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Edi Pires

@edibourg15.bsky.social

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🌍 Euroverdean Creole 🇱🇺🇵🇹🇪🇺🇨🇻 🎓 MSc Spatial, Transport and Environmental Economics 🚲 Active mobility Advocate 🗣 🇵🇹🇫🇷🇬🇧🇨🇻🇩🇪🇱🇺(⏳🇳🇱)

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · Nov 18

Oh, I forgot to introduce myself 😅
My name is Edi Pires. I'm from Luxembourg and a recent MSc graduate in Transport Economics from #VUAmsterdam.
I'm passionate about #sustainabletransport for cities and communities, and I aim to help equip them with viable and sustainable modes of transport 🚲 🚎 🚈 🚄

Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · Sep 29

In #LuxembourgCity, 🚘 > 🚲
During the 👑 festivities, the Red Bridge bikepath is blocked, while 4 car lanes remain open.
Over 1,500 daily crossings now face dismount signs and a narrow path. Some choose the main road, exposing them to high-speed traffic.
The message is clear: cars first, people last.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Sep 2

“The rise in high-fronted SUVs poses a clear and growing threat to public safety, especially for children,” states the report. “With no benefit to society, it’s time for lawmakers at all levels to act.” Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com.

Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.

EU Must Cap SUV Hood Heights Urges Report. Crash Test Body Says Not As Simple As That

Higher fronts on cars significantly increase the death rate when pedestrians and cyclists are struck, says new report. EuroNCAP says more complex than that.

www.forbes.com

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · Aug 25

Cycling during Vëlosummer in Luxembourg is a delightful experience: roads closed to cars, enjoying beautiful nature, greeting everyone with "Moien", and sharing happy vibes with fellow cyclists
🚲☀️🌳🇱🇺🤩
#Vëlosummer2025 #Luxembourg #Cyclotourism #SummerVibes #NatureRide #CarFree #ExploreLuxembourg

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Siggy the Cyclist @siggythecyclist.bsky.social · Jul 28

The planned bike lane on Kirchberg for the tram extension (K2A) is once again not continuous. This fragmented design creates conflict between cyclists and pedestrians. If we’re serious about sustainable mobility, we need coherent planning—not another patchwork solution

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · Jul 20

This weekend, #Vëlosummer 2025 officially began!
Over 5 weeks, roads along 8 scenic routes will become enormous #bikepaths each weekend, along with 5 permanent routes accessible all summer.
People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to join the fun and explore the country like never before!

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Siggy the Cyclist @siggythecyclist.bsky.social · Jun 24

The N7 in Walferdange is finally being redesigned – but the cycling infrastructure still falls far short! 🚴‍♀️❗

After years of waiting, the redesign of the N7 in #Walfer is finally moving forward – but anyone on a bike quickly sees the flaws.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · Jun 12

You can find more information at www.visitluxembourg.com/velosummer

Vëlosummer

Rediscover the most beautiful corners of Luxembourg by bike this summer!

www.visitluxembourg.com

Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · Jun 12

🚲 Luxembourg’s Vëlosummer is back!
This year, explore 14 scenic cycling routes totalling over 500km, including 100km of closed roads, from 19 July to 24 August.
Discover hidden corners of the country on two wheels this summer.
#Vëlosummer #Cycletourism #BikeTravel #VisitLuxembourg #ExploreByBike

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · Jun 6

Today, Luxembourg’s first red asphalt bike path was officially unveiled in #EschAlzette.
This should be a glimpse into the future of cycling infrastructure in #Luxembourg: wide, smooth, and safe, this is the standard every bike path should meet.
Let’s raise the bar across the country! 🇱🇺🚲

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · Jun 5

Congratulations to @zug.lu for winning their legal case against the City of Luxembourg and gaining access to the city's internal files regarding the evaluation of its pedestrian crossings. 👏🏾

This is a victory for transparency, public accountability, and the safety of our streets and crossings.

Zentrum fir Urban Gerechtegkeet / Center for Urban Justice @zug.lu · Jun 5

What was @luxembourgcity.bsky.social trying to hide?

Turns out: not much — unless you know the law.

Then it gets wild: The City didn’t just bend the rules. They invented a parallel legal universe. 🌀👩‍⚖️

We now know: the MMTP agreement never existed.

🔗 zug.lu/what-the-doc...

Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · Jun 3

🚲 Celebrating #WorldBicycleDay on Luxembourg’s first-ever red-asphalt bike path in #Esch/Alzette!
A smooth ride, a greener future, and a powerful reminder of how two wheels can transform our cities and the world. 🌍💚
#Cycling #Sustainability #Luxembourg #bikepath

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · May 16

Welcome to Boulevard de la Foire, the most #car-centric street in #LuxembourgCity. This four-lane, one-way thoroughfare is often #gridlocked during #rushhour.
Pedestrians are given just 6 seconds of green light to cross it. It's a prime example of #urbanplanning that prioritises cars over people.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · May 8

Nantes (2nd pic)

Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · May 6

I stayed in #Rotterdam for a week. I missed cycling along those smooth #redbikepaths.
I cycled through a new area next to the University of Applied Sciences. It was filled with life: #greenspaces, busy #terraces, and people picnicking by the water. This is what new developments should look like.

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Ministry of Mobility and Public Works @mmtp-lu.bsky.social · May 2

👉 Den 3. Mee ass den nationalen Dag vum Respekt am ëffentlechen Transport.
🚋Loosst d’Leit fir d’éischt eraus, ier Dir eraklëmmt!
💙E klenge Geste vu Respekt mécht d’Rees fir jidderee méi angeneem.

Respekt, esou einfach wéi Bonjour!

@yurikobackes.bsky.social
@gouv.lu
@luxembourgcity.bsky.social ‬

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · May 2

Can we talk about the definition of #bikepaths vs #bikelanes? I think we need clearer terminology between the 2
For example, in 🇫🇷, a #voiecyclable means an painted lane, while a #pistecyclable indicates a protected path. This clarity would also improve discussions about #cyclinginfrastructure in 🇬🇧/🇺🇸