Monthly archives: March, 2011
Transit over Freight in transportation planning?
An interesting blog post over at Portland Transport recently got my gears turning. The post in question, put to the test the argument that nearly ALL road expansion projects tout the ability to be able to move freight quickly and efficiently. The post also points out that freight does not always win out, yet if …
State lawmakers scuttling transit projects
The Joy of Medium-length Trips by Bicycle
Anyone who knows me can tell you I’m not much of an exercise guru. Â Don’t get me wrong, I love getting out on my bike, but I love it even more when there is a set destination and purpose for the trip. Â With gas prices rising even faster than the spring temperatures, this is a …
Rebuild Indy: What are we rebuilding?
In 2010, Mayor Greg Ballard used bonding capacity against equity in our water/sewer utilities as well as future rate increases to fund a program that is called, Rebuild Indy. The first injection of funds came in to the tune of $55 million. It was used to jumpstart the program and largely includes resurfacing streets, repairing some …
March 2011 Wallpaper
Census Reveals Hoosiers Increasingly Desire Walkable Neighborhoods
As many Urban Indy readers are well aware by now, the 2010 Census information for Indiana was released, giving the general public a statistical snapshot of the state’s economic and demographic standing. Indiana is one of the first states to have their 2010 numbers released, with many other states coming online throughout the duration of …