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We're proud to be a Gold-level sponsor of the LEED for Cities & LEED for Communities Reception at #Greenbuild2025 🌎

📅 Nov 6 · 5–6:30 PM PST
📍 Los Angeles Convention Center
🎟️ eventbrite.com/e/leed-for-cit…#USGBCB#ModeScorere
As COP30 begins, focus turns to reducing transport emissions — now over a third of the global total.

We recognise buildings that support sustainable transport from the ground up.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

#COP30 #ActiveTravel #ClimateAction
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Greenhouse gases are on a steady rise and saw their highest annual levels ever recorded in the atmosphere in 2024.
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We're proud to be a Gold-level sponsor of the LEED for Cities & LEED for Communities Reception at #Greenbuild2025 🌎

📅 Nov 6 · 5–6:30 PM PST
📍 Los Angeles Convention Center
🎟️ eventbrite.com/e/leed-for-cit…#USGBCB#ModeScorere
October 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We're at Sport Positive Summit ⚽🌍

Claire Poole spoke on sport’s power to lead climate action. Matt Toombs (UK Gov) echoed that call for collaboration.

Doris Keller (UEFA) shared lessons from the Women’s EURO 2025 — free transport & circular design

#ModeScore #Sustainability
October 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🚲 Bike parking is no longer a nice-to-have — it’s a tenant expectation.

At #ActiveScore + #ModeScore we certify future-ready facilities.

🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/indoor...

#ActiveTravel #Cycling #RealEstate
Indoor Bike Rooms Need a Rebuild
Why is bike parking in buildings still an afterthought for many real estate owners and property managers? Quality bike parking is a competitive advantage for attracting and retaining tenants, but when...
www.linkedin.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🚲 Cycle storage, showers & changing spaces are essential to future-ready workplaces.

One Centenary Way, Birmingham shows how it’s done: Platinum #ActiveScore, high-quality end-of-trip facilities & design that supports low-carbon journeys.

📖 Turvec case study: turvec.com/case-studies...
August 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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We can all agree Pedestrianized Broadway is the best street in America, right?
August 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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A bit of news:

@wesmars.bsky.social & I are launching Look Both Ways, a new podcast where we’ll debate everything transportation – from street design to robotaxis to fare-free transit.

First episode will be recorded live on Thurs, July 17th at 6p ET.

Join us then (and subscribe) ⤵️

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Look Both Ways Podcast: Episode 1
YouTube video by Look Both Ways with David & Wes
www.youtube.com
July 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Millions ride shared micromobility—but many people with disabilities are still left out. Veo’s new report offers five ways to help close the access gap.

Read more: zagdaily.com/trends/5-way...
July 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Proud to join #ULI as a Corporate Partner.

At #ModeScore, we're setting a global standard for sustainable transport in real estate, and teaming up with ULI helps accelerate climate solutions across the built environment.

Let’s move things forward. 🌍 🚲

#SustainableMobility
July 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Berlin’s top court just said: 🚗 ≠ fundamental right.
A car-free city is legally possible — and politically necessary.
This is a HUGE moment for mobility justice!

#CarFreeBerlin #ClimateJustice #Volksentscheid #bsky

Wrote about my thoughts here 👉 medium.com/@backoffice_...

@vberlinautofrei.de
Berlin’s Highest Court Opens the Path to a Car-Free Future
On June 25, 2025, Berlin’s Constitutional Court made history. In a groundbreaking decision, it approved a citizen-proposed law that would…
medium.com
June 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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An underappreciated upside of bikeshare & bike lanes: They enhance resilience by helping people travel when other modes go down.

Case in point: Montreal -- perhaps North America's greatest cycling city -- set new records for biking/bikeshare during a recent transit strike.
Montreal smashes cycling records during public transit strike | CBC News
Montreal’s transit strike has left some commuters stranded, but others took matters into their own hands — and feet — setting new records for the number of cyclists and Bixi users taking to the street...
www.cbc.ca
June 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Introducing our 2025 #MomentumAwards – celebrating the organisations and individuals accelerating the shift to low-carbon, sustainable transport in real estate.

