The Hub 1/14/2022: Clean Air Council’s Weekly Round-up of Transportation News
“The Hub” is a weekly round-up of transportation related news in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Check back weekly to keep up-to-date on the issues Clean Air Council’s transportation staff finds important.
CityLab: The ‘One-Minute City’ – During the pandemic, Paris proposed a 15-minute city where residents will have access to daily needs within a 15-minute walk or bike. Sweden is now pursuing a ‘one-minute city’ called Street Moves, by using the spaces in front of doors.
D Magazine: DART’s Future Starts With A New Bus Network – Dallas Area Rapid Transit is launching a new bus network on January 24th. With this new network, riders will spend less time waiting and more time walking to the stop. The transit agency will provide a week-long fare-free ride service.
Greater Greater Washington: Winter Cycling – Most transportation infrastructure prioritizes automobiles over cyclists and pedestrians. After a snowstorm, this is very evident with clear streets but blocked bike lanes and sidewalks. Dressing warm is just one of the tips shared here for cycling during the winter.
Chapelboro: 20th Anniversary Of Fare-Free Transit Service – The first weekend of January, 20 years ago Chapel Hill Transit implemented a fare-free model. Ever since riders do not have to worry about bus fares. This model was made possible through the partnership of the Town of Chapel Hill, the Town of Carrboro, and UNC.
Bike Portland: Bike Lane Sweeper Invention – Pierre Lermant, an inventor in California, is working on a bike sweeper that can be pulled behind a bike. This invention will be used to clean bike lanes, as currently, most cities do not sweep bike lanes especially if they are protected bike lanes or if they are not located in residential areas.
StreetsBlog USA: Utah Is Building A ‘15-minute City’ From Scratch – Officials in Draper, Utah is aiming to develop a community that is not reliant on cars for residents to get to their daily needs. This will serve as a model for developers and in 15-minutes residents will be connected by walking, biking, and public transit.
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