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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 12h

What can the world learn from a century of Dutch experience connecting bikes and trains? Quite a lot, as it turns out. If we want to understand the future potential of bike-train intermodality to make cities more liveable, accessible and prosperous, we must first understand its past: bit.ly/4hUIJoN

A hand holds a hardcover book, "The Bicycle Train Chain Mobility Since 1900", in front of a blue-and-yellow shared bike and blue-and-yellow train from a bridge above Utrecht Centraal Station.

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Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 11/10/2026

🚲 How to design a cycling tunnel like the Dutch! If you want to read more about this tunnel, read the article by BicycleDutch: buff.ly/YzZyKDe

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 12/10/2026

“Infrastructure is important for creating safe, connected, cohesive networks, but we also need to help push culture along by showing what’s possible.” Listen to my full conversation on whether UK cities can become cycling friendly: www.ube.ac.uk/podcasts/ep2...

city centre scene with people cycling and walking

woman sat on handlebars of bicycle while young man cycles

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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 11/10/2026

Representatives of more than one-quarter of the city are demanding that the Mamdani administration designate their neighborhoods as "Slow Zones,” by taking advantage of a state law that allows the mayor to reduce car speeds to 20 mph.

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'Sweeping The City': Millions Of New Yorkers Are Crying Out For Mayor Mamdani To Slow Down Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 07/10/2026

Cyclists in the Netherlands take 300 million day trips and 5.85 million overnight trips per year, generating €3.6 billion for the economy and supporting 39,000 full-time jobs. Across Europe, cycle tourism accounted for 28% of the bike industry’s total economic and employment impact. bit.ly/47Gy7VU

A series of photos of beautifully designed cycling bridges in the Netherlands.

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Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 06/10/2026

A cycling route does not automatically create cycling tourism ⬇️ In our latest report, "Cycling Tourism: How the Dutch Cycling Vision Can Advance the Field", we explore the potential of the Dutch approach to cycling tourism. Read and download the full report here: buff.ly/zqZkaBo

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Brandon - "Fietser" @americanfietser.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Mobility Lanes.

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Saw this in London, and I love it. The bike hanger securely stores six bikes, using a single curbside parking spot. Huge help for those who can’t keep a bike in their home!

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Parking Reform Network @parkingreform.org · 02/10/2026

Removing parking minimums is not the end of parking policy. Busy places still need loading, accessible spaces, permits, pricing + curb management. The goal isn't “no rules.” It is less mandate and better management.

Graphic advocating fewer parking mandates and smarter curb management: bold headline "Less mandate. Better management." over a busy shopping-center parking lot; left panel reads "Old approach — Require more parking." right panel lists "Better questions" about demand, access, curb use, and existing

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Urban Cycling Institute @urbancyclinginstitute.org · 02/10/2026

Reducing road safety to data about victims blinds us from larger systemic causes. This severely limits our thinking about effective solutions. The only way forward begins with knowing WHO KILLS WHO. Look for the #CollissionMatrix.

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Tom Babin @shifter.info · 01/10/2026

Riding a bike in Chinese cities blew away my preconceptions youtu.be/f-ReivbR07U

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China's bike lanes are mind-blowing. But there's a problem.

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 30/09/2026

Safety alone isn't enough to get more women cycling. Cities must start building cohesive networks connecting the myriad places women need to go. This means looking beyond “Can women cycle safely here?” and asking: “Can women use this network to live their lives?” LISTEN: www.dw.com/en/why-arent...

A collage of women of all ages and abilities cycling in the Netherlands.

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 29/09/2026

Curious to see the final result? Watch the full video now on @eiturbanmobility.eu Explained: youtu.be/XQ7-cQjjwas

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The 90,000 km cycling network connecting Europe

YouTube video by Urban Mobility Explained

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you build it, they will come.

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Town of Carrboro, NC @carrboronc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Turn food scraps into a resource, not landfill waste! OC Solid Waste offers free food waste drop-off sites throughout the county, including three convenient 24-hour locations in Carrboro. Compost fruit and vegetable scraps, meat and dairy, coffee grounds, and more. ℹ️ monkeylink.co/bef841

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Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 05/09/2026

As summer 2026 comes to an end, one question has become increasingly important for urban planners: how can we design cycling infrastructure for heatwaves? A recent piece by Mobycon’s Brett Petzer offers valuable insights, arguing that cities Read the full piece here: 👇 buff.ly/xk8gQWc

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America Walks @americawalks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Safer streets in our communities are possible! 👟✅️ Discover design changes that make a difference in our Building Safer Streets blog series ➡️ buff.ly/CoOKlCi

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Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 31/08/2026

The study used cycling-trip data in Montreal and combined it with street-level imagery to understand why cyclists choose particular routes. It challenges the idea that good infrastructure is the most determining element when choosing a cycling route. Read it here: buff.ly/z2MvIKL

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Dr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) @doctorvive.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

But I’ve been told by climate people with high-carbon lifestyles that “individual action” was meaningless?

