Search Results for: student

Learning Lessons From A Car-Free Existence In Austin

In our latest student-written story, a chemistry major at the University of Texas talks about his car-free conversion. By Andrew Hartford Before I came to Austin, Texas for college, I lived in a car-dependent suburb of San Antonio. During my … Continue reading

Comments Off on Learning Lessons From A Car-Free Existence In Austin

Filed under bicycling, Driving, student stories

In Columbia, Missouri, A Decision To Curb A Car

In our first story by a student writer, Curbing Cars presents this tale of trading driving for walking. By Lauren Steele Walking out of the Ragtag Cinema in downtown Columbia, Missouri with a friend last August, our conversation quickly went … Continue reading

Comments Off on In Columbia, Missouri, A Decision To Curb A Car

Filed under cars, student stories, walking

Does A World Class City Require 24-Hour Public Transit?

By Micheline Maynard Boston is a big city for public transportation. Fewer than 50 percent of trips take place by private car, meaning Bostonians rely on a portfolio of walking, bicycling, ride sharing, and most important, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation … Continue reading

Comments Off on Does A World Class City Require 24-Hour Public Transit?

Filed under public transportation

My View: Can Skateboards Fill The Transportation Gap?

We’re kicking off a regular series called My View. It’s an opportunity for people to share their view on aspects of transportation. Today, we take a look at skateboards. By Cory Poole The first step to thinking about skateboards as … Continue reading

Comments Off on My View: Can Skateboards Fill The Transportation Gap?

Filed under public transportation, urban planning

Would You Like A Free Bike? There’s Only One Catch

By Micheline Maynard Next week, 100 freshmen will show up at the University of Dayton, and will each get a new bike. There’s only one catch: they had to pledge to keep their cars off campus for two years. That … Continue reading

Comments Off on Would You Like A Free Bike? There’s Only One Catch

Filed under bicycling, bike sharing

My Transportation Diary: A Hodge-Podge Of Travel Habits

By Micheline Maynard Aubrey Burleson-Sanford relies on a mix of transportation: he drives, is driven and relies on his bike. Aubrey, a student at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, checked in from Door County, Wisconsin, to share his transportation … Continue reading

Comments Off on My Transportation Diary: A Hodge-Podge Of Travel Habits

Filed under bicycling, Driving, My Transportation Diary, walking

She’s The Best In The West — And Now Part Of Curbing Cars

By Micheline Maynard Journalism students at the University of Nevada, Reno, agree on one thing: they all respect and admire Donica Mensing. She’s a savvy educator who figured out the importance of multi-media early in her academic career. She’s led … Continue reading

Comments Off on She’s The Best In The West — And Now Part Of Curbing Cars

Filed under Curbing Cars, Team

Who We Are

Editor And Founder: Micheline Maynard Intern: Colin Beresford Senior Editor and Advisory Board Member: Claudia Payne Advisory Board Member: Donica Mensing Advisory Board Member: Ian Austen Micheline Maynard is an award winning journalist, author and educator. She is an alumni … Continue reading

Comments Off on Who We Are

Filed under