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Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 1d

"It's given me freedom. It's given me independence."

This story about the life-changing impact of micro mobility will put a smile on your face.

Jon @jontafkasi.bsky.social · 1d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Zn...

Wheels4Me London- Jeremy's Story

YouTube video by Wheels for Wellbeing

www.youtube.com

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Matthew Lewis is ready for progressive federalism @mateosfo.bsky.social · 1d

This is literally an oil pipeline and not only do we massively subsidize it with our tax dollars but it is our leading cause of disabling injury and premature death.

We are not an especially clever people.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: “Toderian says it’s easy to be distracted by futuristic innovations like electric cars, drone delivery networks & hyperloops. ‘The real solutions are a lot less sexy and a lot more common sense… Tech won’t save us if we get the fundamentals wrong.”

I was 1 of 3 urban experts asked to weigh in.

A world without traffic? Three urban experts rethink how cities move

Gridlock is costing us billions, but bold solutions like bus-only lanes, congestion charges and flexible work hours could get cities moving again

www.theglobeandmail.com

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 2d

Amazing Emergency Naked Ride. Here’s the moment thousands of riders rolled through the protests at the ICE facility and cheers erupted. 😮💯

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Jon Hall @hallcommajon.bsky.social · 2d

Just saw a car ad that tried to sell being stuck in traffic as quality family time. I’ve never felt more sure that we’re near the collapse of car culture.

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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · 2d

A new City Council bill suggests the biggest city in the U.S. is once again capable of eating outside in March.

Is Year-Round Outdoor Dining Coming Back to NYC?

A new City Council bill suggests the biggest city in the U.S. is once again capable of eating outside in March.

hellgatenyc.com

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Momentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 2d

New Study Shows How Paris Pedaled Its Way to a Cycling Revolution.
momentummag.com/new-study-pa...

New Study Shows How Paris Pedaled Its Way to a Cycling Revolution

Cycling through central Paris meant weaving between buses and scooters—a bold choice reserved for the fearless few.

momentummag.com

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Bike JC @bikejc.org · 2d

Storm rain expected to start shortly in Hudson County:

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Better Blocks NJ @betterblocksnj.bsky.social · 3d

While we work on our voter guide and potential endorsements, we want to hear what voters thought of the candidates' answers to the Better Blocks questionnaire.

Let us know who your choice for mayor and council would be in this quick survey.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Who's the Best Candidate on the Block?

We want to hear from voters who rely on Better Blocks to learn about policy and inform their decisions on election day in Jersey City. Based on the candidate responses given to the Better Blocks can...

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Carol Morency @cmorency.bsky.social · 3d

"Babies receiving early intervention through IDEA Part C and Medicaid funding have healthier developmental outcomes and are less likely to need special education by the time they enter kindergarten, which can save states millions of dollars."

Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · Mar 20

Something I haven't seen covered extensively with regards to the Department of Education is the fact that the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) funds early intervention services, along with Medicaid. EI is usually free, or very low cost for families.

Federal Cuts Threaten Babies and Preschoolers with Disabilities from All Angles

Slashing the U.S. Department of Education, Medicaid, and more hurts young children with delays and disabilities.

www.newamerica.org

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American Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 3d

A perfect illustration of which "lifestyle" actually imposes itself on public space, public safety, and the public purse.

Jfrisco @jfrisco.bsky.social · 3d

Hold my beer...

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Bike JC @bikejc.org · 4d

Bike issue? Our friends from Grove Street Bikes will again be at Grove Path Plaza by 6:00, probably a bit earlier, to help you with minor fixes and fine tuning.

Bike JC @bikejc.org · 4d

TONIGHT! We’ll cruise down the Hudson waterfront through Liberty State Park, then neighborhoods in southern JC. Forecast is autumnal, 60F at the start, then staying close to that. Join us!

ridewithgps.com/events/39660...

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 4d

Our kids are ready to ride, it’s the adults that aren’t ready for them.

