Category: Transportation
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Killed by a Traffic Engineer
Book Review Traffic engineering as a field has a somewhat false image that it has been around forever and all the manuals and guidance are steeped in centuries of research and practice, when in fact, the field has barely reached one hundred years and much of its foundation is questionable research. Killed by a Traffic…
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The Bicycle City
Book Review In our May podcast episode, we talk about sustainable urban development via the bicycle with Dan Piatkowski, author of “Bicycle City: Riding the Bike Boom to a Brighter Future.” The episode provides a comprehensive look at the cycling revolution that’s poised to transform mid-sized cities like Lincoln, Nebraska, and the growing influence of…
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My Transportation Story
For an upcoming interview on the Booked on Planning podcast I read Veronica O. Davis’s book Inclusive Transportation which is a quick and impactful read for anyone working in the transportation industry, or just engaging with the public. The reason I found it impactful is she asks her readers to stop and reflect several times…
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Economic Benefits of Saving Brick Streets
At the turn of the 20th century paving streets became a priority throughout the U.S. Prior to 1913, long distance travel was done via train. The lack of connectivity and adequately maintained roads made it prohibitive for anyone to travel in the newly invented automobile. With the support of the Good Roads Movement (which actually…
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Streets for People
This morning my husband and I went out for a walk with our dogs at about 8 am, followed at about 9 am with my daily run. During the walk we were pleasantly surprised with the lack of traffic, both pedestrian and vehicular, but my run was filled with random turns, running in the grass,…
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Biking in Nebraska: Health, Cost, and Environment
This past week we saw temperatures hitting 50 degrees, an incredible gift for January in Nebraska. This also meant the snow was completely melted, making biking an option I would consider. I did take advantage last Saturday with a bike ride up to Benson for some lunch at 1912 and a visit to Infusion Brewing…
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Lessons from Living in Minneapolis: Urban Planning Insights
I have lived in several cities in the past five years including Lubbock, Texas, Rochester and Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and most recently Minneapolis. Each city has imparted some lasting impressions and I taught me invaluable lessons about how cities function. But of all the cities, Minneapolis has taught me the most. Before I moved to…
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Bird Electric Scooters: The Future of Urban Mobility?
Everybody’s heard of Bird if you live in one of the major metro areas that are fortunate, or unfortunate depending on who you ask, to have these electric scooters. The Bird company started in California in 2017, but since its March test run in San Francisco has grown exponentially to include several dozen cities throughout…
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Holiday Train: A Festive Journey Across America
One of the benefits of living in a Midwest city that still operates a thriving rail system is the Holiday Train. While not quite the Polar Express, the Holiday Train still draws a large crowd at each stop it makes as it travels across North America. Despite the freezing cold temperatures last year, I was able…
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Designing Welcoming Communities: The Role of Front Porches
A few weekends ago I held a garage sale to cut down on the amount of stuff I have to move to my new house. After living on my street for the last year and a half, I have spoken to five neighbors total. The only neighbors I got to know live next door to…
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The Planning Lady 