Posts tagged Australia
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National links: Tech elites look to build a new city outside of San Francisco
Silicon Valley elites make moves to create a new city outside of the Bay Area. How subterranean dwellings in Australia may provide a glimpse into climate resilience. New York City speed camera enforcement shows promise of changing driver behavior. Keep reading…
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National links: Baltimore’s “highway to nowhere” may be dismantled
Baltimore officials introduced legislation to eliminate a divisive urban highway. How a group of UK women architects made city living more inclusive. Buildings could soon be a source of energy. Keep reading…
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National links: Traffic exacts a heavy toll on car commuters’ health
Your terrible commute is probably really hurting your health. New methods of urban planning go beyond static spaces and delve into how people actually use them. Los Angeles might charge drivers by the mile to tame its traffic problems. Keep reading…
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44 photos of tramways around the world, for your nerdery pleasure
Tramways are like protected bikeways but for streetcars. Enjoy this nerdtastic collection of photos. Keep reading…
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National stories: Congestion pricing in New York City?
Congestion pricing could be coming to New York City, and baby boomers are moving out of McMansions while nobody wants to move in, and Google Street View cars are collecting data on air pollution. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas! Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Keep it moving
How was the commute?; Think of the children; Coin compromise; Rockville Pike plans; Metro match up; Hottest ‘hoods; To buy or not to buy; Heads up. Keep reading…
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Meet the O-Bahn, Australia’s streetcar-bus hybrid
An unusual transit system in Australia combines the flexibility of buses with the speed and smoothness of rail. In Adelaide, South Australia, the O-Bahn, a hybrid of a bus and rail system, connects downtown to the northeastern suburbs. Keep reading…
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Australia has an enormous nationwide beltway
Washington’s I-495 beltway is a 64 mile long loop. London’s M-25 orbital motorway is 117 miles. They seem big, but they’re practically microscopic next to the greatest ring road on Earth, Australia’s 9,000-mile Highway 1. Keep reading…
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How fast can you go? Map of maximum speed limits around the world
In most of the United States, the maximum speed limit is somewhere between 65 and 75 miles per hour. What about the rest of the world? This map tells you. Keep reading…
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Post-turkey video: Dumb ways to die
This Australian video, which has gone viral worldwide, features a catchy tune and an amusing set of things not to do which can kill you. Get to the end and it takes on a decidedly transit-oriented bent. Keep reading…