Samantha Leger

PhD Candidate | Planning

Samantha Leger
Prior Degrees

Master of Research, Interdisciplinary Urban Design from University College London (2020)

Bachelor of Environment Studies, Urban Planning from the University of Waterloo (2018)

Supervisor

Dr. Jennifer Dean

Contact information

sjleger@uwaterloo.ca

Planning Interest

  • Mobility justice
  • Sustainable transportation planning
  • Planning and social justice
  • Urban design
  • Micromobility and emerging transportation trends
  • Qualitative research methods

Research Topic

  • Unpacking the ideologies and imaginaries of complete streets through exploring the experiences of neuro-diverse populations on the street.

Presentations/Publications/Professional Experience

Academic Publications

  • Leger, S. J., Dean, J. L., Edge, S., & Casello, J. M. (2019). “If I had a regular bicycle, I wouldn’t be out riding anymore”: Perspectives on the potential of e-bikes to support active living and independent mobility among older adults in Waterloo, Canada. Transportation research part A: policy and practice, 123, 240-254.

Professional Reports

  • Leger, S. (2018). Clarifying the differences in emerging transportation technology: How do we define e-bikes? OPPI Journal. Published.
  • Filion, P; Leanage, N; Ovieado, N & Leger, S. (2018). Achieving Urban Growth Centre Activity Integration through Walking Final Report. Places to Grow Implementation Fund. Published

Presentations

  • Leger, S (2022). Walking as not a just good thing. Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning 62nd Annual Conference; Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Leger, S; Collins, P; Dean, J. (2021). "Nothing in my years of community organizing has affected me as deeply as this closure did”: Resident perceptions of the school closure process and impacts in Ontario, Canada. Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning 61st Annual Conference; Online.
  • Leger, S. 2021. Transportation Planning and Urban Design. Guest Lecture for PLAN 409- Urban Design Studio. University of Waterloo
  • Leger S. 2018. The role of emerging transportation technology in fostering sustainable cities. Guest Lecture for EUS 850- Sustainability in Organizations. Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Leger, S. 2017. E-bikes and older adult cycling: a research summary. Guest Lecture for PLAN 300- Planning Theory. University of Waterloo.

Panels

  • Panel Moderator, NACTO Designing Cities 2019. Sharing Two Wheels: A Guide for Practitioners
  • Panelist, Ontario Bike Summit 2019. Let’s Talk About E-bikes.

Professional Experience

  • RPP Candidate Member

Of note

  • Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS - Doctoral Award 2021-2024