Austrian Fietser
@woemi.bsky.social
Passionate advocate for cycling-friendly cities. Championing safer streets, sustainable mobility, and accessible infrastructure to make cycling a natural choice for all. Join me in the movement for greener, more livable communities, one pedal at a time!
People should realize that adapting to climate change instead of mitigation means exactly that 👇
#talkcollapse:
" #Teheran muss verlegt werden, sagte Präsident Masoud Pezeshkian am Do.. Er warnte, dass Teheran aufgrund der starken ökologischen Belastung nicht mehr zu halten sei."
"Nicht mehr zu halten" wird der neue Refrain an immer mehr Orten, aus Bleibefreiheit wird Bleibeprivileg.
" #Teheran muss verlegt werden, sagte Präsident Masoud Pezeshkian am Do.. Er warnte, dass Teheran aufgrund der starken ökologischen Belastung nicht mehr zu halten sei."
"Nicht mehr zu halten" wird der neue Refrain an immer mehr Orten, aus Bleibefreiheit wird Bleibeprivileg.
Iran president says capital move now a necessity as water crisis deepens
Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has mad...
www.iranintl.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
People should realize that adapting to climate change instead of mitigation means exactly that 👇
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And how much Transportation is hidden in the other categories? What portion of Housing costs is the garage under your apartment building? What portion of Food is the sea of parking surrounding the supermarket? What portion of Healthcare is car-related injury and respiratory disease?
Transportation costs are the second largest burden on American family budgets (17%), after housing (33%)!
To address the affordability crisis, we must create cities with abundant housing of all types (subsidized, social, coop, market rate) and make walking, biking, and taking transit convenient.
To address the affordability crisis, we must create cities with abundant housing of all types (subsidized, social, coop, market rate) and make walking, biking, and taking transit convenient.
November 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
And how much Transportation is hidden in the other categories? What portion of Housing costs is the garage under your apartment building? What portion of Food is the sea of parking surrounding the supermarket? What portion of Healthcare is car-related injury and respiratory disease?
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I served as our Ambassador in Ukraine for 3 years under Putin’s missiles and drones but resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin. America does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I served as our Ambassador in Ukraine for 3 years under Putin’s missiles and drones but resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin. America does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
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Join the movement!
Stop cycling and walking right now! It ruins the economy ………
……NOT
Stop cycling and walking right now! It ruins the economy ………
……NOT
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Join the movement!
Stop cycling and walking right now! It ruins the economy ………
……NOT
Stop cycling and walking right now! It ruins the economy ………
……NOT
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“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.”
“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath
Some costs aren’t costs.
“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath
Some costs aren’t costs.
One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss
Copenhagen, the bicycle-friendliest place on the planet, publishes a biannual Bicycle Account, and buried in its pages is a rather astonishing fact.
grist.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.”
“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath
Some costs aren’t costs.
“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath
Some costs aren’t costs.
Great question for a webinar: Who owns the street? For decades, the car industry claimed public space for itself and framed this as normal. But the tide is turning — time to rethink our streets. 👉 www.linkedin.com/events/justs...
November 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Great question for a webinar: Who owns the street? For decades, the car industry claimed public space for itself and framed this as normal. But the tide is turning — time to rethink our streets. 👉 www.linkedin.com/events/justs...
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Search 600+ cycling infrastructure documents from all over the world. Cycling knowledge at your fingertips. bicycleinfrastructuremanuals.com
Bicycle Infrastructure Manuals » Cycling knowledge at your fingertips
We've gathered bicycle infrastructure design manuals and strategy documents from all over the world into one database- cycling knowledge at your fingertips.
bicycleinfrastructuremanuals.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Search 600+ cycling infrastructure documents from all over the world. Cycling knowledge at your fingertips. bicycleinfrastructuremanuals.com
So true
You can park cars or move people, but you can't do both.
Marnixstraat, Amsterdam in 1980 and today. Not only has the car parking been removed but all the cars have too, now only accessible to those on foot, bike or on the tram
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
So true
I sometimes roll through a red light, but only when it’s clearly safe. One reason: I want to get ahead of the cars that shoot off at green. Being in front makes me easier to see and helps me stay safer. road.cc/content/news...
“Pedestrians do it all the time!” Drivers slam “knob on a bike” for jumping red light in viral clip – but cyclists defend “safe, common sense” manoeuvre that “improves traffic flow and should be allow...
