Transport: China's HSR Theft From Japan, 'Dreamy' Administration Transpo Budget, NYC Bike Share, Banning Bikes In Toronto
April 16, 2013
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In State Rebuttal, Charlotte Could Vote Against Road Expansion
The Naked City Blog
Charlotte City Council is threatening to withdraw its support for the proposed Monroe Bypass in a key, regional transportation planning group.
Environment & Ecology: Geography of Tokyo Pollen, Megacity Environmental Policies Matter, Off Grid Sustainability
April 5, 2013
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The Geography of Tokyo Pollen
New Geography
The weather here is turning warmer, the cherry trees are blossoming and the waiting rooms in clinics that specialize in nose and eye problems are filling up with people suffering from runny noses, sneezing and bloodshot eyes.
Urbanism & Design: Missouri Land Assembly Tax Credit, Detroit Development Plans, San Diego Mixed Use Project, Visualizing Four Square Check-Ins, Cleveland Vs. Spokane Parking
March 28, 2013
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Controversial Land Assembly Tax Credit Hearing in Missouri
St. Louis Post Dispatch
St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay was among several people to testify in favor of extending the controversial Distressed Areas Land Assemblage tax credit before a Missouri Senate committee hearing Wednesday.
Blogosphere: The Empty Bus Myth, Idaho Stop In Aspen, Making Suburbs Work Like Cities, Debating Fed. Department Of Cities, Tokyo's Cap N Trade Program
February 8, 2013
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Blogosphere: Countering the "Empty Buses" Myth
Human Transit
The Pinellas County, Florida transit agency has done this video to help counter the impressions people get from seeing empty buses around the area...
Read On Blogosphere: Aspen to Vote on "Idaho Stop" Streetsblog.net
Almost exactly 30 years ago, the state of Idaho enacted a traffic rule that would come to be known nationally as the "Idaho Stop," allowing cyclists to treat stop signs…
The Pinellas County, Florida transit agency has done this video to help counter the impressions people get from seeing empty buses around the area...
Read On Blogosphere: Aspen to Vote on "Idaho Stop" Streetsblog.net
Almost exactly 30 years ago, the state of Idaho enacted a traffic rule that would come to be known nationally as the "Idaho Stop," allowing cyclists to treat stop signs…
Blogosphere: Congestion & Economics, Federal Dept. Of Cities, Pop Up Parks, Race For No. 2 City, GOP Reaching Out To Cities
February 6, 2013
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Blogosphere: Hersman Would be DOT Disappointment
Systemic Failure
Deborah Hersman, according to some news reports, is the leading candidate to head the Dept. of Transportation. If true, that would come as something of a disappointment...
Read On Blogosphere: In Defense of Congestion Better Cities and Towns
Here's an excellent study reported in Atlantic Cities that shows that increased congestion is related to stronger economies. This study, by Florida Atlantic…
Deborah Hersman, according to some news reports, is the leading candidate to head the Dept. of Transportation. If true, that would come as something of a disappointment...
Read On Blogosphere: In Defense of Congestion Better Cities and Towns
Here's an excellent study reported in Atlantic Cities that shows that increased congestion is related to stronger economies. This study, by Florida Atlantic…
News: Oklahoma Streetcar Plans, Atlanta Transit Plans, PPPs In India Tested, Does TOD Make A Difference
January 4, 2013
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Oklahoma City: Streetcar Plans Scrutinized
News Oklahoma
The groundwork for a streetcar proposed for downtown Oklahoma City has come under scrutiny from several members of the city council...
Read On Atlanta: Transit Plans Slowed, Not Stopped Atlanta Journal Constitution
Despite this summer's failure of the regional T-SPLOST referendum, there's still one place where big new mass transit plans are cooking: the city of Atlanta...
The groundwork for a streetcar proposed for downtown Oklahoma City has come under scrutiny from several members of the city council...
Read On Atlanta: Transit Plans Slowed, Not Stopped Atlanta Journal Constitution
Despite this summer's failure of the regional T-SPLOST referendum, there's still one place where big new mass transit plans are cooking: the city of Atlanta...
Blogosphere: Portland Public Engagement, Japan's Maglev Train, Transit Impact Fees, Obama Infrastructure Proposal, Deadly Roads
December 3, 2012
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Blogosphere: In Portland, A Lesson in Involvement
German Marshall Fund Urban Current
Despite Copenhagen's preeminent position as the world's "bicycling capital," Andreas believes that the city still has much to learn from the U.S. on public engagement around bike sharing and bike infrastructure systems and alternative financing methods for such programs through private partners...
Read On Blogosphere: Why Does ITE Even Exist? Transportationist
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Despite Copenhagen's preeminent position as the world's "bicycling capital," Andreas believes that the city still has much to learn from the U.S. on public engagement around bike sharing and bike infrastructure systems and alternative financing methods for such programs through private partners...
Read On Blogosphere: Why Does ITE Even Exist? Transportationist
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Blogosphere: Trampoline Sidewalk, Retailers & Parking, Paris Older Car Ban, Poverty & Transportation, Housing Supply & Price
November 27, 2012
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Blogosphere: Russia's Trampoline Sidewalk
Architect's Newspaper
There are countless ways to get around cities these days-on foot, bike, or skateboard, by transit or car-but Estonian firm Salto Architects has imagined what could be the next dedicated lane to hit a street near you: the Fast Track trampoline sidewalk...
Read On Blogosphere: 4 Reasons Retailers Don't Need Parking The Atlantic Cities
A major rationale for the supply of parking spaces in city shopping centers is that…
There are countless ways to get around cities these days-on foot, bike, or skateboard, by transit or car-but Estonian firm Salto Architects has imagined what could be the next dedicated lane to hit a street near you: the Fast Track trampoline sidewalk...
Read On Blogosphere: 4 Reasons Retailers Don't Need Parking The Atlantic Cities
A major rationale for the supply of parking spaces in city shopping centers is that…
Blogosphere: Transpo Awards For Roads, Amtrak Philly Impact, Work On Next Fed Transpo Bill, Gentrification Side Effects
September 10, 2012
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Blogosphere: AASHTO's Best Projects are Roads
DC Streetsblog
Are you ready to be inspired? Well, good, because the American Association of State Highway and Transportation just released its list of finalists for the "America's Transportation Award" Grand Prize...
Read On Blogosphere: How Amtrak Might Redefine Philly Atlantic Cities
The big pricetag received most of the attention when Amtrak released its updated vision for…
Are you ready to be inspired? Well, good, because the American Association of State Highway and Transportation just released its list of finalists for the "America's Transportation Award" Grand Prize...
Read On Blogosphere: How Amtrak Might Redefine Philly Atlantic Cities
The big pricetag received most of the attention when Amtrak released its updated vision for…
Blogosphere: Houston LRT Example, Presidential Transpo Politics, LA Central Park Donation, Renters Tax Credit
August 23, 2012
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Blogosphere: Houston Approach to LRT The Best One
Keep Houston Houston
In Boston, they've got a turn of the century streetcar system that has some new vehicles on it. It's not appreciably faster or more convenient than it was 80 years ago...
Read On Blogosphere: How Far Should You Live from Work Per Square Mile…
In Boston, they've got a turn of the century streetcar system that has some new vehicles on it. It's not appreciably faster or more convenient than it was 80 years ago...
Read On Blogosphere: How Far Should You Live from Work Per Square Mile…
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