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Experts: Impact of transit construction on travel behaviour and health of Montreal residents

webfull — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:18:10 +0000

Montreal is undertaking a major overhaul of its transportation networks and services, with major projects like the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) and the Pie-IX bus rapid transit (BRT) underway. To examine the impacts of projects that are under-construction on the travel behaviour and the health and well-being of Montreal residents, researchers at �㽶��Ƶ are inviting commuters to participate in the Montreal Mobility Survey.

Here are experts that can provide comment on the preliminary results:

Published: 18 November 2019

Maximal Accessibility Network Design in the Public Sector

webfull — Fri, 01 May 2015 18:21:47 +0000

Authors: Aboolian, R., Berman, O. and Vedat Verter

Publication: Transportation Science

Abstract:

Published: 1 May 2015

Social equity in urban transportation planning

webfull — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 16:41:24 +0000

During the 20th century, urban transportation planning in North America was mainly concerned with easing traffic congestion, improving safety and saving time for motorists. These days, most cities’ transportation plans evoke a more complex blend of environmental, economic, and social-equity goals – all aimed at promoting “sustainability.” Yet, many fail to include meaningful measurements of social-equity objectives, such as helping disadvantaged neighborhoods access essential services, according to researchers at �㽶��Ƶ.

Published: 7 January 2015

Which Mode of Travel Provides the Happiest Commute?

webfull — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 18:12:24 +0000

The Atlantic: CityLab.com | Aug 20, 2014

Written by: Eric Jaffe

For most people, a satisfying commute is not necessarily a happy one—a not-so-unhappy one will do. Yes, it's true that the ideal commute not absolutely zero commute; many of us can use the time to decompress or get some thinking done. But it's also true that beyond a certain point—roughly 15 minutes one-way, on average—we just want our lives and sanity back.

Published: 12 September 2014

Showers available for bike commuters

webfull — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 05:12:57 +0000

To encourage more active commuting among McGill staff

Published on June 15, 2014 | McGill Reporter

by: McGill Reporter

Published: 20 June 2014

Working group aims to redefine shared space for pedestrians and cyclists on campus

webfull — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 02:15:04 +0000

Recommendations to be released in April in response to criticism of Milton bike gates.

Published on April 1, 2014 | McGill Tribune
by Chelsea Ju

Cycling regulations on campus could undergo substantial changes following the work of McGill’s Cycling Working Group, which is scheduled for release in April.

The group was created in order to analyze issues regarding bicycles on campus, with the goal of devising a well-compromised accommodation for cyclists at the university.

Published: 3 April 2014