Reflecting On 20 Months Of Car-Free Living
I went without a car for nearly 2 years. That time taught me something very important
Tag: transportation
160 Miles On An E-Scooter & Why I Love It
Don’t listen to the haters… these things are great, and I’ll tell you why.
Planning For The Urban/Suburban Paradox
Cities function better with fewer cars. But suburban visitors want automobile convenience.
The Big Urban Funk
The best ideas for our cities often turn out to be watered down, manufactured, militant and misguided executions of New Urbanistic concepts
The Great Last-Mile Option & The Stigma Holding It Back
Kick scooters are light, flexible, foldable last-mile transportation options in our cities today… if you can stand the looks and laughs.
A Context-Based Look At How We Share Our Roads
Not all roads, & sidewalks are created equal… yet we use rigid opinions and broad brush statistics to specify their specific use regardless of context
Dedicated Track, Not High Speed Rail, Is The Answer For Amtrak In New York
High speed rail would be great for New York, but a simpler, more cost effective solution is the right one.
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
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.
Genesee Street, Utica: The Perfect Road Diet Candidate
Taking Genesee Street down to 2 lanes would create a strong foundation for growth
Add Color To Your Bus Routes
Take 5-10 popular bus lines, remove their numbers, give them “colors” and put them on a map that’s easy to read. It’s that simple.
Live Work Play: The New Urban Model
The what and the why behind our changing urban landscapes
Pics on the Rails
By ArianDavidPhotography Have you ever been on public transportation and seen a little kid, maybe 4-6 years old watch out
Rochester’s Subway Debate
By ArianDavidPhotography A hot topic in my hometown of Rochester recently is what to do with the remains of our