Meagan

Just here for the participation marks. #TransportGeogMcGill

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

Mapped: historical public transit systems v their modern equivalents #TransportGeogMcGill https://t.co/XsMPKPp9UL

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

Forget high-speed rail for the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor, should I be writing my policy memo on this instead? The GoC is to begin studying the feasibility of a hyperloop between Montreal and Toronto. What do my #TransportGeogMcGill peeps think?
https://t.co/s96atifqXT

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

Australia has dedicated $500m for a Commuter Car Park Fund, taking up land with little effect on traffic. Maybe Australian planners should adhere to Shoup's advice: price existing supply and improve transport. #TransportGeogMcGill https://t.co/AH9nNoQ9AH via @ConversationEDU

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

A relic of the freeway era, this expressway serves as a promenade with views of a world-renowned skyline. Given the state of the expressway, maybe this provides NYC with the opportunity to begin eliminating highways crossing the city. #TransportGeogMcGill https://t.co/mKwS1v7bsk

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

Ever wondered why Canada doesn't have many roundabouts considering they're safer than intersections, improve traffic flow and improve air quality by eliminating unnecessary stops? Maybe planners should give them a chance. #TransportGeogMcGill https://t.co/SywbhyP3i6

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

Kinda random and slightly off topic - but did anyone notice this is an image of a bus from Brisbane, Australia? Is our public transit system that bad they can't find any images of Canadian buses? #TransportGeogMcGill

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

You use them every day. We're investing to make sure they're better, faster, cleaner, and more reliable. #BuildingCanada

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

Ahead of London's ULEZ, businesses are being encouraged to use cargo bikes over delivery vehicles. Using bikes will cut costs, journey times and reduce pollution. Could this lead to better infrastructure for active transportation? #TransportGeogMcGill https://t.co/THDFI9ESso

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

Vehicles entering Ultra Low Emission Zones in London will have to pay a fee if they don't meet emissions standards, added on top of congestion charges. NOx emissions are expected to decline by 50%. Imagine what this could do for MTL? #TransportGeogMcGill https://t.co/au8UOvRRjs

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

Using tech to better understand mobility AND manage curb-side parking?? Interested to see if and how these technologies will be adopted in the next year. What will mobility look like in 2020? https://t.co/nKdJKcIhgx

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

Interesting article regarding #TransportEquity and buses in Richmond, VA. The city was the first to use the electric streetcar. I wonder if we would be discussing this issue had streetcars not been systematically replaced with buses. #TransportGeogMcGill https://t.co/ZecfnfKGix

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

@Zekonic 1. Congestion charging a la London
2. Pedestrianization of major thoroughfares
3. Eliminate off-street parking and regulate on-street parking
4. Get that pink line built because #transportequity

What else needs to happen to Montreal?
#TransportGeogMcGill

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

As exemplified here in Seattle, we know that removing a major highway does not necessarily lead to traffic disaster. Anyone interested to know how the Turcot Interchange closures have affected Montreal traffic volume? #TransportGeogMcGill https://t.co/YaiExMz8ps via @seattletimes

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

Musk's tunnel is a great example of the Braess Paradox. Musk assumes transit to be an engineering problem requiring better vehicles and tech - but really it's a geometry problem. Adding roads does not improve anything. #TransportGeogMcGill
https://t.co/J93hWslgPH via @motherboard

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

More electric road trips are being made possible, especially along the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. Combined with GoC EV subsidies, will this help alleviate congestion along an already busy travel route? #TransportGeogMcGill https://t.co/8uHrw68NHv - via @drivingdotca

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

In a classic Uber vs taxi tug-of-war, Uber spends $2m to push NYC congestion charge in the face of strong opposition from taxi drivers. Why would Uber be supportive of this policy? What do my fellow #TransportGeogMcGill peeps think? https://t.co/R6qYq3YiPW via @financialtimes

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

An American city actively seeking to ease traffic congestion, cut pollution and increase transit use? What?? Congestion pricing to be implemented in NYC - is Montreal next? #TransportGeogMcGill
https://t.co/RRh4GwO1ct via @usatoday

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

Mayor Therrien of Peterborough wants the city to be an example of sustainability and smart growth. In an area characterized by sprawl and inadequate public transit, will planners finally get it right? Where should planners start? #TransportGeogMcGill

[PeterboroughExaminer @PtboExaminer]

Peterborough is the fastest-growing community in Canada, according to #statscan https://t.co/9daWJAFkHn

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

While EVs are more eco-friendly, they also necessitate the same infrastructure as regular cars. EVs don't curb reliance on cars and don't require the behaviour change needed to reduce congestion and sprawl. Are these subsidies going in the right places? #TransportGeogMcGill

[Global News Life @GlobalNewsLife]

The federal budget promises up to $5,000 if you buy a new electric car – but there are a few catches.

#cdnpoli
https://t.co/mh76vkKxLf

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

P-Trak Ultrafine Particle Counters measured peak hour exposure over multiple days between Atwater and Papineau. While this was only for a PPHS class project, the difference was significant. It would be interesting to look deeper into exposure for other modes of transport!

[Meagan @sledge_meagan]

I recently completed an air pollution exposure assessment comparing Bus 24 and the Green Line. Ultrafine particle count was 38% higher on the metro than the bus. Given the increasing frequency of metro, could there be health implications for metro riders? #TransportGeogMcGill