Bike JC
@bikejc.bsky.social
We work to make Jersey City streets safe and welcoming, promoting bike lane creation, education, and group rides. We are bicyclists, commuters, parents, planners, and advocates for the full potential of Jersey City. https://bikejc.org/donate
1/2 CORRECTION: Mailed applications for mail-in ballots must be received by today—but that means it’s effectively too late to mail an application.
HOWEVER, you can still just go get your ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office, 257 Cornelison Ave., JC, 4th Floor, till Monday, 12/1, at 3 pm.
HOWEVER, you can still just go get your ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office, 257 Cornelison Ave., JC, 4th Floor, till Monday, 12/1, at 3 pm.
TODAY is the LAST DAY to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot for the crucial Dec. 2 runoff election, for Jersey City mayor and some Jersey City Council seats. #IBikeIVote
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
1/2 CORRECTION: Mailed applications for mail-in ballots must be received by today—but that means it’s effectively too late to mail an application.
HOWEVER, you can still just go get your ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office, 257 Cornelison Ave., JC, 4th Floor, till Monday, 12/1, at 3 pm.
HOWEVER, you can still just go get your ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office, 257 Cornelison Ave., JC, 4th Floor, till Monday, 12/1, at 3 pm.
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Car Culture ≠ Financial Freedom
FITCH: PEOPLE WITH LOW CREDIT SCORES ARE FALLING BEHIND ON THEIR CAR EMI PAYMENTS MORE THAN EVER BEFORE 6.65% OF SUBPRIME AUTO LOANS ARE OVER 60 DAYS LATE, THE HIGHEST LEVEL EVER RECORDED
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Car Culture ≠ Financial Freedom
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A reminder: a solid majority of people really like these and approve of a competently-managed year-round program. The current policy stance of the city is “we’re intentionally making it economically impossible because some people claim they saw a dirty shed once”
Thousands of outdoor dining areas might not return to the city's roadways next spring, the result of what activists call a costly approval process created by the Adams administration when the program became seasonal.
Outdoor Dining Has Faded Out — And Not Just Because It's Winter - Streetsblog New York City
From thousands of pandemic-era eateries to perhaps just a few hundred, thanks to a seasonal, not year-round, program.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A reminder: a solid majority of people really like these and approve of a competently-managed year-round program. The current policy stance of the city is “we’re intentionally making it economically impossible because some people claim they saw a dirty shed once”
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“The Police Department will continue to allow precinct commanders to ignore parking rules, refusing to implement one of the major placard abuse reforms recommended by city probers earlier this year, Streetsblog has learned.” — nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/25/e...
EXCLUSIVE: NYPD Rejects Ending 'Self-Enforcement' Scandal at Precinct Houses - Streetsblog New York City
Police brass are refusing to implement a major reform recommended by city probers earlier this year. And the agency won't say why.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“The Police Department will continue to allow precinct commanders to ignore parking rules, refusing to implement one of the major placard abuse reforms recommended by city probers earlier this year, Streetsblog has learned.” — nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/25/e...
TODAY is the LAST DAY to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot for the crucial Dec. 2 runoff election, for Jersey City mayor and some Jersey City Council seats. #IBikeIVote
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
TODAY is the LAST DAY to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot for the crucial Dec. 2 runoff election, for Jersey City mayor and some Jersey City Council seats. #IBikeIVote
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Our Executive Director, Ben Furnas, has been appointed to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's Transition Committee on Transportation, Climate, & Infrastructure!
November 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Our Executive Director, Ben Furnas, has been appointed to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's Transition Committee on Transportation, Climate, & Infrastructure!
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A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say
Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
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Utah plans a 3,100-mile paved bike network that would put a trail within one mile of 95% of residents.
Utah Unveils 'Ambitious' 3,100-mile Bike Network
The complete network would put a paved bike trail within one mile of 95% of Utah residents.
www.planetizen.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Utah plans a 3,100-mile paved bike network that would put a trail within one mile of 95% of residents.
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🚗💥 What if life after cars is better for everyone?
