Month: July 2013
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Some Things You Might See While In Amsterdam
I'm currently on a European junket, and ahead of the more serious Streetfilms that will come out of it, I thought it would be prudent to put up some everyday street scenes of bicycling in Amsterdam.
July 15, 2013
When Hostile Streets Mar What Should Be a Walkable Trip
David Levinson lives just three blocks from St. Paul, Minnesota, but he almost never walks there. Standing in his way is a largely impassible highway and a series of sidewalk-deficient, glass-strewn streets.
July 15, 2013
Eyes on the Street: Your Photos of City Employees Parking Obnoxiously
Last month, we asked for photos of public servants parking obnoxiously, and our readers delivered. Here are some select snapshots of city vehicles parked egregiously without an emergency in sight.
July 12, 2013
Study: Federal Funding Means More Bike Commuting
Bicycling is at a tipping point in many American cities. Bike-share systems are multiplying rapidly, infrastructure that used to be seen as novel is now commonplace, and commuting rates are growing. There are many explanations for this cultural shift, but here’s one not to be ignored: federal funding.
July 12, 2013
Montgomery County’s Ambitious Bus Rapid Transit Plan Becoming Less So
When Montgomery County, Maryland, set out to develop a bus rapid transit system about five years ago -- they went big. The proposal that surfaced last year called for 10 routes totaling 92 miles, much of it built to a high standard with buses traveling in dedicated lanes.
July 12, 2013
Van Ness BRT Delayed 2 More Years After Caltrans Pushes Wider Car Lanes
Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit is now scheduled to open in 2018, two years later than the previous target of 2016. It's the latest setback for a project that was originally set to open in 2012.
July 11, 2013