A few days ago I posted a blog that discussed the concept of Universal Design (transportation facilities designed to accommodate all possible users, including those with disabilities and other special needs) and the value it provides to individuals and communities. One way to approach this issue is to define the design vehicle for pedestrian facilities.
Sidewalks
Toronto Street Furniture Program Blasted
Can "Walkable" and "Bucolic" Go Hand in Hand?
Making Property Owners Pay for Sidewalks
A Different Kind of New York Street Conversion 100 Years Ago
Sidewalks Key Factor Influencing Physical Activity
Walkability Around Schools Dwindling

Thanksgiving
Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I thought I would ask myself: what I am thankful for that is related to urbanism?
Concrete Poems
What More 'Livable Streets' Could Mean for New York
Friday Funny: Pedestrian Planner is Hell on Wheels

Best Ideas of the Week
From public transit to public parks to public space, this past week brought a lot of interesting and innovative ideas in the world of urban planning.
In Mumbai, Pedestrians Protest Lack Of Sidewalks
Keeping Construction Projects From Blocking Sidewalks
Friday Funny: Addressing the Dangers of Texting While Walking

Segways, Sidewalks, and Scooters
Should Segways be allowed on sidewalks? Should all bicycles travel only in designated bike lanes? Should motorized scooters be treated as if they are wheelchairs? Where should rollerblades, skateboards, adult tricycles, bikes with trailers or kick scooters travel? The world of personal mobility is expanding. And so is the pressure in favor of alternatives to the grandaddy of personal mobility -- the automobile. In spite of its importance as image-maker and status-definer, a car is just a method for getting a person from Point A to Point B. Moving people -- that’s its basic purpose.


















