Summer is finally here! The kids are out of school and it’s time for many of us to take a few days off and enjoy some much needed R and R. As you have probably noticed, the summer season does have an impact on traffic.
First of all, summer is known as the “construction season” […]
Summer has officially begun and we are seeing bicycles everywhere. It has become more and more apparent over the years that the roads aren’t just for motorized vehicles anymore. Whether it’s for economic and environmental reasons-or even just as part of a healthy lifestyle-the cycling trend is growing at a rapid pace.
Along with designated bike […]
In a world full of noise, one would think that something quiet would be a welcome addition. Take a car for example. Electric and hybrid cars can be whisper-quiet. These cars not only decrease air pollution but help with noise pollution as well. Sounds like a win-win? The concern is however, that there is such […]
Last week we looked at some of the specifics of the new drinking driving laws that came into effect in this province May 1st, and how those who fall into the “warn range” of 0.05 to 0.08 BAC now face much harsher penalties. So how do people feel about it? I have heard several comments on […]
On May 1, tougher drinking driving laws came into effect in this province. There has been a “warn range” of between .05 and .08 BAC (blood alcohol concentration) for a while now but, in the past, anyone who fell within this range would undergo a 12-hour license suspension each time they were caught. Now though, […]
As the weather gets better the driving hazards seem to increase. I am referring to amount of debris that we find on the roads this time of year. The other morning we had a chair and a washing machine in live lanes. Unfortunately someone smashed into the washing machine, crushing their car and scattering metal […]
I don’t know if I’m just getting older and less tolerant but I am already very tired and frustrated with traffic around this city … and construction season has just begun!
Our infrastructure is eroding and many roads are in desperate need of repair. Toronto has around 5,600 kilometers of roads. A new road’s asphalt lasts […]
As the seasons change so do our driving concerns. We can probably take snow of our worry list. We still have a fair number of pot holes around, but the city has been filling in literally thousands a day, and I am beginning to notice fewer craters on the roads, at least on my routes […]
“Seat belts save lives.” Four small words with a very big meaning!! According to police, seat belt use is the most effective way of reducing the chance of injury or death in a crash. How many times have we heard about accidents where those who aren’t wearing seatbelts are seriously injured or killed and those […]
I can’t believe it. I, like most, thought all this winter’s driving was behind me. We hadn’t had snow in so long that I was lulled into a false sense of security and I actually did have my snow tires removed last week. What was I thinking! The rule for snow tires is to have […]
