Melissa & Chris Bruntlett
@modacitylife.com
Dutch-Canadian authors and urban mobility advocates who strive to communicate the benefits of happier, healthier, more human-scale cities.
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Our new book “Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation” is NOW AVAILABLE worldwide through RIBA Publishing wherever fine books are sold.
From Paris to Bogota, from Manila to Montreal—when women lead, cities thrive: www.modacitylife.com/women-changi...
Our new book “Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation” is NOW AVAILABLE worldwide through RIBA Publishing wherever fine books are sold.
From Paris to Bogota, from Manila to Montreal—when women lead, cities thrive: www.modacitylife.com/women-changi...
It’s good to be back in beautiful Palm Beach, having barely escaped the wintery weather in the Netherlands for a @dutchcycling.nl ThinkBike Workshop with the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
We also managed to tack on public events in Miami, Austin, and Elkhart.
Details: modacitylife.com/events
We also managed to tack on public events in Miami, Austin, and Elkhart.
Details: modacitylife.com/events
January 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
It’s good to be back in beautiful Palm Beach, having barely escaped the wintery weather in the Netherlands for a @dutchcycling.nl ThinkBike Workshop with the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
We also managed to tack on public events in Miami, Austin, and Elkhart.
Details: modacitylife.com/events
We also managed to tack on public events in Miami, Austin, and Elkhart.
Details: modacitylife.com/events
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If you liked this book, I'd strongly recommend finding a copy of @modacitylife.com's "Curbing Traffic" as your follow-up read. They're Canadians, living in The Netherlands, consulting with cities on how to become more people-friendly.
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Curbing Traffic
Curbing Traffic - The Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives; In Curbing Traffic: The Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives, mobility experts Melissa and Chris Bruntlett chronicle their experience li...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
If you liked this book, I'd strongly recommend finding a copy of @modacitylife.com's "Curbing Traffic" as your follow-up read. They're Canadians, living in The Netherlands, consulting with cities on how to become more people-friendly.
www.ubcpress.ca/curbing-traf...
www.ubcpress.ca/curbing-traf...
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Looking forward to reading this from @modacitylife.com! My hubs did great with gift giving this holiday season. 🙌🚌🚋
January 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Looking forward to reading this from @modacitylife.com! My hubs did great with gift giving this holiday season. 🙌🚌🚋
"The book captures a rich blend of urgency, agency and imagination. In positioning imagination as an act of resistance, it provides essential contribution to contemporary urban discourse—and rightfully deserves a place in every urbanism library."
Women Changing Cities in RIAS Review: bit.ly/3NlzOkF
Women Changing Cities in RIAS Review: bit.ly/3NlzOkF
January 9, 2026 at 4:08 PM
"The book captures a rich blend of urgency, agency and imagination. In positioning imagination as an act of resistance, it provides essential contribution to contemporary urban discourse—and rightfully deserves a place in every urbanism library."
Women Changing Cities in RIAS Review: bit.ly/3NlzOkF
Women Changing Cities in RIAS Review: bit.ly/3NlzOkF
Next weekend, we're visiting Austin, Texas for an inspiring afternoon centered on our new book, 'Women Changing Cities'.
This is a special opportunity to hear how women leaders—mayors, planners, advocates, and policymakers—are reshaping cities to be more equitable, sustainable, and people-centered.
This is a special opportunity to hear how women leaders—mayors, planners, advocates, and policymakers—are reshaping cities to be more equitable, sustainable, and people-centered.
January 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Next weekend, we're visiting Austin, Texas for an inspiring afternoon centered on our new book, 'Women Changing Cities'.
This is a special opportunity to hear how women leaders—mayors, planners, advocates, and policymakers—are reshaping cities to be more equitable, sustainable, and people-centered.
This is a special opportunity to hear how women leaders—mayors, planners, advocates, and policymakers—are reshaping cities to be more equitable, sustainable, and people-centered.
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What’s the equivalent of “get on my level” in Dutch?
The Dutch have two sayings: “there is no bad weather, only the wrong clothes” and “you’re not made of sugar”.
The meaning of both is that a little cold and wet shouldn’t be an obstacle to transportation freedom.
(Photo credit @modacitylife.com)
The Dutch have two sayings: “there is no bad weather, only the wrong clothes” and “you’re not made of sugar”.
