Two years ago, I attended the Ontario Traffic Council’s Active Transportation Symposium, a bi-annual gathering of Ontario practitioners to discuss … More
Author: Matt Pinder
Matt Pinder is a transportation professional who strives to make the way we move more human, by making walking and cycling practical, normal and safe options to get around.
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The Ideal Traffic Volume for Vibrant Local Streets
Instead of calling a street “local” and moving on, we should be more focused on lowering traffic volumes to improve livability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beyond the Automobile 