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Free Range Longmont | Becoming a citizen
"I was able to work, collect a paycheck, pay taxes, help sustain the economy, and pretty much anything else most U.S. Citizens can do except vote and serve on a jury (well not that serving on a jury is a passion). It was always in the back of my [...]
The Atlantic Cities | The Limits of Density
"There can be no doubt that density has its advantages. In general, denser cities are more productive, more innovative, and more energy efficient. But only up to a point. The key function of a city is to enable exchange, interaction, and the [...]
A Mother’s Day Tribute
I have an unending amount of stories I could tell about my mother, Dotty, but no one anecdote tells the tale of my mother's life as it relates to mine. So, I'll let others tell their stories and let my words stand alone, a tribute to my mom, [...]
Rutgers | Cycling to work in 90 large American cities: new evidence on the role of bike paths and lanes
"ities with a greater supply of bike paths and lanes have significantly higher bike commute rates—even when controlling for land use, climate, socioeconomic factors, gasoline prices, public transport supply, and cycling safety. ... Our results are [...]
The Denver Post | Rapid-transit project between Glenwood Springs and Aspen breaks ground
"It's going to be fast. It's going to be genuinely competitive with the car, unlike our current service," said Dawn Chase, RFTA marketing, communications and design manager. The goal will be for VelociRFTA buses to make the trip between Aspen and [...]
The Atlantic Cities | Character Is Key to an Economically Vibrant City
"The subtle differences between places are disappearing. Today, if you were suddenly dropped along a road outside of most American cities or towns, you wouldn’t have the slightest idea where you were because it all looks the same, including the [...]
WATCH: Wind Map
"An invisible, ancient source of energy surrounds us—energy that powered the first explorations of the world, and that may be a key to the future. This map shows you the delicate tracery of wind flowing over the US." Watch it at: Wind Map. (It [...]
Transportation & the New Generation
"From World War II until just a few years ago, the number of miles driven annually on America’s roads steadily increased. Then, at the turn of the century, something changed: Americans began driving less. By 2011, the average American was [...]
RT | Monsanto threatens the sue the entire state of Vermont
"Lawmakers in Vermont are looking to regulate food labels so customers can know which products are made from genetically modified crops, but agricultural giants Monsanto say they will sue if the state follows through. "If the bill in question, [...]
Utne Reader | Shifting Prospects for a New Farm Bill
"Later this year, the federal Farm Bill that was enacted in 2008 is set to expire. Although Congress already has plenty on its plate—not to mention the ongoing kerfuffle over Obamacare at the Supreme Court—there’s a good chance they’ll make [...]
