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Shabazz Stuart @shabazzstuart.bsky.social · 23d

Some news: This winter Team Oonee is launching NYC's first Dutch-Style🚲 parking hub in Brooklyn's Sunset Park. The Hub will provide free parking for 100+ bikes/scooters, and will include safe charging, and appt based repairs + lite service. This will make history in several ways.

More deets in 🧵👇🏾

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · 29d

This is around St George and 8th. The Prince Edward route runs south from 14th.

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Sep 8

Awesome new bikeway on St George Street in #Vancouver, flanked by pollinator gardens and bioswales. This is how you do it.

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 29

“Calls are increasing for more to be done to reduce the number of SUVs in London, with campaigners arguing that drivers of these cars should pay more to park and use the roads in the capital.” www.bbc.com/news/article...

Is London set to put the brakes on SUVs?

The number of SUVs in London has increased tenfold in 20 years, prompting calls to curb their use.

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 28

“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the United States, the European Union has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.” etsc.eu/etsc-mutual-...

ETSC: Mutual recognition deal with U.S. will cost lives on Europe’s roads

By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the United States, the European Union has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice…

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Bowinn Ma @bowinnma.bsky.social · Aug 25

The future North Shore Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service will span 21 km with 16-17 stations, connecting the North Shore, Vancouver, and Burnaby. This rapid transit service will be fast, reliable, and comfortable.

Take the survey now: https://translinklistens.ca/bus-rapid-transit-program

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 23

Brilliant evening for the Vancouver Big Tent Urbanist meetup. Always so much positivity and great ideas to take away from these conversations. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen.

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 22

Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones tonight at the Vancouver Big Tent Urbanist event. Weather’s looking great! 🌞

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 8

Sure. My real point is that cities need to provide a protected bike network so that even people who aren’t comfortable riding in traffic have a way to get around.

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 8

Just holding my iPhone.

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 8

I often get folks showing up in my timeline insisting that riding a bike on the road is perfectly fine - even safer - than riding in protected bike lanes. Yeah, no. Protected bike lanes enable families on the go. This is the Beach Avenue bikeway in Vancouver.

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 7

Chasing the sun in Vancouver.

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 6

Indeed there is.

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John Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · Aug 6

You can't police your way to mobility justice.

You have to do something harder: redistribute public space.

Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 6

This is how you keep cities moving. Give people safe, convenient options for getting around, whether by car, bike, scooter, or on foot. This is Hornby Street in Vancouver.

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 6

This is how you keep cities moving. Give people safe, convenient options for getting around, whether by car, bike, scooter, or on foot. This is Hornby Street in Vancouver.

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 4

I agree with everything here except the idea that rapid transit has to be in the form of light rail (LRT). Bus rapid transit (BRT) is cheaper than light rail and could be implemented more quickly, often with existing livery, on roads we already have. www.nsnews.com/opinion/opin...

Opinion: North Shore needs rapid transit before explosion of high-density development

We need rail rapid transit built before a massive wave of development hits North Vancouver and West Van, this transportation expert says

www.nsnews.com

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 1

You love to see these modal filters - redirecting motoring through-traffic and providing a convenient connection for people on bikes makes streets quieter and safer for the people that live there. This one is in Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, Strathcona.

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Aug 1

Union Market v2 #Vancouver

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Jul 31

Yes, indeed.

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Jul 31

vancouversun.com/news/new-van...

Terrace-born Donny van Dyk is Vancouver's new city manager

Van Dyk has been Delta city manager for less than two years after a five-year stint leading Penticton. Find out more.

vancouversun.com

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Jul 31

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Helsinki goes a full year without a traffic death

A city traffic engineer credits the success to lower speed limits and smarter design.

yle.fi

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Jul 29

Very bad news for safe streets in Europe. Trump’s trade deal makes massive American cars and trucks more competitive there. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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Daily News Podcast · Updated Daily · This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and N...

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Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · Jul 28

One of the most unheralded parts of making streets safer for children is the amount of time it frees up for parents.

Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · Jul 4

A parenting win.

prioritizing youth mobility is prioritizing adult relaxing

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When kids can walk/roll safely and independently to school, you can enjoy some peaceful time to yourself.

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Jul 10

Some automakers are bringing back physical controls in cars and NCAP in Europe is factoring haptic controls in their highest safety ratings. Touchscreens have proven deadly, contributing to more than 40,000 fatalities/year in the U.S. alone. www.instagram.com/reel/DJRdEE9...

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Martyn Schmoll @martyn.bsky.social · Jul 8

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New e-bike share company Evolve launches in North Vancouver

Evolve, which is run in concert with BCAA’s Evo Car Share, began rolling out July 1

www.nsnews.com

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