The “war on the car”, a phrase popularized by former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, is an infamous example of the … More
Category: Safety
How do you Value a Life?
The current approach to road safety is failing us, by protecting private property over human lives. It’s time we flipped these priorities and started putting people first.
Not so Fast! Why Slower Residential Streets are Sorely Needed
To some folks, slower speeds on residential streets sounds like sheer blasphemy. For others, it could mean the difference between life and death.
The Human Transportation System
Bike lanes and wider sidewalks are a good start to improving our cities, but real change won’t happen until we’re able to challenge the fundamentals of the transportation system we’ve created.
Bike Lanes are Not for Cyclists
Every time cities add new bike lanes, the cycling network grows, and travelling by bicycle becomes a safe, convenient option for more people.
How Dutch Biking Changed the Way I Ride
It took just one bike ride after I returned home from a three-week cycling course in the Netherlands to realize … More
