Posts tagged Germany
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National links: New bus rapid transit standards raise the bar for riders and cities
ITDP releases a new standard for BRT, and most US systems don’t stack up. Jane Jacobs’ thought leadership on bicycles in cities may be underappreciated. Home builders are building smaller homes to meet demand at different price points. Keep reading…
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National links: The plan to bury a Texas highway
Texas officials want to bury a highway in a trench. A master plan for the LA River. An affordable monthly pass to encourage transit ridership in Germany. Keep reading…
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National links: How much a car really costs
The cost of a car is higher than you think. Philadelphia reverses plans to trim down a dangerous road. State lawmakers push back on Colorado NIMBY localities. Keep reading…
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Can Germany preserve its age-old Christmas markets?
Historians highlight the cultural heritage of Germany’s Christmas markets. The 15-minute grocery craze is hurting urban culture. The Dutch pivot to floating communities. Keep reading…
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National links: The German city pulling back the welcome mat for cars
One German city is working to make its streets less welcoming to drivers — even those with electric vehicles. Buttigieg’s top priority at the Department of Transportation is addressing a maintenance backlog. The role dollar stores are playing in rural retail. Keep reading…
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National links: Who owns the streets?
A debate over streets as shared spaces. Awesome maps show the lack of access to parks in Milan. This bike lane design may create unsafe conditions for cyclists, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: Pedestrian deaths on US roads reach a 30 year high, report says
Pedestrian deaths in the US reach a 30 year high. New York City plans to build a very expensive tunnel. How e-scooters and bikes, are tied to transit, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: Can the suburbs catch up with 21st century needs?
Eight experts weigh in on how to move suburbia into the 21st century. Paris has successfully reduced driving, and now it has to deal with rising Metro ridership. Transportation equity should be at the forefront of planning, a U of Toronto Scarborough researcher says. Keep reading…
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National links: For a flat fee, get around this German city by bike, car, or transit
Augsburg is the first German city to charge a flat rate for transit and other modes. Democrats don’t want to talk about how destructive cars are. Quito, Ecuador gets a new subway line—and it’s an engineering marvel. Keep reading…
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National links: Denser housing is more climate-friendly. Now Oregon wants to legalize it.
An Oregon bill could make denser housing, like duplexes and fourplexes, legal statewide. A new game lets you build a transit system. A Vancouver grocer uses embarrassing designs on plastic bags to encourage customers to use reusable ones. Keep reading…