Blogosphere: Bicycle Oriented Development, NYC Lessons For LA, Richmond Top Innovators, Participatory Budgeting, True Urban Mixed Use, Energy From Rope Drives
March 4, 2013
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Blogosphere: Bicycles and Economic Development
Bacon's Rebellion
Richmond is gaining traction as a bicycle-friendly region but it is a slow and arduous process...
Read On Blogosphere: NYC Transport Boss Offers LA Lessons Metro's The Source
I had the good fortune of attending a forum last night with Janette Sadik-Khan, the innovative Transportation Commissioner for New York City...
Richmond is gaining traction as a bicycle-friendly region but it is a slow and arduous process...
Read On Blogosphere: NYC Transport Boss Offers LA Lessons Metro's The Source
I had the good fortune of attending a forum last night with Janette Sadik-Khan, the innovative Transportation Commissioner for New York City...
News: Right-Size Parking, Transpo Performance Funding, Light Rail & Transit Use Impact, CAHSR Plan Scrutinized, NJ Bergen BRT Plan
February 28, 2013
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Seattle: Right Size Parking Project
King County Metro
Over-building of parking supply leads to increased automobile ownership, vehicle miles traveled, congestion and housing costs. In addition, it presents barriers to smart growth and efficient transit service...
Read On Chicago: Performance Based Funding for Transpo CMAP Go To 2040
Since the passage of GO TO 2040, CMAP has advocated that the State of Illinois and regional stakeholders should implement performance-based funding to prioritize…
Over-building of parking supply leads to increased automobile ownership, vehicle miles traveled, congestion and housing costs. In addition, it presents barriers to smart growth and efficient transit service...
Read On Chicago: Performance Based Funding for Transpo CMAP Go To 2040
Since the passage of GO TO 2040, CMAP has advocated that the State of Illinois and regional stakeholders should implement performance-based funding to prioritize…
News: Gas Prices & Consumer Spending, San Antonio Streetcar, Winnipeg BRT Expansion, Lessons From 40s On Housing & Health, San Jose BART TOD Project
February 27, 2013
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National: Gas Price Changes Have No Lasting Damage
NBC News
The recent run-up in gasoline prices has some economists - including Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke - worried about the impact on consumer spending and the economy...
Read On National: Is President Just Talk on Infrastructure? Governing (via Streetsblog DC)
It's becoming a bit of a running gag in the transportation community: President Obama is one of the loudest…
The recent run-up in gasoline prices has some economists - including Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke - worried about the impact on consumer spending and the economy...
Read On National: Is President Just Talk on Infrastructure? Governing (via Streetsblog DC)
It's becoming a bit of a running gag in the transportation community: President Obama is one of the loudest…
Blogosphere: Transit As Urban Industry, China Profitable HSR, Case For Higher Gas Tax, Subway Cell Phone Service Debate, Iceland Landscape Lessons
February 25, 2013
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Blogosphere: Transit as Urban Industry
Rebuilding Space in Urban Place
Back during the initial streetcar study in DC (DC Transit Futures), I made the point that if DC were to (re)develop streetcars to the extent discussed, then we could work to even develop streetcar manufacturing facilities...
Read On Blogosphere: Four of China's HSR Lines Profitable Systemic Failure
According to a report late last year, four of the country's high-speed rail…
Back during the initial streetcar study in DC (DC Transit Futures), I made the point that if DC were to (re)develop streetcars to the extent discussed, then we could work to even develop streetcar manufacturing facilities...
Read On Blogosphere: Four of China's HSR Lines Profitable Systemic Failure
According to a report late last year, four of the country's high-speed rail…
Blogosphere: LA Bike Plan Progress, Commuting Criminals Myth, CEQA Reform Bill, Ontario Sprawl, DC Sustainability Plan
February 22, 2013
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Blogosphere: Fake Townhouses Hide Portals
Messy Nessy Chic (via @albertatrebla)
Every city has its secrets, it's just a matter of finding them. On a street in Brooklyn that takes you towards the river, where the cobblestones begin paving the road, there is a townhouse that deserves a second look...