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wucheeman.bsky.social @wucheeman.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

As I’d guess most folks with ebikes around here know, you can get strenuous exercise on an ebike. Just head up a good sized hill. Otherwise, glad to see this study! bsky.app/profile/urba...

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Parking Reform Network @parkingreform.org · 18/08/2026

The curb is not leftover space. It is some of the most valuable public land in a city. Parking, loading, buses, bike lanes, scooters, trees, deliveries, accessible spaces, and public life are all competing for the same curb. Parking reform is how cities start managing that space honestly.

Image depicting the curb as unused public space.

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wucheeman.bsky.social @wucheeman.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Looks like an exciting device at an exciting price!

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

results not accidents.

red text on yellow We build aggressive vehicles We market them recklessly
We celebrate dangerous driving
We design violent streets
We prioritize the driver at all costs We shame and blame everyone else
Road Violence Is No Accident It's A Result.

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Symptom

Person riding on the sidwalk next to a truck on the road
DON'T BE ANGRY AT THE PERSON
RIDING ON THE SIDEWALK
DIRECT YOUR FRUSTRATION TO THE CITY THAT HAS REFUSED TO PROVIDE SAFE ROUTES.
LET'S ATTACK THE PROBLEM NOT THE SYMPTOM

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 03/08/2026

Tianjin's dockless bike-sharing scheme includes bicycles equipped with a child seat, turning the daily school run or grocery trip into a journey made together. It's a family-friendly feature that recognises a fundamental reality: mobility systems should work for caregivers and not just breadwinners.

Adults ride blue shared bikes in Tianjin with a child sitting in a special seat on the back.

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wucheeman.bsky.social @wucheeman.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The study that I was commenting on.

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wucheeman.bsky.social @wucheeman.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Could this be true for cycling as well? I suspect it is, and that it would be true for some locations during the day as well. If so, there are implications for bike network design.

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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Why is prioritizing the equitable movement of people considered radical to so many? h/t @urbantruth.bsky.social

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wucheeman.bsky.social @wucheeman.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

There’s a link to a summary article at the bottom of the thread. I especially liked this key conclusion: “Cycling is not a transport project; it is a city-building strategy.” So, for cities in the USA, a critical first step would be to abandon laissez-faire and define a vision for the future.

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Meredith Glaser @cyclingprofessor.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Cycling isn't about replacing cars—it's about giving people more choices. The conversation should be about creating places where people thrive, not about choosing sides. — Patricia Maria Ibáñez Porcel, Founder - Bike and Hike Granada

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wucheeman.bsky.social @wucheeman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Ironically, ebikes make this easier because it costs less in effort to slow down and get back up to speed when the rider is the pedestrian. I’m not sure how many folks follow the practice, but it’s certainly possible.

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wucheeman.bsky.social @wucheeman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Really nice article. It’s worth reading entirely and here are some key points: • We’re all trying to move through our day with comfort and ease • Much of that movement is through shared space • Courtesy goes a long way to making that possible for all. • The person moving faster is more responsible

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Dave Walker @davewalker.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Why building safe routes to walk and cycle is really good value for money. [From my newsletter: diagramclub.substack.com ]

Black-and-white cartoon titled “Building safe routes to walk and cycle is really good value for money.”
- A children’s drawings of traveling to school suggest they want to walk, but “they can’t because it isn’t safe.”
- An “active travel money machine” illustration states that every £1 invested returns £5.50.
- Benefits include physical activity, thriving high streets, reduced loneliness and improved mental health, road safety, and less pollution. - A section showing different transport options, bus, bicycle, walking, helicopter, and ca, around a person, with label “people need a choice.”
- A pie labeled “roads budget” and a small slice labeled “active travel” illustrate the message that “a fair share goes a long way.”

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Streetsblog USA @usa.streetsblog.org · 11/06/2026

Residents of compact and connected neighborhoods have lower energy costs, better health outcomes, lower exposure to vector-borne diseases, well-connected social lives and greater opportunities for children to thrive. But you knew that.

