Introduction to Transportation - City Beautiful Basics
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Date: 2025-10-11
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triaxe-mmb
I wish American TOD was better better structured. Where I live has had a lot of TOD built in the last 15-20yrs but there is no large form retail in any of the developments built in the City. only things there is a couple of coffee shops, a day care, and a bar. nothing else to serve literally thousands of units. you need to drive or walk about 1. 5-5 miles to get to stores. I am hopeful the City will build bikeways to connect the TOD devs to the close-in retail strip malls but it would have been better if they had integrated it all in one development. the retail strips were also built in the same time period, so it's not like the City couldn't have required the integration IMO
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I wish American TOD was better better structured. Where I live has had a lot of TOD built in the last 15-20yrs but there is no large form retail in any of the developments built in the City. only things there is a couple of coffee shops, a day care, and a bar. nothing else to serve literally thousands of units. you need to drive or walk about 1. 5-5 miles to get to stores. I am hopeful the City will build bikeways to connect the TOD devs to the close-in retail strip malls but it would have been better if they had integrated it all in one development. the retail strips were also built in the same time period, so it's not like the City couldn't have required the integration IMO
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Hondavid.
I just move to Japan as an exchange student, and my first week here made me really notice how hard travelling can be. I am walking everywhere, and carrying the stuff I bought is difficult. But luckily, there's plenty of stores in walking distance. also the quality of the sidewalks bikelanes are not consistent. In a trip, there will be 3 or 4 points that really feel like pedestrians are in a bit of danger to cross or walk along. but Im pretty happy that in the week ive been here, Ive done a weeks worth of walking Id do back home PER DAY! Japan isnt perfect but its leaps and bounds better than the american sprawl that I came from.
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I just move to Japan as an exchange student, and my first week here made me really notice how hard travelling can be. I am walking everywhere, and carrying the stuff I bought is difficult. But luckily, there's plenty of stores in walking distance. also the quality of the sidewalks bikelanes are not consistent. In a trip, there will be 3 or 4 points that really feel like pedestrians are in a bit of danger to cross or walk along. but Im pretty happy that in the week ive been here, Ive done a weeks worth of walking Id do back home PER DAY! Japan isnt perfect but its leaps and bounds better than the american sprawl that I came from.
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einJona
2: 18 it's not the biking which is dangerous, it's the cars which are dangerous to people not inside a car. Childrens and disabled people are just fine on bicycles, even in hilly topography - yes, it's a little more work to get up but especially with the rise of electric bikes not a problem anymore. Great examples are the norwegian cities but also cities in the alps and other hilly areas in europe. It's possible if the infrastructure is there to protect those vulnerable road users!
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2: 18 it's not the biking which is dangerous, it's the cars which are dangerous to people not inside a car. Childrens and disabled people are just fine on bicycles, even in hilly topography - yes, it's a little more work to get up but especially with the rise of electric bikes not a problem anymore. Great examples are the norwegian cities but also cities in the alps and other hilly areas in europe. It's possible if the infrastructure is there to protect those vulnerable road users!
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saranbhatia8809
We need Walkable livable inclusive resilient safe happy vibrant playful child friendly nature compliant sustainable cities all across the world. Emphasis has to shift to people centric planning. The number of cars should be rationalised. Air quality cannot be compromised under any circumstances as it's the basis of our healthy co-existence. Lifeline rah campaign initiated by me is the little effort in that direction.
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We need Walkable livable inclusive resilient safe happy vibrant playful child friendly nature compliant sustainable cities all across the world. Emphasis has to shift to people centric planning. The number of cars should be rationalised. Air quality cannot be compromised under any circumstances as it's the basis of our healthy co-existence. Lifeline rah campaign initiated by me is the little effort in that direction.
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joshpeck9266
I’m thinking of visiting Spain next month and the high-speed rail trains are so convenient and fast. I’m like OK I’ll meet my folks here but wait maybe I’ll visit a friend in the south a few days early but then I’m like OK but I have to get north again but then I’m like OK. It’s less than three hours on the high-speed train so no problem. It’s on the other side of the country. It’s just so amazing.
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I’m thinking of visiting Spain next month and the high-speed rail trains are so convenient and fast. I’m like OK I’ll meet my folks here but wait maybe I’ll visit a friend in the south a few days early but then I’m like OK but I have to get north again but then I’m like OK. It’s less than three hours on the high-speed train so no problem. It’s on the other side of the country. It’s just so amazing.
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chris-2496
Nice intro, though I think focusing on safety much more than environmental impacts is much more important and also the main case for more public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure.
Traffic fatality and injury levels are abysmal in USA. Cars are relatively safe for their occupants but disproportionally endanger the vulnerable road users. Public transport is by far the safest per passenger-mile.
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Nice intro, though I think focusing on safety much more than environmental impacts is much more important and also the main case for more public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure.
Traffic fatality and injury levels are abysmal in USA. Cars are relatively safe for their occupants but disproportionally endanger the vulnerable road users. Public transport is by far the safest per passenger-mile.
