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Jul. 13, 2018 / Colin Stein

Blog: Self-Driving Cars & Urbanization

Thanks to John Graham, architect with Graham Sherwin Studio, for this recommendation of Along for the Ride, a new blog…
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Jul. 13, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

10th Avenue in Vancouver ~ Health Precinct Changes Phase I

To make it easy for people to choose the bicycle as a way to get from “A” to “B”, you…
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Jul. 12, 2018 / Colin Stein

LRT vs Skytrain: Candidate Responses 2

Two more responses to our last question, sent to mayor and council candidates in the City of Surrey, Township of…
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Jul. 09, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

East Van City Greenway — a Proposal

Vancouver is a city with a world-wide reputation for rising mode share for transportation by bicycle and by walking. More…
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Jul. 09, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Biking In and Around Vancouver

Colleen MacDonald has published a guide book to Metro Vancouver bike rides for “. . . families and people who…
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Jul. 08, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Vancouver’s Arbutus Greenway – Health Study

Vancouver’s Arbutus Greenway is already a well-used and beloved part of the city.  Despite its evolving state, and even as…
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Jul. 07, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Major Bike Network Funding for Metro Vancouver

TransLink has approved the routes for major new regional bike infrastructure — the Major Bike Network (MBN). Funding is already…
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Jul. 04, 2018 / Colin Stein

LRT vs Skytrain: Candidate Responses 1

Our most recent question, sent to mayor and council candidates in the City of Surrey, Township of Langley, and City…
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Jul. 02, 2018 / Gordon Price

TransLink Funding: Where the Waste Was

Another sign (literally underfoot) of improved responsiveness and service from TransLink. With approved plans and assured funding, TransLink has been…
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Jun. 28, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

Angus Reid Institute Surveys Canadians on Bike Lanes, Attitudes

Montreal Bike Lanes — James Schwartz Bike lanes: do you use them, can’t do without them, or feel they’re in…
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Jun. 25, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

New Rental in Vancouver: Transportation Re-thought

When deciding to build this attractive rental property, Strand Developments latched onto a site adjoining the good old Arbutus Greenway. As…
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Jun. 25, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

City of Richmond Doubling Down on Transit

Richmond’s vintage Lansdowne Centre Mall, age 41, is getting a facelift, but maybe not the type you’d assume for its…
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Jun. 22, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

So You Want to Be Vancouver’s Mayor?

As Vancouver’s 2018 civic election gets closer (October 20), mayoral candidate Wai Young has sounded off with policy positions on…
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Jun. 20, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Who Likes Vancouver’s Arbutus Greenway Plans?

Who likes Vancouver’s plans for the Arbutus Greenway? A lot of people, it seems.  Including me, it must be said.…

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