Rochester, NY, made the decision to undo a past harmful highway project. Here are the challenges they faced—and the rewards they’ve seen since freeing up that valuable land for development.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has proposed a substantial set of reforms to enable incremental and missing-middle housing solutions and add 100,000 new housing units to the city.
Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/rmtransit-the-modern-tram-has-gone-off-the-railsFrom the humble streetcar to sleek caterpillars ...
Like many other places around the U.S., Philadelphia is facing school bus driver shortages and bus scheduling issues. Its solution? Offer $300 per month to families that drive their children to school.
Portland’s “bike bus” swept headlines last year, showcasing how biking can be a safe, viable, and fun way to commute to class. Here are similar efforts being spearheaded by Local Conversation groups.
Worth noting that there is a huge difference between being hit at 20 or 40 mph. This study showed risk of severe injury of 25% at 23mph vs 75% at 39mph and risk of death of 10% at 23mph and 50% at 42mph. There is also the impact zone/characteristics, F150 with the tall & flat front will be much more dangerous in an impact than if it had a shorter height and was sloped which could roll someone over the hood. And other considerations like trucks are heavier and have worse visibility. But I agree stopping speed isn't the end all be all for road safety, but one factor of many that need to be taken into account.
Drivers tend to unconsciously regulate their speed based on visual cues. By taking some simple steps to narrow a street visually, we can make it less dangerous.
If your city is doing a street reconstruction project that involves replacing the curb, then don’t miss the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do a something majorly transformative…by simply moving the curb.
Taking away a lane for cars to create a dedicated bus lane made for faster commutes for everyone, thanks to faster, more reliable service on one of the region's busiest bus routes.
There is currently a mandate in the new Ohio budget bill that an interchange must be built between Brunswick and Strongsville. But odds are, it’s only going to make traffic problems in the area worse.
Mayhem — and, more accurately, the perception of mayhem — on the streets of the city is provoking a new backlash against delivery workers. But are poor workers really the ones to blame?
In December 2022, separated, buffered bike lanes were installed (despite opposition) on this road in Montgomery County, MD. Statistics now show no negative consequences for drivers, but a lot of positives for cyclists.
Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/rmtransit-amtrak-is-bringing-high-speed-rail-to-texasThe US might just be getting its first 200m...
10 years ago I started planting fruit trees and other fruiting perennials in my backyard garden. The goal at the time was to create a food forest garden that...
Back in My Day…Children Actually Were More Independent (www.strongtowns.org)
Children haven’t changed in the past 100 years, but our attitudes about their ability to be independent have.
How One American City Reclaimed a Highway (and It Paid Off Big Time) (www.strongtowns.org)
Rochester, NY, made the decision to undo a past harmful highway project. Here are the challenges they faced—and the rewards they’ve seen since freeing up that valuable land for development.
“City of Yes”: New York City Mayor Proposes Major Housing Reform (www.strongtowns.org)
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has proposed a substantial set of reforms to enable incremental and missing-middle housing solutions and add 100,000 new housing units to the city.
Study: What Road Diets Mean For Older Drivers — Streetsblog USA (usa.streetsblog.org)
"After a road diet, all motorists seem to drive at a rate that feels comfortable to a mildly-impaired older adult."
The Modern Tram Has Gone Off the Rails. (www.youtube.com)
Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/rmtransit-the-modern-tram-has-gone-off-the-railsFrom the humble streetcar to sleek caterpillars ...
Philadelphia Schools Are Making Student Transportation Worse (www.strongtowns.org)
Like many other places around the U.S., Philadelphia is facing school bus driver shortages and bus scheduling issues. Its solution? Offer $300 per month to families that drive their children to school.
Local Conversations Across North America Are Looking at Their Towns on Two Wheels (www.strongtowns.org)
Portland’s “bike bus” swept headlines last year, showcasing how biking can be a safe, viable, and fun way to commute to class. Here are similar efforts being spearheaded by Local Conversation groups.
Speed Cameras Are Not the Answer (www.strongtowns.org)
Speed cameras are not even part of a solution to street safety. They are a dead end.
How to Use Optical Narrowing to Make a Street Safer (www.strongtowns.org)
Drivers tend to unconsciously regulate their speed based on visual cues. By taking some simple steps to narrow a street visually, we can make it less dangerous.
The Downside of Upgrades (www.strongtowns.org)
Buses are great, but not if the surrounding infrastructure doesn’t support people getting to their bus stop on foot.
Reconstructing the Street? Move the Curb! (www.strongtowns.org)
If your city is doing a street reconstruction project that involves replacing the curb, then don’t miss the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do a something majorly transformative…by simply moving the curb.
MassDOT Analysis: Commutes Are Faster For Everyone After Buses Got Their Own Lane On Tobin Bridge - Streetsblog Massachusetts (mass.streetsblog.org)
Taking away a lane for cars to create a dedicated bus lane made for faster commutes for everyone, thanks to faster, more reliable service on one of the region's busiest bus routes.
Success: Drivers are Slowing Down on Streets with 24/7 Speed Cameras - Streetsblog New York City (nyc.streetsblog.org)
Violations dropped 30 percent over the course of the first year of 24/7 speed camera enforcement in New York City, officials said.
Bridge Shopping, 'Double Tolls' and Tunnel Credits: Making Sense of This Summer's Congestion Pricing Debate - Streetsblog New York City (nyc.streetsblog.org)
The MTA’s apparent reluctance to give a break on congestion pricing to drivers who use tunnels may threaten its goals. Here’s why.
Induced Demand and the Highway Interchange (Part 2) (www.strongtowns.org)
There is currently a mandate in the new Ohio budget bill that an interchange must be built between Brunswick and Strongsville. But odds are, it’s only going to make traffic problems in the area worse.
Induced Demand and the Highway Interchange (Part 1) (www.strongtowns.org)
Adding an interstate exit will not fix congestion issues for this highway in Ohio. Here’s why.
The Moped Crisis — An Analysis: The City Needs a Systemic Fix, Justice for Workers and Accountability by Tech Giants - Streetsblog New York City (nyc.streetsblog.org)
Mayhem — and, more accurately, the perception of mayhem — on the streets of the city is provoking a new backlash against delivery workers. But are poor workers really the ones to blame?
Data Suggests Fears of Bike Lane-Induced Traffic Problems Are Unfounded (www.strongtowns.org)
In December 2022, separated, buffered bike lanes were installed (despite opposition) on this road in Montgomery County, MD. Statistics now show no negative consequences for drivers, but a lot of positives for cyclists.
Amtrak is bringing High Speed Rail to Texas?! (www.youtube.com)
Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/rmtransit-amtrak-is-bringing-high-speed-rail-to-texasThe US might just be getting its first 200m...
10 Years Later, From Normal Backyard To Permaculture Garden (Unseen Footage) (www.youtube.com)
10 years ago I started planting fruit trees and other fruiting perennials in my backyard garden. The goal at the time was to create a food forest garden that...
How One City Used Transit to Cut Traffic During a Taylor Swift Mega-Concert — Streetsblog USA (usa.streetsblog.org)
Building highway lanes will never, ever, ever get America's traffic problems under control — but any good Taylor Swift fan knows that now.
Land and Liberty to Build: On Georgism and YIMBYism (open.substack.com)
Cool Roof Technology Could Eliminate Billions Of Tons Of Carbon Dioxide - CleanTechnica (cleantechnica.com)