first intense outbreaks in the spring of 2020, and times of low and diminishing prevalence, when the virus can be contained with test-and-trace methods. Some practices should vary depending on the local extent of COVID-19 cases. The recommendations also look to the future and identify practices that should carry over after a vaccine or cure is available. There is a fundamental alignment between responding effectively to the challenges presented by the pandemic and implementing measures that will benefit transit riders after the recovery. Safe conditions for transit workers, for instance, hinge on good communication between management and labor. Each rider can get more physical space on board when service is fast, frequent, and reliable. Quickly tailoring service patterns to a rapidly shifting emergency depends on the same flexibility, attention to racial equity, and responsive decision-making that undergird successful bus network redesigns. |
Date Added | 11/5/2020, 2:58:18 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.tvo.org/video/breaking-down-the-covid-19-case-counts |
Language | en |
Abstract | The Ontario government placed several regions in lockdown restrictions two weeks ago to curb the spread of COVID-19. So why are case numbers growing? And how does a public health officer convince people to follow guidelines for physical distancing and mask-wearing? Public health officers Eileen De Villa (Toronto) and Lawrence Loh (Peel) discuss expectations as the holiday season approaches. |
Website Title | TVO.org |
Date Added | 12/11/2020, 9:14:37 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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URL | https://data.fcm.ca/documents/COVID-19/fcm-building-back-better-together.pdf |
Pages | 24 |
Library Catalog | Zotero |
Language | en |
Abstract | COVID-19 changed everything Seemingly overnight, it throttled our economy and confined millions of Canadians to their homes Federal and municipal leaders alike moved swiftly to protect people, businesses and communities and we all found ourselves reflecting on what really matters: safety, connection, quality of life This shared experience continues to remind us how vulnerable we can be—but also how capable, when we work together. When it comes time to drive Canada’s post-COVID recovery, it won’t be enough to return to the status quo. Canadians will want us to build their country back better. After seeing inequality on such vivid display in these tough times, they’ll want an inclusive recovery whose benefits are widely shared. They’ll want a country that’s more sustainable and resilient to the next threat, be it a virus or climate change. And they’ve shown they’re willing to embrace bold leadership— when it’s focused on building better lives and better communities. |
Date Added | 11/23/2020, 11:22:03 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.nanaimo.ca/docs/default-document-library/mtfrr-report.pdf |
Abstract | In response to the pandemic, a local collective of leaders representing public bodies, private institutions, community organizations and businesses came together to outline Nanaimo's recovery. The following strategies and ideals are the result of six months of planning, and if embraced by the community, are the groundwork for Nanaimo's recovery and resilience in the face of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of our community and has impacted everyone who lives and visits here; it's shaken the business community, it's disrupted events and social gatherings, and it's dramatically impacted education and the way our community learns. With such a widescale impact, it will take commitment from Nanaimo's community as a whole to see a full, healthy, and well-connected recovery. |
Date Added | 11/4/2020, 9:25:42 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | The Conference Board of Canada |
URL | https://www.conferenceboard.ca/insights/featured/canadian-economics/city-sicker-will-canada-s-pandemic-stricken-urban-centres-survive |
Abstract | Housing markets have always mirrored social trends in Canada. The automobile, for example, helped fuel suburban growth in the mid-20th century. A home-ownership tsunami brought on by baby boomers led to a decline in the construction of new rental units in the 1990s. And in the past 20 years, the housing story has been about the growth of our cities, at the cost of small towns and rural communities. At the turn of the previous century, 67 per cent of Canadians lived in rural areas; at the start of this century, in 2001, that number had fallen to 20 per cent. The allure of cities was undeniable and, prompted by improvements in agricultural productivity, the rise of mass transportation and automobiles, and lower-density residential construction, people were moving to them in droves. But now, eight months into the global pandemic, COVID-19—and all of its attendant effects on how we live our lives—has upended that narrative. Fuelled by health concerns and changes to workplace norms, the pandemic has slashed demand for apartments and condominiums in Canada’s largest cities. Evidence is emerging that the 20th-century migratory flow appears to be reversing, and in a hurry. If the trends continue, our urban geography will look a lot different in the near future—a reversal that will pose significant challenges for governments and policy makers moving forward. |
Website Title | The Conference Board of Canada |
Date Added | 11/24/2020, 8:41:50 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.spreaker.com/user/ite-talks-transportation/jennifer-toole |
Language | en |
Abstract | Jennifer Toole, ASLA, AICP, Founder and President of Toole Design, discusses the implications of COVID-19 for Complete Streets in communities and whether they will last beyond the pandemic. She also talks about starting a business from scratch, and how she and her staff work to promote a spirit of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. |
Website Title | Spreaker |
Date Added | 11/24/2020, 12:57:21 PM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Adam Cohen |
URL | https://transweb.sjsu.edu/sites/default/files/2065-Cohen-Social-Distancing-Public-Transit.pdf |
Pages | 11 |
Library Catalog | Zotero |
Language | en |
Abstract | COVID-19 has presented public transit agencies with unprecedented operational and fiscal challenges. In the San Francisco Bay Area, for example, public transit ridership remains approximately 90% below pre-pandemic levels as of November 10, 2020, according to Transit App. It is generally agreed that personal protective measures (i.e., masks, face shields, gloves), sanitation, and air ventilation —combined with social distancing—reduces the spread of COVID-19. However, experts do not agree on the minimum distance required on transit. While some research exists, a recommended social distance for travelers in enclosed environments is not well understood and likely varies on a number of context sensitive variables discussed below. |
Date Added | 12/7/2020, 9:43:10 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/september/18/covid-app |
Language | en |
Abstract | Starting today, the Health Canada COVID Alert app is available to Saskatchewan residents. |
Website Title | Government of Saskatchewan |
Date Added | 9/22/2020, 9:17:38 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://learn.streetlightdata.com/hubfs/eBooks%20and%20Research/COVID%20Transportation%20Trends/COVID%20Transportation%20Trends.pdf |
