Tag: 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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The 15 Minute City
The latest trend in city planning is the 15 minute city—the idea that everyone should have access to everyday services within a 15 minute walk or bike ride. The 15 minute city is really just cities before cars were invented. Without easy transportation that allowed us to travel long distances quickly we built our cities…
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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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Street Fight
Book Review One of the most interesting books I have read this year was Street Fight by Janette Sadik-Khan. The title may be misleading for those in the planning profession, but it truly is the story of a fight over space in the streets. Space for not only cars, but pedestrians and bicyclists too. So…
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Transforming Streets with Complete Streets Initiative
We have all driven, biked, or walked down a street that appeared wider than the traffic it served. Extra space proliferates within the area for vehicles while the pedestrian and bicyclist are forced onto a small, cracked sidewalk or into the street dodging parked cars. We constantly wonder why the road could not be redesigned…
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Exploring North Minneapolis: A Runner’s Journey Through Local Development
An increase in my weekend long run mileage meant I could journey farther into Minneapolis yesterday and take advantage of the gorgeous spring weather. I decided to use my 20 mile journey to venture into North Minneapolis, a neighborhood that has so much to offer, but is commonly disregarded because of high crime rates. After…
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The Future of Rail: Urban Development and Sustainability
Today has been an interesting weather day. I watched the forecast go from rain all day, to a brief respite in the morning, to sitting on my deck in the sunshine writing this post. Not knowing we would luck out with this beautiful weather, I spent the first 9 miles of my 18 mile run…
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The City in 6 Miles
I am a runner. It began as a way to stay in shape, but I have realized I can use my running to learn from cities. The past few years I moved often, following my career from one planning job to the next. I’m a Nebraska native, but moved to Lubbock, Texas, after finishing college.…
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The Planning Lady 