How to build transit: America’s forgotten streetcars can save us
The US once boasted the best streetcar systems in the world. We can learn a thing or two about public transit funding and procurement.
Articles - and videos
Long-form video essays and articles about all things transportation.
CBC Creator Network: Why Flying in Canada Is So Expensive
My first video with the CBC!
Can luxury intercity buses replace planes?
Diving into the humble intercity bus, and how some luxury players are making a real run at replacing planes.
How to end short flights: air-rail alliances
The case for a multimodal transportation future and the benefits of greater cooperation between air and rail.
What's next for Canada's small, northern airlines?
Electric aircraft, fleet renewals, and nationwide expansions are just the tip of the iceberg.
How the Bombardier CSeries became the A220, and why it's the future of Airbus
A 2-part video series on how Canada's last commercial jet fell into the hands of Airbus, and why it’ll eventually replace the infamous A320.
Why jetBlue is coming to Vancouver
It's their first Canadian destination, but it's influenced more by American Airlines and the Northeast Alliance than anything.
What’s next for Porter Airlines?
Every airline has been through hell. Exploring 3 post-COVID challenges for Toronto's own Porter.
The absurd diversification of Canada’s helicopters
They fight fires and shoot movies - all before lunch
Porter Airlines' sneaky strategy
How a regional airline with turboprops created a blue ocean market out of downtown Toronto - with their rules.
What Flair Air is doing right
Starting an ultra-low-cost-carrier is risky, but why this time could be different for Flair – and how they can win.
Should Canada have an essential air service?
Many countries subsidise essential flights – here’s why Canada should as well.
Is the Dash 8 dead?
Fewer airlines employ the services of the iconic Canadian turboprop, and production has just been paused - will it ever come back?
Does Cargojet have competition?
Air cargo is the only thing still flying - a Porter's 5 forces industry analysis shows how Cargojet can still thrive
Greyhound’s bizarre airline experiment
How not to start a budget carrier – a 3C’s analysis.
How American Airlines weaponised data
The history of SABRE, yield management, and modern airline economics as we know it.
No more moonshots
Why aircraft manufacturers don’t take risks anymore – and why it's even riskier as a result.
How Canada's Jetliner (almost) beat Boeing
The history of the Avro Jetliner, a tribute to its premature death, and how it could've catapulted Canada into the future.