Abstract | Remember the long-ago days of March, when hopes were high that the pandemic would last only a few months? As 2020 draws to a close, indeed some transportation indicators like vehicle miles traveled (VMT) are trending back to pre-COVID levels. But, spoiler alert: That’s only a superficial takeaway. Looking closer, we are seeing a shift to an entire “new normal” for transportation. Analyzing travel metrics at a granular level with rich data overlays reveals deeper upheavals that transportation professionals should be monitoring closely through the end of 2020 and beyond. Because it’s all going to keep changing. This research report takes advantage of StreetLight Data’s transportation metrics to provide data-driven insights on vehicular and bicycle travel so far in 2020. Our analysis sheds light on emerging trends that will continue to influence agencies’ efforts to manage transportation amid sweeping behavioral changes in our communities. |
Date Added | 10/8/2020, 3:49:12 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://hillnotes.ca/2020/12/17/covid-19-and-selected-artificial-intelligence-research-and-applications/ |
Date | 2020-12-17T13:43:05+00:00 |
Language | en-US |
Abstract | Given their capacity to tackle problems by combing vast stores of data using considerable computational power, Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications are valuable tools in the fight against COVID-19. |
Website Title | HillNotes |
Date Added | 12/17/2020, 9:46:15 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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URL | https://data.fcm.ca/documents/COVID-19/COVID-19-Street-Rebalancing-Guide-EN.pdf |
Pages | 62 |
Library Catalog | Zotero |
Language | en |
Abstract | This COVID-19 Street Rebalancing Guide is for decision-makers and practitioners alike. Drawing on case studies from around the world, it offers strategies and practical guidance on rebalancing streets through three phases of COVID-19 response—from immediate to longer-term—including pedestrian and bike lanes, curbside queuing areas, and temporary patios and parklets. This is a unique opportunity to spark projects with transformative value. Temporary measures can be deployed quickly to address long-standing gaps—demonstrating value, building support for permanent installations, and providing a foundation for more walkable, livable cities across Canada. |
Date Added | 8/31/2020, 2:31:32 PM |
Type | Blog Post |
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URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/covid-19-recap-ep-21-snitch-lines-water-fountains-and-dancing-in-the-street/ |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | COVID snitching? Director of Legal Services, Halton Region Jody Johnson joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss municipal snitch lines, working from home, and how one council recently found themselves in self isolation. Plus, why folks in Ingersoll are dancing in the street! |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 8/31/2020, 2:38:13 PM |
Type | Blog Post |
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URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/covid-19-recap-ep-22-parkas-on-the-patio-mandatory-masks-and-halloween-jody-johnson/ |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | Patios through Christmas? In this latest update on the municipal response to COVID-19, Jody Johnson, Director of Legal Services, Halton Region joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss an extended patio season, the “wide sidewalk advantage”, the retightening of health orders, and restoring lower limits on social gatherings. Plus, a look at early indicators on the fate of Halloween this year. |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 9/11/2020, 1:58:09 PM |
Type | Blog Post |
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URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/covid-19-recap-ep-23-spooky-halloween-rules-and-creative-covid-testing-jody-johnson/ |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | Pandemic-friendly treat tables? Jody Johnson, Director of Legal Services, Halton Region joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss cities tightening the reins for upcoming Halloween and Christmas celebrations; and, as the weather gets colder, new approaches for encouraging the public to stay home – or to get outside. Plus, COVID testing with dogs and drones? Curious to say the least! |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 9/28/2020, 9:41:56 AM |
Type | Blog Post |
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URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/covid-19-recap-ep-26-permanent-remote-work-anti-maskers-and-santa-jody-johnson/ |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | You might be working from home permanently. Jody Johnson, Director of Legal Services for Halton Region joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss money, masks and the move to make remote work a permanent practice. Plus a potential flash point as pro-maskers and anti-maskers face off in a small Ontario town. Don’t miss the recap! |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 11/6/2020, 2:44:26 PM |
Type | Blog Post |
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URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/covid-19-recap-ep-27-slashing-space-and-selling-municipal-assets-during-covid-jody-johnson/ |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | Slashing space and selling off assets – is this the tip of the iceberg? Jody Johnson, Director of Legal Services for Halton Region, joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss transparency during COVID, FCM’s call for a green and inclusive recovery, and a much needed look on the brighter side. Don’t miss the recap! |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 11/23/2020, 3:37:49 PM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Okan Gurbuz |
Author | Rafael M Aldrete |
Author | Erik Vargas |
URL | https://static.tti.tamu.edu/tti.tamu.edu/documents/185920-00015.pdf |
Pages | 38 |
Library Catalog | Zotero |
Language | en |
Abstract | The novel coronavirus disease2019(COVID-19) is a rapidly spreading infectious disease that was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO)on March 11, 2020(1).As of August 20, 2020,there were more than 20 million cases, with more than 800,000 deaths around the world. From a transportation perspective, understanding the key parameters that cause the faster spread of a disease is vital for decision-makers. Countries can then better prepare for a possible second wave of COVID-19 or potential new pandemics. The objective of this study was to conduct an extensive literature review on the COVID-19 pandemic from a transportation perspective, with a particular emphasis on binational metropolitan areas, and to develop an understanding of the relationship between cross-border transportation and the speed of the spread. A more thorough understanding of the links between transportation and the pandemic will allow researchers to recognize which transportation measures have the most potential to help mitigate the pandemic’s impact and preserve cross-border mobility during a potential second wave or a future pandemic. |
Date Added | 12/8/2020, 3:54:59 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Arman Sadreddin |
Author | Suchit Ahuja |
Author | Yolande E. Chan |
