In a previous blog I argued that Montreal (and, by extension, other non-European cities) should cease to look with envy at European active transport and urban planning solutions. I made similar points a few years ago when I also expressed exasperation at Montreal looking to Copenhagen for ‘solutions’. There have been a few comments onContinue reading “Why Montreal should think for itself”
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Bikes and the city : forget Europe-envy and invent a Montreal approach
Paris has been re-thought for bikes, pedestrians and scooters I am currently spending a few days in Paris, where I grew up (well, in its suburbs). Paris has noticeably changed changed since the 70s and 80s: bike lanes and pedestrian streets are now ubiquitous. I have just wandered from Gare Du Nord to Châtelet, andContinue reading “Bikes and the city : forget Europe-envy and invent a Montreal approach”
Systematic pricing of on-road parking: a bad good idea
In Montreal there have been repeated calls by a prominent environmental organisation – Conseil régional de l’environnement de Montréal (CRE) – to price on-road carparking. The latest reminder of this was a few days ago in La Presse. I share many of CRE’s motivations, and would like to see less car dependency. However, I believeContinue reading “Systematic pricing of on-road parking: a bad good idea”
Richard Shearmur 