Traffic
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The effects of CNE parking in Parkdale
From the start of August, the southern part of Parkdale is transformed by two major events: Caribana and the CNE. A huge influx of people descend on the...
By Matthew Blackett -
One giant diagonal step for pedestrians
Starting on Thursday, pedestrians will be able to cross the intersection of Yonge and Dundas diagonally, without worrying about cars. The City is ready to...
By Dylan Reid -
Discussions on the new Metronauts website
Metronauts, the community transportation discussion group, has developed a new website aimed at furthering the discussion of transit in the Greater...
By Sean Marshall -
Mopeds in Beijing
Spacing correspondent Megan Hall has just returned from Beijing. Over the next few weeks, she will continue to share her observations of China’s...
By Megan Hall -
Downsview explosion and contemplating the silent freeway
Keele and Highway 401 this afternoon. Update#1: please see the comments for more links to images and videos of last night’s explosion. Update #2: At...
By Sean Marshall -
Suburban Critical Mass, Sunday at 3
WHAT: Suburban Critical Mass WHEN: Sunday at 3 – rain or shine! WHERE: meet at Yonge and Eglinton This will be the last Sunday...
By Tammy Thorne -
The Stop Sign as a platform
One of my favourite forms of graffiti art is the alteration of the stop sign. It provides a very prominent platform for anyone who has a desire to express...
By Matthew Blackett -
Highway lessons from Shanghai?
View from pedestrian bridge under Shanghai elevated highway, but above Lake Shore Blvd.-style road The recent decision by city council to begin the...
By Matthew Blackett -
Attractive traffic calming
Last night I came across a rather attractive traffic calmer. It uses bricks instead of the now-traditional speed bump. It creates the same effect that is...
By Matthew Blackett -
Ride Suburban Critical Mass this Sunday
While many cyclists in Toronto are aware of the monthly Critical Mass, the newly created Suburban Critical Mass may be a way to see other parts of the...
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POLL: Your thoughts on tearing down the Gardiner
Urban Affairs critic Christopher Hume, in today’s Toronto Star, expressed his disappointment that local decision-makers lack the gumption to do the...
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Best American cities to cope with an oil crisis
The American mainstream media can’t get enough news stories out of the rising cost of oil. The topic has three great storylines to highlight: the...
By Matthew Blackett