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.
My exposure to Chicago made me realize that Rochester began reaching for the stars a decade ago…
The Urban Phoenix has evolved over the years. I recently realized who I am really writing for.
Utica’s downtown Genesee Street has been re-striped from 4 lanes to 2 with a turning lane and bike lanes. As is typical with the first of these projects, community leaders are skeptical despite the positive data
See a basic intersection through the eyes of a bike commuter
Rochester’s RocTheRiverway campaign activates another puzzle piece, reconnecting residents and visitors to the mighty Genesee River
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
An encounter on the road shows just how disconnected drivers are from the idea of sharing the road…
A retail stretch along Route 15 in Pennsylvania is, quite literally, only accessible by car
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
Social distancing or not, Sunday Morning bike adventures allow us to see what it’s like to ride in a world without cars
