Seen On My Commute
The unremarkable things I see on my ride to work, and why they are so important to remember.
Category: transportation
Survey Suggests People Don’t See Bikes As Transportation
Our survey suggests that people see cycling more as a recreational and fitness outlet, not a transportation option
Novelty or Legitimacy? The Bike Lane Dilemma In Rochester
Lack of enforcement and maintenance begs the question… is Rochester’s bike infrastructure for real or for show?
Stuck In Between
Roads are for cars, sidewalks are for pedestrians… cyclists are stuck in between
UP3 #1: Sara Catherine Jenks
Three questions for a dedicated cycling and urban activist in Rochester
Monorail: A Key Urban Lesson From “The Simpsons”
A popular early episode of The Simpsons highlights how flashy projects and mob mentality eclipse the need for practical improvements to our communities
Dedicated Track, Not High Speed Rail, Is The Answer For Amtrak In New York
High speed rail would be great for New York, but a simpler, more cost effective solution is the right one.
When New Design Fails Us
On the outskirts of Rochester, a new traffic pattern poses a serious danger to pedestrians
Transit Moves People, Not Money
Connecting residents to jobs, education and resources should be transit’s priority, not investment dollars and vibrancy
374 Miles on an Electric Bike
My electric bike is one of the best things I’ve ever purchased. Here’s why.
No Margin for Error
Lack of patience for urban innovation often spells doom for transit projects that experience growing pains
The Trouble With Waterways: We Have To Cross Them
As our cities attempt to reconnect us to our waterways, the bridges that cross them can pose barriers to downtown growth.
Two Simple Steps To Your Cycling Resolution
Two super easy steps to help anyone appreciate cycling as an occasional form of transit
The Real Reason Cars Will Continue To Be King
Our need to express ourselves and our worth will ultimately inhibit us from moving beyond the automobile
Amtrak Is The Best Way To See Urban New York. Here’s Why.
Amtrak might be slow, but it stops in the middle of over a half dozen urban centers in Upstate New York