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Leading Pedestrian Intervals: Just program the light, bro
Walking in our neighborhoods and city should feel safe. Unfortunately, crossing the street can feel like you’re fist bumping the Grim Reaper. Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) offer a solution...
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10 Cool Tips for Urbanists during the summer
Summers can be brutal, especially if you’re not used to extreme heat or grew up in a hot desert. Fortunately, like our cities, we are great at adapting to our environments. Adjusting to the heat...
Modern glass facade of Den Haag Centraal station
What is Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)?
Have you ever heard the term Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and wondered what it means? Welcome to another installment of Urbanism Declassified – your go-to guide for breaking down urbanism concepts...
Grand Canyon Train in the National Park on the rail. There are trees and snow around.
How To get to the Grand canyon without a car
Grand Canyon Without a Car Did you know it’s entirely possible to experience the wonders of the Grand Canyon without needing to drive a car? Not only is it a feasible option, but it also offers a...
Phoenix Spokes People Bike Valet at WayneFest
Bike Valet Guide to getting started
Discover the benefits of a bike valet – not only does it foster a strong biking community, but it also offers an exceptional service to your local area.
Amtrak Auto Train
Amtrak Auto Train Journey and History
Amtrak's Auto-Train, an unique rail service in North America, bridges Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida, offering a distinctive travel solution that merges the convenience of rail transport with the...
Busy scramble crossing with pedestrians and vehicles at Taylor Street intersection in urban setting at Arizona State University (ASU) in Downtown Phoenix (DTPHX)
Cooking up Pedestrian Scramble Crossing: Learning the History and Benefits of the Barnes Dance
Explore the essentials of pedestrian scramble crossings, renowned for enhancing urban safety and efficiency by halting all vehicular traffic, allowing pedestrians to cross intersections in any direction,...
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50 States of Transit: Arizona's Canyons to Connectivity 
Welcome to 50 States of Transit, Urban Avenues series on transit in the United States. The US is often maligned for its lack of transit and car-dependency – and much of that is deserved; however,...