The meaning of both is that a little cold and wet shouldn’t be an obstacle to transportation freedom.
(Photo credit @modacitylife.com)
January 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
What’s the equivalent of “get on my level” in Dutch?
The Dutch have two sayings: “there is no bad weather, only the wrong clothes” and “you’re not made of sugar”.
The meaning of both is that a little cold and wet shouldn’t be an obstacle to transportation freedom.
(Photo credit @modacitylife.com)
The Dutch have two sayings: “there is no bad weather, only the wrong clothes” and “you’re not made of sugar”.
The meaning of both is that a little cold and wet shouldn’t be an obstacle to transportation freedom.
(Photo credit @modacitylife.com)
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Happy New Year!
After a restful break followed by a beautiful blanketing of snow, the Dutch Cycling Embassy is rolling into 2026 with new energy and enthusiasm for what promises to be a landmark year—including celebrating our 15th anniversary. Watch this space!
Video: @filmendefietser.bsky.social.
After a restful break followed by a beautiful blanketing of snow, the Dutch Cycling Embassy is rolling into 2026 with new energy and enthusiasm for what promises to be a landmark year—including celebrating our 15th anniversary. Watch this space!
Video: @filmendefietser.bsky.social.
January 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Happy New Year!
After a restful break followed by a beautiful blanketing of snow, the Dutch Cycling Embassy is rolling into 2026 with new energy and enthusiasm for what promises to be a landmark year—including celebrating our 15th anniversary. Watch this space!
Video: @filmendefietser.bsky.social.
After a restful break followed by a beautiful blanketing of snow, the Dutch Cycling Embassy is rolling into 2026 with new energy and enthusiasm for what promises to be a landmark year—including celebrating our 15th anniversary. Watch this space!
Video: @filmendefietser.bsky.social.
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Next week! Don't miss our live show with @modacitylife.com in Coral Gables, Florida on Thursday, Jan 15 at the Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theater. We're so excited to team up with Melissa and Chris Bruntlett!
Get tickets:
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
Get tickets:
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
January 6, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Next week! Don't miss our live show with @modacitylife.com in Coral Gables, Florida on Thursday, Jan 15 at the Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theater. We're so excited to team up with Melissa and Chris Bruntlett!
Get tickets:
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
Get tickets:
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
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Just wow! 🤩❄️
January 5, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Just wow! 🤩❄️
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The Utrecht morning rush hour in the snow did not disappoint!
January 5, 2026 at 7:26 AM
The Utrecht morning rush hour in the snow did not disappoint!
There's no such thing as bad weather…
January 4, 2026 at 3:27 PM
There's no such thing as bad weather…
Goedemorgen vanuit een besneeuwd Delft.
January 4, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Goedemorgen vanuit een besneeuwd Delft.
“By staying authentic to a vision—to not dwell solely on the problems, but shine a light on the potential—the goal remains to help more cities not only survive, but thrive.”
Melissa reflects on an eventful first year as a solo entrepreneur, and anticipates a new year of authenticity: bit.ly/3LljcZE
Melissa reflects on an eventful first year as a solo entrepreneur, and anticipates a new year of authenticity: bit.ly/3LljcZE
January 1, 2026 at 1:42 PM
“By staying authentic to a vision—to not dwell solely on the problems, but shine a light on the potential—the goal remains to help more cities not only survive, but thrive.”
Melissa reflects on an eventful first year as a solo entrepreneur, and anticipates a new year of authenticity: bit.ly/3LljcZE
Melissa reflects on an eventful first year as a solo entrepreneur, and anticipates a new year of authenticity: bit.ly/3LljcZE
As urbanisation accelerates, cities are grappling with unprecedented pressures—from chronic housing shortages to streets overwhelmed by cars. In response, a small but growing group of leaders is matching the scale of the challenge—steering toward a more prosperous, resilient and sustainable future.🧵
December 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
As urbanisation accelerates, cities are grappling with unprecedented pressures—from chronic housing shortages to streets overwhelmed by cars. In response, a small but growing group of leaders is matching the scale of the challenge—steering toward a more prosperous, resilient and sustainable future.🧵
“In Utrecht, the bike is not an end in itself. It is a means to create a liveable, healthy, climate-friendly city for all. The success can be admired in the inner city. It is lively and yet quiet at the same time. Here, it's noticeable: Cities aren't loud; only cars are, and they play no role here.”
