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Street Design and Knowing thy Neighbor

Tweet A new StreetFilm on the amazing research of Donald Appleyard really brings to the front and center, the effect of traffic on community.  People who live on heavily trafficked streets don’t know as many neighbors, and don’t even know … Continue reading

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Street Design and Knowing thy Neighbor

Tweet A new StreetFilm on the amazing research of Donald Appleyard really brings to the front and center, the effect of traffic on community.  People who live on heavily trafficked streets don’t know as many neighbors, and don’t even know … Continue reading

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Street Design and Knowing thy Neighbor

Tweet A new StreetFilm on the amazing research of Donald Appleyard really brings to the front and center, the effect of traffic on community.  People who live on heavily trafficked streets don’t know as many neighbors, and don’t even know … Continue reading

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CivilCyclists: Hi Cars Project in Boston

Tweet A new effort has sprung up to increase dialogue between bicyclists and cars: the hi-cars project! The idea is that a few actions we can take as cyclists will really improve our brand on the road. There’s a make-a-video … Continue reading

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CivilCyclists: Hi Cars Project in Boston

Tweet A new effort has sprung up to increase dialogue between bicyclists and cars: the hi-cars project! The idea is that a few actions we can take as cyclists will really improve our brand on the road. There’s a make-a-video … Continue reading

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CivilCyclists: Hi Cars Project in Boston

Tweet A new effort has sprung up to increase dialogue between bicyclists and cars: the hi-cars project! The idea is that a few actions we can take as cyclists will really improve our brand on the road. There’s a make-a-video … Continue reading

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Bad Road Design = Bad Behavior

Tweet There’s much hand wringing about the behavior of drivers, bicyclists and walkers.  I saw an amazing speaker, Ben Hamilton Baillie, talk about an emerging trend in Europe: eliminating traffic lights, street markings and all the things we think are … Continue reading

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Bad Road Design = Bad Behavior

Tweet There’s much hand wringing about the behavior of drivers, bicyclists and walkers.  I saw an amazing speaker, Ben Hamilton Baillie, talk about an emerging trend in Europe: eliminating traffic lights, street markings and all the things we think are … Continue reading

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Bad Road Design = Bad Behavior

Tweet There’s much hand wringing about the behavior of drivers, bicyclists and walkers.  I saw an amazing speaker, Ben Hamilton Baillie, talk about an emerging trend in Europe: eliminating traffic lights, street markings and all the things we think are … Continue reading

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UK Town Takes on Traffic Speed

Tweet It’s easy to complain about speeding traffic– and why not.  Speed kills.  Bicyclists and pedestrians are especially vulnerable to speed.  One town in England is taking the bull by the horns.  Essentially.  In urban areas, the speed limit is … Continue reading

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