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“A major survey of 12,000 reveals that 39% of Parisians are regular cyclists. The study also highlights the rapid development of infrastructure in the capital, which is behind this cycling boom!” Posted by the City of Paris (aka @paris.fr)
Leadership.
Leadership.
May 15, 2025 at 4:26 AM
“A major survey of 12,000 reveals that 39% of Parisians are regular cyclists. The study also highlights the rapid development of infrastructure in the capital, which is behind this cycling boom!” Posted by the City of Paris (aka @paris.fr)
Leadership.
Leadership.
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Among all the mayhem: truly historic news. Western nations need to understand that China is leading on decarbonisation. Doubtful that govts will concede it publicly, but this is where we are.
NEW – Analysis: Clean energy just put China’s CO2 emissions into reverse for first time | @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/6eAcjRU
Read here: buff.ly/6eAcjRU
May 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Among all the mayhem: truly historic news. Western nations need to understand that China is leading on decarbonisation. Doubtful that govts will concede it publicly, but this is where we are.
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"You can't carry tools and ladders on a bike"
The Netherlands 💪
The Netherlands 💪
May 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"You can't carry tools and ladders on a bike"
The Netherlands 💪
The Netherlands 💪
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70 cars vs 1,000 bikes
70 coches
VS
1.000 bicis
Deberíamos agradecer a la gente que va en bici la cantidad de espacio que deja libre para los demás.
VS
1.000 bicis
Deberíamos agradecer a la gente que va en bici la cantidad de espacio que deja libre para los demás.
April 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
70 cars vs 1,000 bikes
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The City of London Corporation has welcomed the biggest increase in cycling in the Square Mile since records began!!!
Official counts in Oct 2024 saw an increase in people cycling of over 50% since 2022, the largest jump since recording started in 1999
news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/city-cycling...
Official counts in Oct 2024 saw an increase in people cycling of over 50% since 2022, the largest jump since recording started in 1999
news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/city-cycling...
City cycling soars to record levels
The City of London Corporation has welcomed the biggest increase in cycling in the Square Mile since records began.Official counts in October 2024 saw a record 139,000 people cycling a day across 30 locations - up 50,000 from 89,000 in 2022. The increase of over 50% marks the largest jump since recording started in 1999.New data also shows footf...
news.cityoflondon.gov.uk
April 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The City of London Corporation has welcomed the biggest increase in cycling in the Square Mile since records began!!!
Official counts in Oct 2024 saw an increase in people cycling of over 50% since 2022, the largest jump since recording started in 1999
news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/city-cycling...
Official counts in Oct 2024 saw an increase in people cycling of over 50% since 2022, the largest jump since recording started in 1999
news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/city-cycling...
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“A new study from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health confirms what many riders already know—cycling to work makes you healthier, more productive, and even reduces sick days.”
“The smartest & healthiest way to get to work,” writes @momentummag.bsky.social. momentummag.com/study-shows-...
“The smartest & healthiest way to get to work,” writes @momentummag.bsky.social. momentummag.com/study-shows-...
Study Shows Bike Commuting Is Still the Smartest and Healthiest Way to Get to Work
For urban cyclists navigating city streets every day, the benefits of bike commuting often speak for themselves
momentummag.com
April 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
“A new study from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health confirms what many riders already know—cycling to work makes you healthier, more productive, and even reduces sick days.”
“The smartest & healthiest way to get to work,” writes @momentummag.bsky.social. momentummag.com/study-shows-...
“The smartest & healthiest way to get to work,” writes @momentummag.bsky.social. momentummag.com/study-shows-...
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Want to get cities moving? Build cycle lanes
These eight cyclists occupy the same space as the single-occupant Kia 5 on the right. Private cars are inefficient in urban areas.
Furthermore, for those who still prefer driving, more cyclists means fewer drivers on the road. Win-Win
These eight cyclists occupy the same space as the single-occupant Kia 5 on the right. Private cars are inefficient in urban areas.
Furthermore, for those who still prefer driving, more cyclists means fewer drivers on the road. Win-Win
April 23, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Want to get cities moving? Build cycle lanes
These eight cyclists occupy the same space as the single-occupant Kia 5 on the right. Private cars are inefficient in urban areas.
Furthermore, for those who still prefer driving, more cyclists means fewer drivers on the road. Win-Win
These eight cyclists occupy the same space as the single-occupant Kia 5 on the right. Private cars are inefficient in urban areas.