In LIFE AFTER CARS, @sgoodyear.bsky.social of @thewaroncars.bsky.social shows how communities can thrive when we design for people, not traffic.
A bold, hopeful vision for the future of our cities.
In LIFE AFTER CARS, @sgoodyear.bsky.social of @thewaroncars.bsky.social shows how communities can thrive when we design for people, not traffic.
A bold, hopeful vision for the future of our cities.
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🚗💥 What if life after cars is better for everyone?
In LIFE AFTER CARS, @sgoodyear.bsky.social of @thewaroncars.bsky.social shows how communities can thrive when we design for people, not traffic.
A bold, hopeful vision for the future of our cities.
In LIFE AFTER CARS, @sgoodyear.bsky.social of @thewaroncars.bsky.social shows how communities can thrive when we design for people, not traffic.
A bold, hopeful vision for the future of our cities.
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Ridership is booming, despite Citi Bike being the only bikeshare program in the world to function without public funding. The next administration should allocate city funding to the program for the first time, and draw up a three-year plan to improve service and expand citywide.
Citi Bike surge: Ridership increases, showing ‘critical’ need in NYC transit deserts, says advocacy group
A major public transportation advocacy group reported that Citi Bike ridership is increasing in NYC transit deserts.
www.amny.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Ridership is booming, despite Citi Bike being the only bikeshare program in the world to function without public funding. The next administration should allocate city funding to the program for the first time, and draw up a three-year plan to improve service and expand citywide.
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
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The latest evaluation of bike lane projects in Boston continues to show that if you build bike infrastructure, people will use it.
Full report: www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
Full report: www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
November 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The latest evaluation of bike lane projects in Boston continues to show that if you build bike infrastructure, people will use it.
Full report: www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
Full report: www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
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#yycbike report: typical Calgary dry, fluffy fun stuff. Even if you don't have your winter tires on, it's quite fun. Recommend avoiding the car today cuz driving in this looks like my nightmare.
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
#yycbike report: typical Calgary dry, fluffy fun stuff. Even if you don't have your winter tires on, it's quite fun. Recommend avoiding the car today cuz driving in this looks like my nightmare.
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20 before and afters of streets in Paris in one minute.
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
20 before and afters of streets in Paris in one minute.
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Zohran Mamdani should revive a DOT plan to transform Fifth Avenue shelved by de Blasio and Adams at the behest of powerful corporate interests.
Memo to Mamdani: Fifth Ave. Belongs to the People — Not the Ultra-Wealthy and Gridlock - Streetsblog New York City
Zohran Mamdani should revive a DOT plan to transform Fifth Avenue shelved by de Blasio and Adams at the behest of powerful corporate interests.
buff.ly
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Zohran Mamdani should revive a DOT plan to transform Fifth Avenue shelved by de Blasio and Adams at the behest of powerful corporate interests.
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The 30 Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the World, the 2025 Copenhagenize Index Arrives.
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The 30 Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the World, the 2025 Copenhagenize Index Arrives
The Copenhagenize Index, the most comprehensive ranking of urban cycling friendliness, evaluates 100 cities on how far they’ve gone to make cycling safe, convenient, and appealing.
momentummag.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The 30 Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the World, the 2025 Copenhagenize Index Arrives.
momentummag.com/the-30-most-...
momentummag.com/the-30-most-...
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NEW: Sean Duffy frequently calls safety his “top priority” as transportation secretary. But I spent months wading through regulatory notices and found something far different: that USDOT has been delaying, weakening and killing dozens of safety rules, many opposed by the transportation industry.🧵
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
NEW: Sean Duffy frequently calls safety his “top priority” as transportation secretary. But I spent months wading through regulatory notices and found something far different: that USDOT has been delaying, weakening and killing dozens of safety rules, many opposed by the transportation industry.🧵
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Take road safety. The last admin pushed rules for speed limiters+side guards in big rigs and automatic emergency braking in cars+trucks—est. to save 1k lives annually.
After industry blowback, the Trump admin has killed, made plans to weaken or signaled delays/changes for each.
