From My Bottom Step

A Decade of London Budgets

Understand the City’s budget? Got any questions?

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

The proposal will be considered on Monday night.

Green Transit Efforts

Paul Berton published an editorial recently about London’s pathetic green transportation ranking (”London’s green transit efforts still need work”; LFP; 2008/11/18). He makes a bit of a mention about public transit without being too critical (keep a sharp eye on this site for more news about the LTC fare increase that was just passed as soon as I receive a clarification from it’s General Manager). Mr. Berton pays lip-service to the creation of bicycle paths but fails to point out the lousy job that the city does of maintaining them or clearing them of ice and snow during the winter. And as usual, he completely ignores pedestrians. Continue Reading

The LTC’s ‘Courtesy Seating’ Response

In response to my letter that was dated 2008/09/05 (see: LTC ‘Courtesy’ Seating), the Commissioners deflected it to Administration for response. Mr. John Ford (LTC Director of Transportation & Planning) replied on behalf of Administration in a letter dated 2008/09/30 (click on graphic icon to view the letter in it’s original entirety) which was finally received by me … Continue Reading

Pro-Pedestrian Not Anti-Car

The comment was made the other week that I was thought to be anti-Car. Although this did not offend me in any way and I respect the person’s opinion that made it, I thought it would be appropriate to clear up this misconception.

I can fully understand why some might think that I am anti-Car, based on the words I … Continue Reading

London’s Traffic Enforcement Stinks

Three weeks ago, Phil McLeod penned an editorial in The Londoner which concluded that there needs to be more police enforcement of speed limits in London (’Needed, more enforcement of speed limits.’) Sgt. Tom O’Brien (London Police Services) responded with an article of his own (’More Enforcement to catch speeders won’t be enough’). What did we learn?
Phil referred to “red light jumpers at … Continue Reading

The Risk of Mobile Advertising

In my recent written submission to Planning Committee, I asked that “the appropriatness of allowing large video displays, mobile advertising, etc. anywhere in the city, be referred to staff for a comprehensive study (including consultation with London Police Service), followed by a report back to the appropriate standing committee and the opportunity for public engagement.” 01

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A Driver’s Tips for Cyclists

Thanks to Jeff over on London Commons for posting the … Continue Reading

Core London, Ontario Intersection Unsunk

                    
LondonTopic reports that the Dundas/Wellington intersection that’s been closed since … Continue Reading

Deadly Auto Emissions

Toronto’s public health unit has just released a report (Air Pollution Burden of Illness from Traffic in Toronto) which identifies automobile-generated pollutants (carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide) as being responsible for premature human mortality. The report very clearly draws a corelation between a reduction in the number of automobiles on the road and saving human life.
Links:
http://www.toronto.ca/health/…
http://autos.canada.com/…