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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Hundreds of people took to the streets for ProVelo’s annual cycle parade in Luxembourg today. A strong turnout to send a clear message: safer, more convenient, more inclusive cycling for everyone. This is what public pressure looks like. #ProVelo #Luxembourg #Cycling #BikeProtest #ActiveMobility

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Some say go out and touch grass. I took that literally, and ended up in Grass. Getting outside on two wheels is one of the best things I do for my head. No screens, no notifications, no scrolling. Consider this your reminder to go out and touch some grass too. #CyclingLife #TouchGrass #GetOutside

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Fuel prices are hitting new records these days. 🚗💸 During my time in the Netherlands, it barely mattered to me. 🚴‍♂️🇳🇱 Most of my daily trips were on a bike, on proper infrastructure. 🛣️ The humble bike doesn’t care about oil markets. 😎 #Cycling #Mobility #Netherlands #BikeLife #Sustainability

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

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 · 02/09/2025

“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.

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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.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

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 · 28/07/2025

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 · 20/07/2025

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 · 24/06/2025

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 · 12/06/2025

🚲 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 · 06/06/2025

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 · 05/06/2025

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.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🚲 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 · 16/05/2025

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 · 06/05/2025

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 · 02/05/2025

👉 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 · 02/05/2025

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 🇬🇧/🇺🇸

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Welcome to the ‘Advanced Parking Games’. Choose your class: - 2h parking disk marathon - 15 min pharmacy sprint - Lifetime guilt if you steal the disabled spot Requirements to park here: 🅿️ A parking disk 📝 A prescription ♿️ A moral compass 🎓 A PhD in traffic signs Good luck. 😉 #ParkingChallenge

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

In this LinkedIn post, I highlight the strengths and weaknesses of Luxembourg’s latest #cyclinginfrastructure design. To establish #cycling as a prominent mode of transport, consistent design standards prioritising safety and usability from the outset are essential. www.linkedin.com/posts/edipir...

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#urbanmobility #cyclinginfrastructure #sustainabletransport #luxembourg… | Edi Pires

🚲 From "Wow!" to "Why?" A Casual Ride Through Luxembourg's Recent Cycling Infrastructure A recent bike ride around Howald station offered a clear view of the highlights and th...

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Anine Hartmann @aninehartmann.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

This street in Oslo is a trial for a bicycle priority street. While it might look ordinary, it has more going on than meets the eye: - Closed to through traffic, even though it is a major route for the fire department 🚒🚨 - A continuous sidewalk over a side street, and red asphalt (not common here)

Bollards remote controlled to allow passage of fire trucks. Continuous sidewalk over side street.

A bicycle street leading up to a fire station

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Adding this 2.3km stretch of #carpoollanes cost €50 million. If I were to use the same disingenuous arguments often used against #bikepaths, I would say that this was a waste of 💶 because hardly anyone uses them. But the majority of cars carry one person, showing how space-inefficient 🚗 infra is.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I can't believe this gravel path is part of Luxembourg’s national cycle network. They even updated the signposts to the newer(ish) format.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

#Luxembourg-City, congrats on the reopening of the Martyrs parking garage! It's great to see that it offers #bikeparking for 32 bikes, (although by the photos I can only see 11 #bikeracks) and a repair station. Question: How can one access the parking by #cycling when all entrances prohibit bikes?

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

During my bike ride through #Esch/Alzette, I was thrilled to see new #cycling infrastructure being built. What excites me is that these new #bikepaths are wide, separated from traffic, and continuous. This makes me hopeful for the future of cycling as a viable mode of transport in #Luxembourg.

