David Simor

Oct 21, 2024 | spacing.ca | Jessie Ye |Albert Koehl |David Simor |Glenn Miller

It’s a beautiful Sunday morning in High Park, cyclists are lapping the loop while families stroll along the winding sidewalks. There isn’t a car in sight, but not everyone is happy about that. Since weekend car access was banned in 2020, “High Park Access for All” protestors have argued that cars are essential for accessibility. While seemingly well-intentioned, these claims misuse accessibility language to divide transit and disability advocates, aiming to restore a car-centric status quo.

Oct 2, 2024 | spacing.ca | John Lorinc |David Simor |Albert Koehl

There are so many sensible reasons to not build a Toronto by-pass tunnel — what we at Spacing have dubbed `The Big Doug’ after Boston’s Big Dig — that it’s scarcely worth the time to itemize them all.

Jun 28, 2024 | spacing.ca | David Simor |John Lorinc |Dylan Reid |Albert Koehl

Much-needed repair work to the western portion of the Gardiner Expressway began this spring, sparking a lot of consternation about the disruptions to drivers resulting from the work. In response, this week City Council approved a motion from Mayor Chow asking Transportation staff to look for ways to accelerate the project.

Dec 7, 2023 | cleanairpartnership.org | David Simor

In recent days, Toronto residents have been buzzing with excitement and apprehension as news of a new financial deal between the city and the province emerges. This deal involves the province taking over the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway (DVP). While the financial implications for the city are significant, there’s a deeper question that needs to be asked: What is the city giving up in exchange for this financial relief?