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The most wonderful time of the year looks different in 2020 for so many reasons. As the holidays are approaching, it’s more difficult now than ever to compare our day to day lives with what we might have expected to experience. Social justice movements were the headlines of the summer. COVID-19 truly upended all of … [Read more…]
Chances are that most of the people you drive around are idiots (or at least that’s what it feels like). From random traffic to drivers ignoring road signs, there are plenty of actions drivers take that infuriate us. Driving around big cities is probably one of the worst experiences, as congestion is unthinkable and people … [Read more…]
If you’ve lived in the same city or town all your life, you probably are very familiar with the culture and laws that govern the region. These have been consistent throughout your life, they’re all that you’ve ever known. Reality is, these standards are not consistent across the globe. Different geographic regions all have very … [Read more…]
As of this week, Winter 2019 is officially in the books. And with all the snow and rain we got this year, that’s not such a bad thing. Especially if you’re giddy to swap your sweaters, coats, and boots out for shorts, t-shirts, and sandals. But before we leave winter completely behind, let’s take a … [Read more…]
One of the most convenient things about living close to work is that you may not have to drive. Instead of sitting in morning or afternoon traffic, you can get to and from work by simply walking, or even biking. So, if you’re one of the lucky individuals who can walk or bike to work, … [Read more…]
With constant advances in hybrid technology, the selection and quality of hybrid vehicles increases every year. As consumers realize the value of reducing emissions and saving money on fuel, sales of hybrid vehicles have been on the rise, too. Aside from the long-term savings on fuel expenses, hybrid vehicles are also helping to preserve … [Read more…]
Editor’s Note: The following article is by David Edmondson and was originally published on The Greater Marin, a blog on urban issues in Marin County, California. A couple of weeks ago, commenters were largely negative to the idea of protected bicycle lanes on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard for safety reasons and for the reason that the Corte … [Read more…]
What happens when a sizeable portion of the workforce doesn’t need to commute every day?
Mobile apps like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar won’t dismantle public transit. If anything, these services will replace taxis.
Regional mobility has been on a steady decline for decades. There just aren’t any good reasons to move anymore.