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Siggy the Cyclist @siggythecyclist.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Good to see a new separated bikelane in rue St. Exupéry (Kirchberg). Not really happy with the positioning of trees and narrowing of the bike lane though. Strange & unfinished design.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

#Luxairport will finally have a #cycling connection alongside the new #Luxtram line. While I appreciate that the ⬆️ #bikepaths are (mostly) separated from traffic, I am disappointed by their narrow width (~ 1.20m). This will make it difficult for faster cyclists to overtake slower riders.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Although I believe that stand-alone #speedcameras are ineffective, I disapprove of #Waze promoting reporting mobile speed cameras as it undermines speed enforcement. Where I live, alerting drivers on the spot about a #police presence is prohibited, but I'm unsure if this applies to app reporting.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Unpopular opinion: I believe that painted #bikelanes can be a suitable option if they are adequately implemented. If a road has low traffic and a low #speedlimit, wide bike lanes can be a good choice. However, if one of these factors is missing, separated #bikepaths are the only suitable solution.

A 30km/h street with red-painted bike lanes in Amsterdam

A 30km/h schoolzone street with red-painted bike lanes in Amstelveen

Low-traffic rural road with red-painted bike lanes on the outskirts of Amstelveen

Comparison of the width of new bike lanes versus old bike lanes on the same rural road.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I believe in a #multimodaltransport approach that combines #cycling with #publictransport. Secure #bikeparking and #bike-sharing options at transport hubs can encourage more people to cycle and use public transport. This can help reduce congestion and promote a healthier, more #sustainablesociety.

Bike parking M-box in Kleinbettingen Station (L)

A row of bike parking featuring double-decker bike racks at Utrecht Centraal

Bike parking next to a bus stop in the Netherlands

A fleet of OV-fiets rental bikes in Rotterdam Centraal

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Unpopular opinion: I believe that all #one-way residential streets should allow cyclists to travel in both directions. This change would promote #cycling as a viable mode of #transport in cities, and encourage more people to use their bicycles for short trips within neighborhoods.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Outrageous! #LuxembourgCity seriously contemplating removing part of the park to create a bike lane instead of eliminating 1 of the 3 car lanes available. This decision highlights just how unserious the city is about truly addressing the traffic problem. infos.rtl.lu/actu/luxembo...

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Luxembourg-ville: Un parc "sacrifié" pour créer une piste cyclable ?

De nombreux cyclistes de la capitale ont déjà fait l'expérience, la piste qui leur est normalement réservée fait défaut à hauteur du parc le long de l'avenue Marie-Thérèse.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

🇱🇺 has a lot to learn from 🇳🇱 about #cyclinginfrastructure, but one area where it slightly excels is signposts. In 🇱🇺, they are easily identifiable and provide clear information. Starting this year, #cycleintersections in 🇱🇺 will be numbered similar to 🇳🇱 #knooppunten, enhancing navigation for #cyclists.

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Mathieu Chassignet @mchassignet.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

La dépendance à la voiture rend malheureux ➡️Utiliser la voiture pour plus de la moitié de ses trajets réduit le niveau de bonheur 👉Voilà peut-être la meilleure raison de faire des politiques en faveur de la marche et du vélo : redonner du bonheur aux gens 🥰 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

#Cycling through the world’s largest #bikeparking garage in #UtrechtCentraal is unforgettable! With space for a staggering 12,500 bikes, it’s a cyclist's dream. The best part? You can breeze in and out effortlessly without ever having to get off your bike. It's really a seamless experience!

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

“Bike paths are cool and all, but people with reduced mobility can’t use them because they can't cycle.” #Bikepaths embody freedom and independence for all. In the 🇳🇱 people with #limitedmobility use them confidently with #mobilityscooters, embracing the outdoors and enriching their daily lives.

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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

If you like something, then hit the like button. But if you REALLY like something and think other people should see it, then you should hit the repost button. Bluesky works differently than platforms you're already used to. Liked posts don't get boosted to new eyes. The key is reposting.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

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 🚲 🚎 🚈 🚄

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

When discussing #cyclinginfrastructure, we often focus on urban areas, but in most countries, it vanishes outside city limits. In the #Netherlands, however, the best #cycling infrastructure is found beyond urban areas, making long-distance travel between cities by #bike very convenient.

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Edi Pires @edibourg15.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

#Arroganceofspace on full display in #LuxembourgCity: Car is king, while cyclists are an afterthought. If only they could redesign their streets to safely accommodate all users, like this crossing between #AvenueMarieThérèseLux and #RouteEschLux.

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