by Rachel Meinke | Jul 3, 2013 | Air Quality, Bicycle & Pedestrian, Transit, Transportation
Created by designer Chris Yoon using information from the Pew Research Center and the 2003 report “Relationship Between Urban Sprawl and Physical Activity, Obesity and Morbidity” [PDF] published in American Journal of Health Promotion.
by Rachel Meinke | Jul 2, 2013 | Bicycle & Pedestrian, Transportation
At a public meeting on Thursday, July 11th, the University of Oklahoma’s Institute for Quality Communities will present recommended changes to enhance a corridor of Oklahoma City’s Western Avenue from NW 41st Street to NW 46th Street. The meeting will be held at the...
by Rachel Meinke | May 14, 2013 | Air Quality, Bicycle & Pedestrian, Transit, Transportation
Created by the U.S. PIRG based on their new report, “A New Direction: Our Changing Relationship with Driving and the Implications for America’s Future.
by Rachel Meinke | May 10, 2013 | Air Quality, Bicycle & Pedestrian, Transit, Transportation
A growing network of bicycle trails and routes means more bicyclists across Central Oklahoma and 2013 is shaping up to have the most successful Bike to Work Day yet. This year’s official day will be celebrated throughout the Central Oklahoma region Friday, May...
by Rachel Meinke | Apr 29, 2013 | Air Quality, Bicycle & Pedestrian, Transit, Transportation
Between now and the end of May, Central Oklahomans are invited to take 10 to 15 minutes to provide feedback on air quality in Central Oklahoma. All respondents will be entered to win a brand-new, 19-inch electric cordless mulching rear bag lawnmower which has an MSRP...
by Rachel Meinke | Apr 29, 2013 | Bicycle & Pedestrian, Transportation
Oklahoma City is in the process of phasing in the next generation of traffic signals that allow protected and permissive left turns from dedicated left turn lanes. These new left turn traffic signals include a “flashing yellow arrow” which indicate to drivers that...