URL | http://theconversation.com/digital-technologies-will-help-build-resilient-communities-after-the-coronavirus-pandemic-144449 |
Language | en |
Abstract | Internet technologies and the devices that enable information access and transfer are useful in crisis management. Accessing these readily available digital technologies can help community resiliency. |
Website Title | The Conversation |
Date Added | 9/30/2020, 12:31:35 PM |
Type | Blog Post |
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URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/feature-story/escape-isnt-an-answer-to-recovery/ |
Date | 2020-11-04T09:31:04-05:00 |
Extra | Section: Economic Development |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | It is clear that recovery will happen in our local communities. We now need all hands on deck, region by region, to be part of this recovery. |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 11/4/2020, 1:47:42 PM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Essie Wagner |
Author | Randolph G. Atkins |
Author | Amy Berning |
Author | Arryn Robbins |
Author | Christine Watson |
Author | Jonlee Anderle |
Editor | United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Office of Behavioral Safety Research |
URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/50940 |
Issue | DOT HS 813 011 |
Date | 2020-10-01 |
Loc. in Archive | dot:50940 |
Language | English |
Abstract | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reviewing national changes in roadway travel and changes in drivers’ behavior that have occurred since the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency, with an emphasis on the second quarter (Q2) of 2020. Most important, we are learning about the impact on motor ve-hicle crashes and fatalities. This report draws from an array of sources to bring together as much information as possible to provide an understanding of our current traffic safety environment, and to better address our chang-ing traffic safety needs. Prior economic downturns, such as the financial crisis of 2008, provide some compari-son for reduced roadway travel and changes in travel patterns. As this report documents, although there are some similarities with that time frame, there are many differences in impact on speeding and other dangerous driving behaviors, such as reduced seat belt use. This report explores changes in countermeasure use including traffic enforcement and public communications and outreach. This report also examines the question of whether some people – who continued driving even when many communities had stay-at-home guidelines – may be inherently higher-risk drivers. The report draws on sources such as emergency medical services (EMS) and hospital trauma center data as we examine this issue. |
Date Added | 11/3/2020, 10:31:34 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Government of Alberta |
URL | https://www.alberta.ca/news.aspx |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | Alberta will deliver the first COVID-19 vaccines to critical health-care workers next week. The first 3,900 doses of Pfizer vaccine will arrive in Alberta during the week of Dec. 14. The vaccine has now been approved by Health Canada. Immunization of seniors and other target groups is anticipated to start in early 2021. The initial shipments of the vaccines must be administered on-site at dedicated vaccine sites, and cannot be transported to long-term care or other facilities. This is why the first immunizations will focus on health-care workers crucial to supporting vulnerable Albertans and caring for critically ill patients. Alberta Health Services will begin booking appointments with intensive care unit health-care workers, respiratory therapists and long-term care workers eligible to be immunized. Eligibility will begin with workers at the highest risk facilities. |
Date Added | 12/10/2020, 9:18:01 AM |
Type | Book |
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URL | https://www.nap.edu/read/25917/chapter/1 |
Extra | DOI: 10.17226/25917 |
Library Catalog | www.nap.edu |
Language | en |
Abstract | In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the societal disruption it has brought, national governments and the international community have invested billions of dollars and immense amounts of human resources to develop a safe and effective vaccine in an unprecedented time frame. Vaccination against this novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), offers the possibility of significantly reducing severe morbidity and mortality and transmission when deployed alongside other public health strategies and improved therapies. Health equity is intertwined with the impact of COVID-19 and there are certain populations that are at increased risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19. In the United States and worldwide, the pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on people who are already disadvantaged by virtue of their race and ethnicity, age, health status, residence, occupation, socioeconomic condition, or other contributing factors. Framework for Equitable Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine offers an overarching framework for vaccine allocation to assist policy makers in the domestic and global health communities. Built on widely accepted foundational principles and recognizing the distinctive characteristics of COVID-19, this report's recommendations address the commitments needed to implement equitable allocation policies for COVID-19 vaccine. |
Date Added | 10/6/2020, 12:19:28 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | National Safety Council |
URL | https://www.nsc.org/work-safety/safety-topics/coronavirus |
Abstract | The Council put together a coalition of employers who were addessing return-to-work safety issues. Coalition members submitted their manuals, playbooks, checklists, screening protocols, safety programs, and other information to the NSC. |
Date Added | 12/16/2020, 1:06:51 PM |
Type | Journal Article |
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URL | https://data.fcm.ca/documents/COVID-19/COVID-19-Street-Rebalancing-Guide-FR.pdf |
Pages | 62 |
Library Catalog | Zotero |
Language | fr |
Abstract | Le guide Réallouer l’espace de rue dans le contexte de la COVID-19 est destiné aux décideurs et aux spécialistes. S’appuyant sur des études de cas provenant du monde entier, il propose des stratégies et des conseils pratiques sur la réallocation de l’espace de rue dans le contexte de la COVID-19, en trois phases d’intervention allant de l’immédiat au long terme, qui impliquent notamment l’aménagement de voies piétonnes et cyclables, de zones d’attente en bordure des trottoirs, et de terrasses et placottoirs temporaires. Il s’agit d’une occasion unique de réaliser des projets à valeur transformatrice. Des mesures temporaires peuvent être mises en œuvre rapidement pour combler des lacunes de longue date. Ces mesures pourront démontrer leur utilité, soutenir les propositions d’installations permanentes et jeter les bases de villes où il est plus agréable de marcher, de se déplacer et de vivre, partout au Canada. |
Date Added | 8/31/2020, 2:33:05 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Alberta Urban Municipalities Association |
URL | https://auma.ca/sites/default/files/COVID19/aumas_guide_for_municipal_leaders_on_canadas_and_albertas_economic_response_to_covid-19_20201118.pdf |
