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Best of 2011: Sustainability and the Third Crossing
We’re always amazed by the op-ed submissions that end up in our inbox, while one of the best of 2011 came from Alan Foljambe. He wrote about peak oil, commuter culture and their relation to the proposed third crossing over the Cataraqui River. Alan articulately argued that the third crossing is a non-starter for a [...]
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Weekly Poll: Expressways and Parkways
As a result of some recent home renovation projects, I’ve been doing a bit more commuting between our downtown and the west end, which is home to multiple DIY big box suppliers. My travels have been painfully slow at times thanks in part to construction on Bath Road, as well as drivers who insist on [...]
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What if Kingston…
Over the past few months we’ve watched numerous developments take shape such as bike lanes and the Montreal Street Park and Ride, while we’ve also learned of priority projects including long overdue lane extensions and the third crossing. While these initiatives are similar as they relate to how we move about the Limestone City, they’re [...]
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Weekly Poll: Scramble Crosswalks
Right foot, left foot, one foot in front of the other and so on. Walking is a pretty pedestrian topic of conversation, but in the past we’ve stirred up some fairly decent debates centred around this activity, specifically whether or not pedestrian friendly streets are a good fit for Kingston (they are), as well as [...]
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Community Soapbox: Observations from the Bike Lane
I’ve been riding my bike here in Kingston for a few years now. After 10s of thousands of miles commuting on two wheels under my own power, I have noticed a few things about drivers. Things that they themselves probably not realize. So here as a public service, four recommendations from me to you, to [...]
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Community Soapbox: Sustainability and the Third Crossing
Despite the hard work done by the creators the Sustainable Kingston plan, Kingston is not a sustainable city. It may well be “the most sustainable city in Canada”, but since, to my knowledge, no city in Canada is anywhere near sustainable, that isn’t really saying much. In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man [...]
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What if Kingston…
Kingston is a city like many others in that its geographical boundary has expanded over the past few decades. New development in low density residential areas has pushed folks who live, work and play in Kingston away from the core, while this has increased our dependence on automobiles. Although some Kingstonians carpool or take the [...]
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More About Historic Kingston Shops
Some weeks ago, I wrote some personal observations about the shopping area in the historic area of downtown Kingston. My concern was the future of the area as tourist numbers continue to decline and when the current economic downturn has become a worry for everyone. But it was also about recognition and appearance of this [...]
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The Bikes are Back
Ah yes, it’s that wonderful time of year again. Winter layers are being shed and people are out and about soaking up this glorious sunshine. This is also the time when folks are dusting off their bicycles and getting them back on the street and this can be less than glorious. I’d like to take [...]
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