Chelsea Ritter-Soronen
@chelsearsoronen.bsky.social
Owner/Artist, Chalk Riot • sustainable transportation grad student • USA delegate USJLP 24-25 • effective transit needs engaging art • California Zephyr and front stoop enthusiast • DC
www.chalkriotart.com
www.chalkriotart.com
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Family Biking Matters: Make streets safer with art
This month, Family Biking Matters delves into how art on the street (the actual street) can improve safety and contribute to quality of life.
ggwash.org
Proud and grateful to share my first piece with @ggwash.org today! ggwash.org/view/98106/f... Thanks to my good friends at @hillfamilybiking.org 🫶 Read on to learn more about the surge of pavement murals and arts in the right of way in DC and beyond! Now more than ever, community > everything
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"What e-bikes are replacing is generally not the family car but the second runaround. Few parents are giving up driving completely, but a lot of shuttling children around comprises journeys of one to three miles —too far for a toddler to walk, fiddly by public transport, but efficient on a bike."
This week I wrote about the rise of the e-bike dad - this piece was originally going to run alongside the story I did in September about the bike boom in general, and we didn't have space in print, but here it is:
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
Parents on e-bikes are transforming the school run
They’re smug, snug and often faster than drivers
www.economist.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"What e-bikes are replacing is generally not the family car but the second runaround. Few parents are giving up driving completely, but a lot of shuttling children around comprises journeys of one to three miles —too far for a toddler to walk, fiddly by public transport, but efficient on a bike."
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Climate knowledge has been taken hostage to prevent climate action.
“It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies.”
“It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies.”
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Climate knowledge has been taken hostage to prevent climate action.
“It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies.”
“It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies.”
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Leading medical publication the British Medical Journal recognises SUVs as a danger to public health in a new editorial co-authored by T&E’s James Nix: bit.ly/4hVDlBC
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
November 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Leading medical publication the British Medical Journal recognises SUVs as a danger to public health in a new editorial co-authored by T&E’s James Nix: bit.ly/4hVDlBC
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
I want to see repro access and climate as policy platforms for W1 council member candidates and it seems no one is prioritizing that yet, it’s just assumed or seemingly wrapped up with other topics. We have about three years until carbon oblivion worldwide and it needs to be top of mind and ticket
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I want to see repro access and climate as policy platforms for W1 council member candidates and it seems no one is prioritizing that yet, it’s just assumed or seemingly wrapped up with other topics. We have about three years until carbon oblivion worldwide and it needs to be top of mind and ticket
lfg
hop in the bakfiets everyone. we’re about to have a bike revolution.
New: Two NYC transit experts, including a top "Vision Zero" planner in the de Blasio administration, have emerged as early favorites to become mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's Department of Transportation commissioner, per four sources. www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/12/m...
November 13, 2025 at 3:33 AM
lfg
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This Veterans Day, I’m thinking of the millions of Americans who have served in uniform — and how our government is failing them right now.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This Veterans Day, I’m thinking of the millions of Americans who have served in uniform — and how our government is failing them right now.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
Genuine question: at what point do we all stop flying to climate conferences?
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Genuine question: at what point do we all stop flying to climate conferences?
yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/10...
No one seems to be talking about the fall of El Fasher to the RSF, and I know we have so much to be aware of and address as Americans right now. But with a president in bed with the UAE which funds both sides of this war, Americans need to at least be AWARE of this
No one seems to be talking about the fall of El Fasher to the RSF, and I know we have so much to be aware of and address as Americans right now. But with a president in bed with the UAE which funds both sides of this war, Americans need to at least be AWARE of this
Yale lab reports mass killings in Sudan, calls for student activism
The Humanitarian Research Lab was told this week that over 10,000 people in Sudan were killed within three days.
yaledailynews.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/10...
