Friedman @jefffriedman.bsky.social · 17hProfessional standards for elected chief executives ensure voters choose among candidates who meet baseline standards of preparedness - just as we do in every other domain where public money, public health and safety, and public trust are at stake. thecitycounsel.substack.com/p/america-ne... 000
Reposted by FriedmanBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 07/10/2026“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.” (Among MANY other public benefits.) Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com #BikeLanesMeanBusinessfastcompany.comWant To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike LaneResearch from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of. 12655254
Reposted by FriedmanThe War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 07/10/2026“I am struck by how Right wing politicians across the world are intent on running campaigns based on the notion that there has been a war on the motorist and this needs to be reversed. Yet, in each of these examples the sustainable policies have worked and been beneficial.”transportnews.substack.comThe Right’s assault on common senseThere is a worldwide pattern of attacks on sustainable transport. 512525
Reposted by FriedmanJohn Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Good morning with good news: Germany's surging 2026 EV sales is one example of why global gas car sales fell below 50% for first time in H1 2026! Germany, world's 5th largest auto market, saw BEV sales jump 95% in September. Plug-ins hit ~45% share. finance.yahoo.com/energy/artic... #energyskyfinance.yahoo.comFuel Price Shock Pushes Global Gas Car Sales Below 50% for First TimeThe share of gasoline cars in global vehicle sales fell below 50% for the first time ever as the Hormuz shock and the resulting record-high fuel prices accelerated the previously sluggish shift toward... 48516
Reposted by Friedmanalexvonwitzleben.bsky.social @alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social · 05/10/2026#Spain is investing in 14 renewable-powered #desalination plants to help tackle growing water shortages in coastal regions, a €600 million effort with the potential to serve up to 4 million people. Plants force #seawater through membranes that remove dissolved salts www.irena.org/-/media/File... 36531
Reposted by FriedmanThe War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Tonights' event at Temple Bar London is sold out, but a wait list is available. We're looking forward to seeing people and talking about Life After Cars!eventbrite.co.ukLife After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the AutomobileThis event is now SOLD OUT. A wait list is in operation, do sign up and we will contact you should a space become available. 0294
Reposted by FriedmanFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 05/10/2026"But the handicapped need cars!" No, what they need are options in mobility. The tech exists to enable their freedom of independent mobility, but almost always what is lacking is the enabling infrastructure. Bike lanes and quality sidewalks serve everyone. 3857761396
Reposted by FriedmanJustin Mikulka @justinmikulka.bsky.social · 05/10/2026"Gasoline-only cars fell below 50% of global new vehicle sales for the first time, as the Hormuz crisis and record fuel prices accelerated the shift toward EVs."oilprice.comFuel Price Shock Pushes Global Gas Car Sales Below 50% for First Time | OilPrice.comThe share of gasoline cars in global vehicle sales fell below 50% for the first time ever as the Hormuz shock and the resulting record-high fuel prices accelerated the previously sluggish shift toward... 561273361
Reposted by FriedmanDavid Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 05/10/2026In London, I came across this sign from the police asking the public for help investigating a crash. Seems like a sensible way to handle hit-and-runs, but I've never seen anything similar in the US. 8809
Friedman @jefffriedman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Why are the most consequential jobs in the country the only ones that require no preparation or qualification at all? It’s way past time to enshrine professional standards for elected chief executives to safeguard and strengthen democracy. thecitycounsel.substack.com/p/america-ne... 000
Reposted by FriedmanDr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026How many birds are killed by offshore #wind turbines? 99.8 % of migratory birds reliably avoided the wind turbines. www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/h...euronews.comNew cameras show how many birds are killed by offshore wind turbinesA year-long study has observed millions of birds migrating across the North Sea to measure the threat of offshore wind farms. 66332
