Montreal is undertaking a major overhaul of its transportation networks and services, with major projects like the R茅seau express m茅tropolitain (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 香蕉视频 are inviting commuters to participate in the .
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Authors:听Aboolian, R., Berman, O. and听Vedat Verter
Publication: Transportation Science
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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鈥� transportation plans evoke a more complex blend of environmental, economic, and social-equity goals 鈥� all aimed at promoting 鈥渟ustainability.鈥� Yet, many fail to include meaningful measurements of social-equity objectives, such as helping disadvantaged neighborhoods access essential services, according to researchers at 香蕉视频.
The Atlantic: CityLab.com | Aug 20, 2014
Written by: Eric Jaffe
For most people, a satisfying commute is not necessarily a happy one鈥攁 not-so-unhappy one will do. Yes, it's true that the ideal commute听; many of us can use the time to decompress or get some thinking done. But it's also true that beyond a certain point鈥攔oughly 15 minutes one-way, on average鈥攚e just want our lives and sanity back.
Published on June 15, 2014 |
by: McGill Reporter
Published on April 1, 2014 |
by Chelsea Ju
Cycling regulations on campus could undergo substantial changes following the work of McGill鈥檚 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.