After industry blowback, the Trump admin has killed, made plans to weaken or signaled delays/changes for each.
November 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Take road safety. The last admin pushed rules for speed limiters+side guards in big rigs and automatic emergency braking in cars+trucks—est. to save 1k lives annually.
After industry blowback, the Trump admin has killed, made plans to weaken or signaled delays/changes for each.
After industry blowback, the Trump admin has killed, made plans to weaken or signaled delays/changes for each.
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@americanfietser.bsky.social : Once again biked to the grocery store, picked up most of Thanksgiving dinner, and biked back. The only time drivers aren't annoyed is when you've got a child carrier, otherwise you're a nuisance to them (locally).
In the past, I've put dinner for 14 in the carrier.
In the past, I've put dinner for 14 in the carrier.
November 23, 2025 at 9:54 PM
@americanfietser.bsky.social : Once again biked to the grocery store, picked up most of Thanksgiving dinner, and biked back. The only time drivers aren't annoyed is when you've got a child carrier, otherwise you're a nuisance to them (locally).
In the past, I've put dinner for 14 in the carrier.
In the past, I've put dinner for 14 in the carrier.
“B-b-but Iowa isn’t Amsterdam!”
Checked out this new development just south of downtown Des Moines, which appears to be following some new urbanist tenets (separated sidewalk-level cycletrack, townhomes with sidewalk frontage, hidden parking structures).
November 23, 2025 at 4:19 AM
“B-b-but Iowa isn’t Amsterdam!”
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Started the day yesterday giving my wife a ride home after coffee - ended it 4 trips later treating myself to ice cream while waiting to pick up a kid. (Cup holder doubles well as an ice cream holder)
I absolutely love biking in NYC for transportation.
I absolutely love biking in NYC for transportation.
November 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Started the day yesterday giving my wife a ride home after coffee - ended it 4 trips later treating myself to ice cream while waiting to pick up a kid. (Cup holder doubles well as an ice cream holder)
I absolutely love biking in NYC for transportation.
I absolutely love biking in NYC for transportation.
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Cargo bikes are great because you can pick up bonus kids!
Today I got to bring @jamesthe500.bsky.social ‘s awesome kiddos (+ my 7yo) on our bike.
The speed bumps we went over on the route resulted in many giggles.
Riding together in a cargo bike is a great way for kids to make friends.
🚲 ❤️
Today I got to bring @jamesthe500.bsky.social ‘s awesome kiddos (+ my 7yo) on our bike.
The speed bumps we went over on the route resulted in many giggles.
Riding together in a cargo bike is a great way for kids to make friends.
🚲 ❤️
November 23, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Cargo bikes are great because you can pick up bonus kids!
Today I got to bring @jamesthe500.bsky.social ‘s awesome kiddos (+ my 7yo) on our bike.
The speed bumps we went over on the route resulted in many giggles.
Riding together in a cargo bike is a great way for kids to make friends.
🚲 ❤️
Today I got to bring @jamesthe500.bsky.social ‘s awesome kiddos (+ my 7yo) on our bike.
The speed bumps we went over on the route resulted in many giggles.
Riding together in a cargo bike is a great way for kids to make friends.
🚲 ❤️
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Joel Katuala is "pissed off" about the criminal crackdown on cyclists.
Friday Video: A New Urbanist Heard From - Streetsblog New York City
Joel Katuala is "pissed off" about the criminal crackdown on cyclists.
buff.ly
November 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Joel Katuala is "pissed off" about the criminal crackdown on cyclists.
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Biking on narrow cobbled streets toward the main library in downtown Utrecht, past people walking, other bikes and cargo bikes, it's easy to imagine the city of centuries ago, and the city that will be, a century from now.
Bikes make sense.
Bikes make sense.
November 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Biking on narrow cobbled streets toward the main library in downtown Utrecht, past people walking, other bikes and cargo bikes, it's easy to imagine the city of centuries ago, and the city that will be, a century from now.
Bikes make sense.
Bikes make sense.