Reposted by FriedmanGovernor Josh Shapiro @governor.pa.gov · 04/10/2026Philly Youth Basketball is doing it all — and we’re proud to invest in their growth as they continue to set our young people up for success. 3428
Reposted by Friedmanpnwpolicyangel aka Angelita 👼 @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Biking gets me everywhere faster than the bus does, and I don’t have to wait 15mins for a transfer. It’s been very liberating! People have asked me what I did to become comfortable biking since I was nervous before so here it is ⬇️ 1530850
Reposted by FriedmanGravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 04/10/2026There's a reason why Somerville hasn't had a traffic death in 4 years. The city isn't perfect, but they've made a concerted effort to design many streets around people and not cars. You can still drive, but you're going to have to do so slowly and while paying attention.bostonglobe.comSomerville is intentionally making roads harder to drive on. It’s getting results. - The Boston GlobeTo make roads safer, the city says, sometimes you have to put some obstacles in drivers' way. 138882
Reposted by FriedmanInternational Cargo Bike Festival @cargobikefest.bsky.social · 03/10/2026𝚃𝚠𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚊𝚜 𝚏𝚊𝚜𝚝. 𝚃𝚎𝚗 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎𝚜 𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚙𝚎𝚛. What 7,300+ tracked deliveries in Brussels tell us about cargo bikes versus delivery vans: 👇 29131
Reposted by FriedmanJob Itzkowitz @jobforphilly.bsky.social · 04/10/202662,000 fans attend an NFL game. There is no general public parking available. Why can't us? 293
Reposted by FriedmanUN Environment Programme @unep.org · 04/10/2026The electric mobility shift is already happening in Africa. ⚡ 🚌 From buses to motorbikes and bicycles, e-mobility is taking to the streets across the continent, helping #BeatAirPollution and cut emissions. Read on: www.unep.org/news-and-sto... 410245
Reposted by FriedmanSherry w/ a whY @justiceforall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026#PlantsForTheWin 🦾🌱 [The numbers tell a consistent story: Vegans are still a minority - w 1–3% of most populations identifying as Ⓥ - but it's a minority backed by an unusually STRONG & growing #EVIDENCE base] (🌍 general population grows 1 million people every 5 days) milkyplant.com/en-ca/blogs/... 0288
Reposted by Friedmanalexvonwitzleben.bsky.social @alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social · 03/10/2026#Ford backs a big new solar farm for its Michigan factories. For Ford, the goal is to assemble every vehicle it makes in Michigan with the equivalent of 100% carbon-free electricity by the end of 2027 electrek.co/2026/10/02/f... #DonaldTrump #ActOnClimate #ClimateActionNoe #ElectricVehicleselectrek.coFord backs a big new solar farm for its Michigan factoriesFord is funding a 100-MW solar farm in Michigan to help power its factories and move toward its goal of carbon-free electricity. 13412
Reposted by FriedmanFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Cities everywhere are discussing the dangers of ebikes in cities and passing swift legislation to tightly control them. Meanwhile: 2230458
Reposted by FriedmanElectrek @electrek.co · 03/10/2026FedEx believes $300M electric truck spend will save them $800M in dieselelectrek.coFedEx believes $300M electric truck spend will save them $800M in dieselIn a record-setting commercial truck deal, international shipping giant FedEx has placed an order for 2,000 all-electric box trucks from American startup Harbinger in a deal that’s reportedly worth more than $300 million – but the ROI could be much higher. more… 27323
Reposted by FriedmanWorld Bollard Association™️ @worldbollardassoc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Over to Monaco🇲🇨 where we have exclusive footage of bollards saving lives. #WorldBollardAssociation 221220138
Reposted by FriedmanStreetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 03/10/2026The city is finally able to take advantage of the reduction in traffic to give more space to cyclists and pedestrians. buff.ly/azoy1Fibuff.lyTolls With Benefits: New Protected Bike Lanes In Queens Are The Fruit Of Congestion Pricing - Streetsblog New York CityThe city is finally able to take advantage of the reduction in traffic to give more space to cyclists and pedestrians. 0348
Reposted by FriedmanJose | RivianTrackr @riviantrackr.com · 02/10/2026Rivian delivered 19,248 vehicles in Q3, its best quarter ever, and kept its 2026 guidance at 65,000 to 70,000. Thank you R2! riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...riviantrackr.comRivian Q3 2026 Deliveries Hit Record 19,248 as R2 Ramps UpRivian delivered a record 19,248 vehicles in Q3 2026, up 58% from Q2, and reaffirmed its 65,000 to 70,000 delivery guidance as the R2 ramp continues. 46810
