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Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 4d

since denver launched its e-bike rebate program - the have sold 10,000 e-bikes and reduced an estimated 1,000,000 car trips - replacing millions of VMTs and reducing air pollution

there are no climate silver bullets... but damn - e-bikes and e-cargo bikes are close

denvergov.org/Government/A...

Denver Celebrates 10,000 E-Bike Rebates

Since its inception in April 2022, Denver has distributed over 10,000 electric bikes (e-bikes) to community members through its pioneering e-bike rebate program. As the first U.S. city to implement su...

denvergov.org

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St. Louis Urbanists @stlurbanists.bsky.social · 22h

Help us bring attention to pedestrian safety and accessibility by racing granny carts down abysmal sidewalks! All details available on meetup.com/stlurbanists

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 23h

BREAKING - Small town dweller visits #STL Has great time, loves the people, uses public transit, not shot or robbed.

I come from a small, smaaalll town in Illinois. Middle of the corn, pop. 4k, only town in the entire county with stop lights. With two "long weekends" in a row coming up I decided to get out of dodge and revisit St. Louis. It's been almost 2 decades and this time it was on my terms, not for any obligation or occasion, just checking out Benton Park and Soulard, and being in a city.

Everyone has been so genuinely nice and hospitable. The bus drivers especially. I'm not used to public transportation but hate to navigate and find parking, and didn't want to spend tons of money on ubers or lyfts. They were so kind and helpful when I did something wrong or seemed confused. They were nicer to me in 5 minutes than my coworkers have been in 2 years 😆

The shop owners/workers/bartenders have a way of making you feel so welcome in their establishments, but not in the "just trying to get your money" way that I'm used to. They seem grateful for your patronage whether you spend a lot or a little.

Shit even the security guards at Johnnie Brock's Dungeon were nice as hell! Didn't bark at me to open my bag, even after I needed him to repeat himself.

In short I just wanted to say I think the people in this city are fantastic. They seem patient, kind, fun, and genuine. This little weekend trip has been lovely and I love the people here.

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 1d

Can we imagine Life After Cars?
@thewaroncars.bsky.social

Pedestrian injured after being hit by car in Central West End

A person was injured after being hit by a car in the Central West End Monday morning.

www.firstalert4.com

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

Demo Alert: 5899 HIGHLAND AV

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

Demo Alert: 5014 Cabanne #stltornado

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

Demo Alert: 1839-41 Rauschenbach owned by Northside Regeneration.
When will McKee's reign of terror end?
When will the halo effect of the NGA materialize?

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

Demo Alert: 4556 Manchester. Is the long stalled project unstalled?

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

Demo Alert: 4673 Labadie Ave #Stltornado

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

Demo Alert: 5036 ENRIGHT #Stltornado

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

Demo Alert: 3173 MINNESOTA AV

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

$175k building permit application submitted for a new home at 2907 MCNAIR AV

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

$300k building permit application submitted for a new home at 6825 SOUTHWEST AV

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

$25M building permit application submitted for a parking lot at 4148 CLAYTON AV. For Cortex MX

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

This week-
5751 LINDELL
5066 WESTMINSTER
1 KINGSBURY PL
21 WATERMAN PL
14 KINGSBURY PL
12 WASHINGTON TER
4715 PAGE
4876 FOUNTAIN
4466 ELMBANK
412 N EUCLID
4516 WESTMINSTER
5021 CABANNE
5074 WATERMAN
4617 WESTMINSTER

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

Issued

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

Issued

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

$21.65M building permit issued

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 3d

BB77 would set the speed limit on Kingshighway from MLK to Bircher near I70 to 25 mph.
Speed kills
#carsruincities

Board Bill Number 77 In Session 2025-2026

Regulation of Traffic Speed along Kingshighway Memorial Boulevard between Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and Bircher Boulevard

www.stlouis-mo.gov

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 4d

Why Oktoberfest matters to St. Louis
#stl

Why Oktoberfest matters to St. Louis - NextSTL

It’s autumn in St. Louis — so while the pumpkin spice crowd lines up for lattes, we’re raising steins instead. So dust off the lederhosen and dirndls, tip your Alpine hat, and loosen up those polka kn...

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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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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 4d

Yes

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 4d

Someone got a new roof today. #stltornado

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 4d

The head of Vancouver’s transit agency can sum its ridership recovery in one word: Frequency.

“Running the bus every 30 minutes isn’t going to cut it if you want to grow ridership.“

Many Vancouver 🚌 run every 5min or less, and the SkyTrain runs every 3-4min, via @davidzipper.bsky.social

The Secret to Vancouver’s Public Transit Ridership Recovery

The Canadian city’s transit agency, TransLink, bounced back from Covid even as other North American systems have struggled. Its leader explains why riders returned.

www.bloomberg.com

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NextSTL @nextstl.com · 4d

Coerced car dependency kills

Chris Orlet @orlet.bsky.social · 5d

The way we've designed our cities and suburbs means 88 year olds have no choice but to drive. It's not like they can stroll down to the grocery store. Our car-dependent cities force 88-years to drive. And they are slaughtered. @nextstl.com tinyurl.com/y6dz635s

4 dead after wrong-way crash on I-170 near I-70, including 88-year-old driver

An 88-year-old man drove the wrong way on I-170, crashing head-on into a Jeep. He died, along with all three people in the other vehicle.

tinyurl.com

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