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Bikestation Opens in D.C. to Warm Welcome from Bicycling Advocates
Bikestation Opens in D.C. to Warm Welcome from Bicycling Advocates
The large bicycle helmet-shaped structure — a project that’s been in the works for six years — outside of Union Station finally opened to the public during a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning attended by a veritable “who’s who “of Washington’s ...
Persuading for Pedestrian Zones (Part 1)
Persuading for Pedestrian Zones (Part 1)
The flows of both traffic and history move in sometimes mysterious ways. At the turn of the 21st century, cities, such as D.C., clamored to integrate the amazing new technology of automobiles.  As most urban areas now choke on rapid ...
Bikestation Set to Roll Out With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Oct. 2
Bikestation Set to Roll Out With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Oct. 2
Bikestation is set to unveil its newest bicycle parking facility outside of Union Station on Friday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. The grand opening is hosted by Bikestation, the District Department of Transportation, and Bike and Roll. ...
NYC's Bike Route Network: Bridging the Gaps
NYC's Bike Route Network: Bridging the Gaps
Coming from Los Angeles, New York City's bicycling infrastructure seems to shout fearless innovation, especially in the effort and artistry exerted to smartly bridge gaps in the city's bikeway networks.
CGI Live Blogging: Brad Pitt and Bill Clinton "Make It Right"
CGI Live Blogging: Brad Pitt and Bill Clinton "Make It Right"
Let’s be honest. Brad Pitt was a big draw for tonight’s special session on infrastructure, called “Building a Better Future – A Progress Report on Making It Right in New Orleans.” But once you realize what his Make It Right ...
CGI Live Blogging: The Infrastructure of Place: Sustainability and the Built Environment
CGI Live Blogging: The Infrastructure of Place: Sustainability and the Built Environment
On the third day of the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, experts came together to discuss “The Infrastructure of Place: Sustainability and the Built Environment,” as moderated by Vijay Vaitheeswaran, global correspondent for The Economist and co-author of ZOOM: The ...
Short-Circuiting the Circulator
Short-Circuiting the Circulator
I have often extolled the virtues of the D.C. Circulator system. The unique branding and routing combination has served to make the system valuable to the infrequent rider. The routes served fill major gaps in the metro service, but provide ...
New York City's Underappreciated Waterways
New York City's Underappreciated Waterways
“NYC: Inside Out,” subtitled quite simply, “Transportation”, aired on the Discovery Channel last Thursday, September 17th. The short, hour long documentary explores the complexity of the transportation systems that sustain the city I visited for the first time the week ...
CGI Live Blogging: Strengthening Infrastructure...and Making the Case for the Electric Car
CGI Live Blogging: Strengthening Infrastructure…and Making the Case for the Electric Car
“It’s a challenge to make infrastructure, as a topic, sexy, but i know these people can do it,” said this morning’s plenary session moderator Ray Suarez, senior correspondent for NewsHour. The stimulating conversation (Suarez says he couldn’t get the scheduled ...
CGI Live Blogging: Cash For Clunkers "Not a Silver Bullet"
CGI Live Blogging: Cash For Clunkers "Not a Silver Bullet"
Cash for Clunkers program – funded with $3 billion of U.S. government money – was launched as a commitment at last year’s CGI Annual Meeting? Jack Hidary, chairman of SmartTransportation.org, a nonprofit coalition of organizations dedicated to promoting clean technology ...
D.C. Commuters Go Car Free
D.C. Commuters Go Car Free
How did Metro area residents celebrate the first day of fall? By ditching their cars, of course! D.C.’s third annual Car Free Day was held Tuesday with over 6,000 area commuters pledging to abandon their automobiles for alternative transportation. Car Free ...
The Romance of the Greyhound?
The Romance of the Greyhound?
When many Americans think of Greyhound buses, they think of several things: long, time-consuming journeys, malt liquor-scented seat companions eager to discuss the terms of their parole, dreary stations on the edge of town.  “Romantic” is not necessarily a word ...
CGI Live Blogging: Investing in Girls and Women...for Safer Public Transportation?
CGI Live Blogging: Investing in Girls and Women…for Safer Public Transportation?
This morning’s plenary session on the second day of the Clinton Global Initiative was all about “Investing in Girls and Women.” Moderated by acclaimed journalist Diane Sawyer, co-anchor of Good Morning America and Primetime, the discussion agenda focused on how ...
TheCityFix and EMBARQ at the Clinton Global Initiative
TheCityFix and EMBARQ at the Clinton Global Initiative
TheCityFix Managing Editor Erica Schlaikjer will be attending the Clinton Global Initiative this week to blog about issues related to sustainable transportation, climate and energy, and cities.
Looking for a Few Good Bloggers
Looking for a Few Good Bloggers
EMBARQ is looking for a few part-time, volunteer bloggers to contribute to thecityfix.com. Since launching in 2007, the global blogging network has expanded to include three city-based blogs in Washington, D.C., Mumbai and Mexico City. The site has undergone a ...
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