Our Mission: 1) Taking a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the intricate web of causes and effects of urban cycling. 2) Balancing a critical academic stance with a pragmatic practice-oriented approach of developing and disseminating knowledge 3) Providing a fertile ground for sharing knowledge and learning about urban cycling on all levels of the academic curriculum Main Contributors: Marco te Brömmelstroet, George Liu, Kevin Posey
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Language matters. In this essay, the writer looks at how phrases from the #autoindustry have permeated how we communicate so thoroughly that we discuss other modes of #transportation, like #bikes, in car-centric terms. Is a potential remedy consciously embracing #bikeness in our thinking? https://lnkd.in/ev9m3Gsg
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J’apporte mon expérience et mon énergie au Groupe Francheville Respire qui me fait confiance pour être la prochaine maire de Francheville, à l’issue de l’élection municipale partielle qui aura lieu le 26 janvier 2025
🚴 ♀️🌳 Le miracle de Ville de Paris comment une ambition assumée a transformé une ville ? En 2007, Paris étouffait, la pollution de l'air couvrait la ville. Aujourd'hui la transformation est époustouflante, vers une ville plus propre, plus verte et plus vivable. Des millions de Parisiens peuvent respirer à nouveau ! Ce changement radical a commencé en 2014, avec : ✅ Construction 100 kilomètres de pistes cyclables : Encouragement du cyclisme comme mode de transport primaire. ✅ Limite de vitesse de 30 km/h dans toute la ville : des rues plus calmes et plus sûres pour tous. ✅ 300 rues scolaires sans voiture : faire passer la sécurité des enfants avant tout. ✅ Espaces publics récupérés : éliminer des dizaines de milliers de places de parking, les transformant en parcs, zones piétonnes et aires de jeux. ✅ Plantation de dizaines de milliers d'arbres : s'attaquer à l'effet d'îlot de chaleur urbain et améliorer la qualité de l'air. ✅ Zones sans voitures : fermer le centre-ville à travers la circulation et créé des rues de jeux sans voiture. 🚨 Les résultats ? La pollution de l'air n'affecte maintenant que les plus grandes routes, comme le périphérique. Des millions de Parisiens profitent d'un air plus pur, de rues plus sûres et d'une qualité de vie supérieure. 🌟 Cette transformation est la preuve que les politiques urbaines audacieuses et visionnaires fonctionnent. Paris ne s'est pas seulement adapté, il s'est réinventé. Et il a fallu un leader courageux et visionnaire pour le faire. Ceci concerne les très grandes villes, l’usage de la voiture restera indispensable dans les campagnes et petites villes, ainsi que pour certains usages non transférables (PMR, grosses livraisons, etc) Engageons-nous à construire des villes pour les gens, pas seulement des voitures Merci à Urban Cycling Institute pour ces données.
In our new #cycling roundup: —Learn how HEAT allows #cities and #governments to calculate the economic benefits of #health improvements resulting from increased use of active modes🌇 🚴♀️🚶🏾 —See how #bikes are used year-round in Oulu, #Finland🥶 Inês Sarti Pascoal Juliana Betancur Arenas Meredith Glaser Bárbara Oliveira Soares ZICLA Juliana DeCastro Isabel Scherer Read here👉https://lnkd.in/eT9bE9Z5
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With a #NewYear come big changes. It has been an honor and a lot of fun to work with the team at Urban Cycling Institute. However, it’s time to move on. 🚀 Be sure to follow them on #LinkedIn and on Bluesky (https://lnkd.in/eBbmPY7f), as the research and info will continue to flow thanks to the efforts of folks like Shefali Bharati. The Institute is rapidly becoming a center for thought in #transportation #sustainability, so you’ll definitely want to keep an eye on their content— especially what they post on Substack— https://lnkd.in/eBBwDX7v Thanks to all of you out there for reading and engaging with my posts and occasional funky video! 😁👋
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🚴♀️🌳 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 🌟🌍 In 2007, Paris was suffocating—literally, shrouded in smog, with air pollution blanketing the city. Today #Paris has undergone a breathtaking transformation, towards a cleaner, greener, and more livable city. Millions of Parisians can breath again! This radical change started in 2014, under Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s bold leadership. Her vision? To put people and the planet first. Here’s how she and her team did it: ✅ Built 100s of Kilometers of Bike Lanes: Encouraging cycling as a primary mode of transport. ✅ Citywide 30 km/h Speed Limit: Quieter, safer streets for all. ✅ 300 Car Free School Streets: putting the safety of children first. ✅ Reclaimed Public Spaces: Eliminated tens of thousands of parking spots, converting them into parks, pedestrian zones, and playgrounds. ✅ Planted Tens of Thousands of Trees: Tackling the urban heat island effect and improving air quality. ✅ Car-Free Zones: Closed the city center to through traffic and created car-free play streets. 🚨 The results? Air pollution now affects only the largest roads, like the ring road. Millions of Parisians enjoy cleaner air, safer streets, and a higher quality of life. 🌟 This transformation is proof that bold, visionary urban policies work. Paris didn’t just adapt; it reimagined itself. And it took a courageous and visionary leader to do it. ❓ The big question: When will other leaders muster the courage to follow in Paris’s footsteps? Let’s commit to building cities for people, not just cars. The future is waiting. 💪🌏 #UrbanTransformation #Paris #Sustainability #Leadership #CleanAir #CyclingRevolution #CitiesForPeople H/T: Ingwar Perowanowitsch and Alexis Marchand
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In car-dependent places, the old-school approach to encouraging #economicdevelopment and #tourism dictated a focus on roads. But, motorists cover a lot of miles between stops, curtailing their spending in any one area. People on #bikes aren’t usually in a rush, so they may spend more in a town on a bike path than a motorist would on a nearby road. This article makes that obvious👇 https://lnkd.in/d8gMrqaT
The latest #Cycling Roundup is here! 🚲 This week we dive into 'Active Streets, Reclaimed Rights' From children's #protests to cycling in the hinterlands to mobility #justice in #Amsterdam, read on and subscribe! Click here: https://lnkd.in/gyw34K-H Photo credits Michela Grasso
Building with people on #bikes in mind can open up #mobility opportunities for those with varying abilities.
There are some who claim that #cycling advocates are guilty of #ableism. Nothing could be further from the truth. Consider this initiative in the US City of Boulder: “Both trails were designed specifically for #cyclists, incorporating switchbacks and undulations that riders can pump to maintain speed. The trails are also wider than other city trails, such as the North Sky Trail, to accommodate #adaptivebikes, which often have three wheels and a wider base. All OSMP trails are open to people using adaptive mountain #bikes and other mobility devices, also known as Other Power/Driven Mobility Devices (#OPDMD).” Cycling isn’t just about catering to Lycra-clad #athletes. It’s about making it possible for people of all abilities to get around in a safe, comfortable, and sustainable manner. Sometimes, the way that they get around doesn’t necessarily look anything like a stereotypical, 2-wheeled bike. https://lnkd.in/e9pcezd3
“Our cities don't need driverless cars. They desperately need more carless drivers!” -Marco Te Brömmelstroet
Mayor Francis X. Suarez: “Fully autonomous driving technology offers a safe and convenient option to the people of #Miami.” Miami Herald: “The city…doesn’t have access to, review or certify safety or operational data from the companies running them.” Here comes #Waymo…😬 https://lnkd.in/e2K69Ddu
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Watch out #cyclingcities, #Sheffield UK shows persistence pays off. Mother and cyclist says "I feel very safe going round here. It's not too fast and all the cars stopped for me. I'm really pleased it's open." https://lnkd.in/eY5cJzaa