Conversations Surrounding Our Urban Environments
When we ask pedestrians to arm themselves against a hostile car-centric environment, we promote victim shaming instead of addressing the source of the issue.
I knew everyone in my neighborhood until I learned to drive
See a basic intersection through the eyes of a bike commuter
New bike commuters often ask me about riding on the sidewalk as an alternative to our fear-inducing roads. Here’s my answer…
Skyrocketing gas prices validate what urbanists have been warning for decades… relying on one mode of transportation powered by a single type of fuel in finite supply is completely unsustainable
Instead of talking about “opinions” let’s look at peoples’ “narratives.”
When I was twelve, I had a paper route. Little did I know the lessons I learned doing my first “job” would show me the lessons of density versus sprawl at a very early age
An encounter on the road shows just how disconnected drivers are from the idea of sharing the road…
Widening a sidewalk and calling it a trail CAN work… but it needs other pedestrian and cycling-focused amenities to maximize its potential
A retail stretch along Route 15 in Pennsylvania is, quite literally, only accessible by car
Wide, multi-lane roads that marginalize pedestrians don’t just encourage speed, they justify it
While trail networks seem to be gaining popularity, we must consider paving and, if necessary, removing snow from them so that they may be a year-round resource
My complex has over 600 parking spaces, but when I chained my bike to a sign of 10 days, I was told it had to go
Rochester New York’s newest Cycle Track is a welcomed additive… but its execution might be a little out of step with the progress of the surrounding environment
Our entertainment options have decreased, but our desire for fun has not. As a result, more people are turning to an old friend, the bicycle
