Nate Hommel
@natehommel.bsky.social
Lover of cities, parks, travel, concerts, bikes, and paddleboards. Husband + Dad. Motto: perfect is the enemy of done #Philly
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Nate Hommel
@natehommel.bsky.social
· Mar 19
What snow can teach us about street design
Snowfall is helping urban planners design safer and more pleasant streets in the US.
www.bbc.com
So happy to make my BBC debut recently. Here is a 3 minute video on how mother nature tells us how to make streets safer. www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...
So happy to make my BBC debut recently. Here is a 3 minute video on how mother nature tells us how to make streets safer. www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...
What snow can teach us about street design
Snowfall is helping urban planners design safer and more pleasant streets in the US.
www.bbc.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
So happy to make my BBC debut recently. Here is a 3 minute video on how mother nature tells us how to make streets safer. www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...
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New York's (de)congestion pricing, which charges $9 to drive into Manhattan below 60 St, has reduced traffic, increased ridership, reduced subway crime, and is raising funds to fix the decaying transit system. Rare for a public policy to have this many benefits!
EXCLUSIVE: New York’s congestion pricing plan raised $48.6M in tolls during its first month, a strong start that exceeded expectations. The revenue figures, expected to be released publicly on Monday by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, are the latest sign that the tolling plan is working.
Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It’s Hitting Revenue Goals. (Gift Article)
Revenue figures from the Manhattan tolling plan showed that the program is on track to raise billions for mass transit repairs.
www.nytimes.com
February 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
New York's (de)congestion pricing, which charges $9 to drive into Manhattan below 60 St, has reduced traffic, increased ridership, reduced subway crime, and is raising funds to fix the decaying transit system. Rare for a public policy to have this many benefits!
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Each year, the Amsterdam Light Festival brightens up the city in the darkest months; creating an engaging, open-air exhibition within the public realm.
Perfect for perusing by foot, bike or boat, the 13th edition features 27 thought-provoking installations which also mark the city's 750th birthday.
Perfect for perusing by foot, bike or boat, the 13th edition features 27 thought-provoking installations which also mark the city's 750th birthday.
January 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Each year, the Amsterdam Light Festival brightens up the city in the darkest months; creating an engaging, open-air exhibition within the public realm.
Perfect for perusing by foot, bike or boat, the 13th edition features 27 thought-provoking installations which also mark the city's 750th birthday.
Perfect for perusing by foot, bike or boat, the 13th edition features 27 thought-provoking installations which also mark the city's 750th birthday.
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The Delaware River Waterfront Corp is seeking input on waterfront rail transit!
Open House Events
Independence BlueCross RiverRink Winterfest Lodge
101 S. Columbus Blvd
Thursday 1/16: 6-9 pm
Friday 1/17: 7-10 pm
Sunday 1/26: 12-3 pm
Survey Link: hingecollective.typeform.com/to/o7EIDSBJ
Open House Events
Independence BlueCross RiverRink Winterfest Lodge
101 S. Columbus Blvd
Thursday 1/16: 6-9 pm
Friday 1/17: 7-10 pm
Sunday 1/26: 12-3 pm
Survey Link: hingecollective.typeform.com/to/o7EIDSBJ
January 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Delaware River Waterfront Corp is seeking input on waterfront rail transit!
Open House Events
Independence BlueCross RiverRink Winterfest Lodge
101 S. Columbus Blvd
Thursday 1/16: 6-9 pm
Friday 1/17: 7-10 pm
Sunday 1/26: 12-3 pm
Survey Link: hingecollective.typeform.com/to/o7EIDSBJ
Open House Events
Independence BlueCross RiverRink Winterfest Lodge
101 S. Columbus Blvd
Thursday 1/16: 6-9 pm
Friday 1/17: 7-10 pm
Sunday 1/26: 12-3 pm
Survey Link: hingecollective.typeform.com/to/o7EIDSBJ
The way I see this - Philly is #9, and with the protected bike infrastructure we have in the pipeline, I bet we will rise even higher in the coming years.
Top bike share systems in the US & Canada by yearly rides (2023):
1. New York City (35 million)
2. Montreal (12M)
3. Toronto (6M)
4. Chicago (6M)
5. Washington, DC (4M)
6. Boston (4M)
7. SF Bay (3M)
8. Miami Beach (2M)
9. Vancouver (1M)
10. Philadelphia (1M)
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1. New York City (35 million)
2. Montreal (12M)
3. Toronto (6M)
4. Chicago (6M)
5. Washington, DC (4M)
6. Boston (4M)
7. SF Bay (3M)
8. Miami Beach (2M)
9. Vancouver (1M)
10. Philadelphia (1M)
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nacto.org
January 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The way I see this - Philly is #9, and with the protected bike infrastructure we have in the pipeline, I bet we will rise even higher in the coming years.
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Proud to announce the 2024 Streetfilm of the Year is "Paris School Streets", a film I made (along with 6 others) being on the streets in Paris solo for just 3 1/2 days.
So many have told me anecdotes how this film is inspiring their work or making it happen!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezPz...
So many have told me anecdotes how this film is inspiring their work or making it happen!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezPz...
Paris School Streets: Safe for Children, Safe for Everyone
YouTube video by Streetfilms®
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Proud to announce the 2024 Streetfilm of the Year is "Paris School Streets", a film I made (along with 6 others) being on the streets in Paris solo for just 3 1/2 days.
So many have told me anecdotes how this film is inspiring their work or making it happen!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezPz...
So many have told me anecdotes how this film is inspiring their work or making it happen!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezPz...
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Yes, why can't us?
Concrete barriers needed to protect cyclists in dangerous bike lanes | Opinion
If Hoboken can achieve zero traffic fatalities, why can’t Philadelphia?
www.inquirer.com
January 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Yes, why can't us?
I see a @universitycity.bsky.social #parklet in the top right image. Thanks for highlighting it @brenttoderian.bsky.social
“9. Take every opportunity to participate in civic life. Linger in and enjoy good parks, places, and streets every day, not just during special events. Your very presence and engagement adds life, vitality, and safety to a place, and helps them be more enjoyable for everyone.” #NewYearsResolutions
January 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I see a @universitycity.bsky.social #parklet in the top right image. Thanks for highlighting it @brenttoderian.bsky.social
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Hey, we’re on Bluesky! For our first post, we invite you to read our brand new Transportation Report, hot off the presses: www.universitycity.org/blog/transpo...
December 18, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Hey, we’re on Bluesky! For our first post, we invite you to read our brand new Transportation Report, hot off the presses: www.universitycity.org/blog/transpo...
What a fun year it has been participating in the @99pi.org Power Broker book club. I have made it to the final chapter. I’m going to miss this, but I’ll also be excited to start reading other books again. Thank you @romanmars.bsky.social for doing this ✌️
December 3, 2024 at 10:25 PM
What a fun year it has been participating in the @99pi.org Power Broker book club. I have made it to the final chapter. I’m going to miss this, but I’ll also be excited to start reading other books again. Thank you @romanmars.bsky.social for doing this ✌️