Reposted by FriedmanJustin Mikulka @justinmikulka.bsky.social · 02/10/2026"The 2027 BMW 3 Series comes in both gas and electric versions, and the EV is $4,400 cheaper." But I have range anxiety....techcrunch.comBMW built the same car for gas and electric. The EV is $4,400 cheaper. | TechCrunchThe new BMW 3 Series shows just how quickly EVs have caught up to fossil fuel vehicles on pricing. 3822360
Reposted by FriedmanBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 02/10/2026A lot of liars really like to reference common sense. Too many cars driving too much in your city because of #CarDependency is the opposite of common sense. Polluting your air and fuelling #ClimateChange while limiting choices in how we can get around in cities is the opposite of common sense. 210224
Reposted by FriedmanDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 01/10/2026A Democratic-led coalition of cities and states, including Hawaiʻi, is suing the Trump regime for repealing rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.theguardian.comUS states and cities sue over Trump EPA’s repeal of emissions rulesDemocratic-led coalition says gutting key protections will set US back decades and worsen climate crisis 114337
Reposted by FriedmanBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Taking back the term “common sense” from the bad guys using it to lie about better cities, one post at a time. 26512
Reposted by FriedmanCheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 01/10/2026A professor at the University of Waterloo #Canada has developed a filter to filter out microplastics from drinking water 481529587
Reposted by FriedmanInsideEVs @insideevs.com · 01/10/2026Ford's $30,000 electric pickup is its opportunity to reset its EV business, but it won't be easy.insideevs.comThe Fathom Is Ford's Shot At EV Redemption. The CEO Knows He Has To Get It RightFord CEO Jim Farley says that launching the affordable $30k Fathom on scale, on time, and at its promised price could present a major challenge. 278315
Reposted by FriedmanJohn Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Good morning with good news: EVs in Australia reach 2035 sales goal a decade early! Plug-in vehicles' share doubles to 25.8% in H1 2026 vs. 12.1% in H1 2025. Sales may be 29% for all of 2026. August EV sales were ~36%, with BEVs a record 24.1%. thedriven.io/2026/09/30/w... #energyskythedriven.io"We got there a decade early:" EV industry hails breakthrough year as "average Australians" turn to electric carsEV lobby hails breakthrough year for electric cars, but warns the market could stagnate if the likes of Toyota convince the government to dilute vehicle emission rules. 1024858
Reposted by FriedmanVegan Horizon @veganhorizon.substack.com · 01/10/2026“On multiple levels, plant-based economies will improve the overall health and wellness of people around the world by reducing hunger in developing countries and reducing chronic diseases in the west.” — Vijay Eswaranveganhorizon.substack.comStudies Show Plant-Based Diets Would Save Hundreds of Billions in Health CostsAnd millions of lives every year 03714
Reposted by FriedmanFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Cities around the world are taking action to control the threats posed by ebikes in cities. 1023657
Reposted by FriedmanPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 30/09/2026"We got there a decade early:" EV industry hails breakthrough year as "average Australians" turn to electric cars thedriven.io/2026/09/30/w...thedriven.io"We got there a decade early:" EV industry hails breakthrough year as "average Australians" turn to electric carsEV lobby hails breakthrough year for electric cars, but warns the market could stagnate if the likes of Toyota convince the government to dilute vehicle emission rules. 1318639
Reposted by FriedmanBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 29/09/2026“Paris has embarked on a grand transformation, planting 155k trees, adding hundreds of kms of bike lanes, pedestrianising 300 school streets and banning cars from the banks of the Seine. Parking has been turned into green space…Fewer parents fear their child being run over when they walk to school.”theguardian.comHow Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streetsUnder Anne Hidalgo – mayor for 12 years until last week – the French capital added bike lanes, cut traffic and reclaimed public space, but not without resistance 15654216
Reposted by FriedmanDavid Roberts @volts.wtf · 29/09/2026In Denmark, 96% of private individual vehicle sales are electric these days. 86% of total (fleets are slightly slower). 9503106
