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Island Press Field Notes

By Gaelle Gourmelon / On May 12th, 2016

Can cities shift their systems and structures to become sustainable? This is the second of two  sneak peeks into the newest State of the World publication, ...

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By Carlton Reid / On June 2nd, 2015

After two years at home, sitting in a darkened room trying to make sense of research notes, wrestling slippery arguments into a book, I took the show on the road, spending half of April travelling around the US. It felt great to be out in the open,...

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By Admin / On May 11th, 2015

Chronicles of the Ludlam Trail Posted by Eric Katz at the Green Mobility Network

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By Admin / On May 4th, 2015

So, How Did #UnblockBikeLanes Work Out? Posted by Randy LoBasso of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia

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By Meghan Bartels / On April 20th, 2015

Biking for Everyone In urban space, it takes more than paint on pavement to make biking seem like a low stress option for everyone. Bikes have a place on the road. Let’s...

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By Meghan Bartels / On April 17th, 2015

In the late 1800s, cycling was loved by many men with impressive facial hair.

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By Meghan Bartels / On April 13th, 2015

Detroit is rapidly reinventing itself. Bicycling, trails, and Complete Streets are a part of that reinvention through the work of many individuals, neighborhoods,...

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By Alliance for Biking & Walking / On March 23rd, 2015

Editor's note: The Bicycle Transportation Alliance was a partner on our Bike to Work promotion last year, so we're particularly pleased to share this update on their work from the Alliance for Biking & Walking. Stay tuned for further...

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By Robert Brown / On March 12th, 2015

An early model of Google's self-driving car.

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By Alliance for Biking & Walking / On January 8th, 2015

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