Edi Pires
@edibourg15.bsky.social
🌍 Euroverdean Creole 🇱🇺🇵🇹🇪🇺🇨🇻
🎓 MSc Spatial, Transport and Environmental Economics
🚲 Active mobility Advocate
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🎓 MSc Spatial, Transport and Environmental Economics
🚲 Active mobility Advocate
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Edi Pires
@edibourg15.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Oh, I forgot to introduce myself 😅
My name is Edi Pires. I'm from Luxembourg and a recent MSc graduate in Transport Economics from #VUAmsterdam.
I'm passionate about #sustainabletransport for cities and communities, and I aim to help equip them with viable and sustainable modes of transport 🚲 🚎 🚈 🚄
My name is Edi Pires. I'm from Luxembourg and a recent MSc graduate in Transport Economics from #VUAmsterdam.
I'm passionate about #sustainabletransport for cities and communities, and I aim to help equip them with viable and sustainable modes of transport 🚲 🚎 🚈 🚄
In #LuxembourgCity, 🚘 > 🚲
During the 👑 festivities, the Red Bridge bikepath is blocked, while 4 car lanes remain open.
Over 1,500 daily crossings now face dismount signs and a narrow path. Some choose the main road, exposing them to high-speed traffic.
The message is clear: cars first, people last.
During the 👑 festivities, the Red Bridge bikepath is blocked, while 4 car lanes remain open.
Over 1,500 daily crossings now face dismount signs and a narrow path. Some choose the main road, exposing them to high-speed traffic.
The message is clear: cars first, people last.
September 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In #LuxembourgCity, 🚘 > 🚲
During the 👑 festivities, the Red Bridge bikepath is blocked, while 4 car lanes remain open.
Over 1,500 daily crossings now face dismount signs and a narrow path. Some choose the main road, exposing them to high-speed traffic.
The message is clear: cars first, people last.
During the 👑 festivities, the Red Bridge bikepath is blocked, while 4 car lanes remain open.
Over 1,500 daily crossings now face dismount signs and a narrow path. Some choose the main road, exposing them to high-speed traffic.
The message is clear: cars first, people last.
Reposted by Edi Pires
“The rise in high-fronted SUVs poses a clear and growing threat to public safety, especially for children,” states the report. “With no benefit to society, it’s time for lawmakers at all levels to act.” Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
EU Must Cap SUV Hood Heights Urges Report. Crash Test Body Says Not As Simple As That
Higher fronts on cars significantly increase the death rate when pedestrians and cyclists are struck, says new report. EuroNCAP says more complex than that.
www.forbes.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
“The rise in high-fronted SUVs poses a clear and growing threat to public safety, especially for children,” states the report. “With no benefit to society, it’s time for lawmakers at all levels to act.” Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
Cycling during Vëlosummer in Luxembourg is a delightful experience: roads closed to cars, enjoying beautiful nature, greeting everyone with "Moien", and sharing happy vibes with fellow cyclists
🚲☀️🌳🇱🇺🤩
#Vëlosummer2025 #Luxembourg #Cyclotourism #SummerVibes #NatureRide #CarFree #ExploreLuxembourg
🚲☀️🌳🇱🇺🤩
#Vëlosummer2025 #Luxembourg #Cyclotourism #SummerVibes #NatureRide #CarFree #ExploreLuxembourg
August 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Cycling during Vëlosummer in Luxembourg is a delightful experience: roads closed to cars, enjoying beautiful nature, greeting everyone with "Moien", and sharing happy vibes with fellow cyclists
🚲☀️🌳🇱🇺🤩
#Vëlosummer2025 #Luxembourg #Cyclotourism #SummerVibes #NatureRide #CarFree #ExploreLuxembourg
🚲☀️🌳🇱🇺🤩
#Vëlosummer2025 #Luxembourg #Cyclotourism #SummerVibes #NatureRide #CarFree #ExploreLuxembourg
Reposted by Edi Pires
The planned bike lane on Kirchberg for the tram extension (K2A) is once again not continuous. This fragmented design creates conflict between cyclists and pedestrians. If we’re serious about sustainable mobility, we need coherent planning—not another patchwork solution
July 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The planned bike lane on Kirchberg for the tram extension (K2A) is once again not continuous. This fragmented design creates conflict between cyclists and pedestrians. If we’re serious about sustainable mobility, we need coherent planning—not another patchwork solution
This weekend, #Vëlosummer 2025 officially began!
