Urban Planet: Getting to work on a trampoline?

You might forget your battle for bike lanes after you see what Finnish  architects are doing. Known as the Fast Track, the 51-metre long trampoline  track stretches through a forest and is sure to inspire images of Wudan warriors. The black rubber base propels people forward to their destination, which is, at the very least, a fun way to get around.

Image from Caters News Agency via The Guardian

Urban Planet is a roundup of blogs from around the world dealing specifically with urban environments. We’ll be on the lookout for websites outside the country that approach themes related to urban experiences and issues.

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