Brrr… Get your (preferably tartan) base layer and winter jacket on, because Ryan Mallon’s back to take you on a snowy, bitterly cold tour of all the latest cycling news and views on Wednesday’s winter...
road.cc
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 AM
I sometimes roll through a red light, but only when it’s clearly safe. One reason: I want to get ahead of the cars that shoot off at green. Being in front makes me easier to see and helps me stay safer. road.cc/content/news...
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
A staple of any city bike fleet: the Bahnhofsrad a bike that looks old and a bit rusty, making it seem way too unappealing to bother stealing. I just finished mine . It has parts from at least 4 different donor bicycles. Rusty screws, the frame is scratched and dirty but in generally good condition
November 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A staple of any city bike fleet: the Bahnhofsrad a bike that looks old and a bit rusty, making it seem way too unappealing to bother stealing. I just finished mine . It has parts from at least 4 different donor bicycles. Rusty screws, the frame is scratched and dirty but in generally good condition
At first I thought this was just another driver rant about speed limits being a rip-off, but he’s right: Uniform lower limits make sense: 30 km/h in dense urban areas, 50 km/h in less populated zones, 90 km/h on open roads. Plus: invest in safer intersections. www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
Geschwindigkeitswarnung für Schildbürger
Die Vielzahl an Verkehrszeichen und Tempolimits macht uns das Fahren schwer. Mangelhafte Geschwindigkeitswarnung gibt uns noch den Rest
www.derstandard.at
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
At first I thought this was just another driver rant about speed limits being a rip-off, but he’s right: Uniform lower limits make sense: 30 km/h in dense urban areas, 50 km/h in less populated zones, 90 km/h on open roads. Plus: invest in safer intersections. www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
Just when you think the escalation has peaked, the auto industry unveils an even more dangerous ‘lifestyle’ product built on ego marketing. This is a direct assault on people walking and cycling and we should call it exactly that. @thewaroncars.bsky.social
@brenttoderian.bsky.social That is why Ford created the F650. Helps men feel they have a bigger than others. The 150 is such a small compact car now 😉
The big advantage is that you can run over even an adut without seeing him/her and just feel a slight […]
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The big advantage is that you can run over even an adut without seeing him/her and just feel a slight […]
[Original post on mstdn.ca]
November 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Just when you think the escalation has peaked, the auto industry unveils an even more dangerous ‘lifestyle’ product built on ego marketing. This is a direct assault on people walking and cycling and we should call it exactly that. @thewaroncars.bsky.social
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“As pickups transitioned from farm/ranch workhorses to lifestyle vehicles, their design shifted accordingly: Cabs expanded to accommodate more passengers, while beds shrank. The first generation of F-150s were 36% cab & 64% bed by length. By 2021, the ratio had flipped.
www.axios.com/local/housto...
www.axios.com/local/housto...
November 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM
“As pickups transitioned from farm/ranch workhorses to lifestyle vehicles, their design shifted accordingly: Cabs expanded to accommodate more passengers, while beds shrank. The first generation of F-150s were 36% cab & 64% bed by length. By 2021, the ratio had flipped.
www.axios.com/local/housto...
www.axios.com/local/housto...
A strategy based solely on incentives is no longer sufficient to address the problems that come with the dominance of cars in our transport system. Beyond expanding alternative mobility services (Carrots🥕) we must also ensure that less sustainable options become noticeably less attractive (Sticks👎)
Statistisch erwiesen:
Immer mehr Autos, die immer weniger bewegt werden, mit immer weniger Menschen an Bord.
"Immer mehr Autos verstopfen Innenstädte, Autobahnen und Landstraßen. Die Verkehrswende ist nicht in Sicht. Im Gegenteil - der Trend geht zum Drittwagen."
www.n-tv.de/wirtschaft/P...
Immer mehr Autos, die immer weniger bewegt werden, mit immer weniger Menschen an Bord.
"Immer mehr Autos verstopfen Innenstädte, Autobahnen und Landstraßen. Die Verkehrswende ist nicht in Sicht. Im Gegenteil - der Trend geht zum Drittwagen."
www.n-tv.de/wirtschaft/P...
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A strategy based solely on incentives is no longer sufficient to address the problems that come with the dominance of cars in our transport system. Beyond expanding alternative mobility services (Carrots🥕) we must also ensure that less sustainable options become noticeably less attractive (Sticks👎)
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Don't fuck with Finland. 😁
November 19, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Don't fuck with Finland. 😁
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One time I saw a cyclist run a red light.
November 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
One time I saw a cyclist run a red light.
