I know, we’ve been slacking on some of our regular features, but trust me, we’ll be back on a normal schedule within the next few weeks. In any case, this new modern metro is one of my favorite examples of how well streetcars/LRT can be integrated with the surroundings and park space. Although this picture is devoid of pedestrians, I can assure you this area is bustling with activity today. Can anyone name the city?
Streetcars, Trams, Light Rails. Call them what you may, but these devices resolve the simple task of effectively moving people around densely populated urban centers. In the spirit of keeping the Miami streetcar alive (which I assure you will not resemble the picture below) this week with a swift defeat of Norm’s frivolous lawsuit against the Miami mega plan, we bring you today’s Pic o’ the Day. Can anyone name this city?
This is what our downtown streets should look like. Compact, connected by transit, and very pedestrian accessible. Can anyone name this city?
Answer: Plaza de Armas, Guadalajara, Mexico

“I still believe it’s somewhere in Miami visible by plane. I’ve seen Miami out of a plane before and it looks just like that photo.”
To be continued…
Sorry about the sluggish pace of the website lately folks, it certainly isn’t because of a lack of information this week, but rather the time…
Tonight however, I am headed to Manhattan to get my winter dose of Urbanism…
National Park(ing) Day 2007, West Palm Beach…
If the view above seems familiar, its probably because you’ve been sitting in traffic for 50 extra hours per year.
“Americans sat in traffic 4.2 billion hours, or 38 hours per driver, in 2005, up from 4 billion in 2004, according to the transportation research center at Texas A&M University.”
We’re beginning a new daily segment here on TransitMiami.com which will feature daily photos of all mode of transportation from all over the world. We’ve created a Flickr group for interested members to join to share their photos with us, which hopefully will one day be featured here on the site.
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