Walking

EVENT: Right to Walk TO

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Spacing is pleased to co-sponsor “Right to Walk TO: Justice, equity, and the Toronto walking experience,” a panel... Read More

REID: Yes, the City could plow local sidewalks in the old city

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The City of Toronto plows snow from local sidewalks in most of the city, but not in a “no-plow” zone that encompasses the... Read More

Can we stop talking about congestion? It’s not the point

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This is probably a pointless plea, but can we stop talking about congestion? Our conversations about transportation in Canadian urban... Read More

REID: Pedestrian buttons 2 – the rise of the audible signal

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Four years ago, I wrote a piece explaining the different kinds of pedestrian buttons and how they work. The piece was in response to... Read More

Three ways the King Street Pilot creates more livable communities

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As the Toronto Transit Commission’s King Street Pilot hits the one-year mark, its fate is uncertain. Data shows an 11% increase in... Read More

We need to talk about cars

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When we plan for our transportation future, whether we’re talking at the municipal, regional or provincial level, there’s an elephant... Read More

Creating child-friendly cities

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by Dr. Judy Farvolden, Josh Fullan and Angela Ma Ask a kid what makes a great city and you’ll get answers that sound like those any... Read More