What’s Happening To Public Transit?
Transit ridership is down sharply. Here’s why, and what it means going forward.
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Why Walking & Biking To Work Makes You A Better Driver And Human
I used to get frustrated by bikes and walkers. Biking to work made me realize how childish that was
Buffalo’s Metro Rail: What Transit Should Be
Buffalo’s Metro Rail has a “blue collar” approach to moving people about a city that is just starting to turn the corner
The Beautiful Bones Of Downtown Buffalo
An iPhone photo “tour” of downtown Buffalo shows generational architecture and limitless potential
Reflecting On 20 Months Of Car-Free Living
I went without a car for nearly 2 years. That time taught me something very important
Residential Moats: Greater Rochester’s Elmwood Avenue
A harsh look at one of Greater Rochester’s most ridiculous roads
Smith Market: Utica’s Healthy Next Step
Health, locally sourced options for an emerging neighborhood and a growing downtown
The Future Of Rome’s Downtown Lies In… A Coffee Shop?
Rome’s future may begin with a familiar sight… a swanky but comfortable new coffee shop
What If Reducing Speed Eliminated A Deadly Disease?
We asked 500 random people if they would drive 30mph everywhere if they knew it could end a deadly disease… the results might surprise you.
The Beautiful Bones Of Armory Square
A fun walk through one of my favorite urban islands
160 Miles On An E-Scooter & Why I Love It
Don’t listen to the haters… these things are great, and I’ll tell you why.
Walkability For Dummies
Walkability is “not a thing, it’s a culture created by a working balance of key elements.”
Unapologetically Based In Perception
Now more than ever, perceptions are perceived as facts. The UP strives to address these perceptions with regard to how we see our cities today
Rochester’s Little Bike Highway
The Union Street Cycle Track is a welcomed addition to Rochester’s growing bike transit network
The Failure Of “Just Add Water” Urbanism
Mixed use developments in inhospitable environments shows is an example of just how one dimensional our concept of urban prosperity really is