Space needed to transport 60 people (or, why we need bus lanes)
Why did I bring motions: at Victoria City Council to have bus lanes on Douglas St.? at the CRD Board to have staff coordinate signals and other transportation improvement measures …
transportation
OCP Update: safe, practical transportation options 🥱
What a boring title. Sorry. Maybe we can we spice it up by bringing out a “gotcha” talking point I used to see when I was on Twitter? Some people …
Yes to more AAA protected bike and roll routes
I’ve received a lot of emails about the Official Community Plan, encouraging me to support more AAA protected bike and roll routes. Writers have noted the many benefits, including safety, improved …
Victoria Streetcar and Rail Maps
In doing a little research, I came across a number of maps of Victoria’s old tram / streetcar system, and thought I’d put them all in one place. The removal …
Safe spaces for people
The way we built our cities and transportation systems, mainly in the previous century, creates serious safety risks for people – whether they are inside cars, walking, rolling, riding, or …
Victoria’s protected “AAA” bike and roll routes
In conversations with voters over the past year, many have raised Victoria’s protected bike and roll routes, which the City calls All Ages and Abilities or AAA. So far this …
Are energy efficient new homes better for climate change? It depends…
Climate change and housing are closely linked. For example, we’ve known for decades that car-dependent suburban areas result in more driving and higher GHG emissions. Apart from location and transportation, …