We should all be able to safely and comfortably bicycle a mile or two to a local school, grocery, or café.
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Sadly this wouldn't surprise me too much given the amazingly long list of reasons people give for why they can't walk/bike anywhere.
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From Europe: "None of the European cities that lowered the speed limit to 30 km/h regrets it" (h/t @Jorg_Broschek)
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Great discussion on Pontevedra's conversion to a human friendly city:
bloomberg.com/news/features/…
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Every dollar invested in cycling returns 20 or 30 in social economic benefits: reduced carbon, air and noise pollution, improved public health and less congestion.
Cycling brings benefits to everyone in a city, whether or not they get on a bike.
United Airlines (@united ) should read Eli Goldratt's 'The Goal'.
Sometimes a singular focus on efficiency causes enough harm elsewhere that the overall result is a net loss.
I saw a bumper sticker that said "I'm a veterinarian so I can drive like an animal".
I never realized just how many proctologists there are.
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CROW is the technology platform for transport, infrastructure and public space in the Netherlands.
Visit their English-language website which includes a number of free downloads, and a link to purchase the world famous "Design Manual for Bicycle Traffic": crowplatform.com
ALT A screen grab of the website of CROW: the platform for transport, infrastructure and public space in the Netherlands.
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.@USDOT wants to hear from you on enhancing intersection safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users - be sure to share your comments by 11/15. Read the request for information and submit your comments by 11/15: bit.ly/3s5NL8I
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"Because the cyclists have the immune system of a 20-year-old rather than a 70- or 80-year-old, it means they have added protection against, infections, rheumatoid arthritis and, potentially, cancer."
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UK STUDY:
Fit amateur bicycle-riders aged 55-79 have immune systems comparable to those of 20 year olds.
bbc.com/news/health-43308729
This hides that we still have the most dangerous roads of all developed countries. A U.S. driver is still about 6x as likely to be killed one as in NL, NO, FI and many others.
How many people die in traffic accidents in the US? - USAFacts usafacts.org/articles/how-ma… via @USAFacts