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Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 7h

Agreed. The entire point of bike lanes and paths is to separate smaller, slower moving things from larger, faster moving things. Anything other than pedal-assist bicycles or other speed limited mobility devices should not be in these spaces.

David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 13h

My unpopular urbanist opinion is that big, hyperfast two-wheelers are a menace and should be banned from bike lanes/paths (with enforcement).

These things endanger everyone riding a bike or legal e-bike. Worse, they deter some from even trying.

E-bikes have evolved into e-motorcycles. Law enforcement is lagging behind.

Serious injuries are on the rise in emergency rooms around the country, as electric cycles become bigger and faster. Lawmakers and police departments are scrambling to address the problem.

www.inquirer.com

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 14h

Resistance ✊🌱🏴‍☠️

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 17h

He nailed it 😆

Jaap Burger @jaapburger.eu · 17h

I'm dreading the prospect of having to change my name everywhere: my passport, bank account, insurance papers, doorbell, driving licence, kids, social media handles and tax authorities. Keep your culture war out of my life.

Names that fall under Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 that are currently used for meat products and meat preparations shall be reserved exclusively for products containing meat.
These names include, for example:
- Steak
- Escalope
- Sausage
- Burger

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Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 1d

I finally found some genuinely well-designed shared streets here in New York City.

Broadway in NYC. People sitting outside and bikes going by.

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 18h

You’re right, cyclists can be entitled too. After all, cities are shared spaces… and, annoyingly, cars also have a right to be there. Guess we’ll have to treat them with respect

Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 18h

Safe cycling infrastructure benefits everyone, including people using wheelchairs. Smooth, wide, and well-designed paths enhance accessibility, reduce conflicts with cars, and create barrier-free mobility corridors that support inclusive, safe, and independent travel for all.

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 18h

🚴‍♀️ Women face unique barriers to cycling, from safety concerns and lack of infrastructure to cultural biases and limited confidence in traffic. Targeted women’s cycling training empowers through skill-building, peer support, and safety awareness, fostering equality on two wheels. 👇🫶

Radlobby Linz @linz.radlobby.at · 19h

🚴‍♀️💪Radheldinnen im Linzer Franckviertel
❤️ Danke Klimabündnis OÖ & Volkshilfe OÖ für die Organisation dieser Radkurse speziell für Frauen

»Barrieren abbauen & Frauen begleiten, die Freundinnen, Schwestern & Töchter zum Radfahren inspirieren«

🔗 www.nachrichten.at/oberoesterre...
🔗 www.radheldinnen.at

Radheldinnen im Franckviertel

LINZ. Klimabündnis und Volkshilfe organisierten Radkurs für Frauen

www.nachrichten.at

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Momentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 1d

How the EU Is Powering a Cycling Boom Across Europe.
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How the EU Is Powering a Cycling Boom Across Europe

A new report from the European Commission shows that cycling is gaining real momentum across the continent — not just as a lifestyle trend.

momentummag.com

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 1d

Just watched a smart, persuasive interview with @michaelemann.bsky.social & @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social on US media.

They were asked if “naming names” about liars & their motivations risks coming across as “partisan.”

I think about that a lot as I do similar things in the city-building arena. 1/2

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Austrian Fietser @woemi.bsky.social · 19h

What makes me happy: when pedestrians’ and cyclists’ safety is prioritized through solid infrastructure. Let’s make this the norm, treat people on foot and on bikes as the true VIPs of our mobility system and place them at the heart of urban planning.