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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.