Abstract | In March 2020, the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta began announcing comprehensive plans involving various financial supports to help stabilize the economy due to the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus. AUMA has developed this guide for municipalities to determine which programs may be applicable to their operations or to communicate with residents and employers about available programs that can help alleviate financial pressure. |
Date Added | 11/27/2020, 10:19:44 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.tvo.org/article/heres-ontarios-latest-covid-19-modelling |
Language | en |
Abstract | The province released new modelling Thursday. Read what it has to say about case counts, intensive-care capacity, and the government’s handling of the second wave. |
Website Title | TVO.org |
Date Added | 12/11/2020, 9:13:46 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | John Catchpole |
Author | Dr Farhana Naznin |
URL | https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/3003125/Fatal%20Road%20Crashes%20During%20COVID19_%20A%20National%20Snapshot_ARRB%20October%202020.pdf |
Pages | 8 |
Library Catalog | Zotero |
Language | en |
Abstract | The national COVID-19 lockdown from March to August did not proportionally reduce road deaths, according to new research. Despite fewer people using the roads, the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) found there was an increase in cyclist road deaths, and an increase in people killed on the roads in Queensland. While there was up to 30% less road use during the national lockdown, there was only a 10% reduction in fatal crashes, and an 8% reduction in road fatalities nationwide. The research was undertaken by ARRB for the Australia and New Zealand Driverless Vehicle Initiative (ADVI) – the peak industry advisory body for driverless vehicle activities in Australasia. |
Date Added | 11/12/2020, 9:56:34 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Matthew J. Beck |
Author | David A. Hensher |
URL | https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0967070X20306880 |
Volume | 99 |
Pages | 95-119 |
Publication | Transport Policy |
Date | 12/2020 |
Journal Abbr | Transport Policy |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tranpol.2020.08.004 |
Library Catalog | DOI.org (Crossref) |
Language | en |
Abstract | The COVID-19 disease continues to cause unparalleled disruption to life and the economy world over. This paper is the second in what will be an ongoing series of analyses of a longitudinal travel and activity survey. In this paper we examine data collected over a period of late May to early June in Australia, following four-to-six weeks of relatively flat new cases in COVID-19 after the initial nationwide outbreak, as many state jurisdictions have begun to slowly ease restrictions designed to limit the spread of the SARSCoV- 2 virus. We find that during this period, travel activity has started to slowly return, in particular by private car, and in particular for the purposes of shopping and social or recreational activities. Respondents indicate comfort with the idea of meeting friends or returning to shops, so authorities need to be aware of potential erosion of social distancing and appropriate COVID-safe behaviour in this regard. There is still a concern about using public transport, though it has diminished noticeably since the first wave of data collection. We see that working from home continues to be an important strategy in reducing travel and pressure on constrained transport networks, and a policy measure that if carried over to a post-pandemic world, will be an important step towards a more sustainable transport future. We find that work from home has been a generally positive experience with a significant number of respondents liking to work from home moving forward, with varying degrees of employer support, at a level above those seen before COVID-19. Thus, any investment to capitalise on current levels of work from home should be viewed as an investment in transport. KEY WORDS: Coronavirus, COVID-19, travel |
Date Added | 11/9/2020, 9:14:47 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Matthew J. Beck |
Author | David A. Hensher |
URL | https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0967070X20304200 |
Volume | 96 |
Pages | 76-93 |
Publication | Transport Policy |
Date | 09/2020 |
Journal Abbr | Transport Policy |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tranpol.2020.07.001 |
Library Catalog | DOI.org (Crossref) |
Language | en |
Abstract | When 2020 began, we had no idea what was to unfold globally as we learnt about the Novel-Coronavirus in Wuhan, in the Hubei province of China. As this virus spread rapidly, it became a matter of time before many countries began to implement measures to try and contain the spread of the disease. COVID-19 as it is referred to, resulted in two main approaches to fighting the viral pandemic, either through a progressive set of measures to slow down the number of identified cases designed to ‘flatten the curve’ over time (anticipated to be at least six months), or to attack it by the severest of measures including a total lock-down and/or herding exposure to fast track ‘immunisation’ while we await a vaccine. The paper reports the findings from the first phase of an ongoing survey designed to identify the changing patterns in travel activity of Australian residents as a result of the stage 2 restrictions imposed by the Australian government. The main restrictions, in addition to social distancing of at least 1.5 m, are closure of entry to Australia (except residents returning), and closure of non-essential venues such as night clubs, restaurants, mass attendee sporting events, churches, weddings, and all social gatherings in any circumstance. With some employers encouraging working from home and others requiring it, in addition to job losses, and many children attending school online from home, the implications on travel activity is extreme. We identify the initial impacts associated with the first month of stricter social distancing measures introduced in Australia. |
Date Added | 11/9/2020, 9:14:47 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.alberta.ca/international-border-pilot-project.aspx |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | Eligible international travellers returning to Alberta may be able to participate in a pilot program that is safely exploring reduced quarantine periods. |
Date Added | 10/28/2020, 4:04:30 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://notesdelacolline.ca/2020/12/17/la-covid-19-et-certains-services-et-applications-dintelligence-artificielle/ |
Date | 2020-12-17T13:42:47+00:00 |
Language | fr-FR |
Abstract | Capables de résoudre des problèmes en passant au peigne fin de vastes dépôts de données grâce à leur puissance de calcul considérable, les applications d’intelligence artificielle (IA) seront des outils précieux dans la lutte contre la COVID-19. |
Website Title | Notes de la Colline |
Date Added | 12/17/2020, 9:46:26 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/mayor-top-doc-working-on-made-in-ottawa-approach-to-covid-19-measures-after-28-day-shutdown-1.5168162 |
Date | 2020-10-30T13:35:00-04:00 |
Language | en |
Abstract | Mayor Jim Watson says Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches is consulting with local businesses, Business Improvement Areas and health professionals on the next steps for COVID-19 measures |
Website Title | Ottawa |
Date Added | 11/2/2020, 9:48:46 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Government of Alberta |
