Infrastructure?
“A pedestrian refuge island can improve safety and comfort by providing pedestrians with the option of waiting in the median area before beginning the next stage of the crossing.” — USDOT
Read MoreOn the Merits of Roundabouts
I grew up in Orange, California, a city that decided to forgo the traditional town square in favor of a circle. The Orange Circle is a two-lane roundabout surrounding a park and a fountain that was funded, I kid you not, back in 1886 through local bake sales. Every teenager in town learned to drive […]
Read MoreHospitality Zones
We’re seeing a new shift in downtown policing, particularly when it comes to late-night activities. In many downtowns, particularly those in college towns, police officers often feel under siege with the sheer amount of late-night patrons, underage drinking, disturbances and fights. And the next morning city services are as overloaded as a host trying to […]
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