Emmet
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@emmet987.bsky.social
· Nov 18
National Science Appreciation Day ScienceSaves
What is it? National Science Appreciation Day (NSAD) is a day celebrating how science has benefited human outcomes, unleashed human potential, and transform ...
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Does your state already celebrate National Science Appreciation Day on March 26? If not, here's how you can make it happen in your state.
(March 26, 1953 was the date that Dr. Jonas Salk revealed the successful development of his polio vaccine.)
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(March 26, 1953 was the date that Dr. Jonas Salk revealed the successful development of his polio vaccine.)
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"Affordability, quality of life, and community safety are inextricably linked. When working families can actually afford to live here, that strengthens communities."
Can Mayor-elect Wilson implement new homeless housing & find the funding for it in the budget?
www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/26/k...
Can Mayor-elect Wilson implement new homeless housing & find the funding for it in the budget?
www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/26/k...
Katie Wilson Charts New Course on Public Safety and Homelessness » The Urbanist
# Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson believes she'll be judged primarily by how she can improve outcomes on homelessness and public safety. In an interview with The Urbanist, Wilson laid out what she ai...
www.theurbanist.org
November 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
"Affordability, quality of life, and community safety are inextricably linked. When working families can actually afford to live here, that strengthens communities."
Can Mayor-elect Wilson implement new homeless housing & find the funding for it in the budget?
www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/26/k...
Can Mayor-elect Wilson implement new homeless housing & find the funding for it in the budget?
www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/26/k...
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In America an escalating series of policies were used over the last century to push families with young children from cities into unsustainable car dependent suburbs.
Now SFHs in those suburbs are too expensive, and no localities want new affordable family housing that would increase school costs.
Now SFHs in those suburbs are too expensive, and no localities want new affordable family housing that would increase school costs.
November 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
In America an escalating series of policies were used over the last century to push families with young children from cities into unsustainable car dependent suburbs.
Now SFHs in those suburbs are too expensive, and no localities want new affordable family housing that would increase school costs.
Now SFHs in those suburbs are too expensive, and no localities want new affordable family housing that would increase school costs.
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Heading to our County Green group away day by bus (how else 🚌 🤩) and this is peak multi modal infrastructure:
♟️ Bollards
🚲 20 Sheffield Bike Stands (40 spaces)
👩🦽 Clutter free pavements
🚏 Bus stop
🪑 Bench
🌦 I'd just add a weather proof shelter, live bus information & some pavement improvements.
♟️ Bollards
🚲 20 Sheffield Bike Stands (40 spaces)
👩🦽 Clutter free pavements
🚏 Bus stop
🪑 Bench
🌦 I'd just add a weather proof shelter, live bus information & some pavement improvements.
November 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Heading to our County Green group away day by bus (how else 🚌 🤩) and this is peak multi modal infrastructure:
♟️ Bollards
🚲 20 Sheffield Bike Stands (40 spaces)
👩🦽 Clutter free pavements
🚏 Bus stop
🪑 Bench
🌦 I'd just add a weather proof shelter, live bus information & some pavement improvements.
♟️ Bollards
🚲 20 Sheffield Bike Stands (40 spaces)
👩🦽 Clutter free pavements
🚏 Bus stop
🪑 Bench
🌦 I'd just add a weather proof shelter, live bus information & some pavement improvements.
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I'm all for road safety but you could have every cyclist in the land wearing a full suit of Christmas lights and drivers fucking around on their phones will still knock them down
November 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I'm all for road safety but you could have every cyclist in the land wearing a full suit of Christmas lights and drivers fucking around on their phones will still knock them down
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This
Don't blame vulnerable road users when car users * operate without due care and attention
* Note that I did not refer to them as 'drivers' because that would infer a higher level of ability.
Don't blame vulnerable road users when car users * operate without due care and attention
* Note that I did not refer to them as 'drivers' because that would infer a higher level of ability.
I'm all for road safety but you could have every cyclist in the land wearing a full suit of Christmas lights and drivers fucking around on their phones will still knock them down
November 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This
Don't blame vulnerable road users when car users * operate without due care and attention
* Note that I did not refer to them as 'drivers' because that would infer a higher level of ability.
Don't blame vulnerable road users when car users * operate without due care and attention
* Note that I did not refer to them as 'drivers' because that would infer a higher level of ability.
