My client has run out of office space in their Northern New Jersey location. They are seeking new office space. It is interesting to listen to some of the employees speculate about where the company may relocate and whether the new location would be close to a train station. Commuting in New Jersey can be challenging. If the company relocates further north, closer to New York City, many current employees would have a more challenging commute. Employees from the central…
Google Maps Adds Commuting Features (macstories.net) The update will include a dedicated ‘Commute’ tab in the Maps app. After users identify their commute, Google Maps will provide live traffic data about the route. The Android app will also include notifications about delays as they happen so you can adjust your trip. Google Maps will also support mixed-mode commutes. That means, for example, commuters who travel by car, train, and on foot will see commute information relevant to each leg…
https://duncanstephen.co.uk/there-are-better-ways-to-get-around-town/ by Duncan Stephen (Duncan Stephen) As cities become ever-more crowded, and with an autonomous revolution about to kick off, now is the time to radically rethink how our streets are designed. The days of cars taking priority have to end, and to encourage active travel — cycling and walking. It will make us all feel better and be safer. Colin, I’m convinced that any initiative that doesn't take into account the unique nature of New York City will have…
https://colinwalker.blog/10-05-2018-1706/ by Colin Walker (colinwalker.blog) # A new comment from Matt and a post from Doug Belshaw within 13 minutes of each other made me think again about sleep and the work/life balance. Matt mentioned his sleep routine (done properly) and Doug quoted a piece from The Washington Post that mentioned how Robert Owens proposed that a workers... This is not what I want to read right before starting a new gig that requires travel to Manhattan. I live near Princeton,…
