Motoring with Muhammad
“The roads are blocked. Tires are burning everywhere. The only way out is on a motorcycle.”
A Day Trip to Hell
The story of a day spent in a rugged, remote corner of South Africa.
People in My Neighbourhood
A lament for the relationships lost when machines replace people.
Fear-Mongering and Self-Interest on Electoral Reform
An opinion piece on Justin Trudeau’s experiment with electoral reform and whether the reasons he gives for retreating from it are valid.
Residential Parking Permits, a Forgotten Revenue Tool
An analysis of the cost of providing parking on residential streets in Toronto compared to the price being paid for it.
Licensing Bikes: A Solution in Search of a Problem
An analysis of City of Toronto Councillor Stephen Holyday’s proposal to license bicycles.
Skirting Side Guards
A report on the status of the proposal to require truck side guards or side skirts as means to increase cyclist safety.
The Captain and Me
A tribute to songwriter, lyricist and singer Captain Beefheart.
The State of Active Transportation: Greater Toronto, Hamilton and Beyond
A white paper on active transportation policies, programs and plan in the Toronto area and other jurisdictions. Published by the Clean Air Partnership in 2008, under contract to Metrolinx.