Public Space
Top Categories
Fun With Numbers (Or: The PlaNYC Index)
Number of times each of the following words or phrases appears in the PlaNYC chapter on transportation:
April 26, 2007
How Green Is Our Mayor
Bookending his much-vaunted Earth Day speech with congratulatory video clips from California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Mayor Mike Bloomberg called for New Yorkers to take the initiative in the international fight against global warming, positioning himself as a leader on the issue.
April 23, 2007
Roosevelt Island Residents Want Pedestrian Access to QBB
Roosevelt Island's old connection to the Queensboro Bridge -- elevator building, 1916-1956
April 20, 2007
The Ultimate System: Free Mass Transit and Congestion Pricing
WABC's John Gambling spoke with Michael Bloomberg this morning. In anticipation of the Mayor's Earth Day speech, they discussed everything from congestion charging to light bulbs. Below are some highlights from their conversation; you can download to the entire show here.
April 20, 2007
Visions of a Grander Grand Army Plaza
One vision: Grand Army Plaza's fountain and arch connected to Prospect Park.
April 19, 2007
Toronto Politician on Bike Lanes and the Future of Cycling
Toronto City Council member Glenn De Baeremaeker bicycles 26 miles each way to work at City Hall, all year round. Thirty-five minutes into his ride, De Baeremaeker finally reaches a bike lane. The Toronto Star profiles his ride:
April 19, 2007
Bus Bulbs Are Blooming
According to a more-than-a-little-snarky post on Curbed, the first of Lower Broadway's hotly anticipated bus bulbs has been constructed on Broadway south of Spring Street.
April 18, 2007
In the East River, Verdant Power Sleeps With the Fishes
One of Verdant Power's tidal turbines prior to installation in the East River.
April 17, 2007