Over 5 weeks, roads along 8 scenic routes will become enormous #bikepaths each weekend, along with 5 permanent routes accessible all summer.
People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to join the fun and explore the country like never before!
Over 5 weeks, roads along 8 scenic routes will become enormous #bikepaths each weekend, along with 5 permanent routes accessible all summer.
People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to join the fun and explore the country like never before!
July 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This weekend, #Vëlosummer 2025 officially began!
Over 5 weeks, roads along 8 scenic routes will become enormous #bikepaths each weekend, along with 5 permanent routes accessible all summer.
People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to join the fun and explore the country like never before!
Over 5 weeks, roads along 8 scenic routes will become enormous #bikepaths each weekend, along with 5 permanent routes accessible all summer.
People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to join the fun and explore the country like never before!
Reposted by Edi Pires
The N7 in Walferdange is finally being redesigned – but the cycling infrastructure still falls far short! 🚴♀️❗
After years of waiting, the redesign of the N7 in #Walfer is finally moving forward – but anyone on a bike quickly sees the flaws.
After years of waiting, the redesign of the N7 in #Walfer is finally moving forward – but anyone on a bike quickly sees the flaws.
June 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The N7 in Walferdange is finally being redesigned – but the cycling infrastructure still falls far short! 🚴♀️❗
After years of waiting, the redesign of the N7 in #Walfer is finally moving forward – but anyone on a bike quickly sees the flaws.
After years of waiting, the redesign of the N7 in #Walfer is finally moving forward – but anyone on a bike quickly sees the flaws.
🚲 Luxembourg’s Vëlosummer is back!
This year, explore 14 scenic cycling routes totalling over 500km, including 100km of closed roads, from 19 July to 24 August.
Discover hidden corners of the country on two wheels this summer.
#Vëlosummer #Cycletourism #BikeTravel #VisitLuxembourg #ExploreByBike
This year, explore 14 scenic cycling routes totalling over 500km, including 100km of closed roads, from 19 July to 24 August.
Discover hidden corners of the country on two wheels this summer.
#Vëlosummer #Cycletourism #BikeTravel #VisitLuxembourg #ExploreByBike
June 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🚲 Luxembourg’s Vëlosummer is back!
This year, explore 14 scenic cycling routes totalling over 500km, including 100km of closed roads, from 19 July to 24 August.
Discover hidden corners of the country on two wheels this summer.
#Vëlosummer #Cycletourism #BikeTravel #VisitLuxembourg #ExploreByBike
This year, explore 14 scenic cycling routes totalling over 500km, including 100km of closed roads, from 19 July to 24 August.
Discover hidden corners of the country on two wheels this summer.
#Vëlosummer #Cycletourism #BikeTravel #VisitLuxembourg #ExploreByBike
Today, Luxembourg’s first red asphalt bike path was officially unveiled in #EschAlzette.
This should be a glimpse into the future of cycling infrastructure in #Luxembourg: wide, smooth, and safe, this is the standard every bike path should meet.
Let’s raise the bar across the country! 🇱🇺🚲
This should be a glimpse into the future of cycling infrastructure in #Luxembourg: wide, smooth, and safe, this is the standard every bike path should meet.
Let’s raise the bar across the country! 🇱🇺🚲
June 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Today, Luxembourg’s first red asphalt bike path was officially unveiled in #EschAlzette.
This should be a glimpse into the future of cycling infrastructure in #Luxembourg: wide, smooth, and safe, this is the standard every bike path should meet.
Let’s raise the bar across the country! 🇱🇺🚲
This should be a glimpse into the future of cycling infrastructure in #Luxembourg: wide, smooth, and safe, this is the standard every bike path should meet.
Let’s raise the bar across the country! 🇱🇺🚲
Congratulations to @zug.lu for winning their legal case against the City of Luxembourg and gaining access to the city's internal files regarding the evaluation of its pedestrian crossings. 👏🏾
This is a victory for transparency, public accountability, and the safety of our streets and crossings.
This is a victory for transparency, public accountability, and the safety of our streets and crossings.
What was @luxembourgcity.bsky.social trying to hide?
Turns out: not much — unless you know the law.
Then it gets wild: The City didn’t just bend the rules. They invented a parallel legal universe. 🌀👩⚖️
We now know: the MMTP agreement never existed.
🔗 zug.lu/what-the-doc...
Turns out: not much — unless you know the law.
