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#urbanism

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Andrew

Paris Proves the Power of Pedals: How Cycling Helped Cut Pollution in Half

"Over the past two decades, the French capital has undergone a remarkable transformation — and cyclists are riding at the heart of it. A recent report by Airparif, the independent organization that monitors air quality in the Île-de-France region, delivered the kind of news that would have seemed unimaginable 20 years ago: between 2005 and 2024, levels of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter — two of the most harmful pollutants to human health — have been slashed by 50% and 55%, respectively."

momentummag.com/paris-proves-t

Cyclists on Rue de Rivoli in Paris, circa 2020.
#bikeTooter#cycling#climate
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mehron

This will be a horrible scenario for Philadelphia:

"Those and other cuts totaling 45% of SEPTA service would be implemented in two phases, starting this fall — if the Pennsylvania legislature doesn’t pass Gov. Josh Shapiro’s latest proposal to increase state aid for mass transit systems."

#philly #philadelphia #transit #pennsylvania #trains #urbanism

inquirer.com/transportation/se

The Philadelphia Inquirer · SEPTA plans to cut service on dozens of routes and may lay off staff amid funding crisisBy Thomas Fitzgerald
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Elizabeth Tai | 戴秀铃 🇲🇾

The service will mirror KTMB's Komuter networks, providing fast, frequent rail options to southern commuters.
Travel time between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru will be slashed from seven hours on a diesel train to just 3.5 hours on the new electric trains, which are capable of speeds up to 140 km/h.

nst.com.my/business/corporate/

New Straits Times · A game changer in Malaysia's railway network [BTTV]By Sharen Kaur
#publictransport#urbanism#malaysia
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AJ Sadauskas

Australia spends $714 per person on roads each year – but just 90c on walking and cycling. Ahead of the Federal election, email your local candidates to tell them to change this: betterstreets.org.au/emailcand #auspol #urbanism #cycling #walking

From Better Streets:

"Better Streets is calling for a major boost in active transport funding ahead of the 2025 federal election. Right now, the Australian Government spends just $0.90 per person—we're pushing for $15 per person per year over the next decade (for more information check out the article in The Conversation).

"We’re urging all political parties to commit to $400 million annually for walking and cycling infrastructure, funding:

✅ Safe, connected walking and cycling networks in 15 regional cities
✅ Comprehensive networks of Cycling “Superhighways” and pedestrian crossings in major capitals
✅ E-bike subsidies, like successful programs in Tasmania & Queensland
✅ Enabling kids to walk and bike to school
✅ A dedicated unit within the Australian Government to oversee the active transport program

"Help us make it happen! Read our Open Letter and email your local candidates." 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️💡

Better StreetsContact your local candidates — Better Streets
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AJ Sadauskas

@tom_andraszek I think we've got a not dissimilar reference point.

For me, its Laisves alėja in Kaunas (in Lithuania).

There's two rows of trees down the middle.

There's park benches under many of those trees.

The generally accepted rule is that you cycle (or skateboard) in that area.

There's a wide pedestrian space either side.

The buildings on either side are around four storeys tall.

You have shops and cafés on the ground floor, with all fresco dining.

You have small offices (doctors, dentists) and apartments on the floors above.

The pedestrianised street runs the entire length of the Kaunas CBD.

It begins in the old town, near Kaunas Castle and the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris Rivers.

It runs around 1.6 kilometres east.

There are trolleybuses running parallel along the streets one block north and one block south.

It would be worthwhile for Australian urban planners to head out to Kaunas just to see this one street.

I guarantee they'd learn a lot about what a pedestrianised space should be.

There's two rows of trees, with the centre corridor typically used by cyclists.
There's a wide pedestrian footpath either side if the trees.
There's a wide pedestrian space either side of the trees in the middle. Buildings are typically around 3 to 4 storeys tall.
Cafés and small shops with outdoor dining line the sides of the street.
#walking#pedestrian#city
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Cycling on Rails

Some thoughts about #urbanism in #Sofia: it's mixed! On the one hand the metro network is recent, and the Vitosha boulevard is the backbone of the pedestrian area (unfortunately bicycles aren't allowed on it despite the space). The South Park is very pleasant. There are some cycling lanes in the center too.

On the other hand, it's very car-centric with wide highways, that pedestrians can cross with tunnels & bridges. I got honked on a zebra crossing by a car turning left while I had green. 🙄

Vitosha boulevard: a wide paved pedestrian area, with covered terraces on the side. Snow-capped mountain in the background.
3 cyclists wooshing at dusk. Cars in the background have lights on, reflecting on wet pavement.
Cycling lane between row of trees and row of parked cars.
Crossing of 2x5 lane highways in the city center, seen from pedestrian overpass.
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Marty Cormack

My visit last week to Springdale Utah/Zion National Park was a good example of the principals of #urbanism taking over by necessity. Given the number of visitors staying in Springdale to visit Zion, there is NO WAY for many or most to use private motor vehicles to enter the park. So instead Springdale City and Zion National Park each have high capacity and efficient transit systems, i.e. shuttle busses, each route having 9 stops. In addition, there are copious ebike rental opportunities.

My Brompton bicycle parked on the scenic drive in Zion National Park with the colorful canyon walls surrounding early on a sunny day.
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Port Phillip Bicycle Users

A great history episode of the Yarra BUG radio show, talking about the history of Bicycle User Groups in Victoria. Including a shout out to the Port Melbourne group.

Paul McKay says that it was important to get early wins, to keep the energy up.

The Port Phillip Bicycle User Group has had 2 incarnations: it re-booted in the 2010s, under the much missed Georgie Fyfe-Jamison.

The BUGs were set up by the Bicycle Institute (precursor org to Bicycle Network), but then "voted off the island" (divested from BN) in the early 2000s. In recent years we've begun to work more closely with BN.

A really interesting show, worth a listen!

3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode/bi

@yarrabike #melbourne #cycling #urbanism #BicycleUserGroups

A group of people in colourful jackets, standing with bikes in front of an imposing public building with columns and a portico.
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