Based on a recent conversation with a friend who supports banning cameras, I’ve written this post to dissect some of the tensions at play on this issue, acknowledge why people are frustrated by them, and offer a technical perspective on solutions.
Tag: engineering
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.
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.
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.
Bank Street Renewal: Truly Ottawa’s Best (For Now)
The latest designs for Ottawa’s Bank Street promise big improvements to the corridor for people walking and cycling.
Beyond the Automobile 