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By Clarence Eckerson

Copenhagen Cargo Bikes

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Sep 17, 2010 | No Comments

If you visit Copenhagen, the first thing you’ll notice (after being mesmerized by the sheer number of cyclists on the streets) is the eclectic variety of bikes, especially ones that carry groceries, baggage, furniture and/or children. As Copenhagenize impresario Mikael Colville-Andersen happily points out: for many in his city, the cargo bike is equivalent to […]

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Women In Motion: New Lady Riders Reflect on NYC Cycling

By Dahlia Lopez Ramsay | Sep 14, 2010 | No Comments

There are more cyclists in NYC than ever before, and part of the story is the increasing number of women using bikes. Mothers are riding their kids to school and bringing home groceries on the backs of their bikes. More women are commuting to work and enjoying nightlife by bike. All the while, they’re getting more […]

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No Need for Speed: Twenty MPH Is Plenty for Us

By Elizabeth Press | Aug 30, 2010 | No Comments

Earlier this month, the New York City Department of Transportation announced plans to experiment with 20 mph zones — replacing the city’s default 30 mph speed limit in one pilot neighborhood. Whoever gets the first 20 mph treatment will see benefits that residents of British cities and towns have become increasingly familiar with in recent […]

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London’s Do-It-Yourself Approach to Safer Streets

By Elizabeth Press | Aug 10, 2010 | No Comments

In the UK, the non-profit Sustrans is pioneering a community-based method to reclaim streets from high-speed traffic and make neighborhoods safer and more sociable places. Called "DIY Streets," the program brings neighbors together to help them redesign their streets in a way that puts people, safety, and streetlife first. So far, individual streets have benefited […]

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Copenhagen’s Car-Free Streets and Slow-Speed Zones

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Aug 4, 2010 | No Comments

In Copenhagen, you never have to travel very far to see a beautiful public space or car-free street packed with people soaking up the day. In fact, since the early 1960s, 18 parking lots in the downtown area have been converted into public spaces for playing, meeting, and generally just doing things that human beings […]

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The Case for Open Transit Data

By Elizabeth Press | Jul 30, 2010 | No Comments

Ever find yourself waiting for the next bus, not knowing when it will arrive? Think it would be great if you could check a subway countdown clock from the sidewalk? Or get arrival times on your phone? Giving transit riders better information can make riding the bus or the train more convenient and appealing. And […]

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