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Old 02-04-2014, 09:52 PM
 
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It is absolutely amazing what can happen with enlightened leadership believes in a vision and pays no heed to the people who never want change.

A/N Blog . Before & After> 25 of New York City’s Most Transformative Road Diets
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Old 02-04-2014, 10:01 PM
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Location: Western Massachusetts
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Ah. Some nice changes. Grand Army Plaza is much nicer to cross on foot these days, it was a bit scary with all those lanes. It'd be nice if a few Manhattan sidewalks get widened.
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Old 02-04-2014, 11:45 PM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Bloomberg did a lot of good with the city during his term, there are also a lot more waterfront parks thanks to him as well.
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Old 02-05-2014, 04:35 PM
 
Location: Richmond/Philadelphia/Brooklyn
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WOW I think other cities have a lot to learn here.
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Old 02-05-2014, 04:48 PM
 
Location: The City
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Nice shots

There are a few proposals and plans I would like to see instituted here in my hometown

New Pilot Plan For More Center City Bike Lanes In The Works; JFK Boulevard And Market Street Would Get Landscaped Buffers And A Separated Cycle Track | Uwishunu - Philadelphia Blog About Things to Do, Events, Restaurants, Food, Nightlife and More

Greenway to Connect Rivers, Separate Bikes and Cars - Greener! - Curbed Philly
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