Remember Dangerous By Design? Rome has similar problem with motorist-caused fatal collisions. One group, Di Traffic Si Muore (literally “By traffic one dies”), created this shock campaign directed towards tourists.
"Walking the streets of Rome? Better another city. Rome's traffic kills. Go elsewhere."
What do you think about shock and awe campaigns? Would something like this [...]
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Italian Transportation Activists Hit Where It Hurts
Better City by Better Block: Dallas as our example
We talk a lot about improving the streets here at TransitMiami.com. Streets are about moving people, but they are also destinations in and of themselves. People go out of there way to ride specific bikeways and trails, explore Lincoln Road and the Upper Eastside/Biscayne Boulevard. Families take tri-rail just to get to Clematis for an [...]
Rep. Earl Blumenaur – Transit’s Man on Capitol Hill
Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Oregonian Congressman Earl Blumenaur is one of this country’s strongest advocates for mass transit and active transportation. This week, the Honorable Representative writes a brief but strong op-ed for Politico.com in which he espouses his support for pro-rail legislation as a defense against climate change.
TransitMiami.com encourages you to engage your representatives locally, in [...]
Ride is On: Sunday Miami Solidarity Ride Goes Tandem with NYC
This Sunday at 2pm, cyclists will ride once again for Christophe Le Canne – this time in solidarity with New York City cyclists and non-profit TIME’S UP!, who have organized a ride of their own at the same time in Brooklyn. Local cyclist and TM friend Eddy is organizing this ride to start at Government [...]
Petition to Lower Speed on Rickenbacker, Shorten Emergency Response Time
There is a growing movement to reduce the speed on the Rickenbacker Causeway and a formal petition is set to be submitted to local leaders today. The petition reads as follows:
PETITION TO IMPROVE SAFETY ON THE RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY
To improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, the undersigned petitions Miami-Dade County, the
Board of County Commissioners, to [...]
Sarnoff Responds to Incident, Calls for Reducing Liquor Bar Hours
TransitMiami.com continues to reach out to local leaders for a response to Sunday’s fatal hit and run incident on the County’s Rickenbacker Causeway. City of Miami Regalado has yet to return our call but City of Miami Commission Chairman Marc Sarnoff has issued the following statement:
“First of all, we cannot lose sight of the fact [...]
Community Unites in Response to Cyclist’s Death
Miami is a community of communities, and nowhere is that more true than among our cycling and walking advocates. South Florida is home to hundreds of walking groups, racing teams, transit advocates and mobility activists… the list goes on. The horrible death of Mr. Christophe Lacanne, witnessed by hundreds of people traveling along the county’s [...]
Bertonatti Responds to Tragedy through Publicist
As details begin to pour in about the hit and run incident that killed South Miami cyclist and family man, Christoper Lecanne yesterday morning, TransitMiami.com obtained the following statement from the motorist’s publicist:
This has been a terrible tragedy that resulted from this accident and both Carlos and his family are devastated. Lives were changed forever [...]
What’s in a Name? A whole lot more than you’d think…
Disclaimer: The following post, you’ll find, has little to do with Transit or recent development, but I’d like to take the time to address the apathetic attitude of our locals when it comes down to our city’s culture, history, and identity by discussing the re-branding of our local brand Burdines to Macy’s.
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