ConnectedGSO

Imagining a more connected Greensboro starts with Smart Investments. Let’s design a healthy, vibrant, economically resilient city that works for everyone.

[Happy Cities @HappyCitiesTeam]

People who travel by #bike, foot, and #transit shop more and spend more at local businesses. After @cityoftoronto extended its Bloor St bikeway, the average number of customers at Bloor merchants jumped up 42%. https://t.co/RsjE4cQZ6N

[ConnectedGSO @ConnectedGso]

Expanding highways and building more roads actually makes traffic worse - Curbed. Great lesson as ⁦@greensborocity⁩ aims to stay ahead of the curve on traffic congestion. https://t.co/zL6YFuIYBj

[ConnectedGSO @ConnectedGso]

Imagine @greensborocity 2040 https://t.co/qNl1bcKEsY

[ConnectedGSO @ConnectedGso]

If you’re passionate about making ⁦@greensborocity⁩ a resilient community, I recommend reading this article, taking the time to understand it and working hard to apply it. This is truly a great community thanks to the efforts of many. Keep it going! https://t.co/SZXmblQgRo

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

Paris Mayor @Anne_Hidalgo is championing “the quarter hour city,” where Parisians can get everything they need within 15 minutes. It means rethinking a LOT, even in a city like #Paris, including street design. Watch this via @ParisEnCommun @CarlosMorenoFr

[ConnectedGSO @ConnectedGso]

@GboroPhysio @DowntownGSO @myfox8 @greensborocity @DowntwnGreenway Glad you agree! Since Murrow Blvd was originally built as a highway, there’s already existing east/west bridge infrastructure at Gorrell St, Washington St and Summit Ave. The only remaining at-grade intersections are at Market, Friendly and Lindsay.

[ConnectedGSO @ConnectedGso]

Would love to see @SyngentaUS relocate their headquarters to downtown Greensboro! I can think of a perfect location for adding job opportunities. @greensborocity @gsochamber

[ConnectedGSO @ConnectedGso]

Great read for those in @greensborocity who are passionate about achieving Vision Zero

[Alissa Walker @awalkerinLA]

Last year, no children under 15 died in roadway crashes anywhere in the country of Norway, which has a population of about 5.3 million.

In the U.S., traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for children under 15.

https://t.co/zbv0SIVUXr

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

You don’t always need years of construction, billions of dollars & a deep tunnel to liberate public transit from the congestion created by cars. #Toronto banned cars from King Street & created a transit corridor virtually overnight. Video by @brent_bellamy

[Tim Tobey @timothytobey]

Thouroughly enjoyed listening to @henrygcisneros in @greensborocity today. Looking forward to continuing the effort to bring BRT to Greensboro. Who wants to join the effort?!?

[Calvin Gladney @SmartGrowthCEO]

“The suburban experiment will prove to be the greatest misallocation of resources in the history of the world.” Me: The second greatest will be the disproportionate resources devoted to the automobile. @SmartGrowthUSA @BethOsborneTA @Kaid_in_DC @kevin_degood @T4America

[ConnectedGSO @ConnectedGso]

Worth the watch @greensborocity

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

WATCH: This is quite possibly the most comprehensive interview I’ve ever done on urban transportation & mobility. Filmed in Vienna for an upcoming Paris-based documentary. Watch it, quote it, & please spread it around. https://t.co/p1YrQeEhen

[ConnectedGSO @ConnectedGso]

Please @greensborocity let’s get on board with the transportation revolution. I hope we can stop taking pride in being the best city for cars and start taking pride in greener, more equitable modes of mobility. Walkable, bikeable, transit oriented. @VaughanNancy @JustinOutling

[City of Raleigh @RaleighGov]

Transportation was the focus at tonight’s NC Go! event. Mayor McFarlane told the crowd:”We have to get people on board with a transportation network that doesn’t include every person having their own car. Now is the time for visionary leadership. Now is the time to take risks.”

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can.

[ConnectedGSO @ConnectedGso]

This is a great book @greensborocity. Definitely worth the read.

[Jeff Speck @JeffSpeckFAICP]

Here’s RULE 84: NEVER ALLOW FRONT PARKING, in my new book, Walkable City Rules. I’m tweeting the whole book out May - August, one rule a day. Enjoy! Or go to: https://t.co/plsUP7l0HF

[ConnectedGSO @ConnectedGso]

Hey @greensborocity! Let’s build more protected bike lanes to promote healthy, cleaner, active modes of transportation.

[UHealth BikeSafe @iBikeSafe]

Which would you let YOUR child ride on? #ThursdayThoughts #VisionZero

[TransLoc @TransLoc]

How can we encourage the use of #bikes as a mode of transportation if riders don't feel safe using them on our streets? How can we ensure our infrastructure supports alternate modes of transit? A successful transportation network could be the answer. https://t.co/lbV5UY4ehK

[Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife]

Imagine a morning commute that doesn’t just improve your physical health, but provides a few minutes of serenity and meditation before the stressful work day; thus improving mental health.

We already have the technology to build such cities. We just need the vision and the will.

[ConnectedGSO @ConnectedGso]

Continuing to be a city with little to no traffic congestion means learning from those cities that have grown much quicker. Promoting multiple modes of transportation is the most successful strategy. As well as the best choice for equity and economic dev. https://t.co/LN0ijumFMZ