When engineers and policymakers decide a speed to design for, they are also pre-determining the character of the roadway, who it’s going to be built for, and who will be excluded.
Tag: sustainability
What is Design Speed and How Does it Affect Our Streets?
We can all recognize a road that feels like it’s meant for fast or slow travel, but what are the actual design elements that create this environment?
The Park-and-Ride is Dead
Now is the time to repurpose these public assets to save transit ridership and improve the well-being of our communities.
Why Did the Pedestrian Cross the Freeway?
Interchanges are often the only option for crossing freeways, and these can be challenging to navigate for people walking or … More
How do you Value a Life?
The current approach to road safety is failing us, by protecting private property over human lives. It’s time we flipped these priorities and started putting people first.
Bike Lanes are Not for Cyclists
Every time cities add new bike lanes, the cycling network grows, and travelling by bicycle becomes a safe, convenient option for more people.
