Posts tagged Data Analysis
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Who drives cars, who gets hit by cars, and why
In DC, neighborhoods where car ownership is lowest see the highest rates of pedestrian crashes. Why? Keep reading…
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Baltimore, Philly’s transit ridership dropped the least, SF the most, according to this app
The Transit app provides some surprising insights into just which cities have been affected the most by the coronavirus shutdown. Keep reading…
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Rail ridership is up, bus ridership may be leveling off, and we can learn all this from a new Metro data tool
Want to know how many riders there are on a certain bus line, or Metro station? How much it’s changed over time? How weekends compare to weekdays? Now you can learn that and more, thanks to a new data portal WMATA released in December. It has three tools, one for rail ridership, one for bus, and one for parking. Keep reading…
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In just 5 hours, volunteers collected over 300 bike lane violations in Arlington
On October 17, 40 volunteers and I spread out across bike lanes in Crystal City, Rosslyn, and Ballston to see just how many drivers stop in or otherwise block bicycle lanes. We collected more than 300 bike lane violations in just five hours! Keep reading…
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To build a better transit system for all, start by understanding how women travel
Women account for 55% of transit riders in the US, according to the National Household Travel Survey, yet their travel needs and behaviors are not well understood. If you lack an understanding of how and why women travel, how can you provide safe, reliable, and comfortable transit service? Keep reading…
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National links: Los Angeles’ scooter pilot has sparked a debate about surveillance
Los Angeles is about to launch a one-year scooter pilot that collects trip data. Japanese inventor Seiichi Miyake made cities more accessible to people who are visually impaired. More US cities are ending their recycling programs after China stopped purchasing their recyclable materials. Keep reading…
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National links: Concrete is used widely, but it harms the environment. What should cities do?
Concrete is the most destructive material on earth, and also the most-used substance after water. A wealth guru wants to build a car-free city outside of Denver modeled after bicycle-friendly Dutch cities. Seattle is getting a new waterfront, complete with an enormous shark tank. Keep reading…
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National links: This new city planning tool raises concerns about surveillance
Planners can now look at entire citys' patterns of movement—but there are serious concerns about privacy. How should we redisign curb space in the era of ride-hailing? The state of California has sued a city for not allowing enough homebuilding. 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: Yes to more homes, but I’m no YIMBY
Why some people who care about housing don't like the term “YIMBY.” Lots of US developments look the same — here's how we can make them more creative. Cities are about to get hotter, but won't all feel the effects of climate change the same way. Keep reading…