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Cycle paths and safer streets that enable more people to walk, cycle and wheel are helping to tackle illegally high air pollution in Exeter, a new report shows.
November 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Cycle paths and safer streets that enable more people to walk, cycle and wheel are helping to tackle illegally high air pollution in Exeter, a new report shows.
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Common euro w: Just spent the last three hours walking around Nouméa (pop 95k) and didn't see a single beg button
Nicely walkable, but the transit is terrible – the comprehensive network around the agglomération was scrapped during the 2024 riots, and has since only partially come back
Nicely walkable, but the transit is terrible – the comprehensive network around the agglomération was scrapped during the 2024 riots, and has since only partially come back
November 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Common euro w: Just spent the last three hours walking around Nouméa (pop 95k) and didn't see a single beg button
Nicely walkable, but the transit is terrible – the comprehensive network around the agglomération was scrapped during the 2024 riots, and has since only partially come back
Nicely walkable, but the transit is terrible – the comprehensive network around the agglomération was scrapped during the 2024 riots, and has since only partially come back
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Proposals to reinstate Glasgow’s Chinatown as a thriving neighbourhood and cultural destination have been unveiled today.
£160m mixed-use plan unveiled to reinvigorate Glasgow’s Chinatown
Proposals to reinstate Glasgow’s Chinatown as a thriving neighbourhood and cultural destination have been unveiled today.
www.scottishconstructionnow.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Proposals to reinstate Glasgow’s Chinatown as a thriving neighbourhood and cultural destination have been unveiled today.
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How This Small City Tripled Its Cycling In Just 11 Years
YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!
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November 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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"It’s about whether people have a safe place to go at night, whether we’re sending the most appropriate responders"
❤️ this. I recently analyzed terry stops from SPD. Most common were CSO officers making rounds in highly affected areas.
Social services make safe communities.
shorturl.at/88nc9
❤️ this. I recently analyzed terry stops from SPD. Most common were CSO officers making rounds in highly affected areas.
Social services make safe communities.
shorturl.at/88nc9
Katie Wilson Charts New Course on Public Safety and Homelessness » The Urbanist
# Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson believes she'll be judged primarily by how she can improve outcomes on homelessness and public safety. In an interview with The Urbanist, Wilson laid out what she ai...
shorturl.at
November 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
"It’s about whether people have a safe place to go at night, whether we’re sending the most appropriate responders"
❤️ this. I recently analyzed terry stops from SPD. Most common were CSO officers making rounds in highly affected areas.
Social services make safe communities.
shorturl.at/88nc9
❤️ this. I recently analyzed terry stops from SPD. Most common were CSO officers making rounds in highly affected areas.
Social services make safe communities.
shorturl.at/88nc9
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So much of #Edinburgh’s streetscape has been converted into private car storage.
Without consultation, gradually over time we’ve become numb to ever increasing number and size of private belongings stored in public space.
Cars ≠ thriving streets or successful public space
We need #StreetsNOTroads
Without consultation, gradually over time we’ve become numb to ever increasing number and size of private belongings stored in public space.
Cars ≠ thriving streets or successful public space
We need #StreetsNOTroads
I spent most of Tuesday following the "Singing Street" around to take photos of the filming locations. It was very hard not to be struck by streets that were once playgrounds now being car parks. In other places there is still a bustle of life, but it is now tourists playing, not skipping girls
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
So much of #Edinburgh’s streetscape has been converted into private car storage.
Without consultation, gradually over time we’ve become numb to ever increasing number and size of private belongings stored in public space.
Cars ≠ thriving streets or successful public space
We need #StreetsNOTroads
Without consultation, gradually over time we’ve become numb to ever increasing number and size of private belongings stored in public space.
Cars ≠ thriving streets or successful public space
We need #StreetsNOTroads
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"For any local jobs, Robinson can easily transport his equipment in the back of the truck ... its bed is nearly the same size as that of a standard American pickup truck."
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/07/31/s...
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/07/31/s...
SEE IT! Small Japanese Pickup Truck Shows Bigger is Definitely Not Better - Streetsblog New York City
One Brooklyn business has seen the future of safe streets and heavy lugging — and it's going to be O-KEI!
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
"For any local jobs, Robinson can easily transport his equipment in the back of the truck ... its bed is nearly the same size as that of a standard American pickup truck."
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/07/31/s...
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/07/31/s...
