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SEMCOG starts MI Bike Match service
SEMCOG recently launched a new MiBikematch service and the Free Press has an article it. MiBikematch, a service to match up bike riders who would be more comfortable taking the trip with another rider,...
View ArticleGoogle Maps now providing biking directions
It was a bit of surprise seeing a Google booth at the National Bike Summit. They are here to announce biking directions on Google Maps. This is a nice complement to the driving, walking, and public...
View ArticleLess safe roads for bikes and peds
SEMCOG issued a press release highlighting their analysis of the 2009 crash data. When it comes to their non-motorized crash analysis, we find it to be very superficial. This year is no different. We...
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Bicycle Parking
Center for Creative Studies' uncreative bike rack at the Taubman Center. Nudge, nudge. The Wheelhouse Detroit blog has an excellent discussion of bicycle parking and racks. As Detroit becomes more bike...
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Jane Jacobs: Going beyond the simple needs
The My Wheels are Turning blog has another great article about urban design in Traverse City. That article reminds us of this Jane Jacobs quote. Automobiles are often conveniently tagged as the...
View ArticlePlanned Detroit RiverWalk improvements
SEMCOG has been asked to add 60 projects to the 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Among those additions, MDOT has submitted 3 non-motorized pathway construction projects for the...
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Detroit population loss means less road funds
The 2010 Census numbers are in and Detroit’s reported population dropped as expected. The new Census number is 713,777, however that may rise. After all, SEMCOG’s December 2010 population estimate — a...
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Detroit road obesity makes for easy cycling
Detroit’s loss of population is well documented. No matter where the recent census counts fall, the reality is Detroit has a million fewer residents since the 1950s. And since the 1950s, Detroit lost...
View ArticleMore coverage of Complete Streets in Oakland County
As mentioned earlier, Oakland County Commissioners passed a Complete Streets resolution. However, the original resolution was modified before it was unanimously approved. Here is the final version as...
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Transportation key to young staying in Michigan
The Detroit News ran a commentary last month written by members of the Millennial Mayors Congress, which is “a partnership of city officials and rising leaders working together to address regional...
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