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April 13, 2018 biking / rochester / transportation / Uncategorized / urbanism

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?

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April 5, 2018 Uncategorized / urbanism

The White Washing Paradox of Public Space

To truly appreciate the impact of public space, we must first appreciate what it does for people, not what it does for the bottom line.

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March 26, 2018 biking / Uncategorized / urbanism

Stuck In Between

Roads are for cars, sidewalks are for pedestrians… cyclists are stuck in between

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March 23, 2018 biking / Interviews / rochester / Uncategorized / urbanism

UP3 #1: Sara Catherine Jenks

Three questions for a dedicated cycling and urban activist in Rochester

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March 8, 2018 public space / rochester / Uncategorized / urbanism

“Rochester, You’re Not Good Enough”

When we prioritize entertainment complexes over livability, we send a clear and unfortunate message to our citizens

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March 3, 2018 rochester / transportation / Uncategorized / urbanism

When New Design Fails Us

On the outskirts of Rochester, a new traffic pattern poses a serious danger to pedestrians

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February 25, 2018 Uncategorized / urbanism

Living Your Local: Paying Respect To The “Average” Urbanist

They might not chair a foundation, but they are the wave of palpable positivity in our urban fabric

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February 18, 2018 Uncategorized

Grit Meets Connectivity: Rochester’s El Camino Trail

This urban trail connects back yards to streets, playgrounds, schools, community centers, even a zoo

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February 12, 2018 Uncategorized

The Worst Bike Lane In New York

Even if you’re not a cyclist, this is almost comical

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February 2, 2018 biking / Uncategorized

374 Miles on an Electric Bike

My electric bike is one of the best things I’ve ever purchased. Here’s why.

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January 24, 2018 biking / rochester / transportation / Uncategorized / urbanism

No Margin for Error

Lack of patience for urban innovation often spells doom for transit projects that experience growing pains

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January 3, 2018 biking / Uncategorized / urbanism

Two Simple Steps To Your Cycling Resolution

Two super easy steps to help anyone appreciate cycling as an occasional form of transit

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December 28, 2017 Uncategorized

Nobody Is Trying To Take Away Your Cars

Evan urbanists accept the car will always be king. That doesn’t mean we don’t need to make improvements.

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December 7, 2017 Uncategorized

Breaking The Law On My Bike & Why You Shouldn’t Care

Even the safest driver is far more of a safety hazard than a cyclist who breaks the law

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November 19, 2017 Uncategorized

Suburbanite to Urbanist: My Journey

How a suburban kid became an urban advocate

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