I Stopped Writing For Everyone
The Urban Phoenix has evolved over the years. I recently realized who I am really writing for.
Tag: biking
My Connections Diminished When I Learned to Drive
I knew everyone in my neighborhood until I learned to drive
Understanding An Intersection Through The Eyes Of A Cyclist
See a basic intersection through the eyes of a bike commuter
Sidewalk Cycling Explained
New bike commuters often ask me about riding on the sidewalk as an alternative to our fear-inducing roads. Here’s my answer…
THIS Is Why.
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
Drivers Are Getting Worse
A New York Times Article Just Confirmed my recent suspicion… Americas’s roads are becoming places of lawlessness
The Paper Route: A Lesson In The Benefits Of Density
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
“Get On The Sidewalk”
An encounter on the road shows just how disconnected drivers are from the idea of sharing the road…
Is It A Sidewalk? Is It A Path?
Widening a sidewalk and calling it a trail CAN work… but it needs other pedestrian and cycling-focused amenities to maximize its potential
The Expectation Of Speed
Wide, multi-lane roads that marginalize pedestrians don’t just encourage speed, they justify it
Pave and Plow: The Next Standard For American Trails
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
600 Parking Spaces, But My Bike Has To Move…
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
New Rochester Cycle Track: Pretty Great, 5 Years Late
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
Bike Sales & Entertainment Budgets
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
Covid-19 Cancelling Your Bike Share? Here Are Some Options
Check out these micro-mobility options that can help you crush your commute or last-mile adventure