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Cycle-counter CS3Count on the Embankment cycle lane in London at 2,114 cycle journeys for the day at 08:35 this morning (626,861 since being reset). @cs3cs6count.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Cycle-counter CS3Count on the Embankment cycle lane in London at 2,114 cycle journeys for the day at 08:35 this morning (626,861 since being reset). @cs3cs6count.bsky.social
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To date in 2025, 37 pedestrians and two e-scooter driver/passengers have been killed on our roads.
Among them, our oldest citizens are particularly vulnerable; people aged over 80 make up a large share of these deaths.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
Among them, our oldest citizens are particularly vulnerable; people aged over 80 make up a large share of these deaths.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
To date in 2025, 37 pedestrians and two e-scooter driver/passengers have been killed on our roads.
Among them, our oldest citizens are particularly vulnerable; people aged over 80 make up a large share of these deaths.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
Among them, our oldest citizens are particularly vulnerable; people aged over 80 make up a large share of these deaths.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
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”Notably, three Canadian cities—Montreal, Quebec City, and Vancouver—made the top 30, highlighting how Canada is building world-class cycling infrastructure, while no American cities cracked the list.”
Nice one #Canada it’s like you are a better version of the U.S.
momentummag.com/the-30-most-...
Nice one #Canada it’s like you are a better version of the U.S.
momentummag.com/the-30-most-...
The 30 Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the World, the 2025 Copenhagenize Index Arrives
The Copenhagenize Index, the most comprehensive ranking of urban cycling friendliness, evaluates 100 cities on how far they’ve gone to make cycling safe, convenient, and appealing.
momentummag.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
”Notably, three Canadian cities—Montreal, Quebec City, and Vancouver—made the top 30, highlighting how Canada is building world-class cycling infrastructure, while no American cities cracked the list.”
Nice one #Canada it’s like you are a better version of the U.S.
momentummag.com/the-30-most-...
Nice one #Canada it’s like you are a better version of the U.S.
momentummag.com/the-30-most-...
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Small business tyrants literally think that 200m of temporary bike lane will destroy their business.
The guy bitching in this has the street directly in front of his shop closed to cars 6 months of the year but the bike lane is now too much.
Shut the fuck up!
share.google/YqDqDAWJSJO3...
The guy bitching in this has the street directly in front of his shop closed to cars 6 months of the year but the bike lane is now too much.
Shut the fuck up!
share.google/YqDqDAWJSJO3...
Business owners frustrated by temporary bike lane on Atateken Street
Business has slowed down in the last few weeks for several shops along Atatekan Street, where a new temporary bike lane has replaced on-street parking.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Small business tyrants literally think that 200m of temporary bike lane will destroy their business.
The guy bitching in this has the street directly in front of his shop closed to cars 6 months of the year but the bike lane is now too much.
Shut the fuck up!
share.google/YqDqDAWJSJO3...
The guy bitching in this has the street directly in front of his shop closed to cars 6 months of the year but the bike lane is now too much.
Shut the fuck up!
share.google/YqDqDAWJSJO3...
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“No more sufferin on Dufferin!” Here’s a shining example from Toronto of what dedicated bus lanes can do for commuter traffic. This is what residents can experience on Baseline, or Merivale, or so many other transportation corridors.
Blasting past rush hour traffic on the completed portion of Dufferin RapidTO (up to Dundas)
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
“No more sufferin on Dufferin!” Here’s a shining example from Toronto of what dedicated bus lanes can do for commuter traffic. This is what residents can experience on Baseline, or Merivale, or so many other transportation corridors.
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Funded PhD: study how Leishmania parasites and their sand fly vectors adapt to Amazon urbanisation. Includes fieldwork in Brazil plus genomics and spatial epidemiology. UK students only. Apply by 7 Jan 2026: djeffares.github.io/phd.html
November 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Funded PhD: study how Leishmania parasites and their sand fly vectors adapt to Amazon urbanisation. Includes fieldwork in Brazil plus genomics and spatial epidemiology. UK students only. Apply by 7 Jan 2026: djeffares.github.io/phd.html
Some subway lines in Toulouse, France (home of Airbus) have no human staff at all, much like AirTrains at airports.
"New York is not special, not in 2025, when it’s one of many megacities with large subway systems. It’s just solipsistic."
pedestrianobservations.com/2025/11/20/n...
pedestrianobservations.com/2025/11/20/n...
