Posts in the 'Integrated Transport' category
Power of Film Reveals Delhi's Auto-Rickshaw Issues
Power of Film Reveals Delhi's Auto-Rickshaw Issues
The challenges and problems faced by Delhi’s auto-rickshaw drivers and passengers have been highlighted in a film documentary titled “Third Wheel: Auto Rickshaws – Boon or Bane for Delhi?” developed by Prabodh, a non-government organization in Delhi. The documentary fills ...
TheCityFix Picks, May 7: More Money for Buses, Urban Design Competition, Serious Gaming for Sustainable Cities
TheCityFix Picks, May 7: More Money for Buses, Urban Design Competition, Serious Gaming for Sustainable Cities
Welcome back to TheCityFix Picks, our series highlighting the newsy and noteworthy of the past week. Each Friday, we’ll run down the headlines falling under TheCityFix’s five themes: mobility, quality of life, environment, public space, and technology and innovation. Mobility ...
Buses Spread the Love in Copenhagen
Buses Spread the Love in Copenhagen
Looking for love? Ride the bus! Starting on May 3, Danish transport company Arriva introduced red-upholstered designated “love seats” on more than 100 buses in Copenhagen to encourage flirtation, smiles, romance and happiness among the city’s passengers, whether they’re happily ...
Does the University of Maryland Care Enough About Transit?
Does the University of Maryland Care Enough About Transit?
There’s been lots of buzz this week in College Park, Md. about accessibility and transit. First, early this week, there were reports of the controversy surrounding the school’s plans to close Campus Drive to private vehicles and many buses for ...
Trains Back on Track in Mumbai
Trains Back on Track in Mumbai
Mumbai’s trains are back on track after two days of disruption caused by railway motormen who went on strike in demand of higher wages, including overtime allowances, and increased safety.
Benchmarking Walking and Bicycling in D.C.
Benchmarking Walking and Bicycling in D.C.
The Alliance for Biking & Walking released its “2010 Benchmarking Report” on bicycling and walking, showing data from all 50 states and the 51 largest U.S. cities. The Washington, D.C. factsheet reveals that the city compares favorably to the national ...
World Bank Opens Urban Development (and Other) Data
World Bank Opens Urban Development (and Other) Data
Earlier this month, the World Bank opened up its data and launched a new website – data.worldbank.org – where users will be able to browse and filter more than 2,000 financial, business, health, economic and human development indicators from World ...
This Week: DC Streetcar Showcase
This Week: DC Streetcar Showcase
Come one, come all! The “DC Streetcar Showcase” is coming to town! There’s been much anticipation of the revival of D.C.’s streetcar system, which ran on 200 miles of track around the city for a hundred years starting in 1862. ...
Johannesburg's Rea Vaya Moves Forward Despite More Violent Attacks
Johannesburg's Rea Vaya Moves Forward Despite More Violent Attacks
Today’s introduction of the remaining Phase 1A routes on the Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Johannesburg, South Africa was preceded by more violence last Friday. In two separate incidents, gunmen opened fire on BRT buses, leaving at ...
TheCityFix Picks, April 30: E-Jeepneys in Manila, Moving Back to the City, Bicycles for Haiti
TheCityFix Picks, April 30: E-Jeepneys in Manila, Moving Back to the City, Bicycles for Haiti
Welcome back to TheCityFix Picks, our series highlighting the newsy and noteworthy of the past week. Each Friday, we’ll run down the headlines falling under TheCityFix’s five themes: mobility, quality of life, environment, public space, and technology and innovation. Mobility ...
TheCityFix Picks, April 23: Driving Less Saves Money, Urban Parks Matter, Chevy Debuts a New Electric Concept Car
TheCityFix Picks, April 23: Driving Less Saves Money, Urban Parks Matter, Chevy Debuts a New Electric Concept Car
Welcome back to TheCityFix Picks, our series highlighting the newsy and noteworthy of the past week. Each Friday, we’ll run down the headlines falling under TheCityFix’s five themes: mobility, quality of life, environment, public space, and technology and innovation. Mobility ...
Earth Day Round-Up: Transport and Land Use Planning Making Cities More Sustainable
Earth Day Round-Up: Transport and Land Use Planning Making Cities More Sustainable
It’s the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Let’s celebrate with a round-up of a posts that shed some light into why cities matter, from the perspective of mayors, urban planners, businesspeople and community activists. Have something to share? Link to ...
The UK National Carbon Calculator
The UK National Carbon Calculator
The British newspaper the Guardian has published an interactive tool on its website that allows the user to simulate different policies at the national scale for reducing the UK’s carbon footprint. The user can opt for any number of policies, ...
Wanted: Photos From Your Trips in Transit
Wanted: Photos From Your Trips in Transit
Via Streetsblog Los Angeles: UCLA researchers at their Institute of Transportation Studies are looking for volunteers to help with one of their research projects by creating a photo essay of their travels on transit. The thought is that by analyzing ...
Last Chance to Register for Bike DC
Last Chance to Register for Bike DC
It’s more than a month away (May 23), but you only have a couple more days to register! Join Bike DC’s premier as the signature spring bicycling event on the Washington, DC event calendar. Sunday morning, May 23rd, will be ...
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