URL | https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=75859ADEA5D5E-045D-2386-0CB140C175A800DD |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | New mandatory health measures go into effect immediately to protect lives. Expanded health measures will be in effect provincewide. All Albertans, businesses, organizations and service providers must follow all new health measures. These restrictions will be in place for a minimum of four weeks. |
Date Added | 12/9/2020, 8:54:37 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=49570 |
Language | en |
Abstract | Manitoba has set out its strategic plan to immediately distribute and begin rapid COVID-19 testing, as part of the province’s comprehensive plan to help protect Manitobans at greatest risk from the virus, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. Manitoba has just received 13 rapid test devices, called the Abbott ID NOW, along with enough supplies for more than 4,000 tests. Based on public health advice, most devices will be located in remote communities, including Swan River, The Pas, Churchill, Thompson, Lynn Lake, Gillam and Flin Flon, where delays due to transportation issues, weather or other factors could affect access to traditional testing and a timely public health response. These communities also have existing lab infrastructure, which is needed for rapid tests. |
Website Title | Province of Manitoba |
Date Added | 11/4/2020, 9:13:35 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/58515/ontario-investing-more-than-1-billion-to-expand-covid-19-testing-and-contact-tracing |
Abstract | TORONTO — The Ontario government is building on the largest provincial testing initiative in Canada by providing $1.07 billion to expand COVID-19 testing and case and contact management. The government is also immediately investing $30 million to prevent and manage outbreaks in priority sectors, including the province's long-term care homes, retirement homes and schools. These investments are part of the province's comprehensive plan to prepare the health system for a second wave of COVID-19. |
Date Added | 9/25/2020, 11:14:46 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/58385/ontario-launches-new-covid-19-screening-tool-to-help-protect-students-and-staff |
Abstract | TORONTO — The Ontario government launched a new voluntary interactive screening tool to assist parents, students and staff with the daily assessment of COVID-19 symptoms and risk factors that is required before attending school. The results will let parents, students, and education staff know whether they should attend school each day or guide at-risk individuals to proper resources. This tool is another layer of prevention that the province is using to protect the health and safety of students, staff, and the communities where they live and work. |
Date Added | 9/17/2020, 10:35:33 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.tvo.org/video/pandemic-communication-in-need-of-a-reset |
Language | en |
Abstract | Is the Ontario government communicating effectively with Ontarians on COVID-19? |
Website Title | TVO.org |
Date Added | 11/2/2020, 11:17:31 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Health Canada |
URL | https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/covid19-industry/drugs-vaccines-treatments/vaccines/pfizer-biontech.html |
Date | 2020-12-09 |
Extra | Last Modified: 2020-12-09 |
Website Type | education and awareness |
Language | eng |
Abstract | Information on the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, including how it works, how it's given, possible side effects and vaccine safety after authorization. |
Website Title | aem |
Date Added | 12/9/2020, 3:05:16 PM |
Type | Video Recording |
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URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdHtlStaO1E&feature=youtu.be |
Date | 2020-10-20 |
Library Catalog | YouTube |
Running Time | 1:58:31 |
Abstract | Speakers' list below ↓ The objective of the session is to share knowledge and current practice between PIARC members urgently in order to support responses to the pandemic in near real-time. PIARC Webinar on 14th October 2020 focused on the impacts of the crisis on road safety. - Héctor S Ovalle Mendivil, Mexico - COCONAL: 00:11:52 - Jim Tymon, USA - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO): 00:27:09 - Bill Halkias, Greece - Attica Tollway Operations Authority, Attikes Diadromes SA: 00:49:02 - José Manuel Blanco Segara, Spain - MITMA, Secretary of PIARC Technical Committee 1.1 on Performance of Transport Administrations: 01:09:43 - Dr Mark Henry Rubarenzya, Uganda - Uganda National Roads Authority: 01:26:51 - Christos Xenophontos, USA - DoT, Chair of PIARC TC 1.1 on Performance of Transport Administrations: 01:42:49 Important note: Disclaimer: The ideas and examples shared here are for illustration only. They do not necessarily represent official policy. Ideas presented will be subject to further evaluation and use in deriving recommendations on policy and practice in due course. While care has been taken in the preparation of this material, no responsibility is accepted for any damage that may be caused. When? Wednesday 14 October 2020 at 01:00 PM (13:00) Paris Time Webinar in PDF file and further information: www.piarc.org/en/News-Agenda-PIARC/Coronavirus-PIARC-and-Covid-19 |
Date Added | 10/27/2020, 11:07:23 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=49330 |
Abstract | The Health Canada COVID Alert app is now available to Manitoba residents and will provide digital COVID-19 exposure alerts once the app is downloaded to a smartphone, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. |
Date Added | 10/1/2020, 2:12:30 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=50022 |
Language | en |
Abstract | To protect health care workers and the stability of our health care system, the Manitoba government has identified the first priority population group that will receive the COVID-19 vaccine and will start booking appointments today [12 Dec 2020], Premier Brian Pallister announced. |
Website Title | Province of Manitoba |
Date Added | 12/14/2020, 8:38:28 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=50057 |
Language | en |
Abstract | With a limited supply of the COVID-19 vaccine tentatively scheduled to arrive in Manitoba in the coming days, the province has started booking 900 appointments for its first immunization clinic. As of this morning [, about half of those spots remain available for eligible health-care providers to book. |
Website Title | Province of Manitoba |
Date Added | 12/14/2020, 9:00:36 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=49163 |
Language | en |
Abstract | The Manitoba government has prepared a number of informational materials for students, parents and teachers as they prepare for a safe and informed return to the classroom, Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. The materials will be online at www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/covid/index.html and printed versions will be available for distribution where appropriate. Information will be updated as required throughout the school year. |
Website Title | Province of Manitoba |
Date Added | 9/3/2020, 9:27:10 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=50067 |
Language | en |
