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It’s been 4-years since the Mass Ave Bridge added separated bike lanes. Despite initial opposition, it’s been a massive success for bikers, drivers & pedestrians.

Fall 2023 data saw an avg of 6,160 bikes crossing the bridge, a 51% increase. Vehicle travel times remain unchanged.

“Ben Healy won’t be in the top spot when the Tour finishes on the Champs-Élysées on Sunday but he has lit up the greatest bike race in the world with his energy and enthusiasm; something we would do well to carry over into everyday Irish cycling, to make it a truly mass-participation activity again”

Très cool, ça!

#Montreal 's always improving #bikeshare service introduces the Bixi Remorque (Trailer), for carrying large loads.

It's just $4 for 4 hours ($8 for non-members).

You can find the location of 50 trailers on the app.

bixi.com/en/trailer?u...

Mercedes-Benz will let you use an in-car camera in Microsoft Teams while driving The all-new CLA gets this first

Talking on a mobile phone while driving, even hands-free, gives you similar reaction times as a drunk driver.

So it seems quite insane to take it one step further and integrate Microsoft Teams video calling into a car's in-built system.

www.theverge.com/news/708481/...

Commuters and recreational cyclists between the Dutch cities Utrecht and Amersfoort can now enjoy the new F28 cycling route.

No traffic jams, no stress. Instead, a beautiful, convenient and fast connection, passing through several municipalities, offering free exercise in the middle of nature!

Volunteer with Experience Needed!
Upcyclers is a very successful social project operated by The Bike Hub that is mostly staffed by volunteers that give a few hours a week to help get bikes processed, serviced, tested and distributed (for free) to people who need a bike, but can't afford one. 1/2

HMS 'Resolution' and 'Discovery' John Cleveley the younger (1747–1786) (style of) National Maritime Museum,

Tomorrow the 12 July in 1776 marks the start of Captain James Cook's final voyage, his North-West Passage expedition of 1776–78. One of the most celebrated navigators in history he came out of retirement to lead one final expedition in search of the fabled North-West Passage, the seaway across

Love the ‘proximity to good things’as a benchmark of good planning.
Walking distance to parks, shops, schools, public transport, cycling network, medical services, nature, sports, music, loveliest bakery - for everyone! 😁

A new study of vehicular crashes in the UK shows that—after accounting for driver characteristics, road conditions, & more—adult pedestrians & cyclists had a 14% higher fatality rate when hit by an SUV rather than a regular car.

Children had a shocking 77% higher fatality rate when hit by SUVs.

One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss Copenhagen, the bicycle-friendliest place on the planet, publishes a biannual Bicycle Account, and buried in its pages is a rather astonishing fact.

“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.”

“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.”
grist.org/biking/one-m...

One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss Copenhagen, the bicycle-friendliest place on the planet, publishes a biannual Bicycle Account, and buried in its pages is a rather astonishing fact.

New to me - and dates back to 2012 - but Copenhagen calculated that every km someone cycled in the city had a net benefit to society of about 20p (adjusting for 2025 values)

grist.org/biking/one-m...

Laura’s two kids sit in the front of her a bunch bike, looking for rabbits

Rabbit spotters, reporting for duty.

🐇 ❤️ 🚲

Normal rush hour in Stockholm

a busy city scene with a serenity not associated with all cities. Lots of details catch the eye which make the central person cycling appear calm rather than defensive. We focus on one such detail in next post.

There's a detail in this photo from @modacitylife.com whose legal omission creates an unnecessary barrier to cycling in Ireland, and especially in Galway city where streets are one-way to optimise both parking and unimpeded vehicle flow.

Slightly nerdy thread on this detail 🤓🧵
@irishcycle.com

50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable Streets From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.

“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath

50 reasons to want more walkable cities.

Person riding cargoroo bike with dog in front

MOBY is bringing Cargoroo back to Utrecht!

The iconic cargobike sharing system will return to Utrecht streets thanks to a collaboration between Gemeente Utrecht and MOBY. MOBY is a multi-vertical electric micro mobility operator headquartered in Ireland.

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#DCEnetwork

Place de Catalogne 2019 via Google.

