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Best of 2009 (Part 3 of 5)

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In part one of Kingstonist’s Best of 2009 review, we focused on our city streets and their newfound fame thanks to Google Street View.  Yesterday’s pick was also related to transportation, as it concentrated on closing down city streets to make them pedestrian friendly.  In light of our selections thus far, I suppose it should [...]


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Sound off….Is Kingston Ready for Roundabouts?

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In my introduction a couple of days ago, I indicated that I was a fan of traffic circles. That was, in fact, a poor choice of words, as what I am really in favour of are yield at entry roundabouts vice traffic circles. “What’s the difference?!” I hear you exclaim, they make me dizzy and [...]


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A Calming Effect

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Whether you drive an automobile, bike, use public transportation, walk or use any combination of the available modes of transportation, you have probably noticed someone trying to break a land speed record in a residential area near you. Did you simply miss an increased speed limit sign, or was the kid in the tricked out [...]


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