Friedman @jefffriedman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026City Counsel is designed for people who move across sectors, stitch networks together and connect the dots. Philadelphia gets smarter, faster and better when we learn from past, present, and future dreamers and doers and figure out ways to collaborate and support each other. luma.com/5g8vcgsjluma.comCity Counsel Session (October 2026) · LumaCity Counsel is designed for people who move across sectors, stitch networks together and connect the dots. We believe Philadelphia gets smarter, faster and… 011
Reposted by FriedmanMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 27/09/2026A new, publicly-owned bus company for London - with routes, fares and timetables set for the benefit of Londoners and visitors, not for private profit. The first route run by Buses for London will start next year. www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...mylondon.newsTfL confirms when new publicly owned London bus company will launchSir Sadiq Khan has described it as a "bold new approach" for London's bus system 1033968
Reposted by FriedmanBill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 27/09/2026As a lifelong baseball fan, can I say: this is a truly bad idea. Fenway Park is for baseball, Teton Park is for wildlife www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...washingtonpost.comTrump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National ParkMajor League Baseball contacted the administration about hosting a game in a national park, with an agency official scouting Grand Teton as a possible location. 2724354
Reposted by FriedmanMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 27/09/2026BREAKING: Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed a sweeping California package cracking down on public corruption, crypto fraud, ticket scams, privacy abuses and more, including a new law barring public officials from launching meme coins.meidasnews.comNewsom Signs Sweeping Anti-Corruption Package Cracking Down on Meme Coins, Crypto Fraud, and Self-Dealing by Public OfficialsGovernor Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of anti-corruption and consumer protection legislation, MeidasTouch has exclusively learned, delivering one of 29193832511
Reposted by FriedmanBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 26/09/2026There are many inspiring cities around the world for things like urban biking, including Montreal and Vancouver in North America, that can seriously change your perspective about what’s possible in cities with vision and real leadership. But it’s true that Copenhagen is on a whole different level. 59518
Reposted by FriedmanLarry Houston @larrytoons54.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Norway just made gasoline cars almost disappear from its roads and most people have no idea how fast it happened 🚗⚡ Between January and August 2026 electric vehicles made up 97.8 percent of all new cars sold. 📚 Sources: OFV Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council, Reuters, CleanTechnica 1081071318
Reposted by FriedmanFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 26/09/2026One of these is an oversized, elitist mobility vehicle. The other is an e-cargo bike. One tears up our local infrastructure and is a threat to people outside of it. The other weaves into the urban fabric, accomplishing a lot and asks for very little. 330442
Reposted by FriedmanFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I'm 1.94m tall and I want this as our car for regional errands, paired with our e-cargo bikes that we use for local errands. Trips further out and the math makes sense to rent a larger vehicle. Smaller and practical design makes sense on our streets and our budgets. 📽️ @electricfelix.eurosky.social 512625
Reposted by FriedmanMongabay @mongabay.com · 25/09/2026Pakistan's endangered Indus River dolphin population has grown to nearly 2,000 individuals, prompting the creation of a new 400-km protected corridor. Safeguarding the species long-term will require modified barrage operations and community-led sustainable fishing. Fellow Muhammad Talal reports.mongabay.ccPakistan expands protected habitat for Indus River dolphin as recovery offers hopeBetween 11 million and 16 million years ago, during the high sea levels of the middle Miocene period, the ancestors of the Indus River dolphin entered the muddy waters of what is the Indus Basin today... 6661185
Reposted by Friedmangenie @genie617.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Plant based food is the new way… and it’s 💯% healthier 🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾 041
Reposted by FriedmanGovernor Josh Shapiro @governor.pa.gov · 25/09/2026BREAKING: Philly Youth Basketball is EXPANDING — so they can continue their life-changing work, on and off the court, that opens up the doors of opportunity for so many kids across the City of Philadelphia. 2284