Coalition to make cycling, walking, taxi's, e-scooters & public transit safe for a liveable country. We advocate for infrastructure change. Not paint.
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Yes, we're doing that with @young_urbanists & we said:
- Cycling cannot replace taxis or public transport, rather it complements.
- 1 tank of petrol equals 1 bike - but private sector & state need to subsidise.
- Climate. Equity. If it is safe to cycle, it's safe to walk.
As Capetonians struggle with ongoing taxi violence in the province, leaving thousands of commuters stranded,
an NPO based in the mother city is lobbying to make Cape Town more bike-friendly. #DStv403 #TaxiStrike
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This is remarkable, but I can’t help feeling frustrated. With the G20 Summit approaching, Johannesburg is suddenly being cleaned up and key infrastructure improved. It clearly shows that our government and municipalities can act when they want to — they just choose not
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Over the coming years, this new design will change how this street is used.
If well kept by the City, the more pleasant environment for people will be good for business and property values.
Time will tell.
[WATCH] Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Bree Street) in Johannesburg CBD has finally been opened to traffic after two years.
The street was split in the middle in July 2023 by an underground gas explosion. @JusstAlpha
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I can’t get enough of these “cycling in a striking city” videos.
Londoners love their bike lanes.
In the five years I have been commuting to work by bike, I have never seen it so busy.
Thank you @willnorman for making this possible!
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@London_Cycling
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Lilian Ngoyi Street is officially reopened.
Following the successful completion of Phase 1 of the rehabilitation project, the newly redesigned road between Loveday and End Street is now a one-way eastbound route. The project is a key step in creating a safer and more liveable inner-city. Please drive with caution as you adapt to the new layout. #JoburgRoads Read the full statement here: zurl.co/U4Pzz #JoburgServices #JoburgRoads ^LM
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Khayelitsha to CBD, monthly cost of transport for 1 person:
R9 000 - R12000 by cheap car (repayment, fuel, insurance, maintenance, registration, depreciation)
R1700 by car (petrol only)
R1100 by Taxi
R1000 by My Citi Bus
R300 by Train
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The epitome of efficiency: it's madness that cities still prioritise so much space for cars.
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The Embankment cycleway (CS3) in London was purposefully built to be wider than was usual in order to future proof it.
Some said it would hardly be used.
Now there’s a decent case for widening it further.
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New Substack article: Why 4-Lane Roads Are a Nightmare for Pedestrians and Drivers Alike (link in reply)
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In our quest to popularise car-free urban living, we focus on the big things like car-free streets and trams, but we also really need to remove the social stigma around shopping trolleys.
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The @LangaBicycleHub is bringing back Open Streets Days in Langa! 📷📷 Join us for a community planning session at Guga S’thebe. See details below:
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The @LeTourFemmes never looked this beautiful! Big thanks to @GoZwift @betwaycares @R_Cycling for making this exchange a reality. It such a great honour to have represented the community of #Khayelitsha sharing our story and promoting #SouthAfrica as tourism destination
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The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate and the Young Urbanists started a pilot along a section of Bree Street in the Cape Town CBD to improve safety for cyclists. This pilot uses safe-hit bollards and removable concrete slabs to create a barrier between cyclists and vehicles.
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Massive impact, small steps. Next stop: Khayelitsha. 😉
Earlier today the City’s Mayor @Geordinhl together with Councillor @RobQuintas, and the @young_urbanists, tested the new Bree Street Safe Passage cycle lanes in the Cape Town central business district.
See: bit.ly/40U8gqO
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Earlier today the City’s Mayor @Geordinhl together with Councillor @RobQuintas, and the @young_urbanists, tested the new Bree Street Safe Passage cycle lanes in the Cape Town central business district.
See: bit.ly/40U8gqO
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Cape Town suburbanites often think they bring in the bacon when it comes to rates, but they don't.
This high-rise in 3 Anchor Bay alone brings in 2.5x more revenue than 120 freestanding homes in Pinelands, while requiring
- 32x fewer roads
- 25x less land.
