A perennial topic of transportation planning is sharing space. There are many types of sharing that happen: As a side … More
Tag: Cities
Challenges and Solutions for PXO Implementation in Ontario
Two years ago, I attended the Ontario Traffic Council’s Active Transportation Symposium, a bi-annual gathering of Ontario practitioners to discuss … More
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.
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.
Ottawa’s New Bridge is a Bicycle Traffic Generating Machine: Now Let’s Make it Even Better
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.
VIDEO: When you Build a City for Cycling, Everyone Benefits
When you build a city for cycling, everyone benefits. This was the central idea of a talk I shared recently at CreativeMornings Ottawa, to an audience of about 120 people.
Beyond the Automobile 