Abstract | Manitoba’s first COVID-19 immunization clinic is ready to launch tomorrow morning to protect 900 health-care providers and the health-care system, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. The immunization clinic will launch tomorrow morning at the University of Manitoba’s Rady Faculty of Health Sciences on Bannatyne campus adjacent to the Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg. This site was chosen because it has the capacity to safely store the Pfizer vaccine, which must be kept at ultra-low temperatures and could not be moved after it was delivered. |
Website Title | Province of Manitoba |
Date Added | 12/16/2020, 9:26:54 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=49198 |
Language | en |
Abstract | As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Manitoba government has renewed a number of orders under the Emergency Measures Act to help individuals, business and government cope with challenges presented by the pandemic and to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. |
Website Title | Province of Manitoba |
Date Added | 9/11/2020, 10:06:49 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Zachary McCarthy |
Author | Yanyu Xiao |
Author | Francesca Scarabel |
Author | Biao Tang |
Author | Nicola Luigi Bragazzi |
Author | Kyeongah Nah |
Author | Jane M. Heffernan |
Author | Ali Asgary |
Author | V. Kumar Murty |
Author | Nicholas H. Ogden |
Author | Jianhong Wu |
URL | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13362-020-00096-y |
Volume | 10 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 28 |
Publication | Journal of Mathematics in Industry |
Date | December 1, 2020 |
Journal Abbr | Journal of Mathematics in Industry |
DOI | 10.1186/s13362-020-00096-y |
Library Catalog | BioMed Central |
Abstract | Social contact mixing plays a critical role in influencing the transmission routes of infectious diseases. Moreover, quantifying social contact mixing patterns and their variations in a rapidly evolving pandemic intervened by changing public health measures is key for retroactive evaluation and proactive assessment of the effectiveness of different age- and setting-specific interventions. Contact mixing patterns have been used to inform COVID-19 pandemic public health decision-making; but a rigorously justified methodology to identify setting-specific contact mixing patterns and their variations in a rapidly developing pandemic, which can be informed by readily available data, is in great demand and has not yet been established. Here we fill in this critical gap by developing and utilizing a novel methodology, integrating social contact patterns derived from empirical data with a disease transmission model, that enables the usage of age-stratified incidence data to infer age-specific susceptibility, daily contact mixing patterns in workplace, household, school and community settings; and transmission acquired in these settings under different physical distancing measures. We demonstrated the utility of this methodology by performing an analysis of the COVID-19 epidemic in Ontario, Canada. We quantified the age- and setting (household, workplace, community, and school)-specific mixing patterns and their evolution during the escalation of public health interventions in Ontario, Canada. We estimated a reduction in the average individual contact rate from 12.27 to 6.58 contacts per day, with an increase in household contacts, following the implementation of control measures. We also estimated increasing trends by age in both the susceptibility to infection by SARS-CoV-2 and the proportion of symptomatic individuals diagnosed. Inferring the age- and setting-specific social contact mixing and key age-stratified epidemiological parameters, in the presence of evolving control measures, is critical to inform decision- and policy-making for the current COVID-19 pandemic. |
Date Added | 12/4/2020, 10:05:19 AM |
Type | Blog Post |
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URL | https://www.polisnetwork.eu/article/resilience-in-action-philippe-crist-on-what-covid-19-means-for-cities/ |
Language | en-US |
Abstract | Thinking Cities’ Jamie Wylie talks COVID-19 with Philippe Crist, the International Transport Forum’s Advisor, Innovation and Foresight, about the threats and opportunities, and how urban transport can adapt and improve. |
Blog Title | Polis Network |
Date Added | 11/4/2020, 9:36:04 AM |
Type | Blog Post |
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URL | https://www.safeathomemb.ca/ |
Language | en-US |
Abstract | The Manitoba government has launched a new Safe at Home Manitoba grant, which will enable people staying home this holiday season to enjoy creative cultural, artistic, and fitness activities delivered by Manitoba organizations and businesses, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox and Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires announced today. |
Date Added | 12/7/2020, 3:14:07 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/december/09/saskatchewan-releases-covid-19-vaccine-delivery-plan |
Language | en |
Abstract | Saskatchewan has developed a COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Plan, and will be ready to administer vaccine when the first shipment is received. Saskatchewan is working closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) which negotiates and procures vaccines directly with manufacturers on behalf of provinces and territories. The Vaccine Delivery Plan outlines Saskatchewan’s phased approach to delivering the COVID-19 vaccination to residents starting December, 2020, including an initial pilot of the delivery and storage of the Pfizer vaccine, a first phase focused on targeted vaccination of priority populations, and widespread access to the vaccine in the second phase. |
Website Title | Government of Saskatchewan |
Date Added | 12/9/2020, 11:14:23 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | http://pedbikeinfo.org/resources/resources_details.cfm?id=5235 |
Abstract | The Shifting Streets Dataset tracks immediate responses to changing demands on public space during the first five months of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is intended as a reference for researchers, practitioners, and others interested in how cities have worked to address changes in travel demand and the need for social distancing. The dataset is available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Please see below for full credits and documentation. |
Date Added | 10/5/2020, 10:52:04 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Tae Hoon Oum |
Author | Kun Wang |
URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X20305643 |
Volume | 96 |
Pages | 94-100 |
Publication | Transport Policy |
Date | September 1, 2020 |
Journal Abbr | Transport Policy |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tranpol.2020.07.003 |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
Language | en |