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Latest Report Shows That Sprawl Continues To Hamstring Youth, Limit Opportunities — Streetsblog USA

Residents of compact and connected neighborhoods have lower energy costs, better health outcomes, lower exposure to vector-borne diseases, well-connected social lives and greater opportunities for…

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wucheeman.bsky.social @wucheeman.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Agreed! It would be so good to ask why that species doesn’t appear after making investments in bike infrastructure, and then make updates so it’s actually fit for purpose.

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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 28/05/2026

We've long been raising the alarm about illegal e-motos, which are NOT e-bikes and ILLEGAL to ride on our streets... but are legal to purchase and own.

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John Rees (Rhys) @jrees.net · 14/05/2026

Every time some ‘avid cyclist’ calls out a post where the rider isn’t wearing a helmet, I’m replying with this

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Tab C @drtcombs.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

oooooooh yes I will! "safety theater," in my view, is more nefarious than "safety as afterthought" a 🧵 :)

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Tab C @drtcombs.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I hope I am still alive for the day harm reduction replaces safety theater as the primary guiding principle of transportation policy

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wucheeman.bsky.social @wucheeman.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I agree, and would add that, for perhaps a slightly more severe injury, throttles on ebikes can be critical for mobility.

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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Modernizing Ontario's Framework for Power-Assisted Bicycles (E-Bikes) www.regulatoryregistry.gov.on.ca/proposal/539... h/t @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social Cc: @mbonsma.bsky.social @bikesky.social #BikeTO

Comment on this proposal
41 DAY(S) LEFT TO COMMENT
Modernizing Ontario's Framework for Power-Assisted Bicycles (E-Bikes)
Summary of the proposal
Since the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) was amended to recognize power-assisted bicycles (also known as electric bikes or e-bikes) as a permanent vehicle type, the range and capabilities of electric vehicles have evolved significantly.

In response, amendments related to e-bikes were included within the Safer Roads and Communities Act, 2024 (SRCA). These amendments expand regulation-making powers under the HTA to enable the province to update and refine the definition of e-bikes, including the ability to establish distinct classes of e-bikes with tailored operator, vehicle and safety requirements.

The key benefits of an updated regulatory framework for e-bikes include:
• Improving safety by enabling requirements that reflect differences in e-bike speed, weight, and design,
• Providing greater clarity for riders, industry, municipalities, and enforcement,
• Modernizing the framework to keep pace with a rapidly evolving e-bike market; and
• Supporting the safe use of e-bikes as a sustainable transportation option.

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is seeking feedback on a proposed updated regulatory framework for e-bikes. Please refer to the attached summary for additional details on the proposal.

We appreciate your input and invite you to submit comments for MTO's consideration.

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Grant Ennis @grantennis.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

commoncause.in/wotadmin/upl...

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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Yep, it's him: Karl Freiherr von Drais, the madcap inventor who decided to put one wheel in front of another and make it go. His Laufmaschine ("running machine"), created in 1817, was the earliest form of bicycle. Happy #BicycleBirthday, Karl, the Father of the Bicycle! April 29 (1785-1851)

Illustration of a man wearing a top hat and formal attire riding on a Laufmaschine.

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Peter Norton @norton.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Wesley Marshall (@wesmars.bsky.social) and Norman Garrick: “All three of the fundamental measures of a street network – street connectivity, street network density, and street patterns – are highly significant and associated with influencing the choice to drive, walk, bike, or take transit.”

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Peter Norton @norton.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Sam Johnson of the World Bank, in conversation with John Simmerman of Active Towns (@activetowns.bsky.social): “A street is only a livable street if it enables active mobility. Investing in making a street more livable is an investment in the common good.” www.activetowns.org/2026/04/25/l...

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Livable Communities Require Livable Streets

EPISODE 336, SEASON 11: In this episode, I connect with Sam Johnson, Sustainable Transport Specialist with the World Bank We discuss the necessity for Livable Communities to feature Livable Streets ...

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wucheeman.bsky.social @wucheeman.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

It’s all that and a ton of fun too!

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Understanding America's traffic safety failures requires grasping two basic facts: - Americans drive a LOT vis a vis other nations due to sprawl, cheap gas, poor transit/trains, etc (which is why deaths per capita is the right metric, below) - A mile of US driving is *still* unusually deadly

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The US Is Counting Traffic Deaths Wrong

By emphasizing the number of people killed per mile rather than deaths per capita, traffic safety groups risk normalizing the factors that make American roads so deadly.

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