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Experts: Pedestrian Safety Month

webfull — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:40:41 +0000

Fall is a dangerous season for pedestrians, with a rise in road accidents linked to reduced visibility and shorter daylight hours. According to the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), October and November consistently see spikes in pedestrian injuries and fatalities, with a notable increase in deaths in recent years.

To draw attention to this problem, the SAAQ marks Pedestrian Safety Month each October, as do authorities in several other jurisdictions.

Published: 9 October 2025

Proximity to Bixi stations augments property values

webfull — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:17:31 +0000

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.

Published: 19 June 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 ��.

Published: 7 January 2015

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Experts: Pedestrian Safety Month

Proximity to Bixi stations augments property values

Social equity in urban transportation planning

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