Jessica Stroope
@ruralbikewalk.bsky.social
Physical activity specialist for Cooperative Extension at a land grant university. Bike commuter. Big fan of small town walkable grids, libraries, and homemade pizza.
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In my first piece for @theguardian.com, I told the story about how a Portlander used social media to spark a movement that’s sweeping the nation… and why a similar movement in Portland over a decade prior didn’t have the same reach.
Cycling to school almost became extinct - until one man revived the bike bus
Sam Balto took the idea from a local school to the White House and beyond, inspiring a global movement in which children feel the benefits of cycling together
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February 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
In my first piece for @theguardian.com, I told the story about how a Portlander used social media to spark a movement that’s sweeping the nation… and why a similar movement in Portland over a decade prior didn’t have the same reach.
Proud of my guy and his murder paper.
🚨 Excited to share our forthcoming Social Forces article. Looks at how religious adherent rates relate to murder rates over time. 🧵1/
February 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Proud of my guy and his murder paper.
It’s a proper snow day in Baton Rouge, serious flakes coming down. Oddly quiet with no traffic or distant interstate noise. Gonna load up the bucket bike later with a sled, cardboard boxes, kitchen trays and a vat of hot cocoa. I bought the sled years ago in hopes of a day like today.
January 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It’s a proper snow day in Baton Rouge, serious flakes coming down. Oddly quiet with no traffic or distant interstate noise. Gonna load up the bucket bike later with a sled, cardboard boxes, kitchen trays and a vat of hot cocoa. I bought the sled years ago in hopes of a day like today.
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There were 352 applications asking for more than $1 Billion to the $45 million Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP)
Congratulations to the 14 projects funded
And I hope that all of the unfunded projects eventually get funded highways.dot.gov/newsroom/inv...
Congratulations to the 14 projects funded
And I hope that all of the unfunded projects eventually get funded highways.dot.gov/newsroom/inv...
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January 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
There were 352 applications asking for more than $1 Billion to the $45 million Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP)
Congratulations to the 14 projects funded
And I hope that all of the unfunded projects eventually get funded highways.dot.gov/newsroom/inv...
Congratulations to the 14 projects funded
And I hope that all of the unfunded projects eventually get funded highways.dot.gov/newsroom/inv...
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Put another way, the ATIIP was more selective than Yale University, which accepted 5% of applicants according to US News and World Report
ATIIP was able to fund less than 4% of applicants and costs
Federal shared use path funding is more competitive than Ivy League admission
ATIIP was able to fund less than 4% of applicants and costs
Federal shared use path funding is more competitive than Ivy League admission
January 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Put another way, the ATIIP was more selective than Yale University, which accepted 5% of applicants according to US News and World Report
ATIIP was able to fund less than 4% of applicants and costs
Federal shared use path funding is more competitive than Ivy League admission
ATIIP was able to fund less than 4% of applicants and costs
Federal shared use path funding is more competitive than Ivy League admission
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There are a lot of photos of Jimmy Carter with this custom-made Rivendell bicycle. He had it for a long time; he must have really loved it.
December 29, 2024 at 10:13 PM
There are a lot of photos of Jimmy Carter with this custom-made Rivendell bicycle. He had it for a long time; he must have really loved it.
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October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024
December 29, 2024 at 11:16 PM
October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024
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RIP, superhero.
December 29, 2024 at 9:05 PM
RIP, superhero.
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Parking at a Canadian donut shop.
December 23, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Parking at a Canadian donut shop.
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Where bike-friendly infrastructure is the norm, kids gain freedom. No car keys, no backseat waiting. They learn independence, time management, and how to get around on their own. A small shift in how we design cities helps them grow into confident, capable adults.
December 19, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Where bike-friendly infrastructure is the norm, kids gain freedom. No car keys, no backseat waiting. They learn independence, time management, and how to get around on their own. A small shift in how we design cities helps them grow into confident, capable adults.
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Louisiana DOTD lowered the local match required for the Transportation Alternatives Program from a functional 40% to 5% for towns under 5k. New article goes into the details of how this happened. profpubs.com/index.php/jh...
Improving Access to the Transportation Alternatives Program for Rural Communities
| Journal of Healthy Eating and Active Living
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December 19, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Louisiana DOTD lowered the local match required for the Transportation Alternatives Program from a functional 40% to 5% for towns under 5k. New article goes into the details of how this happened. profpubs.com/index.php/jh...
Packed in my daily bike commute: lunch, coffee, change of clothes. Extra stuff today: liter thermos of hot cocoa for coworkers, tin of gingerbread cookies, frosting, decorating candies, tea. It all fits.