Abstract | This paper examines the socially optimal lockdown and travel (social activity) restriction policies for communicable virus including COVID-19. In our simple model, we exploit the remarkable similarity in the structure of external costs causing market failure between the socially optimal choices of the COVID-19 pandemic case and the socially optimal urban traffic congestion level. By identifying this similarity, the results obtained from our simple model allow for future pandemic researchers to use the well-established research methodologies for designing socially optimal traffic levels and associated policy tools to find the socially optimal lockdown and travel restrictions. The key results obtained from our COVID-19 model are: (1) individuals do not internalize the external cost of infection risks they impose on others and health care system when making their own travel (social-activity) decisions; In order to induce individual travel decision makers to internalize this external cost, the government actions are necessary; The travel restrictions via lockdown or monetary penalty is one form of such actions; (2) the existence of external cost implies that the socially optimal length of lockdown is always longer than the privately optimal length of the lockdown period; (3) the strictness of the travel restriction and the amount of violation penalty should be higher in the areas with high population density and in larger cities because the external cost of spreading virus by a traveler would be higher. The monetary penalty in this model resembles the classical Pigouvian tax, which should increase with the city's population, people density, and economic prosperity; (4) when a government subsidizes or fully covers medical expenses of COVID-19 patients, stricter travel restrictions with heavier penalties are required. This is to avoid crowding out of the health care system. |
Date Added | 8/27/2020, 2:09:35 PM |
Type | Journal Article |
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URL | https://auditor.on.ca/en/content/specialreports/specialreports/COVID-19_ch1EMO_en20.pdf |
Pages | 48 |
Library Catalog | Zotero |
Language | en |
Abstract | This report is one in a series of reports under‑taken by our Office on the province’s response to COVID‑19. Chapter 2, Outbreak Planning and Decision-Making, focuses on the COVID‑19 response of Ontario’s health sector, while this report focuses on the Provincial Emergency Management Office’s (EMO) role and participation in the COVID‑19 response for non‑health‑sector issues, with a focus on provincial co‑ordination. |
Date Added | 11/25/2020, 10:08:45 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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URL | https://auditor.on.ca/en/content/specialreports/specialreports/COVID-19_ch3testingandtracing_en20.pdf |
Pages | 72 |
Library Catalog | Zotero |
Language | en |
Abstract | This report is one in a series of reports undertaken by our Office on the provinces’ response to Corona-virus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19). This report focuses on the province’s COVID‑19 laboratory testing, case management and contact tracing activities between January 2020 (when the first COVID‑19 case in Canada was confirmed in Ontario) and August 2020. |
Date Added | 11/25/2020, 10:13:59 AM |
Type | Journal Article |
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URL | https://auditor.on.ca/en/content/specialreports/specialreports/COVID-19_ch2outbreakplanning_en20.pdf |
Pages | 110 |
Library Catalog | Zotero |
Language | en |
Abstract | This report is one in a series of reports undertaken by our Office on the provinces’ response to Corona-virus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19). It focuses on the Ontario’s health sector COVID‑19 response between January 2020 (when the first COVID‑19 case in Canada was confirmed in Ontario) and August 2020. |
Date Added | 11/25/2020, 10:10:35 AM |
Type | Blog Post |
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URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/states-of-emergency-during-covid-19-part-1-anneke-smit/ |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | Quick decision-making and action has been essential during the pandemic. But unilateral decisions , without consultation, can often have unintended consequences. Anneke Smit, Director of the Windsor Law Centre for Cities joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss recent research that shines a light on municipal action during the pandemic. |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 12/9/2020, 8:59:24 AM |
Type | Blog Post |
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URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/states-of-emergency-during-covid-19-part-2-hana-syed/ |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | What will be the longer-term impacts of COVID-19 as cities tackle climate change, inclusion, and other complex municipal issues? Hana Syed, Research Assistant at Windsor Law Centre for Cities, joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to unpack findings from the recent States of Emergency report, and why city-level law and policy are such a critical area of study today. |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 12/16/2020, 9:45:48 AM |
Type | Blog Post |
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Author | Jason Pomerleau- www.jasonpomerleau.com |
URL | https://windsorlawcities.ca/states-of-emergency-decision-making-and-participatory-governance-in-canadian-municipalities-during-covid-19/ |
Language | en-US |
Abstract | (29 September 2020) The Windsor Law Centre for Cities has released its first report, on states of emergency and participatory governance in Canadian municipalities during COVID-19. Enabled by provincial state of emergency declarations, in the early weeks of the pandemic many Canadian municipalities – including most of the country’s largest cities – declared local states of emergency. These declarations, along with other provincial and municipal legislative changes, helped to create a situation in which major decisions – from transit service reductions to physical distancing fines – were being made in Canadian municipalities with limited debate and public consultation. Against a backdrop of the provincial legislative frameworks enabling municipal states of emergency across the country, this study presents a scan of municipal decision-making practice during the early weeks of the 2020 pandemic. While responses were as varied as the underlying governance cultures of Canadian municipalities, some patterns emerged: the exercise of unilateral mayoral powers, the cancellation of council and committee meetings, and deep limitations on public participation in all levels of municipal decision-making. |
Date Added | 10/1/2020, 9:46:57 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Michael Petroni |
URL | http://theconversation.com/studies-link-covid-19-deaths-to-air-pollution-raising-questions-about-epas-acceptable-risk-148081 |
Language | en |
Abstract | Air pollution can weaken people's respiratory, immune and cardiovascular systems, leaving them more vulnerable when they get COVID-19. |
Website Title | The Conversation |
Date Added | 11/2/2020, 9:40:16 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.bcauditor.com/sites/default/files/publications/reports/OAGBC_COVID-19_RPT.pdf |
Abstract | This information report is a summary of funds announced by the government [of British Columbia] as part of its response to the pandemic. It includes funding allocations under the $5-billion Pandemic Contingencies allocation, B.C.’s $1-billion contribution toward a federal cost-sharing agreement, and other significant financial relief measures. |
Date Added | 9/14/2020, 9:21:27 AM |
Type | Blog Post |
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URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/survey-on-the-state-of-canadian-municipalities-kent-waugh/ |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | You’ve had to act fast, making many changes as a result of the pandemic. Some of the changes are short-term. But which ones are here to stay? Find out what municipal leaders are predicting in Municipal World’s Survey on the State of Canadian Municipalities Amid COVID-19. Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner is joined by municipal researcher Kent Waugh of The W Group to discuss some of the findings. |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 11/4/2020, 9:30:40 AM |
