Jan Hemelaer
@janhemelaer.bsky.social
Father; head of division at the Flemish government; economist; fan of history, books and coffee; Lego, model building & 3D printing; old educational children's books <1980; Opinions are my own.
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parking over everything.
October 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
parking over everything.
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Het land wordt gerund door macho's die aan 172 per uur door de straten razen, mensen die in bloembakken staan te pissen, mensen die een genocide ook maar een mening vinden en mensen die geen benul hebben waar ze mee bezig zijn, maar weet je op wie je boos moet zijn? De langdurig zieken!
October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Het land wordt gerund door macho's die aan 172 per uur door de straten razen, mensen die in bloembakken staan te pissen, mensen die een genocide ook maar een mening vinden en mensen die geen benul hebben waar ze mee bezig zijn, maar weet je op wie je boos moet zijn? De langdurig zieken!
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Als "rechtse" mensen domme dingen zeggen wordt het debat zeer snel herleid tot een debat over vrije meningsuiting terwijl wanneer linkse mensen domme dingen zeggen de moraliteit van links wordt geproblematiseerd.
nos.nl/artikel/2586...
nos.nl/artikel/2586...
De Hitlergroet en de Prinsenvlag: vrijheid van meningsuiting of strafbaar feit?
Bij protesten worden telkens extreemrechtse symbolen en uitingen gebruikt. Wanneer is dat strafbaar en wanneer blijft het vrijheid van meningsuiting?
nos.nl
October 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Als "rechtse" mensen domme dingen zeggen wordt het debat zeer snel herleid tot een debat over vrije meningsuiting terwijl wanneer linkse mensen domme dingen zeggen de moraliteit van links wordt geproblematiseerd.
nos.nl/artikel/2586...
nos.nl/artikel/2586...
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De AI van Google, altijd paraat om te helpen...
September 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
De AI van Google, altijd paraat om te helpen...
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September 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Here's a #redraw of a @prospectmagazine.bsky.social #cartoon #climatecrisis #cop29 #fossilfuels #capitalism
November 12, 2024 at 8:25 AM
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Table For One Please.
August 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Table For One Please.
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How long are you waiting to cross the road? 🚦
Research shows that after 30 seconds pedestrians are more likely to run out of patience and risk crossing the road before the signals change.
Discover our resources for #BetterCrossings 🚶
Research shows that after 30 seconds pedestrians are more likely to run out of patience and risk crossing the road before the signals change.
Discover our resources for #BetterCrossings 🚶
August 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
How long are you waiting to cross the road? 🚦
Research shows that after 30 seconds pedestrians are more likely to run out of patience and risk crossing the road before the signals change.
Discover our resources for #BetterCrossings 🚶
Research shows that after 30 seconds pedestrians are more likely to run out of patience and risk crossing the road before the signals change.
Discover our resources for #BetterCrossings 🚶
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Interesting study from Germany on e-bikes and the modes they replace:
"43.1% of electric bicycle trips and 63.2% of electric bicycle mileage would have been undertaken using a car if no e-bike had been available, highlighting their substantial potential to reduce transport-related CO2 emissions"
"43.1% of electric bicycle trips and 63.2% of electric bicycle mileage would have been undertaken using a car if no e-bike had been available, highlighting their substantial potential to reduce transport-related CO2 emissions"
Further, steeper, greener: Implications from an electric bicycle mode choice model
Electric bicycles are transforming the active mobility landscape, potentially increasing active mode uptake and delivering environmental and health benefits. This study examines electric bicycle mo...
doi.org
July 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Interesting study from Germany on e-bikes and the modes they replace:
"43.1% of electric bicycle trips and 63.2% of electric bicycle mileage would have been undertaken using a car if no e-bike had been available, highlighting their substantial potential to reduce transport-related CO2 emissions"
"43.1% of electric bicycle trips and 63.2% of electric bicycle mileage would have been undertaken using a car if no e-bike had been available, highlighting their substantial potential to reduce transport-related CO2 emissions"
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Prioritizing Youth Mobility Is Prioritizing Adult Relaxing.
June 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Prioritizing Youth Mobility Is Prioritizing Adult Relaxing.
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Zohran Mamdani, who just bested Cuomo in mayoralty primary, wants to bring universal "school-streets" (school-proximate streets closed to cars + trucks) to #NYC.
That's made things a whole lot safer, and healthier, for kids in #Paris and #London, but until now, it's been a non-starter in the US.
That's made things a whole lot safer, and healthier, for kids in #Paris and #London, but until now, it's been a non-starter in the US.
June 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
June 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
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Denmark’s Ministry of Digital Government is phasing out its use of Microsoft Office.. to switch to open source alternatives like LibreOffice instead.
Why? Because relying too heavily on a US tech giant for your nation’s digital infrastructure is starting to feel a bit... well, risky.
Why? Because relying too heavily on a US tech giant for your nation’s digital infrastructure is starting to feel a bit... well, risky.
June 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Denmark’s Ministry of Digital Government is phasing out its use of Microsoft Office.. to switch to open source alternatives like LibreOffice instead.
Why? Because relying too heavily on a US tech giant for your nation’s digital infrastructure is starting to feel a bit... well, risky.
Why? Because relying too heavily on a US tech giant for your nation’s digital infrastructure is starting to feel a bit... well, risky.
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My thoughts on what’s going on in Los Angeles:
June 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
My thoughts on what’s going on in Los Angeles:
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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:
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:
June 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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:
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:
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Study on London 20 mph limits shows:
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
20mph limits in London linked to sharp fall in road injuries and deaths, new report finds
A new study published by Transport for London (TfL) has shown that the introduction of 20mph speed limits and zones on local authority-managed roads in London between 1989 and 2013 led to significant…
etsc.eu
June 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Study on London 20 mph limits shows:
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
Verkeer is verantwoordelijk voor 25% van de CO2 emissies. Als je iets wil doen voor het klimaat dan zijn er niet veel opties: minder verkeer of minder emissies door het verkeer. Dat tweede kan bv. door het verlagen van de maximum snelheid of meer elektrisch rijden. Het eerste door rekeningrijden.
May 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Verkeer is verantwoordelijk voor 25% van de CO2 emissies. Als je iets wil doen voor het klimaat dan zijn er niet veel opties: minder verkeer of minder emissies door het verkeer. Dat tweede kan bv. door het verlagen van de maximum snelheid of meer elektrisch rijden. Het eerste door rekeningrijden.
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kids literally wanted to grow up and be public servants because of Richard Scarry.
May 18, 2025 at 12:52 AM
kids literally wanted to grow up and be public servants because of Richard Scarry.
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📝 Artikel voor politiek maandblad Samenleving & Politiek: "Afhankelijk van algoritmes: Hoe kleine, alternatieve media vaak worden gemuilkorfd door big tech bedrijven"
@sampolmaandblad.bsky.social
Lezen? www.sampol.be/2025/05/hoe-...
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Lezen? www.sampol.be/2025/05/hoe-...
May 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
📝 Artikel voor politiek maandblad Samenleving & Politiek: "Afhankelijk van algoritmes: Hoe kleine, alternatieve media vaak worden gemuilkorfd door big tech bedrijven"
@sampolmaandblad.bsky.social
Lezen? www.sampol.be/2025/05/hoe-...
@sampolmaandblad.bsky.social
Lezen? www.sampol.be/2025/05/hoe-...