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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 21h

Dooring crashes are a nightmare for cyclists, especially in cities. In Berlin, an actress recently lost her life after hitting a van door. Such tragedies are preventable, drivers should use the DutchReach. Driving schools must teach this simple, life-saving habit. 👇

VCÖ - Mobilität mit Zukunft @vcoe.bsky.social · 1d

Vor dem Öffnen der Autotür muss man sich immer versichern, dass kein Fahrzeug kommt. Vor dem Öffenen in den Rückspiegel und über die Schulter schauen. Hilfreich ist dabei der "Dutch Reach". vcoe.at/presse/press... 3/3

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 1d

Autofahrer:innen verursachen Kollisionen, nicht ihre Fahrzeuge. Autos fahren nicht selbst, Menschen tun es. Diese Verantwortung zu verschleiern, ist journalistisches Versagen. Sprache schafft Bewusstsein!
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Pannenhelfer von Auto erfasst und schwer verletzt

Ein Helfer bei einer Fahrzeugpanne ist in der Nacht auf Freitag in Engelhartstetten (Bezirk Gänserndorf) von einem Auto angefahren und schwer verletzt worden. In Puchberg am Schneeberg (Bezirk Neunkir...

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 1d

The newly renovated main bus station in Linz is a huge step up: brighter, cleaner, now with a dedicated bike lane 🫶🚲🚐. A clear win for commuters. Unfortunately, the design includes hostile architecture aimed at deterring homeless people, a disappointing contrast to the otherwise positive upgrade.

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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #BicycleBirthday, John Lennon!

October 9 (1940-1980)

Photo of John Lennon standing astride a bicycle in a meadow.

"As a kid I had a dream - I wanted to own my own bicycle. When I got the bike I must have been the happiest boy in Liverpool, maybe the world. I lived for that bike. Most kids left their bike in the backyard at night. Not me. The first night I even kept it in my bed!"
- John Lennon

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Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 2d

By me this week - the happiest thing I've got to report of late, with a glorious trip over the summer to Montreal

"Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport."

www.economist.com/internationa...

Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport

Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

www.economist.com

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 2d

I always find it amusing when people complain that vegan food is “ultra-processed and unhealthy” while tossing ultra-cheap supermarket sausages into their carts.

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Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 2d

Agreed. The entire point of bike lanes and paths is to separate smaller, slower moving things from larger, faster moving things. Anything other than pedal-assist bicycles or other speed limited mobility devices should not be in these spaces.

David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 3d

My unpopular urbanist opinion is that big, hyperfast two-wheelers are a menace and should be banned from bike lanes/paths (with enforcement).

These things endanger everyone riding a bike or legal e-bike. Worse, they deter some from even trying.

E-bikes have evolved into e-motorcycles. Law enforcement is lagging behind.

Serious injuries are on the rise in emergency rooms around the country, as electric cycles become bigger and faster. Lawmakers and police departments are scrambling to address the problem.

www.inquirer.com

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 3d

Resistance ✊🌱🏴‍☠️

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 3d

He nailed it 😆

Jaap Burger @jaapburger.eu · 3d

I'm dreading the prospect of having to change my name everywhere: my passport, bank account, insurance papers, doorbell, driving licence, kids, social media handles and tax authorities. Keep your culture war out of my life.

Names that fall under Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 that are currently used for meat products and meat preparations shall be reserved exclusively for products containing meat.
These names include, for example:
- Steak
- Escalope
- Sausage
- Burger

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Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 4d

I finally found some genuinely well-designed shared streets here in New York City.

Broadway in NYC. People sitting outside and bikes going by.

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 3d

You’re right, cyclists can be entitled too. After all, cities are shared spaces… and, annoyingly, cars also have a right to be there. Guess we’ll have to treat them with respect

Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 3d

Safe cycling infrastructure benefits everyone, including people using wheelchairs. Smooth, wide, and well-designed paths enhance accessibility, reduce conflicts with cars, and create barrier-free mobility corridors that support inclusive, safe, and independent travel for all.

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 3d

🚴‍♀️ Women face unique barriers to cycling, from safety concerns and lack of infrastructure to cultural biases and limited confidence in traffic. Targeted women’s cycling training empowers through skill-building, peer support, and safety awareness, fostering equality on two wheels. 👇🫶

Radlobby Linz @linz.radlobby.at · 3d

🚴‍♀️💪Radheldinnen im Linzer Franckviertel
❤️ Danke Klimabündnis OÖ & Volkshilfe OÖ für die Organisation dieser Radkurse speziell für Frauen

»Barrieren abbauen & Frauen begleiten, die Freundinnen, Schwestern & Töchter zum Radfahren inspirieren«

🔗 www.nachrichten.at/oberoesterre...
🔗 www.radheldinnen.at

Radheldinnen im Franckviertel

LINZ. Klimabündnis und Volkshilfe organisierten Radkurs für Frauen

www.nachrichten.at

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Momentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 4d

How the EU Is Powering a Cycling Boom Across Europe.
momentummag.com/european-cyc...

How the EU Is Powering a Cycling Boom Across Europe

A new report from the European Commission shows that cycling is gaining real momentum across the continent — not just as a lifestyle trend.

momentummag.com

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 3d

Just watched a smart, persuasive interview with @michaelemann.bsky.social & @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social on US media.

They were asked if “naming names” about liars & their motivations risks coming across as “partisan.”

I think about that a lot as I do similar things in the city-building arena. 1/2

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 3d

What makes me happy: when pedestrians’ and cyclists’ safety is prioritized through solid infrastructure. Let’s make this the norm, treat people on foot and on bikes as the true VIPs of our mobility system and place them at the heart of urban planning.

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 3d

🤣🤣🤣

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 3d

The Dutch is probably the most terrible cuisine in Europe . I am happy they don’t design their cities like they make their sandwiches

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 3d

I tell everyone, when you lock your bike , don’t forget to also lock the wheels 👇

Martin Litschauer (Energielix) 💚🌞 @energielix.bsky.social · 3d

Dafür waren sie nicht gedacht...

Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 3d

Skei-Schüd

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 4d

He will go down in history with this statment. It's his "I have a dream" or "Ich bin ein Berliner" moment.

Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 4d

Closing the circle: healthyairnigeria.com/unraveling-t...

UNRAVELING THE INTRICATE IMPACTS OF CAR EMISSIONS ON HUMAN RESPIRATORY HEALTH – HealthyAir Nigeria

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 4d

must be a foreign issue. The imperial Austrian-Hungarian version of Gemini knows better

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 4d

This is a shadow debate anyways, meant to confuse consumers and stall the public support for the energy transition. By 2035, EVs will be the cheapest and dominant technology worldwide. European car makers will fail to succeed in this market. Politics will react like usual, by bailing them out.

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 4d

Wenn der ÖVP irgendwas an der Demokratie in Österreich liegen würde, müsste er eigentlich seinen Posten räumen. Ja wenn....

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