Monthly Archives: May 2012

Research Rest-Stop │ Introducing Bike Score

Posted on May 30, 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. * You’ve heard about Walk Score. You’ve heard about Transit Score. Well, now be prepared to hear … Continue reading →

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Join MOTU for the State of Cycling in Philadelphia – May 31st

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Tomorrow MOTU hopes you’ll join them in attending a forum hosted by Next American City to discuss bicycling in Philadelphia. Next American City produces long form journalism covering issues relevant to the growth and development of cities.  Next American City is … Continue reading →

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MOTUnes Monday │ Take Me Home, Country Roads

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song. This week, we pay tribute to John Denver and his classic, “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” Happy Memorial Day, everyone!

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Research Rest-Stop │ “Transport Pricing Reforms for Traffic Safety”

Posted on May 23, 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 March 2012 report from the Victoria Transport Policy Institute examines the connection between traffic safety … Continue reading →

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MOTUnes Monday │ Ticket to Ride

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song. This week, we’re lining up for “Ticket to Ride,” a classic by the Beatles.

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MOTU Missives │ Celebrating Bike to Work Day

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Today marks National Bike to Work Day! We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this event by getting out that bicycle and commuting to work along Philadelphia’s ever-growing bicycle network. If you’re interested in planning your bike route, … Continue reading →

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Research Rest-Stop │ A Call for Mileage-Based Fees

Posted on May 16, 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 debate over the current gas tax is well known. The federal gas tax is currently … Continue reading →

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May 22nd and 23rd open house sessions on the 10th Street Bike Lane Pilot

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

The Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities hopes you’ll join us for one of two open house sessions next week to review the results of the 10th Street bike lane pilot program.  At the open house sessions you can view … Continue reading →

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MOTUnes Monday │ These Boots Are Made for Walking

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song. This week, we’re tapping our feet to Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walking.”

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Wanted: Ad firm to save lives and limbs

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

If you follow our blog, you know our office loves creative thinking, from MOTUnes Monday’s to the E-Lane. Today, we put a RFP on the street for an advertising agency to develop a dynamic campaign to save the lives and limbs of walkers, … Continue reading →

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