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Doing the Numbers

Environment

If You Build It, Will They Ride?

November 13, 2020 by Michael Luis 4 Comments

An assumption has been that to increase bicycle commuting and biking in general requires a more complete network of dedicated lanes and tracks so that rider feel safe. So, are we gaining riders as the network expands?

Is the Country Following Seattle’s Lead on Growth?

October 16, 2020 by Michael Luis Leave a Comment

Since passage of the Growth Management Act in 1990 the state and region have been in the forefront of what came to be know as the Smart Growth movement. If we have been leaders, do we have any followers?

How Green Is Your Transit–Part 2

September 29, 2020 by Michael Luis 1 Comment

Modern fast ferries can be quite energy efficient, but the total energy profile depends on ridership. Ferries face larger energy use penalties for operating at low occupancies

How Green Is Your Transit?

September 22, 2020 by Michael Luis 1 Comment

Public transit is generally assumed to be a positive for energy use and environmental quality. We look at the numbers behind these assumptions to see just how green our transit is.

Public Transit: Shrink-to-Fit

August 31, 2020 by Michael Luis 3 Comments

A combination of fewer commutes and fear of proximity to strangers has made transit one of the toughest problems to solve in the wake of the pandemic.

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