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Eric Doherty: Climate change is no longer an "environmental" issue in B.C.

People in B.C. have a greater opportunity to make a difference than almost any other group on Earth—and this means we have a greater responsibility to act.

Eric Doherty: Spend on transit, not roads

Recently there has been a flurry of news stories about rapid-transit projects in Metro Vancouver, many with misleading headlines like “SkyTrain to Langley top rapid transit option...

Eric Doherty: Shifting context puts billion-dollar Pattullo Bridge project on shaky footing

The decision will likely be made after the next election, which raises the possibility that local politicians could have a greater say in the outcome.

Eric Doherty: Transit delays and fare hikes drive tar sands expansion

Roadway expansion in the guise of “balanced transportation” is one of the main drivers of increasing oil consumption and carbon emissions.

Eric Doherty: Canada needs system change not climate change

One of the main places where we need to make transformative change is in our transportation system.

TransLink's 2012 Supplemental Plan and Outlook imparts intentional inaccuracy

TransLink’s recently released draft 2012 Supplemental Plan and Outlook includes a startling misrepresentation: the claim that building more and wider roads will reduce greenhouse-...

Eric Doherty: Gateway's United Boulevard extension cancelled to applause in New Westminster

The people of New Westminster have shown that “unstoppable” projects can be stopped with determined resistance.

Eric Doherty: In New Brunswick, Gateway freeway expansion cancelled despite signed contract

It seems that “Gateway” is a popular name for unpopular freeway projects.

Eric Doherty: Gateway Program’s blacktop politics pushed back in New Westminster

Until recently, the Gateway freeway megaproject looked unstoppable.

Cathy Wilander and Eric Doherty: Climate crisis calls for direct action in Metro Vancouver

On Sunday (October 10), over 5,000 events are planned in 180 countries for the largest day of carbon-cutting action in the planet’s history.