More and more, major newspapers are writing about America’s aging population and what that will mean for the future of our landscape as more baby boomers turn 60 and beyond. This month, USA Today and The Washington Post ran stories about the coming mobility challenges resulting from the ‘silver tsunami.’ You can also read about […]
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An LA paper last week profiled a commuter who kicked the car habit, showing how he lives happily and affordably car-free: "Two years ago, Simon Pastucha – an urban designer and planner for the city of Los Angeles – left his Mercedes SUV at the dealership and hasn’t looked back. But how does a professional with
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Individuals aren’t the only ones who understand the enormous benefits that transit can provide. Many cities, companies, non-profit organizations, universities and others believe strongly in the need for public transit and support the work TRU does as greater Detroit’s transit advocate. That’s why TRU has recently launched business and associate memberships. Several have joined already:
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Once again, Ann Arbor’s getDowntown Program’s E-Newsletter and website is chock-full of useful information, including: Winter commuting tips – "A sure way to keep off the holiday weight gain is to stay active. And what better way to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine than by walking and biking to work?" Winter bike and
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The Brookings Institute just published a paper on Walkable Urban Places. You can see an abstract and download the report here: Footloose and Fancy Free Among some of the interesting findings: Many of the most walkable places are adjacent to downtowns. New York metro area has the highest number of most walkable urban places. Rail
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