The Independent‘s cover story is a look at how digital technology is enhancing maps, and how maps have historically enhanced our understanding of and interactions with our environment. The article identifies anchors in the Triangle’s mapping community, people who share a desire to critique the world through spatially arranged lines and icons that, in sum, [...]
from the Herald Sun’s website: Ride of Silence set tonight RALEIGH — As part of National Bicycle Safety Month, the N.C. Bicycle Committee has endorsed tonight’s nationwide Ride of Silence, a slow-paced bicycle ride to honor those who have been injured or killed in bicycle-motor vehicle collisions and raise awareness of bicycle safety. “Bicyclists share [...]
Ginny Skalski‘s recent post on the Durham Centre parking deck reminded me that I took a bunch of photos from the top of the new Mangum Morgan Street parking deck back in early spring. I planned to stitch them together, making one large panoramic view from the top deck, but I never got around to [...]
People in funny clothes, with funny modes of transportation and funny ideas about how to use roads. Must be a Bikers’ Breakfast. Bike to Work Day, 2008 from Phillip Barron on Vimeo. Song: the soundtrack of feathers & reverb, by Nomas. Update: Photos from Raleigh’s Bike to Work Day events here.
The Freeway Ride I on Channel 4 News from RichToTheIE on Vimeo. Looks like I-40 between RTP and Raleigh, doesn’t it? That’s because Raleigh has some of the worst commuting traffic in the country. Reader Dave Wofford notes, “I bet Raleigh doesn’t tout being on this list.” The perfect commute is easy, inexpensive and [...]
Durham Habitat for Humanity, the same folks who host October’s Halloween Hundred, now bring you a summertime moonlight ride. Join Wool E. Bull on Sat., Jul. 19 for the Bull Moon Ride for Habitat for Humanity of Durham. This 17 mile group ride starts at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park at 8:30 p.m. Experience downtown [...]
By way of reminder that Durham’s Critical Mass is tonight, check out (and vote for) this photo of the week. It’s from a recent Critical Mass in Budapest, Hungary. hat tip to Dale for the link As usual, meet at Major, the bronze bull statue downtown, at 5:35pm for the Durham ride.