Two years ago, I attended the Ontario Traffic Council’s Active Transportation Symposium, a bi-annual gathering of Ontario practitioners to discuss … More
Category: Safety
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.
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.
A Good Suburban Road
Toronto’s Kipling Avenue is a good suburban road because it’s comfortable to walk, cycle, or take transit there while still functioning as a thoroughfare for cars.
(Un)crossable Streets: New Guidance Needed for Midblock Pedestrian Crossings
Pedestrians are not at fault for “jaywalking” – our current design practices are to blame.
E-Bikes Are Here – Are Our Trails Ready?
E-bikes are exploding in popularity and promise access to a range of new users. It’s time we upgraded our trails to embrace these users, rather than shutting them out with regulations.
Beyond the Automobile 