Furthermore, for those who still prefer driving, more cyclists means fewer drivers on the road. Win-Win
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The Dutch live, on average, 2.4 km away from the nearest supermarket. In urban centres, that distance drops to less than 500 meters. In combination with extensive cycling infrastructure, this ensures that most people don't need a car for daily shopping.
Source: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Source: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
April 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
The Dutch live, on average, 2.4 km away from the nearest supermarket. In urban centres, that distance drops to less than 500 meters. In combination with extensive cycling infrastructure, this ensures that most people don't need a car for daily shopping.
Source: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Source: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Countries have agreed to put a price on emissions from international shipping, one of the world’s biggest and most polluting industries | @the-independent.com
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
UN approves global emissions fee for shipping
This is the first time an entire global sector will be subjected to an international carbon pricing mechanism.
www.independent.co.uk
April 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Countries have agreed to put a price on emissions from international shipping, one of the world’s biggest and most polluting industries | @the-independent.com
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
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A large roundabout in Amsterdam with a bidirectional cycle track circling it.
✅ Priority for people cycling and walking at every arm
🚋 Tram stop underneath
🚲 Ample bike parking built in
All modes, integrated and safe. Urban design done right.
✅ Priority for people cycling and walking at every arm
🚋 Tram stop underneath
🚲 Ample bike parking built in
All modes, integrated and safe. Urban design done right.
April 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A large roundabout in Amsterdam with a bidirectional cycle track circling it.
✅ Priority for people cycling and walking at every arm
🚋 Tram stop underneath
🚲 Ample bike parking built in
All modes, integrated and safe. Urban design done right.
✅ Priority for people cycling and walking at every arm
🚋 Tram stop underneath
🚲 Ample bike parking built in
All modes, integrated and safe. Urban design done right.
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If Cambridge wants to retain its crown as the UK’s cycling capital, our cycle network must work for everyone, no matter what type of cycle they ride.
We’ve been out investigating barriers to cycling today: one of which has been recently installed! It’s time for change to ensure safe access for all.
We’ve been out investigating barriers to cycling today: one of which has been recently installed! It’s time for change to ensure safe access for all.
April 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
If Cambridge wants to retain its crown as the UK’s cycling capital, our cycle network must work for everyone, no matter what type of cycle they ride.
We’ve been out investigating barriers to cycling today: one of which has been recently installed! It’s time for change to ensure safe access for all.
We’ve been out investigating barriers to cycling today: one of which has been recently installed! It’s time for change to ensure safe access for all.
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For many decades, Freiburg has been expanding tram lines and bike paths, enlarging and beautifying pedestrian zones, optimizing traffic lights, and improving legal regulations.
These efforts have been a great success: 79% of all trips are made by bicycle, bus, train, or on foot—the best in Germany.
These efforts have been a great success: 79% of all trips are made by bicycle, bus, train, or on foot—the best in Germany.
March 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
For many decades, Freiburg has been expanding tram lines and bike paths, enlarging and beautifying pedestrian zones, optimizing traffic lights, and improving legal regulations.
These efforts have been a great success: 79% of all trips are made by bicycle, bus, train, or on foot—the best in Germany.
These efforts have been a great success: 79% of all trips are made by bicycle, bus, train, or on foot—the best in Germany.
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When Dutch cities first started removing cars from their streets and squares, some cynics argued, “We’re not the Mediterranean!”
Opponents claimed they didn’t have the requisite year-round walking and terrace cultures of Spain, France, and Italy; due to the hostile climate.
They definitely do now.
Opponents claimed they didn’t have the requisite year-round walking and terrace cultures of Spain, France, and Italy; due to the hostile climate.
They definitely do now.
March 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
When Dutch cities first started removing cars from their streets and squares, some cynics argued, “We’re not the Mediterranean!”
Opponents claimed they didn’t have the requisite year-round walking and terrace cultures of Spain, France, and Italy; due to the hostile climate.
They definitely do now.
Opponents claimed they didn’t have the requisite year-round walking and terrace cultures of Spain, France, and Italy; due to the hostile climate.
They definitely do now.
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Great news for Camden—removing traffic will improve air quality, make streets safer, and support local businesses.
Backed by £500,000 from the London Air Quality Fund, this is a strong step towards a Low Emission Neighbourhood and a fairer, greener city for all.
Backed by £500,000 from the London Air Quality Fund, this is a strong step towards a Low Emission Neighbourhood and a fairer, greener city for all.
Camden Council agrees trial pedestrianisation for a safer, healthier Camden High Street
Camden Council has agreed to trial the removal of motor traffic from part of Camden High Street. This new pedestrianised space will be accompanied by changes to key nearby streets, creating safer and ...
news.camden.gov.uk
February 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Great news for Camden—removing traffic will improve air quality, make streets safer, and support local businesses.
