About 30 folks attended the Kidical Mass “Zombie Ride” in Queens today. What a great time had by all participants.
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Streetfilms – Kidical Mass NYC: “Zombie Ride,” Queens
Monday, October 27th, 2014Millennials in Motion: Changing Travel Habits of Young Americans and the Implications for Public Policy
Friday, October 17th, 2014U.S. PIRG EDUCATION FUND Executive Summary Over the last decade—after 60-plus years of steady increases—the number of miles driven by the average American has been falling. Young Americans have experienced the greatest changes: driving less; taking transit, biking and walking more; and seeking out places to live in cities and walkable communities where driving is […]
View this complete post...Streetfilms: Pittsburgh Mayor Boosts Cycling & Livability
Wednesday, October 15th, 2014Mayor Bill Peduto is putting the rest of the United States on notice. His city is on the rise and he fully intends on implementing bicycling, walking and complete streets policies that enhance and make his city more attractive to young talent and business. For the first time in over half a century, Pittsburgh is expecting an increase in residents as the trend in the number of people moving back to cities grows.
View this complete post...What It’s Like To Bike NYC Every Day
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014Bike messengers Greg Ugalde and “Young Nick” Moers show what it’s like to ride a bike in heavy NYC traffic every day.
View this complete post...La Grande, OR: A Bicycle Detour for Highway Construction
Monday, August 25th, 2014Bicycle detour options around construction site on I-84 in eastern Oregon, west of La Grande.
View this complete post...Estimating Bicycling and Walking for Planning and Project Development
Monday, August 18th, 2014San Francisco Bay: Interactive Map Makes Bike Share Easy
Friday, August 15th, 2014For travelers, visitors, or even die-hard fans who want to make the most of their San Francisco Bay area bike share experience, the BABS (Bay Area Bike Share) map is the ticket…Industry stakeholders and planners can also make use of BABS data to predict demand and model bike-share user behavior, hopefully resulting in a smoother, more efficient–and more profitable–experience for everyone.
View this complete post...The Societal Costs and Benefits of Commuter Bicycling
Monday, August 11th, 2014NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
Car use is the dominant mode of transport to work in many high-income cities. In car-oriented cities, commuting by private motor vehicle allows access to employment and training (crucial social determinants of health) while enabling households to manage competing responsibilities. However, car-dependent commuting has significant negative public health effects for commuters, the wider community, and local and global ecosystems. A mode shift to greater use of active transport would bring environmental, health, social, and equity benefits (de Nazelle et al. 2011; Hosking et al. 2011).
A 25-Year Transportation Plan for Oklahoma
Monday, August 11th, 2014The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) welcomes you to the 2015-2040 Long Range Transportation Plan website. The purpose of this website is to provide information on the Long Range Transportation Plan and to keep you connected throughout the process.
View this complete post...How Bicycles Can Save Small Town America
Friday, August 8th, 2014An explanation of how bike travel can revitalize rural areas. To learn more or have us speak to your community, visit PathLessPedaled.com
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