Bill Barker, Author at Rivard Report

What Makes a Good Sidewalk?

by Bill Barker July 14, 2019July 14, 2019

Commentary: A stretch of sidewalk near the San Antonio Botanical Garden serves as a model for the city’s walkways.

David Allen White stands in front of his home that received a white roof makeover.

Can We Stay Cool in An Increasingly Hot San Antonio?

by Bill Barker November 26, 2017November 28, 2017

Commuters board a VIA Metropolitan Transit bus at the corner of Travis Street and St. Mary's Street.

San Antonio Needs A Clear Vision for Transportation Sustainability

by Bill Barker June 30, 2017June 29, 2017

The Battle Over Unshared Street Space In U.S. Cities

by Bill Barker April 10, 2015January 31, 2020

San Antonio Lags in Transportation Choices

by Bill Barker October 1, 2014January 31, 2020

Looking out a streetcar window at cyclists in Amsterdam. Photo used with permission from Flickr user deltrems.

How Streetcars Fit into Transportation Safety

by Bill Barker July 13, 2014October 7, 2016

A streetcar awaits a green light in Vancouver. Photo by Page Graham.

Some Streetcar Fact Checking

by Bill Barker July 9, 2014October 7, 2016

An artist's rendering of a streetcar running through Alamo Plaza. This route option has largely been dismissed due to its proximity to the Alamo cathedral. Courtesy rendering from VIA.

The True Value of Streetcars in San Antonio

by Bill Barker May 31, 2014October 7, 2016

An arial view of the Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. Its LEED renovation projects included a green (landscaped) roof, a 50 KW solar array, and energy efficient AC mechanisms. Photo by Mark Menjivar, courtesy of Ford, Powell & Carson architects.

The Greening of San Antonio

by Bill Barker June 3, 2013January 31, 2020