A perennial topic of transportation planning is sharing space. There are many types of sharing that happen: As a side … More
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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.
On Speed Cameras
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.
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.
Beyond the Automobile 