Backed by £500,000 from the London Air Quality Fund, this is a strong step towards a Low Emission Neighbourhood and a fairer, greener city for all.
Backed by £500,000 from the London Air Quality Fund, this is a strong step towards a Low Emission Neighbourhood and a fairer, greener city for all.
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Accidents down 55% and injuries down 51% since nyc congestion pricing (!!!)
www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/22/c...
www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/22/c...
Congestion pricing makes NYC safer
Just more than a month ago, crossing the chaotic streets of Manhattan with my daughter meant taking a chance with her life, especially as she’s a toddler who would rather run free. We live in the g…
www.nydailynews.com
February 23, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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If road deaths were a virus, we’d call it a pandemic. Safer transport helps us all – and we need it urgently. Deaths on the road costs countries up to 5% of GDP. Centring transport around people, not cars, can propel development. www.theguardian.com/global-devel... via @theguardian.com @who.int
If road deaths were a virus, we’d call it a pandemic. Safer transport helps us all – and we need it urgently | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Jean Todt
Deaths on the road costs countries up to 5% of GDP. Centring transport around people, not cars, can propel development
www.theguardian.com
February 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If road deaths were a virus, we’d call it a pandemic. Safer transport helps us all – and we need it urgently. Deaths on the road costs countries up to 5% of GDP. Centring transport around people, not cars, can propel development. www.theguardian.com/global-devel... via @theguardian.com @who.int
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The measles outbreak in Texas is reminding me of the public letter Roald Dahl wrote about losing his daughter to measles in 1962, just before the vaccine was publicly available.
February 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The measles outbreak in Texas is reminding me of the public letter Roald Dahl wrote about losing his daughter to measles in 1962, just before the vaccine was publicly available.
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•1 in 34 deaths are caused by cars and automobility with 1,670,000 deaths per year.
•Cars and automobility have killed 60–80 million people since their invention.
•Car harm will continue unless policies change; example interventions are discussed.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
•Cars and automobility have killed 60–80 million people since their invention.
•Car harm will continue unless policies change; example interventions are discussed.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
February 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
•1 in 34 deaths are caused by cars and automobility with 1,670,000 deaths per year.
•Cars and automobility have killed 60–80 million people since their invention.
•Car harm will continue unless policies change; example interventions are discussed.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
•Cars and automobility have killed 60–80 million people since their invention.
•Car harm will continue unless policies change; example interventions are discussed.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Kids just don’t have this much fun on the way to school strapped into a seat in the back of an SUV
February 13, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Kids just don’t have this much fun on the way to school strapped into a seat in the back of an SUV
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This is important — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
February 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This is important — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
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I’m always saying “no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing.”
But I wonder if our car dependent infrastructure makes this harder to grasp.
Story:
Yesterday I rode my bike to/from an event, about 90 mins on my bike in 2°F/-16°C temps. I dressed well for the weather.
1/4
But I wonder if our car dependent infrastructure makes this harder to grasp.
Story:
Yesterday I rode my bike to/from an event, about 90 mins on my bike in 2°F/-16°C temps. I dressed well for the weather.
1/4
February 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I’m always saying “no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing.”
But I wonder if our car dependent infrastructure makes this harder to grasp.
Story:
Yesterday I rode my bike to/from an event, about 90 mins on my bike in 2°F/-16°C temps. I dressed well for the weather.
1/4
But I wonder if our car dependent infrastructure makes this harder to grasp.
Story:
Yesterday I rode my bike to/from an event, about 90 mins on my bike in 2°F/-16°C temps. I dressed well for the weather.
1/4
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It's amazing that all cities don't do this.
A million cars have disappeared: What NYC is like after one month of congestion pricing
Congestion pricing began on January 5. One month in, traffic is down, public buses are faster, and transit ridership is up.
www.fastcompany.com
February 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's amazing that all cities don't do this.
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It’s 90% culture and infrastructure and 10% the weather.
February 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It’s 90% culture and infrastructure and 10% the weather.
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"After one year of the zone, nitrogen dioxide from traffic was lower, GP visits for respiratory illnesses were down by 25% and those for heart problems decreased by 24%."
Bradford clean air zone saves NHS over £30,000 a month in first year
After one year of the zone, which is the second largest in England, GP visits for respiratory illnesses were down by a quarter
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"After one year of the zone, nitrogen dioxide from traffic was lower, GP visits for respiratory illnesses were down by 25% and those for heart problems decreased by 24%."