Then it gets wild: The City didn’t just bend the rules. They invented a parallel legal universe. 🌀👩⚖️
We now know: the MMTP agreement never existed.
🔗 zug.lu/what-the-doc...
June 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Congratulations to @zug.lu for winning their legal case against the City of Luxembourg and gaining access to the city's internal files regarding the evaluation of its pedestrian crossings. 👏🏾
This is a victory for transparency, public accountability, and the safety of our streets and crossings.
This is a victory for transparency, public accountability, and the safety of our streets and crossings.
🚲 Celebrating #WorldBicycleDay on Luxembourg’s first-ever red-asphalt bike path in #Esch/Alzette!
A smooth ride, a greener future, and a powerful reminder of how two wheels can transform our cities and the world. 🌍💚
#Cycling #Sustainability #Luxembourg #bikepath
A smooth ride, a greener future, and a powerful reminder of how two wheels can transform our cities and the world. 🌍💚
#Cycling #Sustainability #Luxembourg #bikepath
June 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
🚲 Celebrating #WorldBicycleDay on Luxembourg’s first-ever red-asphalt bike path in #Esch/Alzette!
A smooth ride, a greener future, and a powerful reminder of how two wheels can transform our cities and the world. 🌍💚
#Cycling #Sustainability #Luxembourg #bikepath
A smooth ride, a greener future, and a powerful reminder of how two wheels can transform our cities and the world. 🌍💚
#Cycling #Sustainability #Luxembourg #bikepath
Welcome to Boulevard de la Foire, the most #car-centric street in #LuxembourgCity. This four-lane, one-way thoroughfare is often #gridlocked during #rushhour.
Pedestrians are given just 6 seconds of green light to cross it. It's a prime example of #urbanplanning that prioritises cars over people.
Pedestrians are given just 6 seconds of green light to cross it. It's a prime example of #urbanplanning that prioritises cars over people.
May 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Welcome to Boulevard de la Foire, the most #car-centric street in #LuxembourgCity. This four-lane, one-way thoroughfare is often #gridlocked during #rushhour.
Pedestrians are given just 6 seconds of green light to cross it. It's a prime example of #urbanplanning that prioritises cars over people.
Pedestrians are given just 6 seconds of green light to cross it. It's a prime example of #urbanplanning that prioritises cars over people.
I stayed in #Rotterdam for a week. I missed cycling along those smooth #redbikepaths.
I cycled through a new area next to the University of Applied Sciences. It was filled with life: #greenspaces, busy #terraces, and people picnicking by the water. This is what new developments should look like.
I cycled through a new area next to the University of Applied Sciences. It was filled with life: #greenspaces, busy #terraces, and people picnicking by the water. This is what new developments should look like.
May 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I stayed in #Rotterdam for a week. I missed cycling along those smooth #redbikepaths.
I cycled through a new area next to the University of Applied Sciences. It was filled with life: #greenspaces, busy #terraces, and people picnicking by the water. This is what new developments should look like.
I cycled through a new area next to the University of Applied Sciences. It was filled with life: #greenspaces, busy #terraces, and people picnicking by the water. This is what new developments should look like.
Reposted by Edi Pires
👉 Den 3. Mee ass den nationalen Dag vum Respekt am ëffentlechen Transport.
🚋Loosst d’Leit fir d’éischt eraus, ier Dir eraklëmmt!
💙E klenge Geste vu Respekt mécht d’Rees fir jidderee méi angeneem.
Respekt, esou einfach wéi Bonjour!
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
@gouv.lu
@luxembourgcity.bsky.social
🚋Loosst d’Leit fir d’éischt eraus, ier Dir eraklëmmt!
💙E klenge Geste vu Respekt mécht d’Rees fir jidderee méi angeneem.
Respekt, esou einfach wéi Bonjour!
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
@gouv.lu
@luxembourgcity.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM
👉 Den 3. Mee ass den nationalen Dag vum Respekt am ëffentlechen Transport.
🚋Loosst d’Leit fir d’éischt eraus, ier Dir eraklëmmt!
💙E klenge Geste vu Respekt mécht d’Rees fir jidderee méi angeneem.
Respekt, esou einfach wéi Bonjour!
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
@gouv.lu
@luxembourgcity.bsky.social
🚋Loosst d’Leit fir d’éischt eraus, ier Dir eraklëmmt!
💙E klenge Geste vu Respekt mécht d’Rees fir jidderee méi angeneem.
