Health Archives

07 Jul

Wheels & Casters

A Guide to Industrial Wheels

July 7, 2022
Posted by David Hilscher

Before you order wheels, take time to consider the specific needs of your application.

06 May

Bike Parking

Picture Perfect Peddling: Exploring Montana’s Wild, Rustic Beauty by Bike

May 6, 2022
Posted by David Hilscher

Picturesque mountain vistas and lush, rolling valleys combine to make Montana a perfect bicycle tourism destination.

15 Dec

Site Furnishings

A Guide to Park Benches (for Thriving Neighborhoods)

December 15, 2020
Posted by David Hilscher

A park bench may be the place for a first kiss or to stop and watch a vibrant sunset. Either way, it is a welcome seat that encourages people to step outside.

10 Jun

Bike Parking

School Bike Racks, School Bollards

June 10, 2020
Posted by David Hilscher

Getting kids walking and biking to school requires cultural change. Most kids arrive to school in cars and driving is standard. Creating new habits means making active transportation feel normal—elementary kids don’t want to stand out as doing

13 May

Hardscape

11 Benefits of Street Trees in Urban Spaces

May 13, 2020
Posted by David Hilscher

Yes, trees drop leaves and fruit, produce pollen, and have roots that can become invasive or heave sidewalks. Yet trees make such a big difference to quality of life and urban management that these are small problems to overcome.

01 Apr

Bike Parking

Bike Usage during Social Distancing

April 1, 2020
Posted by David Hilscher

We wondered what the data might show about the changes in bike traffic: how does it compare to changes in vehicle traffic?

08 Jan

Traffic Management

Vision Zero

January 8, 2020
Posted by David Hilscher

Traditionally, planners see road safety as a “Three E’s” problem, solved through engineering, education, and enforcement.

04 Dec

Hardscape

Urban Sustainability

December 4, 2019
Posted by David Hilscher

Sustainability seeks to bring resource consumption and resource replenishment into balance, like a budget that keeps balance sheets in the black. We look at strategies that cities are using to help create a more sustainable, livable future.

23 Oct

Bollards & Post Covers

Flexible Bollards vs. Traffic Delineators

October 23, 2019
Posted by David Hilscher

Flimsy bike lane separators are often ignored, driven over, and left broken, leaving cyclists feeling exposed. Yet municipalities often need permeability through bike lanes for emergency and city vehicles. Click through to see the options for separated bike lanes.

25 Sep

Bike Parking, Traffic Management

Bike Infrastructure: An Essential Guide

September 25, 2019
Posted by David Hilscher

How cities are working to increase safety and access to cycling Photo: Paul Kreuger, Dunsmuir Separated Bike Lanes 456. CC BY 2.0...

07 Aug

Hardscape

Neighborhood revitalization

August 7, 2019
Posted by David Hilscher

Municipalities have many projects in need of infrastructure funding. Some investments can return in several different ways. Check out what infrastructure can help support neighborhood revitalization.

17 Jul

Bollards & Post Covers

Extra Tough Flex Posts for Dedicated Bike Lanes

July 17, 2019
Posted by David Hilscher

European cities use durable but sturdy flex posts as bike lane delineators to avoid the constant need to replace thin plastic bollards. Learn more about the type of flex post that stands up to heavy traffic and keeps cyclists safe.