Just imagine investing this much money, time, energy, political will & space into smart walking, biking & transit infrastructure. There are maybe thousands of these. They not only induce a lot more driving, they make our cities think they can’t afford transport solutions that would ACTUALLY work.

How do you argue with a conspiracy theorist? You don’t. This video essay really helps to unpack some things I have wondered and some things I didn’t even know about. Highly recommend taking the time to watch.

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”

If walking costs you $1, we all pay $0.01. If biking costs you $1, we all pay $0.08. If bussing costs you $1, we all pay $1.50. If driving costs you $1, we all pay $9.20. Via @thediscourse study.

This isn’t just about choice. It’s about who pays for your choice.

#citymakingmath

Hola! I made this out of a thrifted duvet cover. #sewist #menswear

Build stronger communities by supporting local as much as you can.

One way to boycott America here in Victoria: delete the Uber app from your phone and use the Yellow Cab or Bluebird Cab apps. I’ve used Yellow Cab a bunch and it’s basically as convenient and cheaper than Uber AND more of your money is staying closer to home.

I keep thinking about this article and how we need to focus building stronger local communities. rojospinks.substack.com/p/how-i-beca...

Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.

ALL ROAD USERS.

And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s safer to NOT have them.

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