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The Halifax Department of Silly Walks
As part of our trip through the Maritime Provinces a few weeks ago, we visited Halifax. Nova Scotia’s capital and largest city is the economic, cultural and transportation hub for Atlantic Canada. In 1996, the City of Halifax was merged … Continue reading
Posted in Infrastructure, Roads, Travels, Walking
Tagged Dartmouth, Flags, Halifax, Ministry of Silly Walks, Nova Scotia, Pedestrian, Vision Zero, Walking
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A better Hurontario Street – an LRT update
When the LRT is opened on Hurontario Street, it will be safer and more pleasant for pedestrians and cyclists. Continue reading
Posted in Brampton, Cycling, Infrastructure, Roads, Transit
Tagged Brampton, Cycling, Hurontario Street, Hurontario-Main, LRT, Metrolinx, Mississauga, Suburbs
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Rethinking Downtown Brampton’s streetscape
The City of Brampton is looking to improve Main and Queen Streets downtown. Continue reading
Posted in Infrastructure, Roads, Urban Planning, Walking
Tagged Brampton, Downtown, Placemaking, Sidewalks, Walking
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From the vaults: the end of Yonge Street
Note: This article was previously published in Spacing Toronto on April 13, 2011. One of Toronto’s greatest debates concerns Yonge Street’s controversial claim as “the World’s Longest Street.” Indeed, the Guinness Book of World Records published Yonge Street’s status as the true record … Continue reading