December 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
“In Utrecht, the bike is not an end in itself. It is a means to create a liveable, healthy, climate-friendly city for all. The success can be admired in the inner city. It is lively and yet quiet at the same time. Here, it's noticeable: Cities aren't loud; only cars are, and they play no role here.”
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“If you care about the bottom line, budgets & taxes, then you should care about urban biking, because it’s a money saver. It’s ironic when so-called fiscal conservatives attack biking, when their efforts just show a lack of understanding of math.” My interview with @modacitylife.com #CityMakingMath
Opinion: Why more urban cycling saves everyone money | Urbanized
The resulting benefits of a ‘car-less’ household are myriad, but few are as quantifiable as the money most people sink into a depreciating asset that sits unused for 95% of the time.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
“If you care about the bottom line, budgets & taxes, then you should care about urban biking, because it’s a money saver. It’s ironic when so-called fiscal conservatives attack biking, when their efforts just show a lack of understanding of math.” My interview with @modacitylife.com #CityMakingMath
From our home in Delft to yours—wherever that may be—wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
We’re putting our passports aside for a few weeks to rest and recharge, but 2026 is already shaping up to be our busiest yet, with exciting projects and inspiring travels ahead. Until then!
We’re putting our passports aside for a few weeks to rest and recharge, but 2026 is already shaping up to be our busiest yet, with exciting projects and inspiring travels ahead. Until then!
December 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
From our home in Delft to yours—wherever that may be—wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
We’re putting our passports aside for a few weeks to rest and recharge, but 2026 is already shaping up to be our busiest yet, with exciting projects and inspiring travels ahead. Until then!
We’re putting our passports aside for a few weeks to rest and recharge, but 2026 is already shaping up to be our busiest yet, with exciting projects and inspiring travels ahead. Until then!
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From the Dutch Cycling Embassy team, thank you for a fantastic year bringing cycling to everyone, everywhere!
We're taking a break for the holiday season, and will be back in full swing in the new year to keep building cycling cities around the world.
See you in 2026!
We're taking a break for the holiday season, and will be back in full swing in the new year to keep building cycling cities around the world.
See you in 2026!
December 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
From the Dutch Cycling Embassy team, thank you for a fantastic year bringing cycling to everyone, everywhere!
We're taking a break for the holiday season, and will be back in full swing in the new year to keep building cycling cities around the world.
See you in 2026!
We're taking a break for the holiday season, and will be back in full swing in the new year to keep building cycling cities around the world.
See you in 2026!
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“We all benefit when our cities are more balanced, where cars are not the dominant force.”
#DCENetwork member Melissa Bruntlett was featured in the New York Times' Women and Leadership special report about her years in advocating for cycling cities!
Read the full article here:
#DCENetwork member Melissa Bruntlett was featured in the New York Times' Women and Leadership special report about her years in advocating for cycling cities!
Read the full article here:
She’s on a Mission to Make the World More Bike-Friendly
Melissa Bruntlett advocates equitable, inclusive and sustainable mobility — and writes about other women who do, too.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
“We all benefit when our cities are more balanced, where cars are not the dominant force.”
#DCENetwork member Melissa Bruntlett was featured in the New York Times' Women and Leadership special report about her years in advocating for cycling cities!
Read the full article here:
#DCENetwork member Melissa Bruntlett was featured in the New York Times' Women and Leadership special report about her years in advocating for cycling cities!
Read the full article here:
After launching "Women Changing Cities" in Vancouver, Amsterdam, London, Shanghai and Miami, we're delighted to bring these global stories of urban transformation to Berlin.
Join us February 12 in partnership with Women in Cycling and the Netherlands Embassy in Germany. Free tickets: bit.ly/4pDh7Y2
Join us February 12 in partnership with Women in Cycling and the Netherlands Embassy in Germany. Free tickets: bit.ly/4pDh7Y2
December 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
After launching "Women Changing Cities" in Vancouver, Amsterdam, London, Shanghai and Miami, we're delighted to bring these global stories of urban transformation to Berlin.