B/W shot of 3 kids on bikes, two on the sidewalk one in the bike lane

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Bike JC @bikejc.org · 4d

TONIGHT! We’ll cruise down the Hudson waterfront through Liberty State Park, then neighborhoods in southern JC. Forecast is autumnal, 60F at the start, then staying close to that. Join us!

ridewithgps.com/events/39660...

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 4d

Three newly published books argue that cars are destroying society as well as the planet.

Is the world finally ready to rein in the automobile?

My essay, in @bloomberg.com (gift link below)

‘Car Brain’ Is Making the US Unhealthy and Dangerous. EVs Won’t Fix It.

A trio of new books argue that we need to confront the full range of costs that car-based living has imposed on our cities, our health and our society.

www.bloomberg.com

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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 4d

The Queensboro Bridge finally has separate paths for cyclists and pedestrians — but the long-overdue upgrade still falls short of its full potential because the city has failed to install proper markings five months after the new footpath opened.

Eyes on the Bridge: Queensboro Bridge Bike and Pedestrian Paths Are Almost There - Streetsblog New York City

Call it getting stuff almost done.

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yankee velo foxtrot @yankeevelofoxtrot.bsky.social · 6d

why would we design school zones to look safe and attractive with fun mobility for students when we can have this instead?!?!?

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𝚃𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚜 𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚎 🚇 @taras-grescoe.com · 5d

A city of drivers expands, rapidly and inevitably, into sprawl.

A city of pedestrians, cyclists, and transit-users settles gradually and elegantly into itself.

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 5d

Our kids are invisible on our streets in more than one way

a kid in front of a truck with a red backpack
Invisible
The all-new 2026 child

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 5d

Go watch! It's an interesting convo!

Cancel Me, Daddy Podcast @cancelmedaddy.bsky.social · 6d

This week we're collabing with the co-hosts of @thewaroncars.bsky.social to chat about how pro-car propaganda works, its history, and how it shows up in our politics today, especially in this year's NYC mayor's race! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN-e...

Why Car Propaganda Is Destroying Our Cities (ft. The War on Cars Podcast)

YouTube video by Cancel Me, Daddy - Media & Politics Podcast

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Second Ave. Sagas @2avesag.as · 6d

I don't think this is an unpopular opinion. The issue is around Class 3 e-bikes, and the terminology bleed that causes a lot of people to conflate electric mopeds with e-bikes. Expecting enforcement officers to know this nuance is also a lost cause right now.

David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 6d

My unpopular urbanist opinion is that big, hyperfast two-wheelers are a menace and should be banned from bike lanes/paths (with enforcement).

These things endanger everyone riding a bike or legal e-bike. Worse, they deter some from even trying.

E-bikes have evolved into e-motorcycles. Law enforcement is lagging behind.

Serious injuries are on the rise in emergency rooms around the country, as electric cycles become bigger and faster. Lawmakers and police departments are scrambling to address the problem.

www.inquirer.com

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Friends and Families for Safe Streets @ffsafestreets.bsky.social · 6d

Well, well, well. 👀

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Wes Marshall @wesmars.bsky.social · 6d

Terrible story but great reporting by Laura Penington of the Denver Post:
- "A man died... after being hit by the driver of a van while riding his bike"
- "the driver struck him from behind"

And some extra context that you rarely ever see:
- "There are no bike lanes along that stretch of road"

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Open Plans @openplans.org · 6d

Hoboken, NJ has seen zero pedestrian fatalities in 8 years since implementing universal daylighting. This proven approach will make Sunset Park's intersections, and those across NYC, safer for all. @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social, please call Intro 1138 to a vote now.
www.sunsetpost.org/en/stories/o...

The Sunset Post

Hyperlocal, trilingual news site for Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

www.sunsetpost.org

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Bike JC @bikejc.org · 6d

Probably because they all carry guns on the job and train to use them, while a very small minority train on and use bikes for work. Ditto with their usually thorough knowledge of cars. E-bikes and … those other vehicles are a somewhat understandable learning curve, but it has to happen!

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