Great chart from @GraphicMatt showing that speed cameras worked, greatly reducing # of people driving way over the speed limit, and their removal has resulted in more dangerous speeding.

The pedestrianization of Oxford Street in London, Englans, "should be an emblematic case study in making cities greener, less congested, more inviting places to live and visit," writes the @guardian newspaper theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Caregiver killed in Vaughan hit-and-run lay undiscovered for days. Loved ones say a sidewalk could have saved her thestar.com/news/gta/careg…

"When world leaders convene next week at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, PATH will be on the ground with one clear message: Fund and deliver on active travel commitments." mailchi.mp/e3f846609821/i…

Interesting and detailed look at the process of pedestrianizing London's busiest shopping street. londoncentric.media/p/oxford-stree…

Sidewalk humour about an all too familiar experience.

In May, Walk Toronto was part of the Pedestrian Summit organized by @880Cities and other groups, which attracted a large and enthusiastic crowd. 8-80Cities has now put together an "Engagement Summary" of the event (PDF) sharing hightlights 880cities.org/wp-content/upl…

"Six lanes, pitch darkness and crosswalks a half-mile apart: How American urban-planning is failing walkers. ‘To walk on Union Avenue feels like you’re about to be killed’"

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Every year, during the air show on Labour Day weekend, drivers decide they can park on the grass in the waterfront parks and use the Martin Goodman Trail as a road. Despite complaints from Walk Toronto and locals, the City has not stopped this. Video from this year. #walkTO

"Whenever Franzen, an avid urban hiker, tries his perambulations in suburban Missouri or Colorado, he sticks out so awkwardly that men in passing cars shout obscenities at him." newyorker.com/magazine/2026/…

From @GraphicMatt on the transformation of mode count at Mill & Cherry in the West Donlands: "Those two August counts are pretty darn remarkable, and do a good job of validating the work that went into building the West Don Lands into a walkable urban neighbourhood."

Walk Toronto has sent out a municipal election action alert with 5 questions to ask your councillor and mayoral candidates about making Toronto a better city for walking. #walkTO #TOpoli mailchi.mp/61d95a9691f8/w…

Els nous Champs Elysées de Paris, ja en construcció
Totes les grans ciutat ho tenen clar #PrimerElsVianants🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️

Loose paving stones at this busy Toronto intersection are a danger to pedestrians. Here's what the city says it will do thestar.com/news/gta/the-f…

‘A huge success’: Community reflects on Church Street pedestrianization pilot project; Businesses report increased sales and new customers; Overwhelmingly positive response #walkTO toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/24/a-h…

solivagant:
noun: A solitary wanderer.
adjective: Wandering alone.
(via A Word A Day, @awad - wordsmith.org/words/solivaga…)

Walk Toronto was an early advocate for the accessible ramp tonthe Lower Don trail at the Riverdale pedestrian bridge. Great to see it almost completed. The lookout spot is a nice touch.

From the Toronto Public Space Committee - Toronto Public Washroom Survey.
What are your experiences with public washrooms in Toronto? Help the Toronto Public Space Committee (TPSC) shape better public washrooms for the future of Toronto! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

From @GraphicMatt - pedestrians outnumber vehicles by 2 to 1 ant Yonge and Eglinton, which makes it an obvious candidate for a scramble intersection

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The West Toronto Railpath between Ernest Avenue and Bloor Street West has reopened following realignment to accommodate the Bloor GO/UP Station Improvements Project. Perth Avenue to Dundas Street West will close for construction in 2026. Learn more at toronto.ca/westrailpath.