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Streetsblog Will Be Offline Wednesday Morning
Tomorrow in the early morning, LA Streetsblog will be down for a couple hours while the redesigned site is uploaded. I don't think it will have too much of an impact because the down time is scheduled for 6 A.M. to 9 A.M. our time. However, these things can go long, so please be patient with us tomorrow as the site goes down and with any bugs that might pop up in the afternoon.
June 10, 2008
Eyes on the Street, Presidential Campaign Edition
After the 2004 presidential campaign, in which both candidates attracted attention for riding bikes (and falling off them), it's refreshing to see a nominee on two wheels who is neither A) biking in the woods, nor B) straddling an $8000 Serotta while clad in spandex. Obama stayed upright and apparently rode with one of his daughters in tow (none of the AP photos actually show who or what is attached to his trailer).
June 10, 2008
The Windshield Perspective, Same As It Ever Was
From the way back machine comes this remarkable essay, "The Last Traffic Jam," about the blind spots that plague the motoring mentality. The anonymous author, writing for Time Magazine in 1947, delivers observations about road rage and the endemic violence of driving that still apply today.
June 9, 2008
National Transit Union Proposes a Smart Fuel Subsidy
Tired of hearing about gas tax holidays, bridge toll suspensions, and rebates for drivers? Here's a policy proposal that will actually improve commutes, not just encourage trips by car: subsidizing fuel for transit systems.
June 6, 2008
“My Next Vehicle Will Be a Bicycle”
Like media outlets everywhere, CNNMoney.com is reporting with greater frequency on rising fuel prices, with headlines like "Six fixes for pricey gasoline" and "Bad news for Detroit: Miles per gallon." In a recent online poll, the financial website asked a question that is surely on the minds of many Americans: "The next vehicle I buy will be...?" In the non-random sample of 42,275 respondents, more people said they are leaning towards a bike than a truck or SUV.
June 6, 2008
Car Buyers Pick Their Poison: Free Gun or Free Gas
Max Motors owner Mark Muller claims sales have quadrupled since the offer took effect. But in this case, the high price of gas seems not to be influencing consumers' decisions. Most takers are opting to pack heat, reports Reuters:
June 5, 2008
Regions Bank: Cycling Will Set You Free
Looks like we have a contender for Livable Streets Ad Campaign of the Year, courtesy of the Alabama-based Regions bank chain.
June 3, 2008
Help Us List the Best Livable Streets Blogs
Earlier this week, the Open Planning Project announced that they are putting together a list of all the best Livable Streets blogs from around the country and beyond. In their "help wanted" post they explained:
May 30, 2008