Ray Delahanty on CityNerd breaks down what happens when large suburban stroads intersect and how the design of suburban intersections reflect the kind of land use and planning around them. Ray specifically looks at corresponding suburban land uses, how the design of the intersections affect operations, such as signal timing and the experience of people outside of cars, and how they are generally just terrible for everyone.
Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.