Posts tagged Japan
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National links: Caltrans official allegedly faced retaliation for speaking out against highway expansion
Caltrans allegedly retaliated against a whistleblower flagging improper highway expansions. Why Japan has affordable and abundant housing, and the United States doesn’t. How traffic speeds around the world differ. Keep reading…
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National links: Car ads should be more truthful
Should car ads go the way of tobacco ads? Quantifying the cost of highway construction in Atlanta and DC. Researchers at Georgia Tech are taking a new approach to traffic safety. Keep reading…
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National links: How ancient cooling designs could help us fight climate change
How ancient passive cooling techniques could help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Can Montreal’s newest light rail line serve as a model for the rest of Canada? Dallas will soon have a hike and bike loop. Keep reading…
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National links: Viral social media campaign pushes for “pedestrian dignity” over centering cars
Why we all could use a little pedestrian dignity. Many Americans think suburbs are greener than cities, a survey reveals. The science behind reckless driving. Keep reading…
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National links: What will America look like if millions are displaced because of climate change?
Millions of Americans may be displaced because of climate change. What’s going on underneath Tokyo’s elevated train tracks? Spain emphasizes the low risk of contagion transmission on transit during the pandemic, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: Do rich cities get richer? Sure—but it’s complicated.
Do rich cities get richer? Oregon’s “rosy” plan for transportation. Are we looking at the way we measure segregation wrong? All this and more in this week’s urbanist National links. Keep reading…
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National links: What will the US look like after a century of climate change?
These maps illustrate what a century of climate change could do to the US. Some cities bring daylight to local rivers. Modest densification may have wide-reaching results on housing. Keep reading…
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National links: Five ways to experience new cities (and love the one you live in)
Taking in your city in a new way doesn’t have to be a chore—here are five methods to try. Denver may be laying the foundation to get rid of single-family zoning. Bike lanes need more than paint to protect cyclists. Keep reading…
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44 photos of tramways around the world, for your nerdery pleasure
Tramways are like protected bikeways but for streetcars. Enjoy this nerdtastic collection of photos. Keep reading…
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National links: Let’s dig into the future, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk is building tunnels. For what, you ask? Unclear. Also, New York governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing forward with a rail project many say is doomed to fail, and California Republicans are working to kill high-speed rail in the Bay Area. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas! Keep reading…