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How Big Does the Corner Really Need to Be?

In the right context and with the right parameters, it is possible to design corners to be much more compact while still accommodating large trucks.

autocad, autoturn, featured, roadway design, Safety, transportation, transportation planning, urban planning

How to Change Design Speeds, Save Lives, and Improve Our Cities

Speed is not the enemy, but it can be deadly and detrimental to our cities when applied improperly; it’s time we fixed that.

design speed, engineering, road safety, transportation, transportation planning, urban planning

Designing for the Right Speed: The Safe Systems Approach

Safe Systems determines the right speed to design for by considering the vulnerability of humans, so that if a collision occurs, it’s much less likely to be severe.

design speed, engineering, transportation, transportation planning, urban planning

Warning, May Cause Death: The Consequences of High-Speed Design

Design speed has a profound effect on our communities. Impacting far more than just safety, design speed influences urban design, walkability, public health, and even traffic lights.

design speed, engineering, transportation, transportation planning, urban planning

Bicycle Streets Beyond Europe: NACTO Bicycle Boulevard

Is the NACTO bicycle boulevard a bicycle street? Let’s compare against the Dutch fietsstraat and find out.

bicycle street, Cities, cycling, design, fietsstraat, NACTO, transportation, transportation planning

The 3 Key Functions of Streets

Streets are not just infrastructure for moving people; they are places in and of themselves.

Cities, complete streets, engineering, transportation, transportation planning, urban design, urban planning, urbanism

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