A study by New York’s Department of Transportation showed that bike lanes improved retail sales by 49%. Continue reading
Share on FacebookMay 13, 2013
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Tag Archives: Bike Lanes
April 22, 2013
by Eric Goldstein
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Bloomberg Administration Charting Bold, New Direction on Recycling in New York City
Eric Goldstein, Director of NRDC’s New York City Environment, NY
In a significant turnabout during his final year in office, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is orchestrating a shift in solid waste policies that should improve the … Continue reading
April 15, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Why ‘nobody’ bikes in L.A., yet…
Well of course it’s not true – L.A. has plenty of cyclists, lots of freshly painted bike lanes, and loads of bike-tivities. Still, where’s the critical mass of cyclists? Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 20, 2013
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Separated bike lanes, slower vehicle speeds greatly reduce bicycle injuries
Using your bicycle to commute to work has numerous health and environmental benefits. Yet, the largest Canadian study on cycling injuries suggests cyclists are at risk of injury due to the lack of cycling infrastructure in large urban centers. Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 15, 2013
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A picture is worth: Life in the Toronto bike lanes
You would think that a week after the snow storm, the bike lanes might be working again. You would be wrong. Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 13, 2013
by Kaid Benfield
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10 principles for making high-density cities better
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
Getting the right city density – generally expressed in the US as people per square mile or homes per acre – to support sustainable and pleasant living… Continue reading
November 2, 2012
by Margaret Brown
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One Very Heartfelt Thank You to Mayor Michael Bloomberg!
Margaret Brown, Legal Fellow, Urban Program, New York
We are in the fourth post-Sandy day here in New York City, and I think it is safe to say we’re short on transportation services and long on NYC pride. Much of mine is directed… Continue reading
Share on FacebookOctober 11, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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Take a virtual bike ride around Winnipeg in this super-fun video!
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
I don’t know whether she used a helmet cam, handlebar cam or somehow juggled her own personal video-making machine while riding, but this is fun, es… Continue reading
September 19, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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The amazing cardboard bike project
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
For the ultimate in affordable green transportation, how about a bicycle made of recycled cardboard? I’m not sure I’m ready t… Continue reading
June 4, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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Bike lanes 2.0: now or soon in a city near you
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
Cities in the US, including Washington, DC where I live, are making significant investments in bicycling infrastructure. Two categories that have appeared ju… Continue reading
April 18, 2012
by Amanda Eaken
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Sacramento plan sets the standard for sustainable communities
Amanda Eaken, Deputy Director, Sustainable Communities, San Francisco
This Thursday April 19th, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is poised to adopt one of the most progressive and transformative smart growth plans in t… Continue reading
April 10, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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Cartoon gives new meaning to ‘complete streets’!
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
When bike lanes aren’t enough, compliments of my friend Dhiru Thadani:
For more of Dhiru’s great work, check these out:
Sketches of urbanism and sustainability (S… Continue reading
Share on FacebookOctober 19, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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Is ‘gentrification’ always bad for revitalizing neighborhoods?
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
I undertake today’s topic with more than a little trepidation, since it is by its nature emotionally and, not infrequently, racially charged. The title… Continue reading
September 21, 2011
by Apollo Gonzales
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A Moving Planet
Apollo Gonzales, Director of Social Advocacy, DC
When I was a kid and things became too fast paced or stressful for me I would go outside, take off my shoes, and stand with my bare feet on whatever piece of earth was nearest me. I don’t… Continue reading
June 22, 2011
by Rich Kassel
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WSJ on Bikes in NYC
Rich Kassel, Senior Attorney and Director, Clean Fuels and Vehicles Project, New York City Jason Gay has penned the best article about biking in NYC that I’ve seen in a long time. He rightfully put the anti-cyclist zealots in their place, while a… Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 22, 2011
by Alice Henly
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The Best Earth Day Haikus
Alice Henly, Associate Editor, New York In honor of National Poetry Month and Earth Day we called for your most inventive, environmentally-inspired haikus during the week leading up to Earth Day, April 22nd. Today we are publishing our top picks from t… Continue reading
Share on FacebookDecember 10, 2010
by Kaid Benfield
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Philadelphia will add new neighborhood-scale parks as part of ambitious green vision
I have long thought it more important that we have neighborhood parks within convenient reach of people than that we have large city parks (though it’s nice to have both). I was impressed, for example, when the residents of the South Bronx neighb… Continue reading
Share on FacebookSeptember 6, 2010
by Deron Lovaas
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Starting Down the Road to a Healthier Economy
Marking Labor Day at a time of stubbornly high unemployment, the President pivoted to a proven means of boosting the economy: Building infrastructure. This is key not just to generating short-term economic activity and jobs, but if designed well can pu… Continue reading
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