This video by Matt Taylor highlights—in very stark terms—the necessity of a high level of transit investment in a growing metropolitan area like Vancouver.
Tag: Transportation
How Bicycles Bring Business Infographic
An interesting infographic illustrating the myriad of ways that bicycles bring business to local and state/provincial economies.
A Car-Free Life [Weekend Watch]
A short, point-of-view documentary on how a family of four can get from point A to point B by foot, bike, or public transit.
NITE OWL featuring photographs by Angus McIntyre, curated by John Atkin — Sept 16 – Oct 28
NITE OWL is an exhibition featuring photographs by Angus McIntyre, curated by the Civic Historian and Author John Atkin at the Baron Gallery in Vancouver
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…
Mobility for Tomorrow [Weekend Watch]
Introducing a new mobility system that helps make the city a better place to live.
Roll On, Future City [Weekend Watch]
I love the line “We are cycledrivarians” (Although perhaps it should be ‘cycle-driv-esdrians’) Oregon is inventing better. And as usual, America is watching — enviously. Roll on, future city. Presented by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance Video by North, Digital One, Chris Hornbecker
Jane Jacobs—Neighborhoods in Action
A great video produced by the Active Living Network. It features an interview with the urban goddess herself.
Why I Love Transit
It’s I Love Transit Week in Vancouver! Read on to find while I love transit.
Mapnificent: A Powerful Tool for Urbanists
Want to know how far you can travel without a car in under 15 minutes? Check out Mapnificent.