Monthly Archives: January 2013

Tidbit Tuesday — How does Philadelphia commute to work?

Every Tuesday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities (MOTU) posts a map or graphic that tells a story about transportation or utilities in the City of Brotherly Love. This map illustrates the variety of ways in which Philadelphians commute … Continue reading

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MOTUnes Monday – Fly Away

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song.  This week, we’re going to spread our wings, get away and “Fly Away” with Lenny Kravitz.

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Complete Streets Slow Traffic to Increase Activity

Last month, the City of Philadelphia passed a Complete Streets Bill, which mandates the use of the City’s Complete Streets handbook when developing property in order to design streets that will accommodate all transportation modes and increase safety. Complete Streets … Continue reading

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Parklets in 2012 and 2013

In 2012, 6 Parklets appeared across the City, from Fishtown to Logan.  The Parklets, small little roof decks in the parking lane,  appeared in front of coffee shops and libraries, pizza shops and take out joints.  Across the City neighbors … Continue reading

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MOTUnes Monday – Road to Nowhere

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song.  This week let’s take that ride with the Talking Heads’ “Road to Nowhere.”

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MOTUnes Monday – Sailing

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song.  This week, let’s cross stormy waters and be free with Rod Stewart’s, “Sailing.”

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MOTUnes Monday – Walk, Don’t Run

Every Monday, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) showcases a transportation related song.  This week, we’ll be thinking about safety with the Ventures’ “Walk, Don’t Run.”

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