POV: working in the field of sustainable mobility.

95% of crashes are caused by drivers, which is why 95% of traffic safety PSAs should be targeted at drivers. Use nhtsagov data before wasting your time on marketing campaigns about how to walk in public.

CAUTION! A number of pedestrians &cyclists have fallen and one was very seriously injured at the new Bloor-St George protected intersection. The problem appears to be the depth of the curb cut. Warning signs required asap. #biketo ⁦⁦Toronto Cycling and Pedestrian Projects⁩⁦⁦⁩

As we stood filming this clip today, we looked across the road to see that a woman had just fallen at the gutter, SW corner. Staff at Bata Shoe Museum know of other instances of falls, including the serious cycling injury on August 30. Dianne Saxe - Toronto City Council Ward 11, UR Toronto Cycling and Pedestrian Projects

Why walking backwards can be good for your health and brain bbc.com/future/article…

Tall trucks, SUVs are 45% deadlier to US pedestrians, study shows reuters.com/world/us/tall-…

Community washrooms a potential solution to Canada’s two-tiered system of toilet access /via The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

🧩 The final pieces of the Leslie Lookout Park puzzle are in place! Toronto’s new urban beach and park in the Port Lands has Muskoka chairs and picnic tables to make your visit more enjoyable - and comfortable! Join us on Saturday September 14 for our grand opening celebration

A whopping 70% of Londoners want more low traffic neighborhoods😍 #LondonLovesCycling - and quiet streets kids can play out on, less pollution & knowing neighbours. Don't believe the naysayers - do help us carry on campaigning for a better London! 🫶 forbes.com/sites/carltonr…

Walk Toronto Julie Dabrusin The excuse we always hear is that it’s a single Canada-US market — and we can’t act alone. Well, now that the U.S. is acting, we can’t be left behind. Time to follow the U.S. lead.

"the good news is that automated cameras don’t have an adrenal system and are capable of issuing tickets in a literal snap." A bit of snap from Matt Elliott thestar.com/opinion/contri…

Safe streets for all: How can we create better conditions for cyclists and pedestrians? blogs.worldbank.org/en/transport/s… via World Bank

"Each transit trip starts and ends with a walking trip, so an investment in walkability in the communities near transit stations is also an investment in the mobility overall." itdp.org/2024/08/15/bet…

"In many cities, walking and public transport are still often considered and planned separately from each other, which greatly reduces the complementary benefits of both types of mobility networks." Heads up TTC Media Relations 📰🚌🚋🚈 and Metrolinx itdp.org/2024/08/15/bet…

Quite a good infographic on what's needed to create a safe and attractive walking environment. Via ITDP

Via Josh Matlow newsletter: "With the new bollards and lane pinching installations, all pedestrian crossings on Davisville Avenue between Yonge and Mount Pleasant are reduced to two lanes of traffic, which reduces drivers' speed and promotes pedestrian visibility." #WalkTO