Podcast: Randy Simes

Rachel Quednau interviews Randy Simes all the way from Seoul, South Korea, to talk about the Ohio Department of Transportation’s expected announcement of a major shift toward “fix it first” policy, and away from new road projects.

#NoNewRoads, PodcastRachel QuednauJanuary 25, 2016Ohio

Join Us: A Discussion of Highway Spending and Congestion with Todd Litman

We’re very excited to announce the latest installment in our member webinar series: A Discussion on Highway Spending and Congestion with Todd Litman

#NoNewRoads, Schaefer, Top StoryJason SchaeferJanuary 25, 2016

Highway Boondoggles - A new report from Frontier Group

America is in a long-term transportation funding crisis. Twelve proposed highway projects across the country – slated to cost at least $24 billion – exemplify the need for a fresh approach to transportation spending.

#NoNewRoads, Top StoryJeff Inglis and John OlivieriJanuary 25, 2016highway spending

Bread and Circuses

A twisted look at the twisted federal transportation bill.

Discussion Forum: The Trade Off

Head over to our discussion forum to dive into a challenging question: Should we, as advocates for multiple transportation options, tolerate funding packages that mostly go toward new roads, but also provide minimal bike/walk/transit funding too?

#NoNewRoads, Discussion ForumStrong TownsJanuary 25, 2016transportation spending

Investigate Your State's Transportation Spending with this Tool

Today we're sharing a fascinating, educational and free tool that you can use to compare transportation spending in all fifty states.

#NoNewRoads, #DotheMath, TransportationRachel QuednauJanuary 25, 2016maps, mapping, roads, highway spending

This Week: No New Roads

It is one thing to have the freedom to drive; quite another to have no other option. America has long passed the point of diminishing returns with our approach to funding transportation. That is why this week we are focusing on #NoNewRoads.

#NoNewRoads, MarohnCharles MarohnJanuary 25, 2016Maintenance, transportation spending

Podcast: The Big Short

Special guest Joe Minicozzi joins Chuck Marohn to talk about the movie The Big Short and their own experience with big money and shady land deals.

Podcast, FinanceStrong TownsJanuary 22, 2016best podcast

Winter Biking Demystified

Too often conversations around winter biking focus on the perceived danger and discomfort. But let's not forget the many benefits.

Schaefer, Top Story, BikeabilityJason SchaeferJanuary 22, 2016cycling

Sit On It

Houses of worship are in a perfect position to provide public seating for the community, but so many of them fail at it. Here are some tips for improving seating options at churches.

#PlaceIDontWanttoSit, Top Story, Proppe, FaithSara Joy ProppeJanuary 21, 2016churches, neighborhood

Strong Towns: As Aesop Would Have Told the Story

Today I offer the fable of the Town, the Bridge, the Past, and the Future as a way to understand Strong Towns thinking.

Member Post, Top StoryDave AldenJanuary 21, 2016

Grace Lee Boggs

The late philosopher and civil rights activist, Grace Lee Boggs, shares serious wisdom about her hometown of Detroit, and its resilience and evolution in spite of enormous challenges.

#StrongCitizensRachel QuednauJanuary 21, 2016Detroit, Strong Citizenship

The limits of speed limits

I advocate for a 20 mph speed limit. I believe that, where such a speed limit is called for -- anywhere where we anticipate automobiles will be in the proximity of humans outside of a vehicle -- it is the responsibility of the engineer to design the street so that only a handful of deviants exceed the desired speed.

Bikeability, #SlowtheCars, Top Story, MarohnCharles MarohnJanuary 20, 2016speed

On becoming a local go-to person

What is the process involved in becoming locally influential on urban issues if you don't work for the government or a planning firm? Here are some tips I’ve pulled from my experience so far.

Field Notes, Top Story, #StrongCitizensGracen JohnsonJanuary 20, 2016local government, tips, Strong Citizenship, resource, neighborhood

Unbiased Streets

Would it be possible to design a street that is unbiased towards any specific mode of transportation?

Andrew Price, Urban Design, TransportationAndrew PriceJanuary 20, 2016roads, urban design, streets, transportation

Tearing Down is Giving Up

When you don't know how to deal with something, destroy it. That's the strategy Baltimore and several other major cities have employed in the face of thousands of vacant homes.

Quednau, HousingRachel QuednauJanuary 19, 2016Baltimore, Detroit, Eminent Domain

Urban3 Announces New Mapping Tool

Urban3 just released a brand new mapping tool. And we think you're going to like it.

#DotheMath, Top StoryJoshua McCartyJanuary 19, 2016mapping, maps, Urban3

Will we invent our way out of Strong Towns?

Is there a disruption on the horizon that could potentially put us out of business?

Leyrer, Top StoryMatthias LeyrerJanuary 19, 2016autonomous vehicles

The Week Ahead

Member Support Specialist, Jason Schaefer, makes a guest appearance on the podcast along with Rachel Quednau, to discuss the week's events in Santa Rosa, CA, as well as new members, favorite podcasts, and the book, The 4 Hour Work Week.

PodcastStrong TownsJanuary 18, 2016Santa Rosa

Transportation Summit or Driving Summit?

When the webpage for a local Transportation Summit only includes information about free parking, you have to wonder how much they really care about any transportation mode besides cars.

Member Post, Transportation, Walkability, Bikeability, Top StoryJesse BaileyJanuary 18, 2016cars, parking, transportation

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