February 15, 2011
by julie
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Quite a bit has been said about hybrid vehicles, particularly about the reduced sound output of their engines. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) weighs in with a report that suggests the incidence of collisions between hybrid vehicles … Continue reading
February 15, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Summary of 2009 Bicycle Fatalities
Normally, I would read through this report and try to summarize it myself, but frankly, this summary rocks my socks so hard I have decided not to bother and just direct everyone to it instead. I shall have a refreshing … Continue reading
February 11, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Myths & Facts: Transport Funding
With new legislatures and a new Congress in session, it’s a fine season to review some of the myths and truths of transportation funding and bicycle advocacy. Myth: Roads are paid for via user fees, so bicyclists are getting free … Continue reading
February 9, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Study: Portland Bikeway Investments Projected to Save City $800 Million by 2040
I’ve discussed the challenges of using single-site studies as universal truths before (and I’ve seen a few being abused thusly), but there’s a really interesting study out of Portland, Oregon that suggests bikeway investment is a money-saver. Thomas Gotschi, from … Continue reading
January 21, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on The Cost of Urban Parking
In a time of crumbling infrastructure and challenging budgets, the cost of street maintenance – let alone livability upgrades – is under constant scrutiny. One challenge is that the cost of doing something is easy to measure. One recent study … Continue reading