#city infrastructure

[faggotfungus]

Heart-shaped bicycle parking in Gračanica by Robot8A (2020)

[elektroskopik]

Your car may be fancy, but you drive like trash

... yet another day of nearly getting hit by drivers who run red lights. If you drive like this, I hope you die as painfully as possible in a fire

[sgrb-archive]

City Concept Art by Junyi Wu

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[kiragecko]

Handitransit Poll

Handitransit is my local term for specialty vehicles that the city provides to pick up people who can't use public transit, usually due to disability.

I'm curious about how common this is, so:

[aro-pancake]

So, apparently, after gathering data from 4 countries in 25 years, that is a US problem.

Went to Argentina, walked everywhere in Buenos Aires, or took the subway.

Went to Uruguay, walked everywhere in Colonia, and only needed to take a cab to and from the ferry station because we had bags.

Went to England, walked everywhere in: my family's city, Nottingham, and London, or took public transport. London's subway system is amazing, btw.

Live in Brazil. Every city I've ever been to you can walk everywhere or get public transport. From the smallest Fucksville, Nowhere to the great metropolis of São Paulo. You can walk or take public transport.

And I mean it when I say Public transport.

I have a bus that stops in front of my building and takes me to my grandpa's house, halfway across town. If I have to go downtown, I'll have my pick of buses to take. If I have to go to my friends houses, I can choose which bus to take. My high school had people from all over the metropolitan region (no, I don't live in São Paulo, and have no intention of ever living there), who took the bus to class and had multiple busses they could take to and from school. In London, we took the subway to the airport when it was time to leave. In the city my family lives in, we only took the car for family outings because of my grandparents. In Argentina, we used the subway or bus, and only took cabs to and from the airport and one day when we were out late and tired.

We had a whole issue in a city here recently because someone was run over by a car while crossing the street, and the nearest pedestrian crossing was, iirc, some 2km away. The city's government fixed it by adding more crossings on that street due to public outrage.

It's not an impossible dream. You shouldn't have to drive to go to the supermarket across the street because there's no pedestrian crossings.

[ncfcatalyst]

Meet Sarasota’s new urbanists, the Sarasota Mobility Alliance

Young, determined and willing to make a change, Colby Heidke realized that if Sarasota’s transportation was to be more accessible to its residents, the community was going to have to do it themselves. Heidke and New College thesis student Chai Leffler founded the Sarasota (SRQ) Mobility Alliance in February, after finding a shared interest in urban planning and accessibility. Since then, they…

[ardri-na-bpiteog]

Just a reminder to my European followers that the European Parliament elections are coming up and they are very important! The far-right parties are projected to win a lot of seats and many of the left/environmentalist parties are expected to do poorly.

This could have serious implications for major issues like climate action in the EU. It is very important that young people turn out to vote, EU elections typically have relatively low turnout but the composition of the EU Parliament does impact the lives of people in the European Union in a lot of ways.

[elektroskopik]

Dear universe, bicycles are not a nuisance. They are a perfectly valid, quiet, and rarely violent means of transportation.

Cars and trucks, on the other hand, are like the AR-15s of the freeway. Maybe, just maybe, we should take a moment and reflect on how many deaths they have caused.

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City Set Concept Art by Junyi Wu

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[recneps47]

There's a blog that just posts pictures of fire hydrants? Don't give me context I want to live in a world where this has no context.

[auadhdwildcards]

Ah yes

Block off the new bike lane to remove the old one

[elektroskopik]

People act like "work" that can't be summed up on your W-2 isn't real work. Foraging takes time. And physical labor.

There is an app called Falling Fruit that you can use to find edible trees and shrubs in your neighborhood or city. You can add new trees/shrubs as you find them.

[ranjith11]

The London Underground: History and Construction | London's underground story

In this captivating video, we delve deep into the fascinating world of The London Underground: History and Construction. Join us on a journey through time as we uncover the secrets behind this iconic transportation system. From its inception to the intricate details of its construction, this video will leave you amazed. Explore the rich history, the challenges faced during construction, and the lasting legacy of The London Underground. Get ready to be transported through history itself!

[my-financials]

Investment Opportunities in Major Cities Around the World

Major cities around the world offer a variety of investment opportunities, from real estate to stocks to businesses. These opportunities can be attractive to investors because they offer the potential for high returns and growth. However, it is important to carefully consider the risks involved before investing in any city. Here are some of the most promising investment opportunities in major…

[thebreakfastgod]

America's Roads: Dangerous by Design