Richmond Hill’s Stroads Are Failing ALL of Us
Traffic deaths are often dismissed as “negligible” because they are rare per trip, but that framing ignores that risk is concentrated on the most vulnerable…
Sidewalks: Winter’s Afterthought
WINDROWS, SIDEWALKS AND TENSE DRIVEWAYS: WINTER SNOW POLICY TESTS PATIENCE IN RICHMOND HILL As another snowy season grinds on, residents of Richmond Hill are once…
Designed to Kill Pedestrians
Another Day, Another Tragedy: Richmond Hill Crash Exposes a Broken System Today’s news from Richmond Hill is yet another grim reminder of what many of…
Your License Is A Sham
Why the test doesn’t measure risk, and how the roads betray you Few issues spark as much heated public debate as the question of speed…
Richmond Hill Residents Call for More Lasting Traffic Calming
Richmond Hill has rolled out new “Slow Down” signs across several residential areas as part of a pilot program aimed at reminding drivers to ease…
A Safer Richmond Hill, One Small Step at a Time
From Highways to Neighbourhood Streets Many of our streets are designed less like neighbourhood spaces and more like mini-highways—encouraging drivers to speed rather than slow…
Cam-Cutter Mentality Will Spread If Richmond Hill Ignores Street Design Flaws
For the fifth time, the speed camera on Parkside Drive in Toronto has been vandalized. Someone, undeterred by consequences, has made it their mission to…
The Real Killer on Richmond Hill’s Streets? It’s Not What You Think
By: Chris Naegel Murder. Terrorism. Home invasions. These are the dangers that keep us up at night. But what if the deadliest threat in your…
Streetwise vs. Blockwise
By: Aram Rajabpour for Strong Richmond Hill Longtime residents of Richmond Hill often reminisce about the past—when traffic was light, mom-and-pop shops lined the streets,…
The Suburban Fashion Dilemma: Why Richmond Hill Ladies Struggle to Flaunt Their Style
Fashion is a statement, an expression of personality and confidence. But in the sprawling suburban landscape of Richmond Hill, stylish women face a unique…
Richmond Hill Needs Walkable Streets
Picture this: a charming Christmas market, twinkling lights reflecting off the snow, couples strolling hand-in-hand, warm drinks in their hands as they browse small boutiques.…
Engineers Shouldn’t Be the Designers of Streets
Urban design is about more than just making transportation systems work efficiently—it’s about creating spaces that foster community, enhance quality of life, and ensure safety…
Snow Day Commute Woes: City’s Snow Clearing Efforts Leave Walkers Stranded
As heavy snow blankets Richmond Hill, drivers face treacherous, slippery roads, yet can often count on huge snow plowers operated by the City to…