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: Safety
(Un)crossable Streets: New Guidance Needed for Midblock Pedestrian Crossings
Pedestrians are not at fault for “jaywalking” – our current design practices are to blame.
Video: Ottawa’s Heron Road Cycle Tracks
Join me for a ride-along of some new-ish cycle tracks to imagine what it feels like to cycle comfortably on a busy road.
Video: Toronto’s First Dutch-Style Protected Intersection
My second video is a narrated ride-along through Toronto’s first full protected intersection, which opened in Summer 2022.
This Intersection Design Will Save Lives
I made my first in-camera YouTube appearance this week in the latest video from Oh The Urbanity!, discussing Protected Intersections.
The Word We Really Need To Stop Using in Roadway Design
As language in general evolves to become more respectful, there is a lingering term in the roadway engineering profession that … More
Beyond the Automobile 