Before “Accident,” Deadly Driving Was “Homicide By Automobile”
In the early 20th century “chauffeur” was synonymous with “motorist,” and by 1906 Life Magazine had had enough of them.
August 6, 2015
Pennsylvania Rep Wants to Mandate Reflective Clothes for Biking at Night
Today in bad ideas, Bike Pittsburgh reports that Pennsylvania State Representative Anthony DeLuca wants state traffic code to mandate that anyone riding a bike at night wear reflective clothing.
August 5, 2015
The Dutch Have a Strong Car Culture — and Stronger Bike Infrastructure
We wrote a couple of months back about how Amsterdam prioritized people over cars only after ceding city streets to motor vehicles. Today, David Hembrow at A View From the Cycle Path has more on that subject.
August 4, 2015
Falling Behind on Protected Bike Lanes? Blame Canada
“Something big is definitely brewing in Canada.”
July 31, 2015
Washington Governor Jay Inslee Preserves Transit and Street Safety Funding
Washington Governor Jay Inslee isn’t taking the pill.
July 30, 2015
Data-Driven Parking Policy Pays Off in Seattle
Seattle is set to improve upon its successful street parking program by setting meter rates based on demand.
July 29, 2015
If Walmart Urbanizes Its Headquarters, What’s Next for Its Stores?
The Washington Post reports that Walmart, the retail behemoth whose name is synonymous with big-box sprawl, is looking to attract young people to work at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. To make that happen, the company is investing in amenities to make its hometown -- population 40,000 -- more urban.
July 28, 2015
Take a Ride on St. Louis’s First Protected Bike Lane
Here's a nice milestone: Downtown St. Louis has its first protected bike lane.
July 27, 2015
Expanding Toronto Bike Share Aims to Bridge the Last Kilometre
Promising news today from Toronto.
July 24, 2015
Is “Sprawl Repair” Worth It?
Transforming the territory of strip malls and big boxes into walkable places is a hot topic, exemplified by the popular book “Retrofitting Suburbia.” But is it worth the time, money, and effort?
July 23, 2015