treatments / technologies
Cities: A Smart Alternative to Cars
Creating compact communities—and eliminating the need to drive everywhere—may be the best way to slash greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles Read more >
Bicycle Loop Detector and Pavement Marking
This bicycle sensitive loop detector (underneath the pavement cut out) will detect cyclists and trip the signal to change when a cyclist is present. The pavement marking directs the cyclist to the proper place to position the bicycle in order to trip the detector. Such relatively inexpensive investments can go a long way to encourage bicycle use for utilitarian purposes.
City of Minneapolis Completes Streetcar Feasibility Study
The Streetcar Feasibility Study Final Report was completed and presented to City Council in January 2008. The report recommends a long-term streetcar network made of seven corridors that could be implemented in 20-50 years, depending on funding availability. The report also identifies potential “minimum operating segments” upon which to build the system in a phased approach.
Reports and other related documents are attached. Read more >
ITE and CNU: Designing better streets in urban areas
Guidelines from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) on how to design streets in urban areas to improve walkability.
Design guidelines are attached, and link to online resources from ITE is also included. Read more >
B2 Power Means Bicycle Boulevards (Bike Walk Streets)
PORTLAND, OR - Bicycle Boulevards can make your neighborhood street loveable! Watch to find out how you can tap into B2 Power and why you should. Timo Forsberg hosts this Bicycle Transportation Alliance infomercial about the city of Portland's is utilization of Bicycle Boulevards as a neighborhood safety enhancement. This ten-minute video explains what a bicycle boulevard is and how they can be used to increase safety for cyclists and livability for neighbors. B2 Power co-stars Bruce Buffington and special appearance by Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams. Mark Allen Eaton and Kelly Jo Horton of the Bicyclist also play a dramatic role in this bicycle propaganda film. Order your free DVD copy (with $2.50 shipping and handling) - Order at http://www.crankmychain.com PS - Please share this video with your friends and family.
KARE11: Bicyclists and pedestrians get equal footing on new 'Bike Walk' streets
KARE11 story on a new two mile "Bike Walk Boulevard" in Richfield. Includes link to online story and video. Read more >
FHWA RELEASES NEW WALKABLE COMMUNITIES GUIDE
According to a June 25th news release, "The Federal Highway Administration Office of Safety has released a new guide, 'A Resident's Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable Communities,' to help residents, parents, community groups, and others make their communities better environments for walking. Read more >
Traffic calming: how a chicane works
Produced NYC Street Renaissance and Streetsblog
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