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
From Heroes to Lapdogs, TA Grades the “Class of Vision Zero”
On Wednesday Transportation Alternatives released its "Class of Vision Zero" report, the first in a planned series of biannual “performance reviews” of officials and agencies who have the power to make New York City streets safer for walking, biking, and driving.
July 31, 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
Levine to DOT: The Time Is Now for Amsterdam Avenue Protected Bike Lane
City Council Member Mark Levine sent a letter today urging Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg to put a protected bike lane on Amsterdam Avenue.
July 29, 2015
DA Richard Brown: $500 Fine for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Injured Senior
Pursuant to a plea deal with Queens District Attorney Richard Brown, an allegedly unlicensed and impaired motorist who reportedly has a history of reckless driving arrests was sentenced to a small fine and probation for running over a senior and trying to flee the scene.
July 29, 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