Walking

Doing something about city’s most dangerous intersections for pedestrians

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Tomorrow, Toronto’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will look at a report from City staff that identifies the 100... Read More

A win for pedestrians in last week’s messy council meeting

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In March, I wrote about the planned reconstruction of Bay Street between Bloor St. and Davenport Rd, which amongst other things, would... Read More

The Cycle and Sole Rally – walking and biking to Queen’s Park for pedestrian and cycling safety

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On Saturday May 11, pedestrians and cyclists will converge on Queen’s Park from North, South, East and West for a rally to... Read More

Play the Walk, April 25 – 28 in the West Queen West Triangle

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This weekend, you are invited to Play the Walk – a neighbourhood project for curious citizens, featuring a mobile gift shop in... Read More

Walkonomics walking app comes to Toronto

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Walkonomics, a British-based company, is launching their walkability app in Toronto. It’s a concept pioneered by American... Read More

Walking insights from “Gridlock Sam”

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I went to the talk by former New York City traffic commissioner Sam Schwartz on “Creating a More Walkable Toronto – Strategies from... Read More

Public Forum on “Creating a More Walkable Toronto”

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The Toronto Society of Architects and the City of Toronto Public Realm Office have come together to organize a public forum next week... Read More

How to delay a sidewalk

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The saga of the proposed Chine Drive sidewalk continues. This Scarborough road, which is the only access to the local elementary... Read More

Pusateri’s threatens Bay Street pedestrian improvements

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The City of Toronto will be reconstructing Bay Street between Bloor St. and Davenport Rd this year. One of the key benefits to... Read More

Improving sidewalk snow clearing

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After a big storm on Feb. 8, the City of Toronto is reviewing its snow clearing policies. While the review may have been spurred by... Read More