December 19, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Packed in my daily bike commute: lunch, coffee, change of clothes. Extra stuff today: liter thermos of hot cocoa for coworkers, tin of gingerbread cookies, frosting, decorating candies, tea. It all fits.
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World’s Finest Comics #54 (Oct. - Nov. 1951). Win Mortimer cover art.
November 29, 2024 at 6:40 PM
World’s Finest Comics #54 (Oct. - Nov. 1951). Win Mortimer cover art.
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the orcas are thrifting and doing nostalgia
November 27, 2024 at 10:59 PM
the orcas are thrifting and doing nostalgia
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Here in Carmel Indiana, we're not exactly what you'd call a "major city", far from it actually, so these numbers on an imperfect counter give me some hope.
November 25, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Here in Carmel Indiana, we're not exactly what you'd call a "major city", far from it actually, so these numbers on an imperfect counter give me some hope.
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Fun fact: the "-ai" search modifier generates completely different results from the AI version, complete with the normal info panel thing from a completely different source than when I ran the original search
I feel like porting this Google tip over here because I find it beyond essential now
October 16, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Fun fact: the "-ai" search modifier generates completely different results from the AI version, complete with the normal info panel thing from a completely different source than when I ran the original search
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Permanent designs like this can make bike infrastructure feel as natural and normal as sidewalks. Here’s a small city in Quebec (just west of Quebec City) with a population of 20,000.
Ce n'est pas seulement à Montréal qu'on a compris l'importance de la sécurité des piétons et des cyclistes. Ici, la route Racette à Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures. Avant : un seul trottoir étroit. Après : 2 trottoirs, une piste cyclable protégée dans chaque sens et 2 nouvelles rangées d'arbres.
November 24, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Permanent designs like this can make bike infrastructure feel as natural and normal as sidewalks. Here’s a small city in Quebec (just west of Quebec City) with a population of 20,000.
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A neckdown, or curb extension, is a traffic-calming feature that narrows the roadway at intersections or mid-block crossings. It shortens crossing distances for pedestrians, improves visibility, and slows down vehicle speeds, creating safer streets for everyone.
Just like freshly fallen snow, autumn leaves can help us visualize how to reorganize street space by revealing which parts of the roadway drivers aren't using.
November 24, 2024 at 11:39 PM
A neckdown, or curb extension, is a traffic-calming feature that narrows the roadway at intersections or mid-block crossings. It shortens crossing distances for pedestrians, improves visibility, and slows down vehicle speeds, creating safer streets for everyone.
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@americanfietser.com A passing cargo bike rider brings luck to newlyweds, as chimney-sweeps once did!
November 24, 2024 at 11:54 PM
@americanfietser.com A passing cargo bike rider brings luck to newlyweds, as chimney-sweeps once did!
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As an aside, I ran into @pedalingprof.bsky.social on the Griggs bikeway on the way here and we had a great chat. This is the great thing about bicycle commuting.
November 22, 2024 at 1:08 AM
As an aside, I ran into @pedalingprof.bsky.social on the Griggs bikeway on the way here and we had a great chat. This is the great thing about bicycle commuting.
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Raised crosswalks demand motorist attention and naturally enforce speed calming, making modal conflict points safer for everyone. Proper design prioritizes safety. No sign alone can achieve that.
November 22, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Raised crosswalks demand motorist attention and naturally enforce speed calming, making modal conflict points safer for everyone. Proper design prioritizes safety. No sign alone can achieve that.
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Ok, I tried making a starter pack on intergenerational mobility. I'm sure I've missed many folks so please let me know if you want to be added: go.bsky.app/DvGG8zV
November 23, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Ok, I tried making a starter pack on intergenerational mobility. I'm sure I've missed many folks so please let me know if you want to be added: go.bsky.app/DvGG8zV
Okay, workshop this movie plot with me:
Suburban single woman agrees to dog sits for her friend who lives in a walkable neighborhood for 3 weeks over the holidays.
She keeps passing an attractive man walking his dog.🧵
Suburban single woman agrees to dog sits for her friend who lives in a walkable neighborhood for 3 weeks over the holidays.
She keeps passing an attractive man walking his dog.🧵
Trying to do brand identity work when there’s a hallmark Christmas movie on is impossible.
I unabashedly love these and could watch every single one of them.
I unabashedly love these and could watch every single one of them.
November 24, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Okay, workshop this movie plot with me:
Suburban single woman agrees to dog sits for her friend who lives in a walkable neighborhood for 3 weeks over the holidays.
She keeps passing an attractive man walking his dog.🧵
Suburban single woman agrees to dog sits for her friend who lives in a walkable neighborhood for 3 weeks over the holidays.
She keeps passing an attractive man walking his dog.🧵