Kris Jacobson

Transportation/Urban Mobility Professional, Team Leader, and City Builder. Director, Bus Rapid Transit at Metrolinx. Views, of course, are my own.

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

Concept Creation vs. Content Creation The Future of A.I. Generated Content https://t.co/vBm5wbfPZT

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

Regardless of how isolated and withdrawn the world seems at times, it’s always nice to hear people still say “Thank You” when they get off the bus.

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

Great to see strong interest and momentum in Hamilton's core. These seeds were planted many years ago through long range planning policy and incentives. City building takes time. #HamOnt

[Hamilton Spectator @TheSpec]

Downtown boom town: ‘Hamilton is the new Brooklyn’

https://t.co/VSHlVNPpNi | Paul Morse reports #HamOnt #development #downtown

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

@JasonThorne_RPP Exciting news for Hamilton. Keep the momentum going.

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

@itecanada @ITEhq Terrible news and a terrible loss all around. More than anything, Norma was just a great person. She will be missed.

[ITE Canada District @itecanada]

We're sad to share the passing of Norma Moores. She was a highly respected member of our transportation community and a mentor to so many, especially in the active transportation field. We send our condolences to Norma's family, friends, and colleagues.

https://t.co/HAECSJspMo

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

@JasonThorne_RPP Awesome to see. Huge value unlock for Hamilton and the rest of the communities along the route.

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

@PeterRichards @CurbIQ Congrats Peter.

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

Excellent work by the @cityofnanaimo and @ISLengineering. This is a fantastic guide for all transportation practitioners.

[#VisionZero Canada @VisionZeroCA]

🍾CONGRATS to @cityofnanaimo & @ISLengineering, 🇨🇦 winners of #ITE2021 Transpo Achievement Award (#CompleteStreets category) for "Raised Local Intersections: The City of #Nanaimo’s New Engineering Standard."

👇THIS is what REAL #VisionZero looks like.

https://t.co/GgUekO6p30

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

Great news for the City of Hamilton. Much needed transit infrastructure that will support growth and allow everyone to participate in the life of the City.

[Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna]

Our govt is stepping up with a $1.7B federal investment to support the full #Hamilton LRT Line — a shovel-ready project that will create good local jobs, kickstart the economy, reduce emissions, & get residents around in a faster, cleaner, & more afordable way. #BuildBackBetter🏗️

[Caroline Mulroney @C_Mulroney]

We've remained committed to the Hamilton LRT and that’s why I’m excited to share that both Ontario & the federal government are investing $1.7 billion to move the project forward! 🚉

The $3.4 billion investment will bring an LRT that extends from @McMasterU to Eastgate to life.

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

@LisaBJaco @BarrFdn Congratulations on a great accomplishment. It’s great to see small teams making a big difference.

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

@MassTransitmag I’m genuinely curious. What are the benefits of the rails? Ride quality? It’s easy to dismiss this as BRT disguised as LRT. The article doesn’t say why the rails are needed.

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

@JasonThorne_RPP It all depends on the culture. In a society that prioritizes biking over autos, this is normal and quite safe. In a society that doesn't, not so much. This is not an engineering issue. It's a culture issue.

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

A throwback to a simpler time when detonating a half a ton of explosives on a public beach to disintegrate a dead whale carcass was thought to be a sound option. The reporting is fantastic.

[KATU News @KATUNews]

WATCH: The Exploding Whale, remastered for 50th anniversary of legendary Oregon event!

More details: https://t.co/BqtaT8gpg7

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

Who says public art can’t be functional or part of critical safety systems. #publicart #RoadSafety #RailSafety

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

Fully protecting vulnerable users at signalized intersections is a novel concept when applied globally through policy or legislation. With this said, eliminating asymmetric risk on road systems is not new. We’ve been doing it for decades by separating cars and heavy rail. 4/n

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

A simple but effective thread on the safety issues associated RTOR and permissive left turns at signalized intersections. The issues are largely rooted in asymmetric risk. Drivers are more worried about being hit by other vehicles; especially larger vehicles. 1/n

[UHealth WalkSafe @iWalkSafe]

THREAD: Right turns on red. Why are they a problem?

[Kris Jacobson @Kris_Jacobson_]

Traffic practitioners and policy makers need to be mindful of the risk disparity between drivers and other vulnerable users when deciding how to mix modes at signalized intersections. Most practitioners do but exercising a little extra caution is always wise. 3/n