No one seems to be talking about the fall of El Fasher to the RSF, and I know we have so much to be aware of and address as Americans right now. But with a president in bed with the UAE which funds both sides of this war, Americans need to at least be AWARE of this
No one seems to be talking about the fall of El Fasher to the RSF, and I know we have so much to be aware of and address as Americans right now. But with a president in bed with the UAE which funds both sides of this war, Americans need to at least be AWARE of this
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“Chicago is where I was born and raised. And honestly, biking just makes me feel at peace. I'm usually not the most calm person - when I'm biking though, my mind is centered. I can pay attention to my surroundings. It's kind of like a meditation for me.” 🧵
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
“Chicago is where I was born and raised. And honestly, biking just makes me feel at peace. I'm usually not the most calm person - when I'm biking though, my mind is centered. I can pay attention to my surroundings. It's kind of like a meditation for me.” 🧵
Sam and I are home from the Global Artivism conference in Brazil! We had the honor of discussing roads as canvas with folks from around the world, and facilitated a workshop: small groups were assigned a fictional neighborhood, project partners and tasks to design traffic-calming murals!
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Sam and I are home from the Global Artivism conference in Brazil! We had the honor of discussing roads as canvas with folks from around the world, and facilitated a workshop: small groups were assigned a fictional neighborhood, project partners and tasks to design traffic-calming murals!
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“There are solutions out there,” Cohen insists. “We don't need to wait for something to be invented. We just need our leaders to have the political will to put them in place so we can start saving lives.” Via @people.com.
Her Son Was Run Over on His Way to Soccer Practice. Now Part of a ‘Horrible Club,’ Mom Fights to Spare Others
The number of pedestrians being hit or run over in the U.S. has increased at an alarming rate. Amy Cohen and others want to end the heartache
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
“There are solutions out there,” Cohen insists. “We don't need to wait for something to be invented. We just need our leaders to have the political will to put them in place so we can start saving lives.” Via @people.com.
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
The DIY Zohran font memes are a master class in how font alone doth not a good design make AND it’s so amazing to see folks stoked on it haha
November 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The DIY Zohran font memes are a master class in how font alone doth not a good design make AND it’s so amazing to see folks stoked on it haha
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Tire planters as tactical urbanism in Salvador, Brazil
November 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Tire planters as tactical urbanism in Salvador, Brazil
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Editorial: Bike Lane Hating Politicians Keep On Losing -
As it turns out, a considerable number of informed voters understand that if we actually want less traffic, we need to design streets that favor more efficient modes of transportation.
#mapoli
mass.streetsblog.org/2025/11/05/e...
As it turns out, a considerable number of informed voters understand that if we actually want less traffic, we need to design streets that favor more efficient modes of transportation.
#mapoli
mass.streetsblog.org/2025/11/05/e...
Editorial: Bike Lane Haters Keep On Losing - Streetsblog Massachusetts
As it turns out, a considerable number of informed voters understand that if we actually want less traffic, we need to design streets that favor more efficient modes of transportation.
mass.streetsblog.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Editorial: Bike Lane Hating Politicians Keep On Losing -
As it turns out, a considerable number of informed voters understand that if we actually want less traffic, we need to design streets that favor more efficient modes of transportation.
#mapoli
mass.streetsblog.org/2025/11/05/e...
As it turns out, a considerable number of informed voters understand that if we actually want less traffic, we need to design streets that favor more efficient modes of transportation.
#mapoli
mass.streetsblog.org/2025/11/05/e...
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WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
CHALK
November 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
CHALK
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“The higher the exposure to PM2.5, the greater the extent of Alzheimer’s disease."
What the Air You Breathe May Be Doing to Your Brain
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
“The higher the exposure to PM2.5, the greater the extent of Alzheimer’s disease."
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Bom día from Brazil
November 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Bom día from Brazil
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The art of defending oneself with a bicycle
1904 guide
1904 guide
November 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The art of defending oneself with a bicycle
1904 guide
1904 guide
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REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 AM
REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”