Respekt, esou einfach wéi Bonjour!
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
@gouv.lu
@luxembourgcity.bsky.social
Can we talk about the definition of #bikepaths vs #bikelanes? I think we need clearer terminology between the 2
For example, in 🇫🇷, a #voiecyclable means an painted lane, while a #pistecyclable indicates a protected path. This clarity would also improve discussions about #cyclinginfrastructure in 🇬🇧/🇺🇸
For example, in 🇫🇷, a #voiecyclable means an painted lane, while a #pistecyclable indicates a protected path. This clarity would also improve discussions about #cyclinginfrastructure in 🇬🇧/🇺🇸
May 2, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Can we talk about the definition of #bikepaths vs #bikelanes? I think we need clearer terminology between the 2
For example, in 🇫🇷, a #voiecyclable means an painted lane, while a #pistecyclable indicates a protected path. This clarity would also improve discussions about #cyclinginfrastructure in 🇬🇧/🇺🇸
For example, in 🇫🇷, a #voiecyclable means an painted lane, while a #pistecyclable indicates a protected path. This clarity would also improve discussions about #cyclinginfrastructure in 🇬🇧/🇺🇸
Welcome to the ‘Advanced Parking Games’.
Choose your class:
- 2h parking disk marathon
- 15 min pharmacy sprint
- Lifetime guilt if you steal the disabled spot
Requirements to park here:
🅿️ A parking disk
📝 A prescription
♿️ A moral compass
🎓 A PhD in traffic signs
Good luck. 😉
#ParkingChallenge
Choose your class:
- 2h parking disk marathon
- 15 min pharmacy sprint
- Lifetime guilt if you steal the disabled spot
Requirements to park here:
🅿️ A parking disk
📝 A prescription
♿️ A moral compass
🎓 A PhD in traffic signs
Good luck. 😉
#ParkingChallenge
April 28, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Welcome to the ‘Advanced Parking Games’.
Choose your class:
- 2h parking disk marathon
- 15 min pharmacy sprint
- Lifetime guilt if you steal the disabled spot
Requirements to park here:
🅿️ A parking disk
📝 A prescription
♿️ A moral compass
🎓 A PhD in traffic signs
Good luck. 😉
#ParkingChallenge
Choose your class:
- 2h parking disk marathon
- 15 min pharmacy sprint
- Lifetime guilt if you steal the disabled spot
Requirements to park here:
🅿️ A parking disk
📝 A prescription
♿️ A moral compass
🎓 A PhD in traffic signs
Good luck. 😉
#ParkingChallenge
In this LinkedIn post, I highlight the strengths and weaknesses of Luxembourg’s latest #cyclinginfrastructure design. To establish #cycling as a prominent mode of transport, consistent design standards prioritising safety and usability from the outset are essential.
www.linkedin.com/posts/edipir...
www.linkedin.com/posts/edipir...
#urbanmobility #cyclinginfrastructure #sustainabletransport #luxembourg… | Edi Pires
🚲 From "Wow!" to "Why?" A Casual Ride Through Luxembourg's Recent Cycling Infrastructure
A recent bike ride around Howald station offered a clear view of the highlights and th...
www.linkedin.com
April 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
In this LinkedIn post, I highlight the strengths and weaknesses of Luxembourg’s latest #cyclinginfrastructure design. To establish #cycling as a prominent mode of transport, consistent design standards prioritising safety and usability from the outset are essential.
www.linkedin.com/posts/edipir...
www.linkedin.com/posts/edipir...
Reposted by Edi Pires
This street in Oslo is a trial for a bicycle priority street. While it might look ordinary, it has more going on than meets the eye:
- Closed to through traffic, even though it is a major route for the fire department 🚒🚨
- A continuous sidewalk over a side street, and red asphalt (not common here)
- Closed to through traffic, even though it is a major route for the fire department 🚒🚨
- A continuous sidewalk over a side street, and red asphalt (not common here)
April 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This street in Oslo is a trial for a bicycle priority street. While it might look ordinary, it has more going on than meets the eye:
- Closed to through traffic, even though it is a major route for the fire department 🚒🚨
- A continuous sidewalk over a side street, and red asphalt (not common here)
- Closed to through traffic, even though it is a major route for the fire department 🚒🚨
- A continuous sidewalk over a side street, and red asphalt (not common here)
Adding this 2.3km stretch of #carpoollanes cost €50 million. If I were to use the same disingenuous arguments often used against #bikepaths, I would say that this was a waste of 💶 because hardly anyone uses them. But the majority of cars carry one person, showing how space-inefficient 🚗 infra is.
