1,000 Miles On My Favorite Ebike
A review of my favorite ebike, and a call to action to continue production of this kind of machine.
Category: transportation
Freedom To Move
The automobile has long been the symbol of freedom in the U.S. But when it’s the only choice, is it really freedom?
Seeing Rochester Through “New” Eyes
Recently, a friend of 20 years visited Rochester. Here’s how it went.
Re-Imagining This Public Space Exemplifies Rochester’s “Long Game”
Rochester’s newest public space is a piece of a much bigger downtown puzzle that is still being assembled
“It Never Came.” The Failure of American Public Transit
While in Denver for a conference, my wife and her colleagues tried to use public transit to to reach downtown. Here’s how it went.
Ringy Dingy: Lessons in Trail Etiquette
Rules of the roa…. I mean trail.
This One’s For The ‘Burbs
How the SUV prioritized social egotism, environmental erosion and social exclusivity
Why We Can’t Stop Bad Driving
If you’re a warm blooded human who takes to the streets and roads each day for work, play, or appointments,
Bus Rapid Transit Is A Game Changer In The Capital District
CDTA’s BusPlus BRT Service Sets The Tone for Upstate NY Transit
Technology Has Made The Bus Better
Technology has made bus riding better. It’s time we start changing the narrative
The Inconvenient Truths About Density
As much as we love space, urban density is the only progressive answer to environmental and social dynamics
Piggybacking For A Friend
A friend of mine needed a bike. So I delivered them a bike… on another bike.
Two Commutes, 20 Years Apart
Twenty years ago, my daily commute was 30 miles by car. Today, it’s usually 3.6 by bike.
Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged… On Main Street
A quick story about the lack of awareness drivers have when berating cyclists
A New Rochester Neighborhood
The Inner Loop Infill project in Rochester is starting to show how the repurposing of under-utilized expressway space can jump-start a city vibe