Join us February 12 in partnership with Women in Cycling and the Netherlands Embassy in Germany. Free tickets: bit.ly/4pDh7Y2
Join us February 12 in partnership with Women in Cycling and the Netherlands Embassy in Germany. Free tickets: bit.ly/4pDh7Y2
A new World Bank report calls on governments to create dedicated Livable Streets Investment Programs, steadily scaling funding to 10% of road budgets by 2035.
Why? Because livable streets deliver some of the highest returns in transport investment—up to €16 per €1 spent: investinlivablestreets.info
Why? Because livable streets deliver some of the highest returns in transport investment—up to €16 per €1 spent: investinlivablestreets.info
December 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
A new World Bank report calls on governments to create dedicated Livable Streets Investment Programs, steadily scaling funding to 10% of road budgets by 2035.
Why? Because livable streets deliver some of the highest returns in transport investment—up to €16 per €1 spent: investinlivablestreets.info
Why? Because livable streets deliver some of the highest returns in transport investment—up to €16 per €1 spent: investinlivablestreets.info
Hey Miami!
The stars have aligned above your fair city, and—for one night only—we'll be sharing the stage with our friends at @thewaroncars.bsky.social for a double book feature and live podcast recording in partnership with @transitmia.bsky.social.
Get your tickets while they last: bit.ly/3Ygeek5
The stars have aligned above your fair city, and—for one night only—we'll be sharing the stage with our friends at @thewaroncars.bsky.social for a double book feature and live podcast recording in partnership with @transitmia.bsky.social.
Get your tickets while they last: bit.ly/3Ygeek5
December 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Hey Miami!
The stars have aligned above your fair city, and—for one night only—we'll be sharing the stage with our friends at @thewaroncars.bsky.social for a double book feature and live podcast recording in partnership with @transitmia.bsky.social.
Get your tickets while they last: bit.ly/3Ygeek5
The stars have aligned above your fair city, and—for one night only—we'll be sharing the stage with our friends at @thewaroncars.bsky.social for a double book feature and live podcast recording in partnership with @transitmia.bsky.social.
Get your tickets while they last: bit.ly/3Ygeek5
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Big news!
On Thursday, January 15th we'll be sharing the stage with Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com for a double book event at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables, FL hosted by @transitmia.bsky.social.
Don't miss this epic team-up!
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
On Thursday, January 15th we'll be sharing the stage with Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com for a double book event at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables, FL hosted by @transitmia.bsky.social.
Don't miss this epic team-up!
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Big news!
On Thursday, January 15th we'll be sharing the stage with Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com for a double book event at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables, FL hosted by @transitmia.bsky.social.
Don't miss this epic team-up!
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
On Thursday, January 15th we'll be sharing the stage with Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com for a double book event at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables, FL hosted by @transitmia.bsky.social.
Don't miss this epic team-up!
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
While some cities still say, “That would never work here,” others are setting aside excuses and turning ambition into action—reclaiming streets, reimagining mobility, and shaping safer, more inclusive public spaces.
These are 35 cities in 20 countries we visited this year that are leading the way.🧵
These are 35 cities in 20 countries we visited this year that are leading the way.🧵
December 15, 2025 at 6:48 AM
While some cities still say, “That would never work here,” others are setting aside excuses and turning ambition into action—reclaiming streets, reimagining mobility, and shaping safer, more inclusive public spaces.
These are 35 cities in 20 countries we visited this year that are leading the way.🧵
These are 35 cities in 20 countries we visited this year that are leading the way.🧵
If our cities are shaped by stories, then great books form the foundation of knowledge and inspiration needed to build more liveable, inclusive and prosperous places.
These are 24 titles we read this year that informed our approach to changing hearts, minds and streets. An #UrbanismBookClub thread.
These are 24 titles we read this year that informed our approach to changing hearts, minds and streets. An #UrbanismBookClub thread.
December 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
If our cities are shaped by stories, then great books form the foundation of knowledge and inspiration needed to build more liveable, inclusive and prosperous places.
These are 24 titles we read this year that informed our approach to changing hearts, minds and streets. An #UrbanismBookClub thread.
These are 24 titles we read this year that informed our approach to changing hearts, minds and streets. An #UrbanismBookClub thread.