by Zygmunt | Jul 11, 2021 | Articles, News
A new playground has been completed next to the Thames Valley Parkway (TVP) south of Trafalgar Street in London, Ontario. Concerns about a northbound downgrade on the path were previously expressed as high cyclist speeds were occurring on the approach to an...
by Zygmunt | Jun 29, 2021 | Articles, News
Downslopes on cycling paths create high cyclist speeds and these result in safety problems. While this would appear to be simple to recognize, some municipalities and courts in Ontario find this relationship difficult to accept. Previous testing by Gorski Consulting...
by Zygmunt | Jun 16, 2021 | Articles, News
It needs to be emphasized that the segment of the Thames Valley Parkway (TVP) south of Trafalgar Street in London, Ontario has been poorly designed and has created several safety problems. We will review some historical background before focusing on the latest...
by Zygmunt | Jun 3, 2021 | Articles, News
June 1-6, 2021 is the week when volunteers throughout Canada are counting cyclist volumes of roads and paths as part of a program developed by the Velo Canada Bikes Corporation. Gorski Consulting has volunteered its services and two cycling counts were made on June...
by Zygmunt | May 29, 2021 | Articles, News
Motor vehicle collisions are caused by many factors including the characteristics of a road surface. Vehicle reactions to speed bumps can lead to understanding how uneven road surfaces can cause collisions. The following is an example. At approximately 0330 hours on...
by Zygmunt | Apr 15, 2021 | Articles, News
The safe transportation of children on school buses is paramount. An important factor in that safety is the reaction of school buses to road surface defects. Are school buses prone to loss-of-control because of their inferior characteristics compared to other...