Walking
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Star’s new transportation column
The Toronto Star has a new transportation columnist, David Bruser, and in today’s column he asks readers to tell him about their problems with...
By Dylan Reid -
Walking Man vs. Raised Right Hand
We don’t usually signal articles that aren’t available online, but I feel the need to make an exception for the delighful and informative...
By Dylan Reid -
Walking while black?
[Edit – I received comments that my original version of this report included too much speculation. I have removed most of the speculation. Instead...
By Dylan Reid -
Manhole cover bathmat
I know the holiday season is still a little ways off, but it’s never too early to start thinking about gifts for your most urban-obsessed friends...
By Matthew Blackett -
Prevent it — ad creep, that is
The WSIB has an interesting ad campaign about preventing injuries in the workplace. They also have an excellent web site to demonstrate potential hazards...
By Matthew Blackett -
[murmur] & the Human River
On Sunday between 1:30-4:30pm [murmur] will be wandering along with the Human River following old Garrison Creek, long buried but still mighty (we...
By Shawn Micallef -
Pedestrian Science
The Brits have created a machine for walkers — a big suspended platform that can simulate a range of pedestrian environments and situations in order...
By Dylan Reid -
Re/Discover Your City
The Harbourfront Centre is running a cool program called Re/Discover Your City. You can sign up for these tours. Or check out their web site. Tour: LOST...
By Matthew Blackett -
Rivertown Fantasy
I awoke this morning to the sound of thunder and the deep hum of raindrops crashing through trees, knocking leaves to the ground. I walked out my front...
By Dave Meslin -
Streets are for people?
The Sunday Toronto Star has a great article about how the automobile muscled its way into becoming the sole master of the roadway at the beginning of the...
By Dylan Reid -
Nuit Blanche — Hidden Toronto: Curious Walking Tours
Some walking tours on Saturday night that may or may not be like the usual walking tours. Fanny packs allowed, but not encouraged. Have you ever wondered...
By Shawn Micallef -
Pedestrian advocate resigns in frustration
Long-time pedestrian advocate Helen Riley, one of the activists who was instrumental in getting a Pedestrian Charter for Toronto, resigned her post as...
By Dylan Reid