Guelph

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Just read this article in Guelph today about the problems with trying to go car free in Guelph. Do you have a car? More than one? What would it take for you to go car free in Guelph? Or even to save your car for out of town trips only?

I just got back from Vancouver where I lived car free for many years and was reminded about how much I enjoyed getting around there. Some of the things that worked well:

Skytrain extending to surrounding cities Frequent buses Abundant access to rental cars Plenty of walking paths Protected bike lanes Dense living with walkable neighborhoods rather than suburban sprawl

Going car free was not only cheaper day to day, it was healthier. We spent more time walking and cycling than driving. Transit was the norm. Shopping was always close by.

I know that Guelph is not a big city but it’s growing fast. It would be nice to see it grow in a more sustainable direction.

Guelph’s car-free nirvana is impossible without more regional transit

We haven’t lived in Guelph for very long, having moved in during lockdown, and we don’t go out often. When we do go out, we want good food n a good atmosphere. So far, our favorites are Halmand Kabob House and Taste of Andy. Great food but not much in the way of atmosphere when it comes to eating out.

What are some of your favorite spots and why?