Monthly Archives: February 2012

Research Rest-Stop │ The Impacts of Congestion Pricing

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Every Wednesday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) highlights some interesting research related to or innovations in transportation, sustainability, or energy. * Congestion pricing has been a widely discussed topic over the past few years. This pricing strategy … Continue reading →

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MOTUnes Monday │ Where the Streets Have No Name

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song. This week, U2’s “Where the Streets Have No Name” gets the green light.

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Research Rest-Stop │ Bicycling at a Speedy Rate

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Every Wednesday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) highlights some interesting research related to or innovations in transportation, sustainability, or energy. * According to a new study by the Brussels-based European Cycling Federation (ECF), Europe could potentially reduce … Continue reading →

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MOTUnes Monday │ Joe Metro

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song. This week, “Joe Metro” by the Blue Scholars is our mode of choice.

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Research Rest-Stop │ A Scientific Look at How We Walk

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Every Wednesday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) highlights some interesting research related to or innovations in transportation, sustainability, or energy. * When’s the last time you ever thought about how people walk or the science of walking … Continue reading →

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MOTUnes Monday │ When the Ship Comes In

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

All aboard! Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song. This week, the Pogues’ “When the Ship Comes In” is pulling up to the dock.  

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Research Rest-Stop │ What Makes an Area Walkable?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Every Wednesday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) highlights some interesting research related to or innovations in transportation, sustainability, or energy. * The term, “walkability,” often conjures up a variety of images and perspectives, but most people would … Continue reading →

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MOTUnes Monday │ Cruisin’

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song. This week, we’re cruising into February with Motown legend Smokey Robinson’s “Cruisin’.”

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Research Rest-Stop │ Current Bicycling and Walking Trends in the United States

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Every Wednesday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) highlights some interesting research related to or innovations in transportation, sustainability, or energy. * In “Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report,” a new report released by … Continue reading →

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