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Creating “A Better Tomorrow” in America with Sustainable Transportation
February 9, 2010 – 12:26 am | No Comment

Creating “A Better Tomorrow” in America with Sustainable Transportation

Check out this video from America 2050, as part of its “A Better Tomorrow” project to create a “positive vision for the future of America built around investments in sustainable transportation and livable communities.”
No, the futuristic …

Bikes on Board: The Latest Research on Bicycle/Transit Integration
February 6, 2010 – 1:53 am | One Comment

Bikes on Board: The Latest Research on Bicycle/Transit Integration

Unfortunately, I didn’t get to make it to the recent TRB conference. But a few colleagues have come back from the conference bearing wonderful souvenirs, DVD-ROM discs packed full with details of the latest transportation …

Where’s Low Carbon Transport in Post-Copenhagen Pledges?
February 4, 2010 – 11:26 pm | 2 Comments

Where’s Low Carbon Transport in Post-Copenhagen Pledges?

The first major piece of follow-up to the Copenhagen Accord took place Monday: the countries responsible for the bulk of climate-altering pollution formally submitted emission reduction plans, meeting the agreement’s Jan. 31 deadline. Fifty-five …

Businesses Take Responsibility for Advancing Sustainable Transportation
February 3, 2010 – 10:58 pm | No Comment

Businesses Take Responsibility for Advancing Sustainable Transportation

Mitch Jackson is the Director of Environmental Affairs & Sustainability for FedEx Corporation (and he also writes for the FedEx Citizenship Blog.) This month, FedEx is beginning work with EMBARQ — the producer of TheCityFix …

A New Face in Your Blogosphere
February 2, 2010 – 2:38 am | 2 Comments

A New Face in Your Blogosphere

You may recognize my name – I’ve been a contributor to TheCityFix for the past several months.  I recently took the job on full-time, so I wanted to introduce myself.
I’m happy to be working with …

Back to Bicycling Basics in Beijing
January 25, 2010 – 10:20 pm | 9 Comments

Back to Bicycling Basics in Beijing

According to The Guardian, 20 years ago, four out of five Beijing residents pedaled around China’s capital in some of the world’s best bike lanes.  However, this number has decreased as private car ownership has gone …

U.S. Stimulus “Jobs Bill” Signals Major Opportunity to Improve Safety and Save Money
January 22, 2010 – 6:05 am | No Comment

U.S. Stimulus “Jobs Bill” Signals Major Opportunity to Improve Safety and Save Money

By mandating or incentivizing Fix it First and transit projects, the Jobs Bill can create more jobs, save lives and alleviate fiscal constraints on communities

TheCityFix Guide to Communication & Mobility @ TRB’s Annual Meeting
January 8, 2010 – 4:35 am | One Comment

TheCityFix Guide to Communication & Mobility @ TRB’s Annual Meeting

We at TheCityFix and EMBARQ are especially excited about all of the activity around this topic of communication and sustainable mobility and for anyone attending this year’s TRB Annual Meeting we have put together a list of sessions that should not be missed…

2010 Sustainable Transport Awards: Nominees Announced
December 29, 2009 – 11:00 pm | 4 Comments

2010 Sustainable Transport Awards: Nominees Announced

Last year, New York City became the first U.S. city to win the 2009 Sustainable Transport Award. As reported on EMBARQ.org, the city was recognized for its significant transport reforms, as a continuation of Mayor …

Big Ideas: Kill the Cul-De-Sac and Build Bicycle Highways
December 23, 2009 – 6:04 am | 2 Comments

Big Ideas: Kill the Cul-De-Sac and Build Bicycle Highways

The New York Times’ Ninth Annual Year in Ideas report highlighted two great initiatives related to urban design and sustainability: Virginia Governor Tim Kaine’s strategy to kill the cul-de-sac and Copenhagen’s “bicycle highway” initiative.
The Cul-de-sac …