The Expectation Of Speed
Wide, multi-lane roads that marginalize pedestrians don’t just encourage speed, they justify it
Tag: automobile
Geofencing For Cars?
It’s time we take a good hard look at GPS-enabled speed control for cars.
Convenience Culture And The American Community
In a 2017 piece, I wrote about the impact of “independent automobile transportation” on our community environments. To take it
The American Automobile And Racial Exclusivity
The “Pay To Play” cost of the automobile might be the most racially exclusive component of American society
Think Buses And Trains Are Empty? Start Looking At Our Rural Highways
People are quick to point to an empty bus or a half-full train as a waste of public resources… but do we pay as much attention to all those empty rural expressways?
“Thank You For Our Home, Our Health, This Warm Meal And…Our SUV?”
Americans spend more on transportation than we do on food or healthcare, and it’s not even close. When we say what we are grateful for, do we say “I’m thankful for my car” before a good meal and the health of our family?
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.
A Context-Based Look At How We Share Our Roads
Not all roads, & sidewalks are created equal… yet we use rigid opinions and broad brush statistics to specify their specific use regardless of context
Traffic Calming’s Problem: Vehicle Damage Outweighs Safety Concern
Traffic calming features often receive tremendous criticism because drivers are more worried about vehicle damage than safety
What If We Could Only Drive 30?
Imagine waking up one day to a new law… a national 30mph speed limit. What would happen?
Falling Out of Love With The Automobile
Why young people are choosing transit over driving in droves