Tag: Walking
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It's National Walking Day; Get out and do it
We always say "Solvitur Ambulando"- it is solved by walking. Today is the day to start.
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More blaming the victim as Toronto police tell pedestrians to "Do the Bright Thing"
As far as the police are concerned, pedestrians should wear orange vests and lights, or they only have themselves to blame.
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Are sidewalks a civic responsibility? Not in Atlanta
One might think that promoting walking as an alternative to driving might be good for cities clogged with cars full of overweight people.
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Walkonomics: How walkable is that street?
No, Walkonomics is not a new blog by Steven Levitt. Rather, it's a new entrant to the field of walkability rating, joining the current leader Walk Score, but taking a different approach.
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Vancouver Crowned Most Walkable City in Canada
Walk Score has published its first top 10 ranking of Canadian cities for walkability. They also have information about specific neighborhood. This is very useful to anyone who's thinking about buying or renting in these areas.
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Zurich Fashion Label Invents Construction-Site Chic
Inspired by the neon safety vests worn by workers at construction sites, a new Swiss design label is taking the highly reflective material and trying to turn it into something that cyclists and other urban dwellers just might actually wear.
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7 Pedestrians Hit By Cars in Toronto in 45 Minutes This Morning, And They Blame the Victims For Wearing Dark Clothing
It's time to start a Slut Walk style movement for Pedestrians, to dress in black and take back the streets.
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50 Forgotten Bird Songs Play in a Sydney Alley
An art installation in Australia reminds us of the destructive force of urbanization.
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Walkonomics App Scores Walkability of Streets
The app lets users find the most walk-friendly streets as well as add their own ratings.
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How Neighborhood Design Can Make Us Sick
Whether your neighborhood is conducive to walking could determine your risk for developing diabetes, according to a new study.
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Chicago Aims to Eliminate Pedestrian Fatalities Within 10 Years
Good cities are built for walking, so Chicago unveils an ambitious plan to put pedestrians first.
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Chinese Pedestrians Walking Over Canvases Bring Paintings to Life (VIDEO)
A new campaign transforms Chinese sidewalks into paintings to raise awareness about the environment.
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Flashmob Creates Instant Human Crosswalks (Video)
A Parisian 'swarm' that looks mystifying at first but is a protest against car culture that leaves pedestrians completely out of luck. Oh yeah, and it's an instant crosswalk!
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Number of "Distracted Walking" Injuries Quadruples In Seven Years. Is This A Problem?
Car hits pedestrian, and suddenly it's the pedestrian's fault for being distracted. What's wrong with this picture?
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Abandoned Walmart Turned Into Giant Public Library With Gorgeous Interior. But Where Do They park Walmarts?
Adaptive reuse of dead big boxes is important, but what about context?
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App Earns Money for Charities for Every Mile You Walk, Run, or Bike
With a smartphone and some ambulation, you can support any of nine great non-profits.
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Tom Vanderbilt On The Importance Of Walking, Both For Our Health and For Our Cities
St. Augustine said "Solvitur Ambulando": It is solved by walking. So does Tom Vanderbilt in this great series in Slate.
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Walk [Your City] Campaign Lets City Dwellers Encourage Walking with Guerrilla Wayfinding Signs
After a successful pilot project in Raleigh, one man is bringing his unauthorized signs to other cities.
