Only if we embrace the facts of transit, and discover the opportunities they present, will our cities, and our transit, be human. —Jarrett Walker Whether you are transit geek, a SkyTrain rider or an interested citizen, you will learning something by reading Human Transit: How Clearer Thinking about Public Transit Can Enrich Our Communities and…
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Is it time to bring back streetcars to Vancouver?
As I’ve mentioned before, I am working for PlaceSPeak, an online consultation platform. We recently launched a new survey to gauge interest in returning electric trams to the streets of Vancouver. Here is some more information. If you live in Vancouver and you are interested in transit issues, I urge you to take the survey! Streetcar City 2050 The City…
Why I Love Transit
It’s I Love Transit Week in Vancouver! Read on to find while I love transit.
Vancouver Icons: The Buzzer
The Buzzer is the oldest continuously-printed transit publication in the world.
Americans Don’t Walk Much
Good thing walking isn’t an Olympic sport, because Americans aren’t very good at it.
Cars ≠ Freedom
Car companies sell freedom and mobility, but in fact offer only gridlock, poor land use, health problems, and global warming.