Ahmed El-Geneidy /newsroom/taxonomy/term/91/all en The 10 Montreal intersections cyclists say are most dangerous /newsroom/channels/news/10-montreal-intersections-cyclists-say-are-most-dangerous-357780 <p>This spring, over 1,500 cyclists participated in a survey by Transportation Research at 平特五不中 <a href="https://tram.mcgill.ca/About/news1.html#gsc.tab=0" target="_blank">(TRAM)</a> to identify dangerous intersections for cyclists in Montreal. A <a href="https://tram.mcgill.ca/Research/Surveys/Montreal%20Dangerous%20Intersections%202024_E.pdf" target="_blank">new policy brief鈥</a>reveals the 10 most mentioned spots.</p> <p>The researchers say there is a critical need for safer cycling infrastructure, to promote sustainable travel and prevent fatal collisions caused by poor road design.</p> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:17:08 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 310616 at /newsroom The 鈥15-minute city鈥 might not be realistic for North America, researchers find /newsroom/channels/news/15-minute-city-might-not-be-realistic-north-america-researchers-find-357769 <p>In the 鈥15-minute city,鈥 a concept popularized in Europe, everything a resident might need on a daily basis is a short walk or bicycle ride away. A study by Transportation Research at 平特五不中 (TRAM) suggests, however, that this model may not be easily achieved in large North American cities such as Montreal.</p> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:15:07 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 310608 at /newsroom 鈥楧oom spiral鈥 a risk for public transit in post-pandemic era /newsroom/channels/news/doom-spiral-risk-public-transit-post-pandemic-era-357710 <p>A new study from 平特五不中 warns that cutting public transit service could lead to a "doom spiral" resulting in a collapse of the system.</p> <p>The researchers describe a vicious circle in which service cuts brought on by budget deficits drive transit users away; this drop in ridership triggers additional service cuts, which lead to further declines in usage.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:06:13 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 310590 at /newsroom Planes, trains, automobiles: How do older Canadians get around? /newsroom/channels/news/planes-trains-automobiles-how-do-older-canadians-get-around-346427 <p>As we age, access to transportation becomes even more crucial, as it enables us to remain connected to social networks, maintain mental and physical health and reduce social isolation. In order to address this issue, the City of Montreal announced that public transit will be free for seniors starting in July.</p> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:14:47 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 293686 at /newsroom Vulnerable groups affected by public transit cuts amid pandemic /newsroom/channels/news/vulnerable-groups-affected-public-transit-cuts-amid-pandemic-324601 <p>In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public transport agencies across North America have made significant adjustments to services, including cutting trip frequency in many areas while increasing it in others. In many cases, these changes, especially service cuts, have disproportionately affected areas where lower-income and more vulnerable groups live, according to a new study from 平特五不中.</p> Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:17:33 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 239442 at /newsroom Ahmed El-Geneidy /newsroom/ahmed-el-geneidy Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:35:06 +0000 Anonymous 24024 at /newsroom Proximity to Bixi stations augments property values /newsroom/channels/news/proximity-bixi-stations-augments-property-values-253646 <p>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.</p> <p> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:27:49 +0000 melody.enguix@mcgill.ca 24266 at /newsroom