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Transit Photo o’ The Day #002
This is one of those images I took, that really doesn’t bring out what is going on around at the time.
Both of these ladies were looking out at some characters outside that were acting ridiculous. The calmness on this particular trip was very nice. Most of the MAX trips I take I admit, are absolutely calm, without boisterous idiots, or other annoyances. They’re laid back, smooth riding, and on time.
Relaxing Sign Rules
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
The city of San Angelo, Texas bucks a regional trend towards stricter regulations for signs used as advertising.
This Season, Some Light Displays Sacrificed
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Around the country, cities have been forced to scrimp by cutting back on holiday-themed light displays.
New Bridge Tolls and Payroll Tax Proposed For NYC Transit
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
A rescue package for New York’s debt-ridden M.T.A. includes two new revenue generators: first-ever tolls for the East and Harlem River bridges, and a 12-county, corporate payroll tax, to supplement fare and toll increases and transit service cuts.
Duany Not a Fan of Modern British Architecture
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Architect Andres Duany spoke in front of architects on Tuesday, pointing out 50 years of mistakes made by architects and planners in the UK.
Effect of California’s New Anti-Sprawl Law Uncertain
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Clearly it has aroused enormous excitement and hope amongst California’s smart growth advocates, but the new anti-sprawl, greenhouse gas-reducing law, SB 375, may do more in the tone it sets than in the changes its supporters hope it makes.
Saxonville Riverview Plaza update
Planning Livable Communities
Sorry for the lengthy time between posts, but the demise of my home computer has put a lot of my blogging time into setting up my replacement computer! However, I would like to belatedly report on the first Planning Board public hearing on this project last month. All the audience members who spoke, said they [...]
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What’s A Rail Station Without Parking?
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
The New Jersey Transit’s Secaucus commuter rail station is the topic of scorn by a New York Times editorial because it doesn’t provide commuter parking - even though it was designed as a ‘transfer station’.
Financial Turmoil Leads to Reverse Migration in China
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
As more and more of China’s “floating population” return from their city jobs to their farms, officials brace for backlash from the recently unemployed.
Great Lakes Compact Comes Just in Time
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Between the invasive species, questions of drinking water safety, and dipping water levels, the Great Lakes have been taking a beating lately.
