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A woman with her hands in her pockets stands in the middle of a wide open parking lots, with some cars parked in the background.

Urban space is a precious resource. Why do we give so much of it to parking lots?

By Brett Throop ● Transportation ● November 30, 2022 December 29, 2022

Reimagining the future of local parking lots, with Peterborough GreenUP

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A woman wearing a face mask sits in a wheelchair on a sidewalk.

Newsletter: Lack of late-night accessible taxis leaves woman stranded

By Brett Throop ● Transportation ● August 10, 2022 October 13, 2022

Sue Sauve stands next to a bicycle in a forest, with a red canoe in the background.

Top cycling advocate retires from city hall

By Brett Throop ● Transportation ● June 30, 2022 October 14, 2022

Sue Sauve was instrumental in expanding Peterborough’s network of bike lanes and trails in recent decades

Photo of Shirley Clements standing by her bus stop on Park St.

Ontario election features big promises on public transit. What’s on offer for Peterborough-Kawartha?

By Brett Throop ● Politics ● May 30, 2022 October 14, 2022

Better GO Transit service to Peterborough, cheaper fares, more money for cities to run public transit – the major political parties all have something different to offer voters in the region on public transit.

A map showing cycling routes along many major streets across Peterborough, as part of a planned crosstown cycling network.

Council to vote on $30-million cycling master plan

By Brett Throop ● Transportation ● March 24, 2022 October 14, 2022

But with a municipal election looming, whether the proposed 80 km of bike lanes and trails actually gets built will depend on future councils. Part three of our series about the future of transportation in Peterborough.

A map of Peterborough roads, some are highlighted.

City eyeing $908 million for transportation infrastructure over next 30 years. What will it buy?

By Brett Throop ● Transportation ● March 14, 2022 October 14, 2022

The bulk of spending will go to street widening and other road projects, despite City’s goal to reduce car dependence. Part two of our three-part look at Peterborough’s transportation master plan.

The words "sidewalk ends" are written in black lettering on a small, orange sign affixed to a telephone pole.

Build sidewalks, drop speed limits and boost school zone safety: how transportation plan aims to make city more walkable

By Brett Throop ● Transportation ● March 10, 2022 October 14, 2022

Part one of a three-part series about how Peterborough’s new transportation master plan will transform how people get around the city for decades to come.