Bicycle streets flip the natural hierarchy and make bicyclists the dominant user of the street, while motorists must act as “guests”.
Tag: urban planning
The 3 Key Functions of Streets
Streets are not just infrastructure for moving people; they are places in and of themselves.
Shifting Paradigms: A New View on Traffic
Until the way we currently think about traffic is successfully challenged and altered, the automobile will continue to reign supreme … More
Signals for Change: Ideas from the Dutch for Improving Traffic Lights
Dutch traffic signals are more efficient and safe for all road users than their Canadian and US counterparts. We have … More
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