Winter mobility – of ice, bikes and cars

Montreal is making an effort to accommodate winter cycling, which is much appreciated. However, as an urban planner, it is not my personal preferences and choices that matter, but whether winter cycling is a realistic mobility solution for Montreal. I have argued elsewhere that, for many people, winter cycling is not feasible. Here is oneContinue reading “Winter mobility – of ice, bikes and cars”

Hats off to Vélo-Québec!

Vélo-Québec is a non-profit organization, founded in 1967 to promote the use of bicycles in Québec. It remains Québec’s primary advocacy group for cyclists and cycling, but it also takes very seriously its role in promoting cycling in a positive way. In this blog I want to emphasize just how good Vélo-Québec is at democratisingContinue reading “Hats off to Vélo-Québec!”