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TheLiamster
As a European, I always love visiting the US and Canada for the culture, food and landmarks but the lack of walkability, frequent public transit and endless sprawl is downright depressing and I’d never want to live there (expect maybe NYC if I could afford it. I think I’d end up having a mental breakdown if I never had a car as it’s basically a requirement for living a comfortable life
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As a European, I always love visiting the US and Canada for the culture, food and landmarks but the lack of walkability, frequent public transit and endless sprawl is downright depressing and I’d never want to live there (expect maybe NYC if I could afford it. I think I’d end up having a mental breakdown if I never had a car as it’s basically a requirement for living a comfortable life
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Eldrich4291
2: 30 I know it's not universal but It's interesting that motorcycle is hardly mentioned in this vid. In Southeast Asia, motorcycle is the backbone of transportation. People from the region view motorcycles just like how Americans view cars. You got shops, stations, and streets built narrow to cater millions of them.
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2: 30 I know it's not universal but It's interesting that motorcycle is hardly mentioned in this vid. In Southeast Asia, motorcycle is the backbone of transportation. People from the region view motorcycles just like how Americans view cars. You got shops, stations, and streets built narrow to cater millions of them.
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greenman1865
I can go to work just walking and I feel sooo grateful! I find disgusting the urban planning in US that forces everyone to own a car and spend tons of money just to get basic stuff like a small daily food errand.
I'm in France but my ideal city would probably look more like Amsterdam I think
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I can go to work just walking and I feel sooo grateful! I find disgusting the urban planning in US that forces everyone to own a car and spend tons of money just to get basic stuff like a small daily food errand.
I'm in France but my ideal city would probably look more like Amsterdam I think
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OfTheGaps
2: 14 _One of the downsides of biking is that it can be dangerous. _ Uhhh. not really. I think what you meant to say was, One of the downsides of car-dependence is that vehicles can be dangerous to bikers.
Accuracy is important - especially when assigning blame.
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2: 14 _One of the downsides of biking is that it can be dangerous. _ Uhhh. not really. I think what you meant to say was, One of the downsides of car-dependence is that vehicles can be dangerous to bikers.
Accuracy is important - especially when assigning blame.
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rcookie5128
One thing I read (correct me if I'm wrong): Air quality is not primarily affected by the carbon dioxide that cars emit, like it seems to be implied heee. Instead the microparticles from tire wear are mostly the problem, if I understood right.
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One thing I read (correct me if I'm wrong): Air quality is not primarily affected by the carbon dioxide that cars emit, like it seems to be implied heee. Instead the microparticles from tire wear are mostly the problem, if I understood right.
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strongsam-b2c
Moved to a walkable neighborhood from a suburban setting and it has made a huge difference in our quality of life. We’re 2 ish blocks to a couple good places to eat, coffee shops, grocery store, even gyms and banks. It’s amazing!
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Moved to a walkable neighborhood from a suburban setting and it has made a huge difference in our quality of life. We’re 2 ish blocks to a couple good places to eat, coffee shops, grocery store, even gyms and banks. It’s amazing!
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ColasTeam
Haha, here in my city I walk everywhere, if I can get somewhere within 1 hour and without having to cross some non-pedestrian friendly area, I'll just walk. I would however love to get a bicycle someday for those longer trips.
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Haha, here in my city I walk everywhere, if I can get somewhere within 1 hour and without having to cross some non-pedestrian friendly area, I'll just walk. I would however love to get a bicycle someday for those longer trips.
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rcookie5128
Nifty, how you sneaked in the pro arguments for walkability, bikes and public transport as an enticing goal for car lovers. That they will profit from less traffic jams if they promote the other transportation modes. :D
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Nifty, how you sneaked in the pro arguments for walkability, bikes and public transport as an enticing goal for car lovers. That they will profit from less traffic jams if they promote the other transportation modes. :D
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LeveyHere
Interesting, thanks for posting! Gotta try to learn more about these things I enjoy since I'm getting more serious in my studies on them professionally (less this, but it's still an interesting hobby and aspect)
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Interesting, thanks for posting! Gotta try to learn more about these things I enjoy since I'm getting more serious in my studies on them professionally (less this, but it's still an interesting hobby and aspect)
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rorschak47
If you remove the park part of park and ride, how are those people using it going to ride
Abandon their rural homes and move to the city That's going to do wonders for the housing crisis.
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If you remove the park part of park and ride, how are those people using it going to ride
Abandon their rural homes and move to the city That's going to do wonders for the housing crisis.
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supermarth64
Your camera seems a little close, the top of your head is getting cut off in the frame. Would it be possible to move it back/get a wider lens
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Your camera seems a little close, the top of your head is getting cut off in the frame. Would it be possible to move it back/get a wider lens
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barryrobbins7694
make it easier for communities to find the right mode for every trip. Let the battle of the modes commence.
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make it easier for communities to find the right mode for every trip. Let the battle of the modes commence.
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