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Road Planning and Design

Bicycle Infrastructure and Safety
canada

A report highlighting some of the research on the safety of various types of bicycle infrastructure, commonly used or applicable in the Canadian context.

Carpooling trends in Canada and abroad
canada

This issue paper reviews the most recent trends in ridesharing, including social networking sites that match up riders, new marketing trends, flexible carpool arrangements and the new technologies that are helping to meet the needs of today's drivers.

This issue paper also examines some of the most important considerations when creating a successful carpool and looks to the future of ridesharing in Canada

Country Lanes: Greening Local Transportation
vancouver, b.c.

Demonstration of alternatives to regular lane paving in residential lanes (e.g. permeable pavers, concrete driving strips, structural grass, swales) that improve infiltration, calm traffic and improve aesthetics

High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes in Canada
canada

This issue paper summarizes the successes and challenges of HOV facility development in Canada and their utility as transportation demand management tools. Recent research undertaken in both Canada and the United States, where HOV systems are far more common, is also briefly reviewed.

Hybrid Buses

This paper reviews the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid bus operation based on the best information currently available. It reviews types of hybrids, performance, and cost of operation.

Marketing and Branding for Bus Rapid Transit
Waterloo, Metro Vancouver, York Region, Halifax

This case study looks at marketing approaches taken by Canadian transit agencies to attract new users, retain existing riders, and promote new transit services. Various marketing strategies in relation to transit services are examined including: market research and segmentation tactics, branding and identity programs, product positions, and individualized and targeted marketing.

Multimodal Bridges: Moving Barriers to Sustainable Transportation
canada

The multimodal bridges case study examines older bridges that have been modified to accommodate walking and cycling, as well as newer bridges whose design allows active forms of transportation in a safe and efficient manner.

Reclaiming Streets for People: Sidewalk Cafés in Downtown Halifax, Argyle Street
halifax, n.s.

Promoting sidewalk cafés aimed at encouraging: vitality, pedestrian activity, pedestrian scale, traffic movement and safety standards

St. George Street Revitalization: "Road Diets" in Toronto
toronto, ont.

Revitalization project to increase safety, reduce traffic, increase pedestrian and cycling amenities, and create a more aesthetically pleasing community area

Traffic Calming in Canadian Urban Areas
canada

Traffic calming measures for local and collector streets in established residential areas in Canada

TDM strategies during transportation disruptions and episodic events

This issue paper reviews various transportation demand management strategies that can be implemented by a municipality in order to alleviate traffic congestion caused by an episodic event such as a transit strike, a major storm, or major infrastructure work.

Date modified:

2011-09-14

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