Can The Subway Make Us Better Humans?
How uncomfortable spaces make us better people
Tag: transportation
Brightline Is Not The Problem. Our Car First Culture Is
The media continues to publish narratives that depict Florida’s High Speed Rail is inherently dangerous. Here’s why this is wrong.
America’s Shiny Obsession: What the Boom in Car Wash Spending Says About Us
The dramatic rise in the car wash industry tells a story of how the automobile has become a reflection of who we are and how we present ourselves to the world
Wrigley Field: Baseball’s Urban Unicorn
Wrigley Field in Chicago was built before the automobile was king, and thus has virtually no parking. It is a reminder of how dense urban living and quality urban form can breed something special and unique.
Buffalo’s Metro Rail Steps Forward: The DL&W Extension and the City That’s Ready To Grow With It
A short extension of Buffalo’s NFTA Metro Rail signals an investment in the future of the city’s connectivity
The Steel Renaissance: Why Amtrak is Finally Having Its Moment
5 years post-COVID, Amtrak is setting ridership records
The Main Street Mirage: Why We Visit Community but Buy Isolation
Why do we vacation in one reality and live in another?
My Dream Train Journey: Colorado and Utah
Day two of my cross country Amtrak trip to San Francisco
My Dream Train Journey: The Midwest
The first leg of my cross country Amtrak trip
The Train Trip Of A Lifetime
On Monday August 25th, I will embark on a bucket-list cross country train trip.
Minor League
Minor League Baseball cheaply connects people and communities, creating a true source of local pride
Remote Work and The Health of Our Cities
Working from home is a wonderful privilege. But our cities are struggling as a result. What’s next?
Automobile Addiction
Even the strongest of sustainable commuters can fall into the clutches of automobile additction
Another Quick Night in Buffalo
Another spontaneous night in Buffalo highlights how easy and important it is to change your scenery
First Bike Commutes of the Year
After a harsh winter, I honestly forgot how good it feels to commute to work by bike