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Bus Rapid Transit is the new reality for Detroit, no light rail in sight.
In the city of Detroit this holiday Season, the city council isn’t taking a vacation. In the city of Lansing, the state of Michigan is reviewing the books for Detroit. When they are done, the city council may not have a job waiting for them if they leave. In the city of Washington DC, Transportation Secretary Ra [...]
Houston – A Modern City (Map From 1912)
I came across this great map today of Houston, Texas from 1912. The detail is fantastic, and you can clearly see the horses and light rail system. The map boasts that Houston is where “17 Railroads meet the sea”, in addition to showing a closeup of a new viaduct and the county courthouse. Check it [...]
Is there a loophole for lawlessness in Michigan’s Lake St. Clair?
In 2005, Michigan State University professor Brian Kalt discovered an interesting legal loophole in Eastern Idaho, where because the congressional district spans the state, and there’s no population in the 50-mile Idaho portion of the district. Due to the lack of population, there is also no potential jurors from which to pull and give a trial [...]
Maps that are Urban Planning works of art
I came across this great video on rchitectur.com today and wanted to share it. Jerry Gretzinger blogs over at his website “Jerry’s Maps” and there’s a host of amazing maps that will make any planner or map geek smile with satisfaction and intrigue. Here, Jerry breaks it down for us himself in a 2009 video.
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