In Sprawling Areas, Can the Bus Become Anything Other Than a Lifeline for the Poor?
Transit shouldn't just be for marginalized groups. Though it may be a long time before it's seen as an essential public service for everyone in Burlington, some are making exactly that argument.
June 12, 2017
Today’s Headlines
During “Infrastructure Week,” Trump Proposes Red Tape-Cutting Council That Already Exists (USA Today) Las Vegas Transit Agency Gets Governor’s Green Light to Seek Funds for Airport-Downtown Light Rail (Review-Journal) Oregon Transpo Funding Deal: Advocates Push Rail, Not Highways; Bike Tax Could Be Altered (BikePortland 1, 2) Boston Will Redo Car-Clogged Junction to Be More Bike-, Ped-Friendly But Will Keep … Continued
June 12, 2017
Here’s a First: Hartford’s Downtown Now Offers Free Roadside Assistance for Cyclists
Bicyclists in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, have a new option if they need repairs on the go -- the area's business improvement district has launched a first-of-its-kind roadside assistance program.
June 9, 2017
Today’s Headlines
Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Is Vaporware (WaPo, NPR) and His “Infrastructure Week” Was a PR Mess (Hill) Without a Real Plan From the Feds, Cities and States Should Prepare to Go It Alone (Slate) WMATA Board Backs Cost-Cutting and Funding Blueprint — Now It’s Up to DC-Area Politicians (WAMU) Robust Transit Is NYC’s Competitive Advantage. What Happens When … Continued
June 9, 2017
Akron’s Getting Rid of a Downtown Highway. What Should Replace It?
For years, Akron, Ohio, has been planning to dismantle a nearly-empty highway through its downtown. Now that work is underway, the city has an open-door policy to figure out what to do with the land -- and Akronites are coming up with all sorts of ideas.
June 8, 2017
NACTO Wants to Find Out How Cities Can Design Better Streets, Faster
The National Association of City Transportation Officials, representing more than 50 urban transportation departments across the United States, is known for street design guides that prioritize walking, bicycling, and transit. Now the organization is turning its attention to the nuts-and-bolts of how city bureaucracies can implement these designs in a timely manner, so meaningful change can happen within our lifetimes.
June 8, 2017
Today’s Headlines
Public-Private Partnerships Can Work, But Government Must Be Careful Not to Get Screwed (NYT, Politico) Shelley Poticha Pokes Holes in Trump’s Wall Street-Friendly Infrastructure Privatization “Plan” (NRDC) Baltimore Mayor Says She Could Use Bogus Fire Truck Rule to Erase More Bike Lanes (Sun) Building More Dense, Walkable Housing Is the Key for Cities to Support the Paris Agreement (Cascadia … Continued
June 8, 2017
Can Algorithms Design Safer Intersections?
Cities and tech firms are deploying new technology to gauge risks at dangerous intersections. These sensors, cameras, and machine-learning algorithms are promising, especially when it comes to measuring close calls that don't result in crashes - but cities are still figuring out how they can use this information. In the meantime, there's no reason to wait on designing safe streets.
June 7, 2017
Today’s Headlines
Sharp Rise Since 2010 in “Super Commuters” With 90+ Minute Trips to Work (Governing) Planners Focus on Two Alternatives for Downtown Dallas Subway Link, Will Seek Federal Funds (Dallas News) With Baltimore Bus Revamp Set to Launch and Purple Line on the Ropes, Maryland Replaces Transit Chief (Fox 45) Empty Mall and Big-Box Parking Lots Increasingly Being … Continued
June 7, 2017
Boston Survey Suggests Approaches to Bikeway Design That Will Appeal More to People of Color
A new survey conducted in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood shows that while people across different racial groups like protected bike lanes, there are variations in preferences that should inform design.
June 6, 2017
