OB Cycler
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OB Cycler
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· Sep 5
Map of green space in Balboa Park sacrificed to cars, including parking, freeways and roads shown in yellow. Does not include the significant amount of the remaining park space devoted to buildings, golf course or landfill.
#sandiego #balboapark #safestreets
#sandiego #balboapark #safestreets
We really should rename Balboa Park to Balboa parking and freeway access district.
Maybe it would help museum revenue if they replaced the pedestrian plaza with a gas station.
Maybe it would help museum revenue if they replaced the pedestrian plaza with a gas station.
Yep, Balboa Drive has served Bankers Hill as overflow parking for years. The BHBA has talked about this pretty regularly as where employees and customers need to park.
February 3, 2026 at 6:15 PM
We really should rename Balboa Park to Balboa parking and freeway access district.
Maybe it would help museum revenue if they replaced the pedestrian plaza with a gas station.
Maybe it would help museum revenue if they replaced the pedestrian plaza with a gas station.
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Roadways are sold as freedom, but they function as barriers in cities. We are trading human mobility for the privilege of the auto industry.
It's true that the LA River bike path is cute and safe but it's also true that this is the road that goes *to* the LA River bike path
February 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Roadways are sold as freedom, but they function as barriers in cities. We are trading human mobility for the privilege of the auto industry.
Got close passed within inches on Pacific Highway the other day next to where the construction site at Perry's is blocking the bike lane. Right in front of an SDPD cruiser. They don't give a fuck.
How many California drivers even know the law on passing people on bicycles much less follow it? Has anyone ever gotten a ticket for violating that law?
New research finds negligible benefit from "minimum passing distance" laws requiring drivers to give cyclists space when overtaking them.
Protected bike lanes are far more effective.
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
Protected bike lanes are far more effective.
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
February 3, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Got close passed within inches on Pacific Highway the other day next to where the construction site at Perry's is blocking the bike lane. Right in front of an SDPD cruiser. They don't give a fuck.
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It's true that the LA River bike path is cute and safe but it's also true that this is the road that goes *to* the LA River bike path
February 3, 2026 at 4:23 PM
It's true that the LA River bike path is cute and safe but it's also true that this is the road that goes *to* the LA River bike path
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Now is a great time to write your Congressional representative to let them know that you support the Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act
@thewhiteline.bsky.social has a great tool to help you write a letter here: twl-letter-writer.web.app
@thewhiteline.bsky.social has a great tool to help you write a letter here: twl-letter-writer.web.app
February 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Now is a great time to write your Congressional representative to let them know that you support the Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act
@thewhiteline.bsky.social has a great tool to help you write a letter here: twl-letter-writer.web.app
@thewhiteline.bsky.social has a great tool to help you write a letter here: twl-letter-writer.web.app
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It’s been a year of having using a flag to create a conversation instead confrontation.
Through effective non verbal communication I can clearly share with drivers what space is required for cycling safety.
This is the most significant thing I’ve ever done for my personal safety.
Version 2 soon!
Through effective non verbal communication I can clearly share with drivers what space is required for cycling safety.
This is the most significant thing I’ve ever done for my personal safety.
Version 2 soon!
I made a thing and I think I ❤️ it!
Repurposing a child’s kickstand and an ATV flag to create a visual reminder of what 3 feet is for drivers.
It’s hard to gauge distances at speed. This flexible and strong flag should provided much needed space to my family as we use our #CargoBike for travel.
Repurposing a child’s kickstand and an ATV flag to create a visual reminder of what 3 feet is for drivers.
It’s hard to gauge distances at speed. This flexible and strong flag should provided much needed space to my family as we use our #CargoBike for travel.
February 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM
It’s been a year of having using a flag to create a conversation instead confrontation.
Through effective non verbal communication I can clearly share with drivers what space is required for cycling safety.
This is the most significant thing I’ve ever done for my personal safety.
Version 2 soon!
Through effective non verbal communication I can clearly share with drivers what space is required for cycling safety.
This is the most significant thing I’ve ever done for my personal safety.
Version 2 soon!
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So you thought it was eBikes that made New Jersey roads more dangerous?
northjersey.com : Here's why New Jersey roads feel more dangerous since COVID
archive.ph/6W4Pf
#bikeped #visionzero #KSI
northjersey.com : Here's why New Jersey roads feel more dangerous since COVID
archive.ph/6W4Pf
#bikeped #visionzero #KSI
February 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM
So you thought it was eBikes that made New Jersey roads more dangerous?
northjersey.com : Here's why New Jersey roads feel more dangerous since COVID
archive.ph/6W4Pf
#bikeped #visionzero #KSI
northjersey.com : Here's why New Jersey roads feel more dangerous since COVID
archive.ph/6W4Pf
#bikeped #visionzero #KSI
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When I hear people saying that storage for automobiles is more important than homes for people, it just fuels and motivates me to fight harder for housing.
