Seen On My Commute
The unremarkable things I see on my ride to work, and why they are so important to remember.
Tag: cycling
UP Podcast Episode #1
In our first podcast, I introduce the topics of livability in our cities today
Survey Suggests People Don’t See Bikes As Transportation
Our survey suggests that people see cycling more as a recreational and fitness outlet, not a transportation option
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?
Stuck In Between
Roads are for cars, sidewalks are for pedestrians… cyclists are stuck in between
UP3 #1: Sara Catherine Jenks
Three questions for a dedicated cycling and urban activist in Rochester
When New Design Fails Us
On the outskirts of Rochester, a new traffic pattern poses a serious danger to pedestrians
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
The Worst Bike Lane In New York
Even if you’re not a cyclist, this is almost comical
374 Miles on an Electric Bike
My electric bike is one of the best things I’ve ever purchased. Here’s why.
No Margin for Error
Lack of patience for urban innovation often spells doom for transit projects that experience growing pains
Two Simple Steps To Your Cycling Resolution
Two super easy steps to help anyone appreciate cycling as an occasional form of transit
Amtrak Is The Best Way To See Urban New York. Here’s Why.
Amtrak might be slow, but it stops in the middle of over a half dozen urban centers in Upstate New York
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
Suburbanite to Urbanist: My Journey
How a suburban kid became an urban advocate