Topic – Sidewalks
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Charlotte’s shift to pedestrianism
From sprawling development
Charlotte, North Carolina has purposely transformed itself from a sprawling city to a bike/ped friendly community.
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‘Shared Space’ challenges the sidewalk standard
Reduces the dominance of cars
Shared Space streets can reduce the dominance of cars by getting people and vehicles to share the road space
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Tour of Montrose observes wheelchair accessibility
"Prescribed paths" necessary
Wheelchair users must follow a “prescribed path” in order to successfully travel along sidewalks, according to Kelly Moore in a Hear Our Houston walking tour.
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Brooklyn bike lane may have reduced speeding
Fewer cyclists on sidewalks
New York City DOT releases speeding data before and after installation of a bike lane.
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Upsized portions and car-dependence
Parking required, not sidewalk
Community planner Dee Merriam talked about the health effects of upsize pricing and car-dependent lifestyles at the 2010 Louisiana Smart Growth Summit.
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H-GAC transportation survey almost over
Highways, transit duke-out
H-GAC's online survey about transportation and funding priorities will close on Tuesday, August 31.
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Better health for children through better streets
Keep kids moving
Better design for streets and improving sidewalks can keep kids healthier, according to a national roundtable sponsored by T4America.
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ULI proposes urban standards
Urban corridors ideas shown
On Wednesday, the Urban Land Institute’s Urban Corridor Planning Assessment Group delivered recommendations for a proposed ordinance on the City’s…
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