Hidden parking rules hurt our cities. Will Chilton and Paul Mackie of Mobility Lab explain.
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The High Cost of Free Parking
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017What Skewed Rail Crossings Do to Bicyclists
Monday, August 21st, 2017This video is the result of a research effort by faculty and students at the University of Tennessee to document and study the hazards associated with railway grade crossings on bicycle safety (published in the Journal of Transport & Health). Most video was captured in August and September, 2014 on Neyland Drive, in Knoxville TN. The City of Knoxville has since realigned both rail crossings largely solving the safety problem.
View this complete post...Do Streetcars Bring Economic Development?
Tuesday, August 15th, 2017Starting in the late 20th century, modern streetcar proposals started rippling across municipalities in the United States. They’re touted as infrastructure carrying benefits ranging from the social to economic and the environmental. But these projects often make appearances in the news as costly, blunder-filled experiments in public policy. Cities are willing to bet big on […]
View this complete post...Colorado DOT Never Sleeps
Thursday, August 10th, 2017At CDOT, it’s our job to do two things in transportation: save lives and make people’s lives better.
View this complete post...How to Fix Traffic Forever
Tuesday, August 1st, 2017Join Wendover Productions in exploring some seemingly obvious, but surprisingly effective, innovations in traffic control. From congestion pricing to diverging diamond interchanges, these systems effortlessly increase the flow of traffic and minimize the potential for collisions.
View this complete post...Chicago’s Dearborn & Randolph Protected Intersection
Friday, July 28th, 2017…this configuration in Chicago may be the most heavily used by not only bike riders but pedestrians as well. During the busiest times of rush hour and lunchtime, it sure gets a ton of use by plenty of people. I was lucky to grab Kyle Whitehead from the Active Transportation Alliance for 30 minutes to show me both of Chicago’s intersections. This one is at the intersection of Dearborn & Randolph which was completed near the end of 2016.
View this complete post...New Hope on Climate Change – Narrated by William Shatner
Friday, July 14th, 2017When it comes to the fight against climate change, there’s reason to be hopeful. America’s cities, companies, universities and individuals are leading the clean energy revolution—and momentum is on our side. When governments do less, we need to do more. Together we can make a difference and change climate change.
View this complete post...Massachusetts DOT: Scan the Street for Wheels and Feet
Wednesday, July 12th, 2017With the number of motor vehicle crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists on the rise, MassDOT has launched a campaign to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety. We all play an important role in keeping our roads safe, please do your part and “Scan the Street for Wheels and Feet.”
View this complete post...Blueprint 2025: Visionary Leadership Building Tomorrow’s Opportunities
Tuesday, July 11th, 2017Infrastructure is our vision for the future, creating growth and opportunities for our children and grandchildren. This idea of vision, where we are going and why, is crucial; the leadership to get there and to bring everyone together to build a great project (and all projects, like all children, are great) is what we celebrate with the Leadership Forum.
View this complete post...Good Question: Why Are My Water Rates Going Up?
Thursday, July 6th, 2017Ever wonder why your water rates are going up, even though you’re using less? Good question! And one we’d love to answer.
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