This Week: Speak Up for a Safer Dyckman Street
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Upper Manhattan advocates have been asking DOT for a protected bike lane on Dyckman Street for nearly a decade.
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From Pennsylvania, a Preview of How Trump & Co. Might Bully Cities
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How much will cities be threatened by the impending Trump presidency? An early front in this confrontation concerns immigration.
Seattle Transit Agencies Move Toward Mobile Ticketing
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We have the technology to make transit fare payment faster and more convenient. Agencies around the world are making progress on fare collection innovations that improve riders’ experience — with benefits like shorter trip times, getting more transit trips for your buck, and demystifying the process of buying a fare for new riders. Two Seattle agencies are about to […]
Getting On-Street Parking Tech Right
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Getting the price of on-street parking right is important for commercial areas in cities. Setting prices to ensure that about one space per block remains open reduces double-parking, cuts down on unnecessary traffic, and can speed up buses as a result.
Old Places Built for Driving Are Failing New Residents Who Don’t Own Cars
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In Prince George's County, outside Washington, D.C., current residents get around by walking and transit, even though the area was built for cars.
Kansas City Doesn’t Need New Roads — It Needs Sidewalks
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Kansas City is considering an $800 million bond to repair infrastructure. Before any shovels get in the ground, the advocacy group BikeWalkKC wants to lay down some ground rules to ensure the investment is well-spent.