Imagining the future of transportation. A blog by Matt Pinder.
Instead of calling a street “local” and moving on, we should be more focused on lowering traffic volumes to improve livability.
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.
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.
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.
After a year-and-a-half of reading, I have finally finished perhaps the most fascinating and involving book I have ever read.
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.
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.
Beyond the Automobile 