Where they are, what they're like, and what they mean for the city.
WDET explored how to get around on a bike in Detroit—as well as the "bigger story" told by the proliferation of bike lanes in the city, from zero to nearly 200 miles over the last 10 years.
In the segment, Sandra Svoboda speaks to community stakeholders for perspective on what it took to get the city to view bike lanes as an "asset." She and Stephen Henderson also consider the history of urban planning in Detroit, and the opportunities for economic development afforded by this new approach.
The story notes that about a quarter of Detroit households do not have access to a car, so infrastructure to support alternative modes of transportation could be crucial to living there.
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Major Street Reconfiguration Underway in Detroit
A $1 million project to reduce vehicle lanes on Detroit's Jefferson Boulevard is designed to increase safety along the busy corridor.
With Protected Lanes, 460% More People Commute by Bike
For those needing more ammo, more data proving what we already knew is here.
DC Backpedals on Bike Lane Protection, Swaps Barriers for Paint
Citing aesthetic concerns, the city is removing the concrete barriers and flexposts that once separated Arizona Avenue cyclists from motor vehicles.
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San Francisco's School District Spent $105M To Build Affordable Housing for Teachers — And That's Just the Beginning
SFUSD joins a growing list of school districts using their land holdings to address housing affordability challenges faced by their own employees.
The Tiny, Adorable $7,000 Car Turning Japan Onto EVs
The single seat Mibot charges from a regular plug as quickly as an iPad, and is about half the price of an average EV.
Trump Approves Futuristic Automated Texas-Mexico Cargo Corridor
The project could remove tens of thousands of commercial trucks from roadways.
Austin's First Single Stair Apartment Building is Officially Underway
Eliminating the requirement for two staircases in multi-story residential buildings lets developers use smaller lots and more flexible designs to create denser housing.
Atlanta Bus System Redesign Will Nearly Triple Access
MARTA's Next Gen Bus Network will retool over 100 bus routes, expand frequent service.
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