Ahmed El-Geneidy /channels/taxonomy/term/381/all en The 10 Montreal intersections cyclists say are most dangerous /channels/channels/news/10-montreal-intersections-cyclists-say-are-most-dangerous-357780 <p>This spring, over 1,500 cyclists participated in a survey by Transportation Research at McGill <a href="https://tram.mcgill.ca/About/news1.html#gsc.tab=0" target="_blank">(TRAM)</a> to identify dangerous intersections for cyclists in Montreal. A <a href="https://tram.mcgill.ca/Research/Surveys/Montreal%20Dangerous%20Intersections%202024_E.pdf" target="_blank">new policy brief </a>reveals the 10 most mentioned spots.</p> <p>The researchers say there is a critical need for safer cycling infrastructure, to promote sustainable travel and prevent fatal collisions caused by poor road design.</p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:08:15 +0000 webfull 200589 at /channels The ‘15-minute city’ might not be realistic for North America, researchers find /channels/channels/news/15-minute-city-might-not-be-realistic-north-america-researchers-find-357769 <p>In the “15-minute city,” a concept popularized in Europe, everything a resident might need on a daily basis is a short walk or bicycle ride away. A study by Transportation Research at 㽶Ƶ (TRAM) suggests, however, that this model may not be easily achieved in large North American cities such as Montreal.</p> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:37:22 +0000 webfull 200585 at /channels ‘Doom spiral’ a risk for public transit in post-pandemic era /channels/channels/news/doom-spiral-risk-public-transit-post-pandemic-era-357710 <p>A new study from 㽶Ƶ warns that cutting public transit service could lead to a "doom spiral" resulting in a collapse of the system.</p> <p>The researchers describe a vicious circle in which service cuts brought on by budget deficits drive transit users away; this drop in ridership triggers additional service cuts, which lead to further declines in usage.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:06:14 +0000 webfull 200501 at /channels Planes, trains, automobiles: How do older Canadians get around? /channels/channels/news/planes-trains-automobiles-how-do-older-canadians-get-around-346427 <p>As we age, access to transportation becomes even more crucial, as it enables us to remain connected to social networks, maintain mental and physical health and reduce social isolation. In order to address this issue, the City of Montreal announced that public transit will be free for seniors starting in July.</p> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:14:48 +0000 webfull 187633 at /channels Vulnerable groups affected by public transit cuts amid pandemic /channels/channels/news/vulnerable-groups-affected-public-transit-cuts-amid-pandemic-324601 <p>In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public transport agencies across North America have made significant adjustments to services, including cutting trip frequency in many areas while increasing it in others. In many cases, these changes, especially service cuts, have disproportionately affected areas where lower-income and more vulnerable groups live, according to a new study from 㽶Ƶ.</p> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:11:43 +0000 webfull 163439 at /channels McGill expert: Variable speed limits in QC /channels/news/mcgill-expert-variable-speed-limits-qc-237686 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:52:04 +0000 webfull 103727 at /channels Proximity to Bixi stations augments property values /channels/news/proximity-bixi-stations-augments-property-values-253646 <p>We know that an extra bedroom, and a metro station nearby will make your house more valuable. Now it turns out that a bike-sharing station nearby will do the same.</p> <p> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:17:31 +0000 webfull 110849 at /channels