Same spot. Photo by me. Child running. Flowers, trees, grass.

Paris 2019 v. Today: I don’t think people realize how immense @annehidalgo.bsky.social’s legacy will be.

Moneypoint to end burning coal after 40 years The ESB is to cease burning coal at its Moneypoint Power station in Co Clare from today. The plant has been burning coal since it was set up 40 years ago.

The ESB is to cease burning coal at its Moneypoint Power station in Co Clare from today. The plant has been burning coal since it was set up 40 years ago.

Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.

One to watch out for given the better weather we're having:

In 10 percent of drownings, adults are nearby but have no idea the victim is dying. Here’s what to look for. slate.com/technology/2...

Irish Rail reveals locations and details of 8 new Cork station Eight new stations for -- Blarney/Stoneview, Monard, Blackpool/Kilbarry, Tivoli, Dunkettle, Ballynoe, Carrigtwohill West and Water-Rock -- are a key part of the plan for an upgraded and electrified Cork area rail network. Non-statutory public consultation on Phase 2 of the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme starts today with Irish Rail publishing its Emerging Preferred Option for the upgrades that are planned to support up to 16 million passenger journeys a year.

Irish Rail reveals locations and details of 8 new Cork station

Eight new stations for -- Blarney/Stoneview, Monard, Blackpool/Kilbarry, Tivoli, Dunkettle, Ballynoe, Carrigtwohill West and Water-Rock -- are a key part of the plan for an upgraded and electrified Cork area rail network. Non-statutory…

Always a lovely sight - this little guy from a Summer’s evening back in 2022. 😔🦊

A poster that says 15 minute cities in blue No big conspiracy just lazy

To all the tired dads out there, I have a city design for you.

Great article covering Cycle Sense down in West Cork and An Mheitheal Rothar in Galway - local circular economy jobs, sharing skills on fixing bikes and teaching all ages how to cycle. Great people having a real and practical impact in their communities. 😊🚲
www.farmersjournal.ie/life/feature...

Copenhagen is adapting to a warmer world with rain tunnels and 'sponge parks' Copenhagen is expected to receive 30% more rainfall by the end of the century. The city is responding with a massive long-term adaptation plan.

Copenhagen is expected to receive 30% more rainfall by the end of the century. The city is responding with a massive long-term adaptation plan. https://n.pr/4dYZOvs

I only know what I'd do without Brian Wilson.

BRIAN Wilson tells the story of how Don Henley once came backstage after a concert. The Eagles co-founder arrived clutching his copy of Pet Sounds, the Beach Boys' classic 1966 album, and told Wilson how much their music had inspired him when he was younger. Keen to have Wilson autograph the album, he watched as Wilson picked up a Sharpie and wrote: "To Don - thanks for all the great songs." Henley turned to leave but Wilson called him back and, grabbing the record, crossed out "great" and replaced it with "good"

incredible Brian Wilson self-edit here:

“The NWRA is calling for investment of €4 billion across roads funding, €2.6 billion across public transport projects.”

Please tell me that the priority focus is on implementation of the All Island Strategic Rail Review, especially the Western Rail Corridor, Donegal to Derry rail, link to Shannon?

New research provides conclusive proof that 20mph in London is saving lives.

14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:

❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt

And slower speeds deliver so much more:

Safety cameras to be placed at railway level crossings Up to six mobile safety cameras are to be introduced at level crossings on the rail network as part of efforts to deter risky behaviour by road users.

“Iarnród Éireann said the cameras are designed to be easily relocatable and will be deployed dependent on driver behaviour.

The cameras will automatically issue a fine of €160 for speeding, €80 for breaking a red light, with the motorists also liable for 3 penalty points”
www.rte.ie/news/2025/06...

Children need the freedom to play on driveways and streets again – here’s how to make it happen Finding ways to encourage children to play in places such as driveways, courtyards and on their streets can help with their independence in the outdoors.

“Children no longer play freely in driveways, on their streets or in urban parks and courtyards“

Great case studies from Bristol of ways to create opportunities for unstructured play on children’s doorsteps, ft @playingout.bsky.social.

Focuses on practical actions rather than wider social change.