Monthly Archives: June 2012

Research Rest-Stop │Low Stress Bicycling and Sharrows

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

In a May 2012 report, the Mineta Transportation Institute found that the best method to increase bicycle ridership is through “low-stress routes that appeal to the mainstream traffic-intolerant population.”  The report identifies speed of traffic; number of automobiles, bicycles, and … Continue reading →

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MOTUnes Monday │ Slow Train

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song. This week, we skip the express and opt for the local “Slow Train”, and listen to poetry of Mr. Bob Dylan.  

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Philadelphia’s ThinkBike Workshop was a Success!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

The ThinkBike Workshop, a partnership between the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities, The Dutch Cycling Embassy, Temple University, and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia took place on Monday and Tuesday. The workshop provided an opportunity for Philadelphia residents, city … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Takes the Lead at UN Conference

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Next American City highlights Philadelphia at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development.    Philadelphia has a lead role at the Joint Initiative on Urban Sustainability taking place in Rio de Janeiro this week.  Philadelphia’s Greenworks initiative and Green City, Clean Waters program … Continue reading →

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Research Rest-Stop │ Vehicle to Vehicle Communications

Posted on June 20, 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. * Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) communication may seem like something out of science fiction, but the Department … Continue reading →

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MOTUnes Monday │ I’ve Been Working on the Railroad

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song. This week, we celebrate rail workers with “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad”, first published as “Levee Song” in Carmina Princetonia in 1894.

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We’re Looking for Abandoned Bikes

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

Are there any abandoned bicycles crowding the sidewalk in your neighborhood?  Now’s your time to do something about it!  The Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) and the Philadelphia Streets Department need your help to identify all of the … Continue reading →

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Research Rest-Stop │Incentivizing Congestion Relief

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

Worldwide, many cities have established a Congestion Pricing system where drivers are charged a fee to drive into the busiest areas of the city.  This program, although effective at reducing urban congestion, is very unpopular with drivers.  In fact, a … Continue reading →

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MOTUnes Monday │ I Want to Ride My Bicycle

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song. This week, we are gearing up for a taste of the outdoors to the tune of Queen’s “I Want to Ride My Bicycle.”

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Connect with MOTU

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

The Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) now has a Facebook Page and a Newsletter!  Visit MOTU’s Facebook page to find pictures of Philadelphia, connect with other fans of MOTU, comment on the page, and learn out about upcoming … Continue reading →

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