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.
Tag: transportation
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.
Scott Street in Ottawa: The Ugly, The Bad, The Beautiful
Matt and Hans visit Ottawa’s revamped Scott Street and discuss the many changes they saw along their bike ride: the good things, but also the not so good things. With lots of photos of the new situation.
Vacation Roundup: Italy and UK
After two and a half years of staying within Canada and visiting only local destinations, I recently embarked on my … More
Video: How to Design a Dutch-Style Protected Intersection
You may understand the benefits of a protected intersection, but how do you actually design one?
The Busway that Ottawa Abandoned
Ottawa’s former Greenboro Busway is a case study of ambitious plans that were never fully realized. The story offers a valuable lesson for transport and urban planners: creating plans without community support – no matter how thoughtful – is a treacherous path.