These people sound like this guy
These people sound like this guy
a picture of gollum from the lord of the rings with the caption once it takes hold of us it never lets go
Alt: a picture of gollum from the lord of the rings with the caption once it takes hold of us it never lets go
media.tenor.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:54 AM
When I hear people saying that storage for automobiles is more important than homes for people, it just fuels and motivates me to fight harder for housing.
These people sound like this guy
These people sound like this guy
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That money could buy 200,000 e bikes
California has decided that if the U.S. government is going to slash electric-vehicle incentives, it will keep the momentum going with $200 million to promote cleaner cars.
insideevs.com/news/786197/...
insideevs.com/news/786197/...
California's New EV Rebate Is Only For First-Time Electric Car Buyers
California's $200 million EV incentive program will help fill the gap left by the federal EV tax credit's early expiration.
insideevs.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:41 PM
That money could buy 200,000 e bikes
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The weaponization of “justice speak” to protect car dependency, which historically has and still is disproportionately harming low income people of color
Mary says that North Central, a formerly redlined community, is being "unfairly burdened" by the loss of parking as a result of the bike lanes, and that the city council needs to "right this wrong."
February 3, 2026 at 4:53 AM
The weaponization of “justice speak” to protect car dependency, which historically has and still is disproportionately harming low income people of color
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“congestion pricing by a number of measures is working as planned, a reality that may turn New York’s experiment into a blueprint for other US urban centers.”
Cc: @metrolosangeles.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Cc: @metrolosangeles.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
New York's Congestion Pricing Is Working. Five Charts Show How
Nearly a year ago, New York City embarked on a controversial program to toll drivers entering some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. The goal of the congestion pricing plan, the first of its kind in the...
www.bloomberg.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM
“congestion pricing by a number of measures is working as planned, a reality that may turn New York’s experiment into a blueprint for other US urban centers.”
Cc: @metrolosangeles.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Cc: @metrolosangeles.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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My apologies. I'm torn tonight between the gut wrenching heartbreak of a pregnant woman and her baby losing their lives just for riding a bike in LA, and white hot rage because LA ripped out the bike lanes where she died. I'll see you tomorrow. Probably. bikinginla.com/2026/02/03/m...
Move along, nothing to see here — heartbroken rage edition - BikinginLA
My apologies. I’ve spent the last hour trying to write today’s post, and all I’ve done is type and delete, type and delete, with no idea what to say or how to say it. To be honest, I’m just numb tonig...
bikinginla.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:35 AM
My apologies. I'm torn tonight between the gut wrenching heartbreak of a pregnant woman and her baby losing their lives just for riding a bike in LA, and white hot rage because LA ripped out the bike lanes where she died. I'll see you tomorrow. Probably. bikinginla.com/2026/02/03/m...
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Here it is, your #BlueSky #Bike (and pedestrian) Content of the Day for Monday, 2/2/26. Hoboken is a miracle - maybe the only U.S. city to implement Vision Zero earnestly and meaningfully. The reform any city can implement for next to nothing? “The city also lowered speed limits to 20 mph.”
The thing about Hoboken is, the same sort of small scale fixes (see below) that helped them eliminate traffic deaths, also make the city a nicer and more enjoyable place to be.
Great to see that Vision Zero success story getting more recognition here: reasonstobecheerful.world/the-city-whe...
Great to see that Vision Zero success story getting more recognition here: reasonstobecheerful.world/the-city-whe...
February 3, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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This should be illegal.
Since everyone and anyone seems to be running for Governor, I’m going to throw my hat in the ring and run on a platform that makes it illegal to pave streets without fixing the street after there are tragedies like this.
All streets should be safe streets.
Since everyone and anyone seems to be running for Governor, I’m going to throw my hat in the ring and run on a platform that makes it illegal to pave streets without fixing the street after there are tragedies like this.
All streets should be safe streets.
Road repaving next to where a child was killed in Pacific Beach
Spending millions to let cars go faster; no sign of safety upgrades
Spending millions to let cars go faster; no sign of safety upgrades
February 2, 2026 at 11:29 PM
This should be illegal.
Since everyone and anyone seems to be running for Governor, I’m going to throw my hat in the ring and run on a platform that makes it illegal to pave streets without fixing the street after there are tragedies like this.
All streets should be safe streets.
Since everyone and anyone seems to be running for Governor, I’m going to throw my hat in the ring and run on a platform that makes it illegal to pave streets without fixing the street after there are tragedies like this.
All streets should be safe streets.
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Just listened to Mayor Bass say that “public safety is more than police…” and started to talk about other safety issues, such as streetlights being out.
She didn’t say one word about the hundreds of pedestrians killed by traffic violence last year, or the thousands injured.
She didn’t say one word about the hundreds of pedestrians killed by traffic violence last year, or the thousands injured.
February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Just listened to Mayor Bass say that “public safety is more than police…” and started to talk about other safety issues, such as streetlights being out.
She didn’t say one word about the hundreds of pedestrians killed by traffic violence last year, or the thousands injured.
She didn’t say one word about the hundreds of pedestrians killed by traffic violence last year, or the thousands injured.
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Don't let Traci Park off the hook. She ran on a campaign of no road diets
This family's blood is on the hands of the LA City Council and former Mayor Eric Garcetti.