Type | Blog Post |
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URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/survey-on-the-state-of-canadian-municipalities-part-2-kent-waugh/ |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | Learn the successful trends born out of the crisis. The conversation continues with Kent Waugh and Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner as they delve deeper into Municipal World’s Survey on the State of Canadian Municipalities and talk about what municipalities are saying about the biggest lessons they’ve learned from their experience with the pandemic so far. |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 11/12/2020, 10:00:42 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | CBC Radio · Posted: Dec 06 |
Author | 2020 4:30 AM ET | Last Updated: December 6 |
URL | https://www.cbc.ca/radio/costofliving/the-long-road-to-economic-recovery-and-the-roads-mass-transit-is-taking-now-and-in-the-future-1.5825218 |
Date | 2020-12-06T09:30:00.996Z |
Language | en |
Abstract | The federal fiscal update suggests Canada is facing a long and uphill road to economic recovery. We find out how one mid-sized city mayor hopes to survive. Plus, can Canada's public transit systems survive the COVID-19 pandemic? |
Website Title | CBC |
Date Added | 12/7/2020, 11:22:16 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Yvette Brend |
Author | Eva Uguen-Csenge · CBC News · Posted: Nov 05 |
Author | 2020 4:00 AM PT | Last Updated: November 5 |
URL | https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-data-sharing-health-workers-phac-holes-1.5788386 |
Date | 2020-11-05T12:00:00.421Z |
Language | en |
Abstract | Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. isn't withholding data about how many healthcare workers have tested positive for COVID-19, but that she had concerns that the data would be misinterpreted at the national level. |
Website Title | CBC |
Date Added | 11/6/2020, 9:29:41 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.caledon.ca/en/news/town-of-caledon-launches-covid-19-mobile-screening-form.aspx |
Date | 2020-11-03T10:10:58-0500 |
Language | en |
Date Added | 11/4/2020, 9:23:51 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/circulars/ec266.pdf |
Abstract | The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted transportation agencies across the U.S. in a variety of ways. On July 15, 2020, TRB's Transportation Asset Management Committee hosted a webinar that featured executives and CEOs from state, regional, and transit agencies. Transportation Research Circular E-C266: Transportation Asset Management in a COVID-19 World captures the details of the discussion on how the pandemic has impacted their agencies and their planned investments in the transportation systems they manage. The agency leaders represented manage a collective transportation system that includes roads, bridges, passenger and freight rail, buses, and more. The session was moderated by Neil Pederson, TRB’s Executive Director. |
Date Added | 10/8/2020, 9:34:34 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/07-15-2020/trb-webinar-transportation-asset-management-in-a-covid-19-world |
Abstract | Over the past two decades, transportation asset management principles have become key tools in investment decisions. With the greatly constrained revenues suddenly realized due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the orderly implementation of these principles has been disrupted. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM Eastern with transportation agency executives who examined the impact COVID-19 has had on their agencies’ asset management programs. They discussed how they are adjusting their operational budgets, and how the pandemic will impact their asset management programs. A mobile-friendly version of a resulting Circular is available. |
Date Added | 10/27/2020, 9:35:55 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-experts-will-now-deliver-customized-covid-19-data-your-inbox |
Language | en |
Abstract | Anyone in Ontario can now receive free daily emails with details of COVID-19 cases in their postal codes – thanks to researchers at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health and #HowsMyFlattening, a one-stop shop for coronavirus data. |
Website Title | University of Toronto News |
Date Added | 11/24/2020, 12:58:44 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Santé Canada |
URL | https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-canada/services/medicaments-produits-sante/covid19-industrie/medicaments-vaccins-traitements/vaccins/pfizer-biontech.html |
Date | 2020-12-09 |
Extra | Last Modified: 2020-12-09 |
Website Type | éducation et sensibilisation |
Language | fra |
Abstract | Informations sur le vaccin de Pfizer-BioNTech contre la COVID-19, y compris son fonctionnement, son mode d'administration, les effets secondaires possibles et la sécurité du vaccin après autorisation. |
Website Title | aem |
Date Added | 12/9/2020, 3:05:40 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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URL | https://ucdavis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4X6gPYEVRlSoTdlbcTpUpg |
Language | en-US |
Abstract | Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: UC ITS/TRB Webinar featuring Scenario Planning Study on the Future of Public Transit/Shared Mobility. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. A study focused on scenario planning for public transit and shared mobility and undertaken during the midst of the COVID-19 crisis will be published soon by the University of California’s Institute of Transportation Studies (UC ITS) and the TRB Executive Committee, with funding support from ClimateWorks. The study's findings will be the subject of a special webinar on December 17 from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET. The webinar will feature an overview of the study methods and key findings. The study provides a roadmap for the longer-term recovery of public transit and shared mobility, offering several key takeaways. The scenario planning exercise comprised of 36 transportation experts — from across the nation and a wide variety of perspectives, ranging from public transit; state, regional and local government; industry; associations; non-governmental organizations; academia; and more. |
Website Title | Zoom Video |
Date Added | 12/7/2020, 11:19:15 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Department of Communications and Public Affairs, Western University |
URL | https://news.westernu.ca/2020/11/digital-tool-developed-at-western-assesses-privacy-and-effectiveness-of-contact-tracing-apps/ |
Date | 2020-11-12T14:03:35+00:00 |
Extra | Section: All News |
Language | en-CA |
Abstract | A new tool developed by a team of Western University computer scientists performs a digital deep dive on the near-endless stream of contact tracing (CT) mobile apps currently available on the market to evaluate their effectiveness and, more importantly for most, their privacy thresholds. |
Website Title | Western News |
Date Added | 11/13/2020, 9:42:28 AM |