Most politicians ignore the massive costs of car-centric mobility and still pretend pushing cars is somehow a win for society. Meanwhile, the proven benefits of active mobility get dismissed and every cent invested is scrutinized. Feels like a severe case of #CarBrain gripping our collective mindset
November 19, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Most politicians ignore the massive costs of car-centric mobility and still pretend pushing cars is somehow a win for society. Meanwhile, the proven benefits of active mobility get dismissed and every cent invested is scrutinized. Feels like a severe case of #CarBrain gripping our collective mindset
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Ein paar Worte zum heutigen #Männertag...
November 19, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Ein paar Worte zum heutigen #Männertag...
Great that Volvo is innovating for more pedestrian and cycling safety. These features should become mandatory for every truck that wants to enter populated areas.
In tight spaces or heavy traffic, it’s not always easy to see who’s near. Active Side Collision Avoidance Support uses radar to detect cyclists or pedestrians on the sides. If someone’s there, it warns you or even steps in to brake if needed so you can keep others safe, even when visibility is low.
November 19, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Great that Volvo is innovating for more pedestrian and cycling safety. These features should become mandatory for every truck that wants to enter populated areas.
Vienna is finally considering action, higher parking fees for oversized SUVs are a long-overdue step to stop the flood of bloated vehicles clogging our streets. They not only steal public space, they endanger everyone outside their wank-panzer shells. About time!
#Wien denkt darüber nach, in Aachen und Basel werden die Tarife für #Anwohnerparken bereits nach der Größe berechnet, in Paris und in Zürich nach Gewicht der Pkw. So können Städte der Entwicklung zu immer größeren Autos gegensteuern. PS: In Zürich kostet 1 Jahr Öffifahren weniger als 1 Jahr parken.
November 19, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Vienna is finally considering action, higher parking fees for oversized SUVs are a long-overdue step to stop the flood of bloated vehicles clogging our streets. They not only steal public space, they endanger everyone outside their wank-panzer shells. About time!
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#Wien denkt darüber nach, in Aachen und Basel werden die Tarife für #Anwohnerparken bereits nach der Größe berechnet, in Paris und in Zürich nach Gewicht der Pkw. So können Städte der Entwicklung zu immer größeren Autos gegensteuern. PS: In Zürich kostet 1 Jahr Öffifahren weniger als 1 Jahr parken.
November 19, 2025 at 6:23 AM
#Wien denkt darüber nach, in Aachen und Basel werden die Tarife für #Anwohnerparken bereits nach der Größe berechnet, in Paris und in Zürich nach Gewicht der Pkw. So können Städte der Entwicklung zu immer größeren Autos gegensteuern. PS: In Zürich kostet 1 Jahr Öffifahren weniger als 1 Jahr parken.
Decorating my office pinboard with funny and inspirational cards, posters, and little sparks of motivation to keep the energy high throughout the day. Including the ingenious 15-minute-cities reframing of @tomflood.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Decorating my office pinboard with funny and inspirational cards, posters, and little sparks of motivation to keep the energy high throughout the day. Including the ingenious 15-minute-cities reframing of @tomflood.bsky.social
Cyclists and pedestrians aren’t the problem, unsafe, car-centric streets are. Blaming people on bikes or on foot for “low visibility” ignores poor lighting, bad design and zero enforcement for drivers. Fix the system, not the most vulnerable. www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
Radfahrer, macht euch doch bitte ein bisschen sichtbarer!
Es ist erschreckend, wie viele Menschen am Abend und in der Nacht ohne Radlichter oder Reflektoren unterwegs sind. Dabei wäre ein wenig mehr Sichtbarkeit weder teuer noch aufwendig
www.derstandard.at
November 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Cyclists and pedestrians aren’t the problem, unsafe, car-centric streets are. Blaming people on bikes or on foot for “low visibility” ignores poor lighting, bad design and zero enforcement for drivers. Fix the system, not the most vulnerable. www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
www.derstandard.at/story/300000... Vienna’s developers push to scrap parking-space regulations altogether. Underground garages consume around 40% of construction costs. Actually an easy fix for cheaper housing 💡
Wiener Bauträger wollen weniger Stellplätze bauen müssen
Die Immobilienbranche fordert weitere Erleichterungen beim seit Ende 2023 geltenden Zonenmodell – doch es gibt auch Gegenstimmen
www.derstandard.at
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
www.derstandard.at/story/300000... Vienna’s developers push to scrap parking-space regulations altogether. Underground garages consume around 40% of construction costs. Actually an easy fix for cheaper housing 💡