A devastating rural intersection crash has renewed calls for better rural road safety. Alto's latest consultation results could reshape Canada's future high-speed rail network, and Ontario is expanding 110 km/h speed limits across hundreds of kilometres of provincial highways. Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the biggest municipal infrastructure, transportation, and road safety stories shaping Ontario communities.
In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Andrew break down the latest transportation and infrastructure stories affecting municipalities across Ontario and Canada.
🚧 Yet Another Tragic Case for Rural Road Safety
A heartbreaking collision in Mapleton Township has once again highlighted the unique safety challenges facing rural intersections. We discuss why rural roads continue to see disproportionately severe crashes, what Good Roads is advocating for, and how targeted safety improvements could help prevent future tragedies.
🚄 High-Speed Rail Could Be 'Marginally' Less Speedy
Alto has released the results of its first public consultation, revealing strong public engagement and a possible southern route through Kingston. We examine what the proposed changes could mean for travel times, eastern Ontario communities, and the future of Canada's high-speed rail project.
🚗 Need for Speed Coming to a Highway Near You
Ontario is raising speed limits to 110 km/h on nearly 1,000 additional kilometres of 400-series highways. We discuss the engineering behind the decision, whether higher posted speeds influence driver behaviour, and what it means for road safety.