March 31, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Adding this 2.3km stretch of #carpoollanes cost €50 million. If I were to use the same disingenuous arguments often used against #bikepaths, I would say that this was a waste of 💶 because hardly anyone uses them. But the majority of cars carry one person, showing how space-inefficient 🚗 infra is.
I can't believe this gravel path is part of Luxembourg’s national cycle network. They even updated the signposts to the newer(ish) format.
March 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I can't believe this gravel path is part of Luxembourg’s national cycle network. They even updated the signposts to the newer(ish) format.
#Luxembourg-City, congrats on the reopening of the Martyrs parking garage! It's great to see that it offers #bikeparking for 32 bikes, (although by the photos I can only see 11 #bikeracks) and a repair station. Question: How can one access the parking by #cycling when all entrances prohibit bikes?
March 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
#Luxembourg-City, congrats on the reopening of the Martyrs parking garage! It's great to see that it offers #bikeparking for 32 bikes, (although by the photos I can only see 11 #bikeracks) and a repair station. Question: How can one access the parking by #cycling when all entrances prohibit bikes?
During my bike ride through #Esch/Alzette, I was thrilled to see new #cycling infrastructure being built. What excites me is that these new #bikepaths are wide, separated from traffic, and continuous. This makes me hopeful for the future of cycling as a viable mode of transport in #Luxembourg.
March 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
During my bike ride through #Esch/Alzette, I was thrilled to see new #cycling infrastructure being built. What excites me is that these new #bikepaths are wide, separated from traffic, and continuous. This makes me hopeful for the future of cycling as a viable mode of transport in #Luxembourg.
Reposted by Edi Pires
Good to see a new separated bikelane in rue St. Exupéry (Kirchberg). Not really happy with the positioning of trees and narrowing of the bike lane though. Strange & unfinished design.
February 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Good to see a new separated bikelane in rue St. Exupéry (Kirchberg). Not really happy with the positioning of trees and narrowing of the bike lane though. Strange & unfinished design.
#Luxairport will finally have a #cycling connection alongside the new #Luxtram line.
While I appreciate that the ⬆️ #bikepaths are (mostly) separated from traffic, I am disappointed by their narrow width (~ 1.20m). This will make it difficult for faster cyclists to overtake slower riders.
While I appreciate that the ⬆️ #bikepaths are (mostly) separated from traffic, I am disappointed by their narrow width (~ 1.20m). This will make it difficult for faster cyclists to overtake slower riders.
February 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
#Luxairport will finally have a #cycling connection alongside the new #Luxtram line.
While I appreciate that the ⬆️ #bikepaths are (mostly) separated from traffic, I am disappointed by their narrow width (~ 1.20m). This will make it difficult for faster cyclists to overtake slower riders.
While I appreciate that the ⬆️ #bikepaths are (mostly) separated from traffic, I am disappointed by their narrow width (~ 1.20m). This will make it difficult for faster cyclists to overtake slower riders.
Although I believe that stand-alone #speedcameras are ineffective, I disapprove of #Waze promoting reporting mobile speed cameras as it undermines speed enforcement.
Where I live, alerting drivers on the spot about a #police presence is prohibited, but I'm unsure if this applies to app reporting.
Where I live, alerting drivers on the spot about a #police presence is prohibited, but I'm unsure if this applies to app reporting.
January 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Although I believe that stand-alone #speedcameras are ineffective, I disapprove of #Waze promoting reporting mobile speed cameras as it undermines speed enforcement.
Where I live, alerting drivers on the spot about a #police presence is prohibited, but I'm unsure if this applies to app reporting.
Where I live, alerting drivers on the spot about a #police presence is prohibited, but I'm unsure if this applies to app reporting.
Unpopular opinion: I believe that painted #bikelanes can be a suitable option if they are adequately implemented. If a road has low traffic and a low #speedlimit, wide bike lanes can be a good choice. However, if one of these factors is missing, separated #bikepaths are the only suitable solution.
December 8, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Unpopular opinion: I believe that painted #bikelanes can be a suitable option if they are adequately implemented. If a road has low traffic and a low #speedlimit, wide bike lanes can be a good choice. However, if one of these factors is missing, separated #bikepaths are the only suitable solution.