February 25, 20232 yr 15 minutes ago, E Rocc said: If one of them cracks or fails though..... If only the Dutch had centuries of experience engineering and constructing infrastructure to deal with water. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
March 1, 20232 yr Author Example of Chester, PA. The town was promised that new highway interchanges would result in an economic boom. They were really only for a proposed soccer stadium that was built. The town ended up filing bankruptcy because the economic return never happened. The economic development potential of intercity passenger rail and the fact that we have long been in a state of diminishing returns on economic development for a long time needs to be part of our message somehow: https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2023/2/27/highway-ramps-promised-to-deliver-chester-from-hardship-residents-are-still-waiting "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 12, 20232 yr On 4/9/2023 at 4:42 PM, Boomerang_Brian said: Another Barcelona win Lol I was just in Barcelona in early November and a tour guide complained of cyclists "they think they own this city. We're not the Netherlands."
April 12, 20232 yr On 4/9/2023 at 4:42 PM, Boomerang_Brian said: Another Barcelona win I would expect to see a difference in roadway maintenance expense after several years in a bike-heavy city vs. a car-heavy city. Some urban planning professor/student should look into that...
May 12, 20232 yr Author America has no idea how to build, sustain and protect cities. And the few places that are vibrant like this are so expensive to live in. Why? Limited supply. And so we blame each other rather than fix it. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 23, 20232 yr Author So much for that "southern hospitality" "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 13, 20232 yr Fantastic argument for protected bike lanes from real world application: When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
July 6, 20231 yr meanwhile, in the great state of nj — its rails to trails — New in New Jersey: Abandoned rail tracks set to become N.J.’s newest hiking, bike trail Published: Jul. 03, 2023 By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The abandoned Rahway Valley Railroad tracks in Union County are one step closer to becoming a multi-use trail system with an infusion of $1.5 million from a federal program dedicated to “non-traditional” transportation projects. … The Rahway Valley Railroad operated in northern New Jersey from 1897 until it closed in 1992. At its height, the railroad was nearly 12 miles long, including the 7.1 mile long mainline and three branch lines, according to a historical account from the National Parks Service. The railroad traversed Roselle Park, Kenilworth, Union, Springfield, Summit and Maplewood. more: https://www.silive.com/entertainment/2023/07/new-in-new-jersey-abandoned-rail-tracks-set-to-become-njs-newest-hiking-bike-trail.html
August 11, 20231 yr july was a record breaking nyc citibike month -- Citi Bike has record-breaking ridership month following news of potential sale By Emily Davenport Posted on August 2, 2023 Why walk when you can ride? Citi Bike announced on Twitter that the bike-share system had a record-breaking month for riders this past July, with over 3.76 million trips taken throughout the entire month. “Keep it up and let’s see how many rides you take in August! Will you break the record again?” Citi Bike said on Twitter. more: https://www.amny.com/transit/citi-bike-record-breaking-month-ridership-july-2023/
August 31, 20231 yr continuing work on what to do about the cross bronx scars — Reimagining Cross Bronx effort to host ‘walkshops’ in September, October By Aliya Schneider Posted on August 28, 2023 The city will host walking tours in September and October as part of a study of the Cross Bronx Expressway that is meant to find ways to lessen the highway’s negative impacts on surrounding communities while keeping the artery intact. more: https://www.bxtimes.com/reimagining-cross-bronx-walkshops/
September 2, 20231 yr Author Wanton death by guns, cars, Ivermectin, etc is FREEDOM! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 18, 20241 yr On 12/11/2023 at 11:30 AM, mrnyc said: love it boston -- 😂 boo! hisss! an unfortunate followup -- No joke: Feds are banning funny messages on highway signs By The Associated Press Published: Jan. 17, 2024 PHOENIX (AP) — It’s no joke. Humorous and quirky messages on electronic signs will soon disappear from highways and freeways across the country. The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has given states two years to implement all the changes outlined in its new 1,100-page manual released last month, including rules that spells out how signs and other traffic control devices are regulated. Administration officials said overhead electronic signs with obscure meanings, references to pop culture or those intended to be funny will be banned in 2026 because they can be misunderstood or distracting to drivers. more: https://www.25newsnow.com/2024/01/17/no-joke-feds-are-banning-funny-messages-highways-signs/ The Arizona Department of Transportation uses humor on these signs to promote safe driving,(Arizona Department of Transportation)
January 21, 20241 yr On 1/17/2024 at 8:09 PM, mrnyc said: Administration officials said overhead electronic signs with obscure meanings, references to pop culture or those intended to be funny will be banned in 2026 because they can be misunderstood or distracting to drivers. Have they done any research into how effective they are just in general? This looks like yet another example of how the transportation industry is based on the whims of senior officials instead of actual data.
January 22, 20241 yr 6 hours ago, Dev said: Have they done any research into how effective they are just in general? This looks like yet another example of how the transportation industry is based on the whims of senior officials instead of actual data. you’re right. it smells a lot like boomers gonna boom. 🤷♂️😂
January 27, 20241 yr milan expanded bike network — https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw5TP45OSmR/?igsh=Z2Z0anF3NWVwemQ=
February 29, 20241 yr An analysis of 23 different studies showing increased business sales when ped/bike infrastructure is installed: Economic impacts on local businesses of investments in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure: a review of the evidence https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01441647.2021.1912849
May 14, 20241 yr Author It was almost like building a post-war country around endless subdivisions and strip malls was never about creating good communities, but about ensuring we were chained to the car and gas lobbies' product forever. Mission accomplished. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 22, 2024Jun 22 Author A few examples of taking the city back from the car (partially or completely)... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 23, 2024Jun 23 On 6/22/2024 at 7:48 AM, KJP said: A few examples of taking the city back from the car (partially or completely)... I would love this, how would even go about pulling something like that off?
June 23, 2024Jun 23 Author 2 minutes ago, JB said: I would love this, how would even go about pulling something like that off? Same as with any other project. Establish a vision, organize a constituency for it, get a project sponsor/fiscal agent, secure planning funds, create a construction-ready plan, secure construction funds, build it. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 7, 2024Jul 7 this is what burns me … 😬 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C61gDKJOtcc/?igsh=Y2VuMG53emVqdGV5
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