Monthly Archives: March 2012

MOTU’S PARKLET PILOT PROGRAM

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

Spring is upon us, and that means we are all itching to get outside and enjoy our neighborhood.  If you made it out to West Philly last summer you may have had a chance to enjoy the city in a … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Kyle Gradinger for his Winning Photos of Bicyclists in Philadelphia!

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

The Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) would like to extend a hearty congratulations to Kyle Gradinger, who recently was named a winner of the Alliance for Biking and Walking’s 2011 People Powered Movement Photo Contest. The contest promotes … Continue reading →

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Research Rest-Stop │ San Francisco’s New Parking Strategy

Posted on March 28, 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 many cities, finding off-street parking can be a challenge. In some cases, drivers searching for … Continue reading →

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MOTUnes Monday │ Light Up My Room

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song. This week, we’re brightening up the week with “Light Up My Room” by the Barenaked Ladies.

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Research Rest-Stop │ APTA 2011 Report: Trips on U.S. Public Transportation Increasing

Posted on March 21, 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 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has released its annual report on public transit ridership. The … Continue reading →

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MOTUnes Monday │ Walk On By

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song. This week, we’re walking to Aretha Franklin’s “Walk On By.”

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MOTUnes Monday │ People Get Ready

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

  Are you ready? Can you name a 1965 song written by Curtis Mayfield that has been covered by a variety of musicians, including Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, and Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart? Need another clue? This week’s MOTUnes … Continue reading →

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Research Rest-Stop │ How Bike Paths and Bike Lanes Can Influence Bicycling Rates

Posted on March 7, 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. * A recent study, “Cycling to Work in 90 Large American Cities: New Evidence on the Role … Continue reading →

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MOTUnes Monday │ I Can’t Drive 55

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song. This week, we’re revving our engines with Sammy Hagar’s “I Can’t Drive 55.”  

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