Freeways are the pinnacle of car infrastructure, allowing motorists to travel long distances safely and conveniently. But when freeways run through urban areas, they have major impacts on people’s ability to walk and cycle.
Tag: walking
Interview on the Outspoken Cyclist Podcast
Last week I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Diane Jenks on the 502nd episode of the Outspoken Cyclist podcast.
Reimagining Places: Gladstone Ave
Redesigning streets to better support safe, comfortable walking and cycling is not hard, and often the tools needed already exist at the local level. It just requires a little bit of imagination!
Should We Close the Streets?
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, calls are rising to close streets to cars to make more room for people. But is it a good idea?
How COVID-19 is Changing Urban Transportation
The past week should be a stark wake-up call for every transportation professional. Streets that were jammed with cars just … More
Beyond the Automobile 