Explore - Transportation

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   Behind the Scenes of InMotion, by Dwell and BMW i

   Check out video coverage of our first in a series of events with BMW i. "InMotion: Live, Drive, Innovate" kicked off on the eve of ICFF in New York City May 15th. We delved into the future of...

   06.02.11

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   The Future of Driving

   San Francisco–based industrial designers Mike Simonian and Maaike Evers sit down with Dwell's Editor-in-Chief, Sam Grawe, to talk about their thoughts on the future of transportation.

   10.20.09

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   InMotion: Live, Drive, Innovate

   In collaboration with BMW i we are exploring the future of transportation on the evening of May 15th in New York City. We're bringing together experts and opinionators to debate the changing...

   04.28.11

4. 

   Nathan Harger

   Harger photographs objects, scenes and spaces in the everyday urban environment such as highways, cranes, bridges, airplanes, power lines, factories and other structures behind the massive forms of...

   11.28.10

5. Transport for London

   Transport for London.

   07.06.10

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   Speed and Glamour: Early Automobiles and New York City

   New York City played an important role in making the automobile an icon of modernism. Join Phil Patton, automobile design expert and co-curator of the Museum's exhibition Cars, Culture, and the...

   04.09.10

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   Tom Vanderbilt

   Broolyn–based writer Tom Vanderbilt's book, Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us), from publisher Alfred A. Knopf, was published in 2008.

   02.11.10

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   CNC Floor Drive Pump

   Your kitted-out custom ride deserves equally attractive accessories. This lightweight aluminum pump from Lezyne is available in silver, blue, gold, or red and has a 43-inch-long hose compatible...

   $99.99

9. 

   Perch Rack

   Requiring just two screws, Perch is simple to mount. The bent-ply piece holds up to 50 pounds, but our 30-pound bike put the shelf under duress. It didn’t come crashing down, but we’d...

   $149.00

10. 

    Watts Helmet

    Inspired by the style of skating helmets, the Watts won’t make you look like an extra in Alien. There are vents on top of the helmet but not in front, so bring along a sweatband or a...

    $60.00

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    Eclipse P9 Bike

    This baby folds in ten sec
onds flat to dimensions of 16.5 by 35 by 30 inches 
and weighs just 29 pounds—
essential attributes for commuters who travel on trains with bicycle restrictions....

    $1100.00

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    Pedal Pod

    British designer Tamasine Osher released this walnut shelf at last year’s London Design Festival. For those who need design pieces 
to be multifunctional, 
Pedal Pod boasts ample cubby space...

    $887.00

13. 

    Gen2 Helmet

    Helmets may not be the most alluring bike accessories out there, but they are the most essential. This low-profile silhouette is more subdued than the standard style. And if you need more...

    $65.00

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    Roadster Sport

    The Roadster Sport comes tricked out with a rear rack, bell, and fenders that ensure splashing through a puddle won’t leave your suit soggy. Linus improved the bike’s stylish European...

    $639.00

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    Farmers Market Twin Pannier

    Cast off that too-heavy messenger bag digging into your collarbone. Let your bike do the heavy lifting and opt for a pannier, a pair of bags that drapes over your rear rack. Public&rsquo...

    $80.00

16. 

    R1 Bike

    Custom bike maker Renovo out of Portland, Oregon, rethought the materials used in frames and opted to craft theirs from sustainably sourced bamboo and hickory. It’s not just for...

    $4300.00

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    Hood Bike Rack

    This leather-trimmed, powder-coated-steel rack cradles the top bar of your bike. Its abstract sculptural form will look great on your living room wall, but be sure to have a...

    $200.00

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    Men's Amsterdam Royal 8i

    Dutch bike culture is beyond ubiquitous. In Holland, you’re just as likely to cruise the cobbled streets on two wheels as two feet, and there’s an almost equal ratio of pedals to people...

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    Around Manhattan Architectural Boat Tours by AIA New York

    New York City is synonymous with the great buildings that stand within its limits: the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, the Chrysler Building, and the Flatiron all scream The Big City...

    written by: Sara Carpenter

    photos by: Betsi Ewing

    05.16.13

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    Travel Reports

    Westward, Ho! With Airstream 2 Go

    A new travel venture called Airstream 2 Go pairs the iconic American RV with customized trip itineraries for an unforgettable, mobile vacation rental.

    written by: Kelsey Keith

    05.15.13

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