Year: 2009
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Planetizen Unveils Its Top 100 Urban Thinkers
She may be experiencing an intellectual reconsideration in some
corners, but Jane Jacobs is still a beloved figure for the urban
planners and designers of Planetizen.
September 14, 2009
Santa Cruz Non-Profit Now Offers Ride Insurance to Car-Free Commuters
Transit and bike commuters in many cities are able to rush home
quickly if an emergency strikes -- but for commuters looking to give up
their cars in less dense areas, an emergency often means a pricey cab
ride. One California county that falls in the latter camp, Santa Cruz,
has come up with a unique solution: "ride insurance."
September 14, 2009
Everyday “City Bikes” Need a Stimulus
Like so many people, when Soraya Nasirian saw Dutch people on bicycles, she had an epiphany. "Why aren't more Americans riding bicycles like this?" she wondered. "Why do Americans ride hunched over, on bikes with no racks, carrying their stuff in all kinds of bags and riding so fast and aggressively?"
September 14, 2009
Oberstar Stands Firm on Transportation Bill, Gets Industry Backup
In case any doubts
remained about his willingness to challenge the White House and the
Senate on prompt passage of a long-term infrastructure bill, House
transportation committee chairman Jim Oberstar's (D-MN) op-ed in the Politico this morning should clear them up:
September 14, 2009
McCain’s Transit Hit List: Get the Details
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), a self-styled foe of what he labels
wasteful government spending, has launched a broadside against transit
projects in the U.S. DOT's 2010 spending bill, which is slated for a
vote this week in the upper chamber of Congress.
September 14, 2009
This Week in Livable Streets Events
This week there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in shaping the future of your community, clean and green it up now, and take a look back at SF’s architectural tradition. Best of all, the workweek winds down with a Livable Streets tradition — PARK(ing) Day! Here are the highlights. Monday: Public Meeting for … Continued
September 14, 2009
Highways and Rapid Transit: Should They Go Together?
Today on the Streetsblog Network, we've got a something of a debate going on the subject of putting new transit routes alongside highways in American cities.
September 14, 2009
SPUR Young Urbanists: Changes afoot (apedal?) for bicycling in San Francisco
"Get on your bike and join other Young Urbanists to learn what’s in store for San Francisco with the implementation of the long-awaited bike plan. Dave Snyder, SPUR’s former Transportation Policy Director, will lead us around the city to highlight recent and upcoming projects. The ride should end by 4 p.m. This event is generously sponsored by the Koret Foundation. Limited to 30."
September 13, 2009