News: 'The Cobra Effect' & Traffic Control, Yankee Stadium Parking Default, Oakland's Art Crawl, Physical Laws Of Cities, Trees Cool Cities
October 12, 2012
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National: Consequences of Trying to Control Traffic
Transportation Nation
The latest Freakonomics Radio podcast takes on something the called "The Cobra Effect." (Visit their web page for a full explanation; the short version involves a disastrous attempt by the Indian government to get rid of cobras.)..
Read On Gainesville: Ridership High, Eastside Routes a Concern Gainesville Sun (via @hawkinsgnv)
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The latest Freakonomics Radio podcast takes on something the called "The Cobra Effect." (Visit their web page for a full explanation; the short version involves a disastrous attempt by the Indian government to get rid of cobras.)..
Read On Gainesville: Ridership High, Eastside Routes a Concern Gainesville Sun (via @hawkinsgnv)
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Blogosphere: CEQA For Bikes, Slowing Traffic, Cutting Car Dependence, Clackamas LRT Vote, New Urbanism In Portland, Bagota's Transformation
August 30, 2012
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Blogosphere: Bill Would Streamline CEQA for Bikes
SF Streetsblog
More good bike news from the California legislature this week: The extensive and costly environmental reviews required for on-street bike lanes would be streamlined under a bill approved unanimously by the State Assembly on Monday...
Read On Blogosphere: Slow Traffic, Put Stuff in the Way Joe Urban
One of my favorite comedy bits is Robin Williams having an…
More good bike news from the California legislature this week: The extensive and costly environmental reviews required for on-street bike lanes would be streamlined under a bill approved unanimously by the State Assembly on Monday...
Read On Blogosphere: Slow Traffic, Put Stuff in the Way Joe Urban
One of my favorite comedy bits is Robin Williams having an…
News: San Diego CAHSR Work, Bogota's Lost Luster, Charlotte LRT Final Design, CA Redevelopment Funds
July 11, 2012
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Blogosphere: Federal Vs. State Transpo Funding, Great Parking Lots, Benefits Of Bus Expansion, City Constellation, Imposturbs
April 4, 2012
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Blogosphere: Pros and Cons of Moving Funding to State
Urban Planning and Transportation Blog
When the Republican controlled House of Representatives came out with their budget proposal a few months ago many called it a doomsday budget. Among the items in the budget that had transit advocates scared was the elimination of dedicated transit spending...
Read On Blogosphere: Winning Speed and Reliability Battles Human Transit
Major San…
When the Republican controlled House of Representatives came out with their budget proposal a few months ago many called it a doomsday budget. Among the items in the budget that had transit advocates scared was the elimination of dedicated transit spending...
Read On Blogosphere: Winning Speed and Reliability Battles Human Transit
Major San…
Blogosphere: Urban Metabolism, Cyclist Demographics, Highway Teardowns, Seattle Transformation, Russian Street Art, Iron Triangle
March 22, 2012
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Blogosphere: Why People in Cities Walk Fast
The Atlantic Cities
Late last week our own Richard Florida wondered on Twitter whether pedestrian walking speeds might indicate a city's economic activity - reflecting some sort of "urban metabolism," as he put it. ..
Read On Blogosphere: Why Are 3 of 4 Cyclists Men? DC Streetsblog
I've never thought of myself as a female cyclist. For the last 13…
Late last week our own Richard Florida wondered on Twitter whether pedestrian walking speeds might indicate a city's economic activity - reflecting some sort of "urban metabolism," as he put it. ..
Read On Blogosphere: Why Are 3 of 4 Cyclists Men? DC Streetsblog
I've never thought of myself as a female cyclist. For the last 13…
Blogosphere: NY Transit News Coverage, SF Bus Signal Priority, :Personal Rapid Transit, Psychology of Suburbia
March 21, 2012
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Blogosphere: Transit Coverage for the Birds
Second Avenue Sagas
Covering the ins and outs of transit news isn't necessarily a sexy business. The vast majority of New Yorkers couldn't care less about safety regulations, debt financing, bond issuances or the behind-the-scenes politics of the MTA Board...
Read On Blogosphere: Transit Priority for Half of Signals SF Streetsblog
Two years from now, Muni buses will…
Covering the ins and outs of transit news isn't necessarily a sexy business. The vast majority of New Yorkers couldn't care less about safety regulations, debt financing, bond issuances or the behind-the-scenes politics of the MTA Board...
Read On Blogosphere: Transit Priority for Half of Signals SF Streetsblog
Two years from now, Muni buses will…
News: Senate Transpo Bill, Bogota's BRT Decline, Chicago Bike Share, Fines For Distracted Walking, Marseille's Melting Pot, Schools & Segregation
March 15, 2012
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National: Senate Passes Transportation Bill
Transportation Nation
Years late, and much smaller than once envisioned, the Senate has passed its version of a two-year $109 billion transportation bill by a wide, bi-partisan majority...
Read On International: Bogota's BRT System in Distress Associated Press
Bogota's eco-friendly mass transit system has been…
Years late, and much smaller than once envisioned, the Senate has passed its version of a two-year $109 billion transportation bill by a wide, bi-partisan majority...
Read On International: Bogota's BRT System in Distress Associated Press
Bogota's eco-friendly mass transit system has been…
Blogosphere: Medellin's Gondolas, Gas Price Politics, Heavy US Trains, Sim City Regionalism, Mainstream Green Roofs, Privatizing Parking
March 14, 2012
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Blogosphere: Medellin's Gondola System
Think Progress
The public transportation system in Medellin, Colombia, is one of the most successful in the world. It is successful for promoting not just environmental sustainability, but social equity as well...
Read On Blogosphere: More on the Politics of High Gas Prices Dead Horse Times
In the last post, we noted that the political response of the…
The public transportation system in Medellin, Colombia, is one of the most successful in the world. It is successful for promoting not just environmental sustainability, but social equity as well...
Read On Blogosphere: More on the Politics of High Gas Prices Dead Horse Times
In the last post, we noted that the political response of the…
News: San Jose BART Extension, Public Transit Ridership, Cost Of Silver Line To Dulles, TransMilenio Too Successful
March 13, 2012
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San Jose: Extending BART Under Downtown Next Task
San Jose Mercury News
Just a few hours after federal and Bay Area transit leaders raised champagne glasses Monday to celebrate clearing the final financial hurdle to extend BART to East San Jose, attention turned to downtown San Jose...
Read On National: Use of Public Transit Rose in 2011 New York Times
In another indication that more people are getting…
Just a few hours after federal and Bay Area transit leaders raised champagne glasses Monday to celebrate clearing the final financial hurdle to extend BART to East San Jose, attention turned to downtown San Jose...
Read On National: Use of Public Transit Rose in 2011 New York Times
In another indication that more people are getting…
National: "Urbanized" Explores Design of the City
November 4, 2011|Governing Magazine
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Bogota, Columbia faced a unique challenge: how to create a 21st century transportation system that eases congestion without breaking the bank. Instead of building a subway, the city constructed a bus network that's unlike anything in the United States... Read On
