Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged… On Main Street
A quick story about the lack of awareness drivers have when berating cyclists
Conversations Surrounding Our Urban Environments
A quick story about the lack of awareness drivers have when berating cyclists
Analyzing why we see cyclists as deviant while ignoring reckless drivers of fast and heavy cars
A growing voice of social insulation in Utica has caused me to question my advocacy
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