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.
Category: traffic
(Un)crossable Streets: New Guidance Needed for Midblock Pedestrian Crossings
Pedestrians are not at fault for “jaywalking” – our current design practices are to blame.
What is the Future for Ottawa’s South Keys Centre?
Matt and Hans are visiting the South Gate area, known for the South Keys shopping mall. They are going on a walkabout, checking out the empty parking lots, plans for development, active transportation connections and hot chocolate.
How Freeways Make or Break Active Transportation Networks
Freeways are the pinnacle of car infrastructure, allowing motorists to travel long distances safely and conveniently. But when freeways run through urban areas, they have major impacts on people’s ability to walk and cycle.
What is the Future for Ottawa’s Merivale Road?
Curious to get to know a new neighbourhood in Ottawa, I met up with another local blogger to walk his community’s main street.
Car Dependency is a Spectrum
A community is not simply car-dependent or not. Understanding the various levels of car-dependency can help us create more resilient and multimodal communities.