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Will Spokane Give Downtown Transit Riders the Boot?
Transit in Spokane, Washington, is centered around a well-designed plaza in downtown. While the transit plaza is considered a national example of how to design good amenities for riders, a group of business owners is trying to move it somewhere else, reports Bruce Nourish at Seattle Transit Blog.
August 20, 2014
Don’t Blame Hills for Pittsburgh’s Pedestrian Injuries
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently published an in-depth investigation of the city's pedestrian safety record. The paper reported that 2,100 collisions injured or killed pedestrians in the city between 2006 and 2013.
August 19, 2014
To Prevent Distracted Driving, New App Distracts Drivers
The new "heads-up" display system Navdy "feels like driving in the future," according to its producers. The dash-mounted projector displays images from your phone on your windshield. The idea is that you can text and drive while keeping your eyes focused in the right direction. "No more looking down to fumble with knobs, buttons or touch screens," goes the pitch.
August 18, 2014
Cincinnati Launching a 35-Station Bike-Share System Next Month
This hasn't been a great year for bike-share launches in America, with the dominant operator, Alta Bicycle Share, struggling with supply chain problems. But there will be a new system coming online soon.
August 15, 2014
Charting the Essential Link Between Walkability and Transit
Want to guess which DC Metro stations have the most riders? Your best bet is to count apartment buildings nearby.
August 14, 2014
Why Charging Transit Riders to Transfer Makes No Sense
Los Angeles Metro recently eliminated the charge for transferring from from one transit line to another. Eliminating transfer charges is becoming more widespread among transit agencies, and at Human Transit, Jarrett Walker explains why that’s a very good thing:
August 13, 2014
Rob Ford Isn’t the Only One Holding Back Toronto Bike Infrastructure
Bike advocates in Toronto are frustrated.
August 12, 2014
One More Reason Not to Trust Reason’s Attacks on Rail
The Reason Foundation is one of the most persistent rail opponents in the United States. With remarkable consistency, Reason condemns high-speed rail, private intercity rail projects, and local transit expansions. No matter how shaky its numbers may be, you can count on Reason to undermine any transit project that runs on rails.
August 11, 2014
Midwest Rail Advocates Take the Fight to Scott Walker
In November, voters in 36 states will head to the polls to choose governors. Among the state leaders up for reelection is Wisconsin's Scott Walker, who faces a strong challenge from Democrat and former Trek Bicycle executive Mary Burke.
August 8, 2014
How Can Suburban Communities Repair Disconnected Streets?
Winding, suburban-style streets that end in cul-de-sacs make it harder for people to walk in their communities and funnel traffic to a few major thoroughfares, leading to dangerous street designs and mounting congestion. But the people who live on dead-end streets tend to like the fact that they don't have to deal with much traffic.
August 7, 2014