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Missed opportunities for traffic improvements in the District of North Vancouver
DNV keeps paving, but not progressing. Millions spent on fresh asphalt, yet no safer intersections, bike lane connections are full of gaps, and not enough bus-lanes. Just more traffic and time wasted.
We don’t have a traffic problem—we have a political will problem. In 2026, let’s vote for councillors who will actually move the North Shore forward.
Grilled to death: How can we keep our community safe in a sea of mega-trucks?
With oversized vehicles now dominating Canadian sales—and their designs linked to higher rates of pedestrian deaths, especially among children—we need to reassess street design.
Wonder Wheels - Give Bikes to North Shore Families in Need
A wonderful North Shore program that repairs previously loved bikes, and gives them to families in need. The program united 240 bikes with new owners in 2024. Children and adults in need of independence, autonomy, and reliable transportation.
Living la vida local
If we support councils that bring forward zoning to embrace smaller mixed-use developments throughout all neighbourhoods, we could spread the burden of growth and reduce traffic congestion.
Buy a quality e-bike with help from your employer
Reckless eBikes Shipyards has an offer to help finance the cost of a new, high quality ebike. Spread out the cost of that eBike as $100 per month over 3 years, by teaming up with your employer.
So you're ready to buy an e-bike!
E-bikes are so game-changing for our hilly North shore. So where do you start, and what are some things you should think about? I get these questions all the time, and I'm delighted to help someone join the e-bike wave.
What’s good about paid parking?
If the right price is charged for parking spaces, there will always be a spot available when you need it. If parking is free, people have no incentive to move their cars - so the available parking spots fill up and don’t turn-over.
Freedom is about options—part 1: transportation
We need better transportation options, including bus-lanes and safer walking & biking. Too many people trying to travel by car results in everything being further away.
Crossing guards are good, safe infrastructure even better
Crossing guards need to be part of a comprehensive traffic safety program around schools.
Fast. Fun. Cheap. The joy of e-biking on the North Shore
I’m amazed at how much an e-bike has improved my day-to-day life.
Making Lonsdale Great
What makes a street great? Great Streets are places where people enjoy spending time. and businesses and people thrive.
Transforming school zones
The way to make school zones safe is to make them car-free or car-light through roadway design
Say thanks! to anyone riding the bus, walking or biking
If you are driving, they are one-less-car in-front of you.
Solutions for North Van’s legendary traffic
Adding more lanes does not resolve congestion. Here are some real solutions to our traffic problem.
Is active transportation the secret to transforming health care?
Pretend that Justin Trudeau announced there was a disease prevention pill that costs $1 per person annually.
What if we made Edgemont Village a car-free zone?
Why not make the middle of Edgemont – from Queens Road to Crescentview Drive – a place for people, not cars?
North Shore 'high streets' should focus on people, not cars
Looking at the style and mountain setting, Lynn Valley town centre looks a lot like Whistler Village.
Great communities feature many ways to get around
The way we get around says a lot about our communities and how they are shaped.
Transit needs better bike parking
Why not ride your bike down to Lonsdale Quay, park it and then take the SeaBus downtown?