Category Archives: Pedestrians
Induced Demand and Road Diet
Recently I read the book ‘Walkable City’ from Jeff Speck. The book discusses in 10 steps how we can make cities better, more attractive and healthier. As always when I read an urban planning book, I wonder how this would … Continue reading
New paint for pedestrian refuge
On Wheelock Street
Sustainable Hanover Transportation Expo – Saturday, Nov. 16, 9-12
Saturday, November 16 – Sustainable Hanover Transportation Expo: Need a new car? Interested in improving the fuel efficiency of your travel? Attend the Sustainable Hanover Transportation Expo, a “car & bike petting zoo.” From an all electric Tesla or Volt to a Toyota … Continue reading
Who’s in the Lead? Way to Go commuter Challenge
You still have time to sign up!
Dartmouth College Green Commuter Programs 2012
Dartmouth College Green Commuter Programs – next promotional campaign at Dartmouth Employees Wellness Fair , 10/17, Wed, Alumni Hall
2011 HBPC Annual Summary
Here’s the summary of the Hanover Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee’s annual report for submission to the 2011 Town Report. The photos make it a rather large document so it’s posted here for easy download. Annual Report
Benefits of Walkable Neighborhoods (Reuters)
Interesting article on Reuters about the connection of walkable neighborhoods to lower diabetes risk. (Reuters Health) – People living in communities that lend themselves to walking had a significantly lower risk of developing diabetes than those living in the least … Continue reading
Pedestrian Bicycle Master Plan – Hurray!
With funding from Hanover Public Works Department and Dartmouth College, the Hanover Bike-Ped Committee has developed a draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. ORW Landscape Architects and Planners and Smart Mobility prepared the plan for the Committee and helped … Continue reading
Riverfront Concepts
Thursday evening several dozen students, faculty, and staff gathered to discuss Dartmouth’s riverfront. The College has begun work to create a master plan for its western gateway, 11+ acres of frontage on the Connecticut River. The goals of the plan … Continue reading
Engineering for Pedestrians
It’s not just for motorized, vehicular traffic anymore. What a great concept…pedestrian modeling.