Read On Blogosphere: Mayor V Celebrates Bike Plan Progress LA Streetsblog
Two years ago,…
Every city has its secrets, it's just a matter of finding them. On a street in Brooklyn that takes you towards the river, where the cobblestones begin paving the road, there is a townhouse that deserves a second look...
Read On Blogosphere: Mayor V Celebrates Bike Plan Progress LA Streetsblog
Two years ago,…
Blogosphere: Transit Policy Without Left-Right Tilt, Minn. Transit Investments, Valuing Frequency, Strategic Freight Rail Plan, Casablanca's Tramway
February 19, 2013
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Blogosphere: GIFs of Beijing Metro Riders
The Atlantic Cities
Most GIFs immortalize an iconic moment -- an eye-roll, a grin, a sip from a water bottle -- in a compact and easily shareable box of repeating footage...
Read On Blogosphere: If You Love This Bill, It Won't Pass Transportation Issues Daily
A $6 billion dollar proposal to maintain and preserve Washington state roads, bridges and transit systems will be…
Most GIFs immortalize an iconic moment -- an eye-roll, a grin, a sip from a water bottle -- in a compact and easily shareable box of repeating footage...
Read On Blogosphere: If You Love This Bill, It Won't Pass Transportation Issues Daily
A $6 billion dollar proposal to maintain and preserve Washington state roads, bridges and transit systems will be…
Blogosphere: State Transpo Finance Options, Streetcars In California, Rural VelociRFTA, Walk Score Car Share Ranking, Walkability And Walking
February 15, 2013
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Blogosphere: Ready for a New Era of Transpo Finance?
MZ Strategies
In just the first two months of 2013, we've seen a surprising array of ideas being advanced by Governors seeking to overcome the most pressing transportation challenge of our time: how to pay for the system we have and the system we need?..
Read On Blogosphere: More Urbanites Pose Safety Challenge The City Fix
As more and more people move into cities, more cars are also hitting the streets. That,…
In just the first two months of 2013, we've seen a surprising array of ideas being advanced by Governors seeking to overcome the most pressing transportation challenge of our time: how to pay for the system we have and the system we need?..
Read On Blogosphere: More Urbanites Pose Safety Challenge The City Fix
As more and more people move into cities, more cars are also hitting the streets. That,…
Blogosphere: Reforming CEQA, Falling Private Car Use, Protected Bike Lanes, Water & Cities, Healthy Community Designs, Zoning As Hero & Villain
February 11, 2013
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Blogosphere: 66% Of Fillup Goes to Oil Company Coffers
Wired Autopia
That new car you just bought? You'll spend almost as much - if not more - filling it up as you paid at the dealer. And the majority of it will go directly into oil company's pockets...
Read On Blogosphere: What Would Ideal CEQA Reform Look Like CAHSR Blog
There's been a lot of discussion in recent weeks about various proposals to reform the California Environmental Quality Act. But the most interesting…
That new car you just bought? You'll spend almost as much - if not more - filling it up as you paid at the dealer. And the majority of it will go directly into oil company's pockets...
Read On Blogosphere: What Would Ideal CEQA Reform Look Like CAHSR Blog
There's been a lot of discussion in recent weeks about various proposals to reform the California Environmental Quality Act. But the most interesting…
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: Milwaukee Streetcar Progress, Intermodal Traffic Increase, Battery Powered Trams, Ann Arbor Rail Support, Megacities Impact
February 4, 2013
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Austin: Central Texas Transit Effort Lacks Leadership
Austin American Statesman
Austin officials and other Central Texas civic leaders have developed an ambitious vision for a network of passenger trains and other transit projects, but the planning lacks leadership and the concept hasn't been adequately sold to the public, according to a report by national transit experts released Friday...
Read On Milwaukee: Full Speed Ahead for the Streetcar Business…
Austin officials and other Central Texas civic leaders have developed an ambitious vision for a network of passenger trains and other transit projects, but the planning lacks leadership and the concept hasn't been adequately sold to the public, according to a report by national transit experts released Friday...
Read On Milwaukee: Full Speed Ahead for the Streetcar Business…
