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On Speed Cameras

Based on a recent conversation with a friend who supports banning cameras, I’ve written this post to dissect some of the tensions at play on this issue, acknowledge why people are frustrated by them, and offer a technical perspective on solutions.

engineering, featured, politics, road safety, Safety, speed camera, transportation

Innovative Solutions for Active Transportation in 2025

The field of active transportation is evolving rapidly at all levels of development, but there’s still more work to be done on the forefront to solve our most pressing challenges.

active transportation, cycling, design speed, featured, innovation, news, road safety, traffic, transport, transportation, urban planning

5,000 Kilometres

Two years ago, I bought an e-bike to help with my longer suburban bike commute. This week I cycled my 5,000th kilometre with it. It’s fair to say the bike has been a good investment.

bicycle, bike, biking, cycling, e-bikes, featured, transportation

The Power Broker: 10 Takeaways from an Aspiring City-Builder

After a year-and-a-half of reading, I have finally finished perhaps the most fascinating and involving book I have ever read.

book review, Cities, engineering, featured, robert moses, transportation, urban planning

Three Radical Ideas for Improving Ottawa’s Bank Street

Improving Ottawa’s Bank Street for active modes and transit is a tough nut to crack, but with some big ideas at the network level, it may be possible.

cycling, engineering, featured, ottawa, transportation, urban planning

Ottawa’s New Bridge is a Bicycle Traffic Generating Machine: Now Let’s Make it Even Better

The Chief William Commanda Bridge is off to a very strong start, but right now it’s like an amusement park with one ride. With strategic investments in safety, placemaking, and events we can activate its full potential.

biking, bridge, Cities, cycling, featured, induced demand, news, ottawa, transportation, travel, walking

Hello, Mobycon!

I’ve made a big career move! After packing up and returning my WSP things a few weeks ago, in mid-April…

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