Category Archives: Transportation

Transportation includes roadways, bikeways, trails, and sidewalks. Topics include how these work together in the planning, design, and implementation of transportation systems.

Ridiculousness of Driving

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Edward

Here is a great Ted Talk by Jennifer Healey. I love her decription of driving. We tend to forget the dangers and ridiculousness of driving. I like her optimism and prophecies on how technologies could make cars safer. I have … Continue reading →

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The Car Ride

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Edward

Fellow urbanists, my parents are finally letting me get out of the house. Unfortunately, this first experience was a car ride. I have to admit I was really open minded about getting into the car, because it is so American. … Continue reading →

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The Triad Trench

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Edward

I was recently flying, and I began reading the complementary airline magazine. The combination of being locked in a small airline cabin, the high level of pure oxygen, and restrictions on using my electronic devices, culminate into a thorough read … Continue reading →

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Strong Towns Podcast

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Edward

  Today, the Restless Urbanist is featured in the Strong Towns Podcast, and I encourage you to take the time to listen. I had the pleasure talking to the talented Chuck Marohn who is the director of Strong Towns. Chuck … Continue reading →

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Road Frustrates Drivers

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Edward

The headline sums up a both the success and the demise of the great American modernist experiment. I saw this headline in the paper during one of my recent trips. The location does not matter, but this story can be … Continue reading →

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Highways to Boulevards

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Edward

Planners should set their targets on Downtown Columbus for the next a Highway to Boulevard project. Currently, downtown Columbus is strangled by one of America’s largest highway confluences. Across the County Cities on both coasts are replacing these outdated transportation … Continue reading →

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Policy Power

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Edward

I wanted to share with you some very interesting Comprehensive Plan Policy Language from the a City of West Palm Beach, Florida. This language comes directly from the Transportation element of their Comprehensive Plan. There are a couple of important … Continue reading →

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