Posts tagged Georgia
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Accessible transit signage can work for everyone. Here’s how.
Accessible transit signage for everyone is not an insurmountable task, and in many places, it’s done quite well. If transit agencies focus on improving six areas—adequacy, lighting and placement, text, colors, words and graphics, and modes—transit has a much better chance of being accessible to all. Keep reading…
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National links: New Zealand makes tactical urbanism a part of its national policy during the pandemic
New Zealand funds tactical urbanism. Atlanta’s air quality is relatively unchanged, despite reduced travel and emissions. What could the future of the auto industry look like? And more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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Accessible transit signage can work for everyone. Here’s how.
Accessible transit signage for everyone is not an insurmountable task, and in many places, it’s done quite well. If transit agencies focus on improving six areas—adequacy, lighting and placement, text, colors, words and graphics, and modes—transit has a much better chance of being accessible to all. Keep reading…
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National links: If the aviation industry were a country, it would be a top 10 polluter
The aviation industry rivals entire countries in the number of carbon emitted. For centuries, the 30-minute commute has ruled urban life. Big cities face the threat of catastrophic heatwaves. Keep reading…
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National links: The availability of shade is an important measure of equity
The availability of shade—think trees and bus shelters—isn't equitably distributed in cities like Los Angeles. Mexico's Bus Rapid Transit is a success story. Atlanta, long known for being car-centric, may install a Dutch-style “woonerf” to create the “Time Square of the South.” Keep reading…
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National links: America’s persistent love affair with the garage
The New Yorker dives into Americans' love affair with the garage. The head of Atlanta's transit agency has called for $100 BILLION in transit improvements. This model can estimate zoned density and help cities improve their housing policies. Keep reading…
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National links: Cities are still grappling with Robert Moses’ highway legacy
Should NYC tear down the outdated Brooklyn-Queens Expressway? Businesses still want a lot of parking, even as some developers are trying to reduce it. The term “smart city” may be overused, but this report clarifies what a smart city actually is. Keep reading…
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National links: Is New York City losing its heart?
New York is becoming a haven for the wealthy and losing what once made it great, the author argues. Climate change is influencing homebuyers' decisions. The Boring Company's bid to build a transport line in Chicago seems really low for a project so large. Keep reading…
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National links: Could radically reshaping real estate address housing inaffordability?
More democratic models of homeownership could help address the lack of affordable homes. This transit app developer is using his data to make better buses. The town that encompasses Disneyland is far from the happiest place on earth. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Act locally
Statehood stalled; Council calls; Big wins for transit; How it shook out in DC; Fund it all in Arlington; How will housing fare?; What’s in it for Metro; Mini Metro on mobile. Keep reading…