The “war on the car”, a phrase popularized by former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, is an infamous example of the … More
Tag: Safety
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.
The Human Transportation System
Bike lanes and wider sidewalks are a good start to improving our cities, but real change won’t happen until we’re able to challenge the fundamentals of the transportation system we’ve created.
Bike Lanes are Not for Cyclists
Every time cities add new bike lanes, the cycling network grows, and travelling by bicycle becomes a safe, convenient option for more people.
Interview with CBC’s Matt Galloway: Lessons from Dutch Biking
In July 2017, I was hosted for an interview with Matt Galloway on CBC’s Metro Morning, to talk about my … More
The Way we Talk about Traffic Deaths is All Wrong
Our roads suffer a lot of traffic deaths, and Toronto is no exception. In 2015, 64 people were killed on … More