There's just no other way to put it.
There's just no other way to put it.
Tragedy in Playa Del Rey, as a 7-months-pregnant mother was killed by a driver while biking with her family. The baby was delivered by C-section but died in the NICU. The crash took place on Pershing Ave., where safety measures were removed in 2017 after NIMBY backlash. Donate here:
February 3, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Don't let Traci Park off the hook. She ran on a campaign of no road diets
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This family's blood is on the hands of the LA City Council and former Mayor Eric Garcetti.
There's just no other way to put it.
There's just no other way to put it.
Tragedy in Playa Del Rey, as a 7-months-pregnant mother was killed by a driver while biking with her family. The baby was delivered by C-section but died in the NICU. The crash took place on Pershing Ave., where safety measures were removed in 2017 after NIMBY backlash. Donate here:
Donate to Support for Matt and the Kids After Regan's Tragic Loss, organized by Carter Fondon
Regan Cole-Graham was tragically killed on January 31, 2026 whil… Carter Fondon needs your support for Support for Matt and the Kids After Regan's Tragic Loss
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February 2, 2026 at 11:58 PM
This family's blood is on the hands of the LA City Council and former Mayor Eric Garcetti.
There's just no other way to put it.
There's just no other way to put it.
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36-year old woman and unborn baby killed by driver while riding ebike with her family on Pershing Drive in Playa del Rey — exactly where bike lanes were installed, then ripped out in 2017: bikinginla.com/2026/02/02/3... #bikeLA #LosAngeles
36-year old woman and unborn baby killed riding ebike on Pershing Drive in Playa del Rey, where bike lanes removed in 2017 - BikinginLA
Apparently, last month isn’t done with us yet. And it ends with perhaps the worst news of all. After a month that had already seen seven people lose their lives riding a bicycle in Southern California...
bikinginla.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:52 AM
36-year old woman and unborn baby killed by driver while riding ebike with her family on Pershing Drive in Playa del Rey — exactly where bike lanes were installed, then ripped out in 2017: bikinginla.com/2026/02/02/3... #bikeLA #LosAngeles
Every time. Community input is paramount, unless that input contravenes car dominance. Then you can just forget about it.
If you scroll up in this thread, all these people gave public comments saying that they're so thankful for the bike lane.
But this comment says it's a mistake by the past council? And an equity issue?
But this comment says it's a mistake by the past council? And an equity issue?
Moving on to council comments. Deputy Mayor Fernandez says that not being able to find parking is "an equity issue" to her. She says that they are "the cleanup crew" for past council's mistakes.
February 3, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Every time. Community input is paramount, unless that input contravenes car dominance. Then you can just forget about it.
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Next is an 8 year old who I won't name. He says he lives in North Central, bikes to school every day in the bike lanes and that he doesn't understand why the council is doing this.
Me either, kid.
Me either, kid.
February 3, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Next is an 8 year old who I won't name. He says he lives in North Central, bikes to school every day in the bike lanes and that he doesn't understand why the council is doing this.
Me either, kid.
Me either, kid.
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Is San Mateo one of those cities that declared a climate emergency?
February 3, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Is San Mateo one of those cities that declared a climate emergency?
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The city’s online survey shows keeping the bike lanes on Humboldt is actually the most popular alternative. Opponents are very mad about this, and have cried foul repeatedly.
February 3, 2026 at 4:17 AM
The city’s online survey shows keeping the bike lanes on Humboldt is actually the most popular alternative. Opponents are very mad about this, and have cried foul repeatedly.
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Finally got around to listening to @thewaroncars.bsky.social’s episode with Dr. Appleyard.
As a student of urban planning and design, the work of his father is fresh in my mind. It was wonderful to hear just some of Bruce’s insights into the livable streets movement and the promise of the street.
As a student of urban planning and design, the work of his father is fresh in my mind. It was wonderful to hear just some of Bruce’s insights into the livable streets movement and the promise of the street.
New episode up! We talked with Dr. Bruce Appleyard about the importance of livable streets in fostering a healthy society and the legacy of his father, Donald, who literally wrote the book on the subject. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
February 3, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Finally got around to listening to @thewaroncars.bsky.social’s episode with Dr. Appleyard.
As a student of urban planning and design, the work of his father is fresh in my mind. It was wonderful to hear just some of Bruce’s insights into the livable streets movement and the promise of the street.
As a student of urban planning and design, the work of his father is fresh in my mind. It was wonderful to hear just some of Bruce’s insights into the livable streets movement and the promise of the street.
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It's unsettling how traffic violence is reported in the US. If the driver was going this street's speed limit of 25mph, there's a 90% chance this woman would be alive. But that's unmentioned. The driver was "cooperative." There will be no follow up. There will be no convictions. A life is lost.
February 3, 2026 at 12:21 AM
It's unsettling how traffic violence is reported in the US. If the driver was going this street's speed limit of 25mph, there's a 90% chance this woman would be alive. But that's unmentioned. The driver was "cooperative." There will be no follow up. There will be no convictions. A life is lost.