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Why Did the Pedestrian Cross the Freeway?

Interchanges are often the only option for crossing freeways, and these can be challenging to navigate for people walking or … More

Cities, cycling, design, highway, sustainability, transportation, urban planning

Interview on the Outspoken Cyclist Podcast

Last week I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Diane Jenks on the 502nd episode of the Outspoken Cyclist podcast.

Cities, cycling, Safety, transportation, walking

Should We Close the Streets?

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, calls are rising to close streets to cars to make more room for people. But is it a good idea?

Cities, covid-19, cycling, pandemic, transportation, urban planning, walking

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.

Cities, cycling, road safety, sustainability, transportation, urban design, vision zero

The Dutch Bike in the ‘Burbs Too

Think the suburbs are doomed to be an auto-dominated sprawling mess? The Dutch suburbs will make you think twice.

Cities, cycling, suburbs, Sustainable Transportation, transportation, urban planning

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.

Cities, pedestrian, politics, road safety, Safety, transportation

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