New York Isn’t Special
A week ago, we published a short note on driver-only metro trains, known in New York as one-person train operation or OPTO. New York is nearly unique globally in running metro trains with both a dr…
pedestrianobservations.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Some subway lines in Toulouse, France (home of Airbus) have no human staff at all, much like AirTrains at airports.
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"New York is not special, not in 2025, when it’s one of many megacities with large subway systems. It’s just solipsistic."
pedestrianobservations.com/2025/11/20/n...
pedestrianobservations.com/2025/11/20/n...
New York Isn’t Special
A week ago, we published a short note on driver-only metro trains, known in New York as one-person train operation or OPTO. New York is nearly unique globally in running metro trains with both a dr…
pedestrianobservations.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"New York is not special, not in 2025, when it’s one of many megacities with large subway systems. It’s just solipsistic."
pedestrianobservations.com/2025/11/20/n...
pedestrianobservations.com/2025/11/20/n...
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NYC urbanists have a lot to be thankful for in 2025. What a crazy year:
November 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
NYC urbanists have a lot to be thankful for in 2025. What a crazy year:
Does your local park have enough parking for bikes?
Join our Let's Bike There #cargobike peeps at Edmonton's newest playground: O-day'min Park!
•Sunday, Nov 30
•11 am to 1 pm
Meet car-free families, chat cargo bikes, winter commuting, & safe cycling infrastructure!
#Yegbike #bikesky
www.instagram.com/p/DRigGrxEo7K/
•Sunday, Nov 30
•11 am to 1 pm
Meet car-free families, chat cargo bikes, winter commuting, & safe cycling infrastructure!
#Yegbike #bikesky
www.instagram.com/p/DRigGrxEo7K/
Let’s Bike There YEG on Instagram: "This Sunday! Join us to check out one of Edmonton’s newest parks and playgrounds!
📍O-day’min Park playground (access from alley west of 108 St, accessible from 102...
15 likes, 0 comments - letsbikethereyeg on November 26, 2025: "This Sunday! Join us to check out one of Edmonton’s newest parks and playgrounds!
📍O-day’min Park playground (access from alley west of ...
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November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Does your local park have enough parking for bikes?
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“Every bicycle is one less car on the road, meaning that there’s less congestion. . . The more cars we can get off the road, the more room there will be for the people who have to drive.” @davidwtrueman.bsky.social on why investing in protected bicycle infrastructure is good for everyone #BikeHFX
Halifax's temporary green bike lane posts draw criticism from cycling advocates
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Halifax's green bike lane posts draw criticism from cycling advocates
Cyclists say the green posts make bike lanes like Bell Road too narrow. HRM says the posts are temporary while permanent fix is planned.
www.saltwire.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
“Every bicycle is one less car on the road, meaning that there’s less congestion. . . The more cars we can get off the road, the more room there will be for the people who have to drive.” @davidwtrueman.bsky.social on why investing in protected bicycle infrastructure is good for everyone #BikeHFX
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This is a real loss, and that such a passionate transit advocate died in a multi vehicle crash feels especially awful. 😢
Colorado Sen. Faith Winter, 45, killed in car accident buff.ly/1GWwSqA
November 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This is a real loss, and that such a passionate transit advocate died in a multi vehicle crash feels especially awful. 😢
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I was walking along the canal when I spotted a poster about this amazing scheme, run by a community net zero action group
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BANZAI Cargo Bike Library | Borrow an e-cargo bike for free!
banzaiedinburgh.org.uk/banzai-cargo...
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BANZAI Cargo Bike Library | Borrow an e-cargo bike for free!
banzaiedinburgh.org.uk/banzai-cargo...
BANZAI Cargo Bike Library – BANZAI
Borrow an e-cargo bike for free! Create a bike library account ... or login to an existing account Cargo bikes are great for transporting kids, groceries and medium sized loads. Whether you're shoppin...
banzaiedinburgh.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I was walking along the canal when I spotted a poster about this amazing scheme, run by a community net zero action group
👇
BANZAI Cargo Bike Library | Borrow an e-cargo bike for free!
banzaiedinburgh.org.uk/banzai-cargo...
👇
BANZAI Cargo Bike Library | Borrow an e-cargo bike for free!
banzaiedinburgh.org.uk/banzai-cargo...