Scott Clark

Running, cycling, libraries, music

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

@j4shah @_cllrcolleen That's a fair point, but I think it is reasonable to point out that historically, traffic engineers have often prioritized traffic flow over pedestrian safety - see our local roundabout designs for an excellent example of this

https://t.co/1bJbqBufrO

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

@j4shah @_cllrcolleen I do think we should collect more data, even for things like close calls. However, we don't need to wait for local injuries or deaths to accumulate to take action. Instead, we could proactively implement evidence-based policy that has worked elsewhere.

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

@j4shah @_cllrcolleen While local data has value, there appear to be gaps in terms of what is collected. In the absence of that, I'd rather see the region take a proactive approach, based on best practices implemented elsewhere.

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

@j4shah @_cllrcolleen You seem to think the region should base this decision solely on data that may not have been collected. This feels like a bad faith argument, particularly when I shared that there are other evidence-based advantages to lower speed limits (which you ignored)

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

@j4shah @_cllrcolleen Generally, decision-making should follow best practices. Overwhelmingly, the evidence suggests that the benefits of lower speed limits outweigh the relatively minor drawbacks.

https://t.co/PkCudB408G

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

@j4shah @_cllrcolleen It is also worth mentioning that there's a lot of data that isn't collected, such as close calls or perceived safety. These are real problems, and just because this data isn't collected, does not mean that they don't exist.

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

@j4shah @_cllrcolleen Lower speed limits in residential areas will help ensure the number remains at zero.

In addition to reducing the severity and frequency of bad outcomes, there are other benefits, such as reduced noise pollution.

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

@Glennlaine2 @robdeutschmann Data consistently shows that more people are choosing to getting around using different modes, and we should ensure they have the infrastructure to do so safely

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

@Glennlaine2 @robdeutschmann This is a ridiculous argument.

Fortunately, there is a very easy way to avoid receiving fines from much-needed automated enforcement (don't speed)

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

A strange genre of signs is that of those that tell blatant lies.

Any local, or anyone who looks at a map, could tell you that this trail does in fact go to both Tew's Falls and Dundas Peak

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

It seems problematic to call the lanes “empty" when the article acknowledges that data shows over 50,000 trips have already been taken, before the network is even complete #CycleWR

[Waterloo Region Record @WR_Record]

Those empty cycling lanes in downtown Kitchener are a sign of the city’s long game
https://t.co/BUriVtySJk

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

Safety should of course be a concern. But if we think e-scooters are dangerous, perhaps slightly more consideration should be given to the thing responsible for nearly all death, injury and property damage.

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

After I dropped my bike off at Ziggy's, I thought I'd continue on my journey by trying a Neuron e-scooter.

Good fun, but there's definitely room for improvement 🧵

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

This was certainly much more fun than driving would have been. Also more sustainable and safer.

However, it would seem that the experience is impacted by a rather excessive use of geofencing.

[Scott Clark @Scott_C86]

Leading a #JanesWalk on Saturday, exploring a corner of Kitchener with a murky past that will soon be home to a key active transportation connection

https://t.co/KXlOvwWUv7