Each award highlights leadership that goes beyond certification to deliver lasting change.

#SustainableMobility
June 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Today is #GlobalRunningDay 🏃‍♀️ 💨 💨

There are 5,273 miles of traffic-free paths on the National Cycle Network, which makes it the ideal place to go for a run.
June 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Next week, our co-founder James Nash joins a virtual panel at #NJPRC25: A Tale of 3 Cities What’s Next in TOD?

He'll explore how transit-oriented development is shaping more sustainable, connected cities.

🗓️ June 11–12

🔗 site.pheedloop.com/event/njprc2...
June 4, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A full house at #FOOTPRINT+ for our panel “Regenerative Places: Net Zero Benefits the Whole Community”

www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
May 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Proud to be headline sponsors of the 2025 #BREEAMAwards

This year, our transport assessment methods will help judge entries, spotlighting projects that cut emissions & enable sustainable mobility.

Let’s build cleaner cities. 🌍

🔗 bregroup.com/news/actives...

#SustainableTransport #GreenBuildings
May 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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New analysis shows that lowering speeds on our roads is saving lives.

Every death on our roads is one too many. Slower speeds not only protect the most vulnerable, but help create safer streets. We’ll continue working to eliminate death & serious injury on the transport network.
May 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Zurich is opening a prestige project today at main station! A tunnel planned for cars converted into a 440m long bicycle tunnel. There is also a parking garage with 1240 parking spaces free of charge for 48 hours. The conversion cost €40 million - a signal that the bike enjoys priority in Zurich❤️
Zürich eröffnet heute am Hbf. ein wahres Prestigeprojekt! Ein fürs Auto geplanter Tunnel wurde in einen 440m langen Fahrradtunnel umgebaut. Auch ein Parkhaus mit 1240 Stellplätzen gibt es & ist 48h kostenfrei. 40 Mio.€ hat der Umbau gekostet - ein Signal welche Priorität das Velo in Zürich genießt❤️
May 22, 2025 at 8:02 AM
⚠️ Just a few places left!

ULI & ModeScore are hosting an invite-only workshop on sustainable transport in commercial real estate – June 10 in Miami, with a welcome reception June 9.

📩 Want to join? Email [email protected]

🔗 americas.uli.org/workshop-pro...
May 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Your cycle’s handlebar does more than steer — they support your body, hold your gear, and affect comfort and control. Not sure which type is right for you? Our beginner’s guide breaks it down.

👉 cyclinguk.org/handlebar-guide
May 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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“Across the continent, no city, Paris included, had done enough to warrant an “A” grade from the report’s authors.”

www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ma...
Paris races to top of European rankings of cycling-friendly cities for children
French capital overtakes Amsterdam, where there are concerns about rising road speeds under rightwing government
www.theguardian.com
May 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Just ignore all the myths about low traffic neighbourhoods: they’re popular, effective and here to stay | Izzy Romilly
Just ignore all the myths about low traffic neighbourhoods: they’re popular, effective and here to stay | Izzy Romilly
After the high court ruled one high-profile scheme unlawful, it is important to make the case for LTNs. Luckily, there is a strong one to make, says Izzy Romilly of climate charity Possible
www.theguardian.com
May 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Brand new 1,500 space, step-free-access, cycle parking hub at Lyon's main train station. 🚲🚄

This type of investment to embed cycling as a real transport option is becoming more and more normalised in cities and countries around the globe.
🤩 Inauguration du plus grand parking vélo de France à Lyon !

➡️ Cette vélostation de plus de 1500 places 🚲 située sous la place Béraudier permet un accès direct à la gare de la Part-Dieu 🚲+🚄.

➡️ Initiée par nos prédécesseurs, c'est avec fierté que nous l'inaugurons aujourd'hui.
May 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
WTC Tower Ten Recertified: ActiveScore Platinum 🚴‍♂️

We're proud to announce that WTC Tower Ten in Amsterdam has once again achieved #ActiveScore Platinum, setting the benchmark for sustainable and active travel in urban real estate.
May 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM