autoAmerican anarchy

The cyclists are revolting against autoAmerican anarchy. Up the revolution! In New York City hundreds of cyclists laid down for … More

More autoAmerican anarchy

Being another update about everyday acts of anarchy in autoAmerica: Life is cheap in autoTexas. With 10 people a day … More

The revolution is in peril

Now that “personal mobility” is getting to be a thing, the public safety implications of emerging personal transportation options like … More

autoAmerican Anarchy

Back when I was a young editorial writer, I produced a regular feature called “Gunshine State.” Just a periodic roundup … More

Death of a panhandler

The world will little note nor long remember the man who died with his hand out while panhandling on the … More

A fondness for life

In a recent letter to the editor a prominent local resident (and a friend of mine) bemoaned Gainesville’s “fondness for … More

Fast driving and the city

  Lately the county has been conducting an experiment in traffic calming on the highway that borders my neighborhood. Well, … More