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  • Do lazy people move to the suburbs?

    Researchers have established in recent years that there is a correlation between obesity and sprawl — people in low-density suburbs, who have to...

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  • Active Transportation Press Conference

    A week ago, the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation (TCAT) (note – I’m one of the organizers) held a press conference to highlight the...

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  • Traffic Tales movie night

    The Streets to Screens movie series will feature two movies about sustainable transportation on Thursday, October 26, at the Bloor Cinema at 7pm. The...

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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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • [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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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