Physically Separated Bike Lanes
Physically separated bicycle paths exist in cities worldwide. This video explains what they are, how they work, and asks: "Why not here?"
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Hal (and Kerri) Grade Your Bike Locking
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Hal Grades Your Bike Locking 3: The Final Warning!
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How to use a Bike Box
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Bike vs. Car vs. Transit
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Complete Streets: It’s About More Than Bike Lanes
Over the last four years, New York City has seen a transportation renaissance on its streets, striking a better balance by providing more space for walking, biking, and transit. As with any departure from the status quo, it can take a while for everyone to grow accustomed to the changes. So Streetfilms decided to look [...]
MBA: Bicycling
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MBA: Highway Removal
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A Case for Open Data in Transit
Ever find yourself waiting for the next bus, not knowing when it will arrive? Think it would be great if you could check a subway countdown clock from the sidewalk? Or get arrival times on your phone? Giving transit riders better information can make riding the bus or the train more convenient and appealing. And [...]
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