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“European cities, like Paris, were smart to focus on air pollution rather than climate change. Air pollution is more real for people. You can see it, smell it. People liked what @annehidalgo.bsky.social did.” — My comments on leadership & urban transformation
To be clear, cities should do both.
To be clear, cities should do both.
Bikes, pedestrians and the 15-minute city: How the pandemic is propelling urban revolutions
In Europe, cycling caught on in a big way this year as COVID-19 discouraged cars and crowded public transit. Some cities’ leaders hope to make the habit permanent and make congestion a thing of the pa...
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
“European cities, like Paris, were smart to focus on air pollution rather than climate change. Air pollution is more real for people. You can see it, smell it. People liked what @annehidalgo.bsky.social did.” — My comments on leadership & urban transformation
To be clear, cities should do both.
To be clear, cities should do both.
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Trigger warning.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
September 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Trigger warning.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
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Cars are to cities what cigarettes were to restaurants.
Many thought they had to coexist but once we finally removed them we wondered, why did we take so long to do this? The pros did outweigh the cons.
Many thought they had to coexist but once we finally removed them we wondered, why did we take so long to do this? The pros did outweigh the cons.
March 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Cars are to cities what cigarettes were to restaurants.
Many thought they had to coexist but once we finally removed them we wondered, why did we take so long to do this? The pros did outweigh the cons.
Many thought they had to coexist but once we finally removed them we wondered, why did we take so long to do this? The pros did outweigh the cons.
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We are such poor stewards of this planet.
May 22, 2025 at 3:26 AM
We are such poor stewards of this planet.
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Have you ever thought of it like this?
May 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Have you ever thought of it like this?
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Today is the last day to comment on the Endangered Species Act rule change. The proposed rule eliminates the definition of harm. With the change, human actions would only be prohibited if they directly hurt or kill actual animals. Habitat loss will not be a factor & more species will go extinct.
Regulations.gov
www.regulations.gov
May 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Today is the last day to comment on the Endangered Species Act rule change. The proposed rule eliminates the definition of harm. With the change, human actions would only be prohibited if they directly hurt or kill actual animals. Habitat loss will not be a factor & more species will go extinct.
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MOTHER'S DAY DISS TRACK
May 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
MOTHER'S DAY DISS TRACK
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And seeing most of the people you know carrying on with using animals like it’s perfectly fine
May 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
And seeing most of the people you know carrying on with using animals like it’s perfectly fine
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Being vegan is easy. What's difficult is knowing what animals go through because of non-vegans.
May 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Being vegan is easy. What's difficult is knowing what animals go through because of non-vegans.
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Carl Sagan on sensible military spending and climate change.
May 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Carl Sagan on sensible military spending and climate change.
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We build aggressive vehicles
We market them recklessly
We celebrate dangerous driving
We design violent streets
We prioritize the driver at all costs
We shame and blame everyone else
Road violence is no accident it’s a direct result of our choices.
We market them recklessly
We celebrate dangerous driving
We design violent streets
We prioritize the driver at all costs
We shame and blame everyone else
Road violence is no accident it’s a direct result of our choices.
May 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We build aggressive vehicles
We market them recklessly
We celebrate dangerous driving
We design violent streets
We prioritize the driver at all costs
We shame and blame everyone else
Road violence is no accident it’s a direct result of our choices.
We market them recklessly
We celebrate dangerous driving
We design violent streets
We prioritize the driver at all costs
We shame and blame everyone else
Road violence is no accident it’s a direct result of our choices.
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Balloons don't go to heaven. They fall back to Earth and many birds and wildlife become entangled resulting in death. There are many other ways to celebrate life that aren't harmful to the environment and wildlife!
April 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Balloons don't go to heaven. They fall back to Earth and many birds and wildlife become entangled resulting in death. There are many other ways to celebrate life that aren't harmful to the environment and wildlife!
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So many friends look at my cargo bike lifestyle as a hero or huge task. Honestly, it’s a cheat code.
If it’s safe to bike, it’s typically easier than driving when you have kids. Seriously!
If it’s safe to bike, it’s typically easier than driving when you have kids. Seriously!
March 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
So many friends look at my cargo bike lifestyle as a hero or huge task. Honestly, it’s a cheat code.
If it’s safe to bike, it’s typically easier than driving when you have kids. Seriously!
If it’s safe to bike, it’s typically easier than driving when you have kids. Seriously!
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Actual work has started on a suburb in Utrecht that will have space for 12,000 residents, three schools, two supermarkets, offices, restaurants and a gym – but no cars.
www.dutchnews.nl/2025/03/work...
www.dutchnews.nl/2025/03/work...
Work starts on car-free suburb in Utrecht for 12,000 people - DutchNews.nl
The city of Utrecht has started work on a suburb that will have space for 12,000 residents, three schools, two supermarkets, offices, restaurants and a gym – but no cars. Merwede, on the south-western...
www.dutchnews.nl
March 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Actual work has started on a suburb in Utrecht that will have space for 12,000 residents, three schools, two supermarkets, offices, restaurants and a gym – but no cars.
www.dutchnews.nl/2025/03/work...
www.dutchnews.nl/2025/03/work...
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Panda is back running. Hard to believe
Just the lift I needed today 🥰🙏
Look at that tail go!
Just the lift I needed today 🥰🙏
Look at that tail go!
March 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Panda is back running. Hard to believe
Just the lift I needed today 🥰🙏
Look at that tail go!
Just the lift I needed today 🥰🙏
Look at that tail go!
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March 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Ride with us on the new date for 2025 Coldest Day of the Year Ride: Saturday, March 1st.
Learn more and RSVP now:
www.cycleto.ca/coldest_day_...
Learn more and RSVP now:
www.cycleto.ca/coldest_day_...
February 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Ride with us on the new date for 2025 Coldest Day of the Year Ride: Saturday, March 1st.
Learn more and RSVP now:
www.cycleto.ca/coldest_day_...
Learn more and RSVP now:
www.cycleto.ca/coldest_day_...
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It's not complicated.
February 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's not complicated.
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“Like cigarettes, enormous vehicles can kill those who never used the product…40 years ago, the outrage of secondhand smoke was an eye-opener for many Americans. A similar narrative could help people recognize the havoc that 4-wheeled behemoths now wreak on our streets.”— @davidzipper.bsky.social
Gigantic SUVs are a public health threat. Why don’t we treat them like one?
The anti-tobacco playbook could help turn the US public against their beloved oversized cars.
www.vox.com
February 15, 2025 at 3:20 AM
“Like cigarettes, enormous vehicles can kill those who never used the product…40 years ago, the outrage of secondhand smoke was an eye-opener for many Americans. A similar narrative could help people recognize the havoc that 4-wheeled behemoths now wreak on our streets.”— @davidzipper.bsky.social
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Myself and Hank get up for the sunrise every day and think about Alba and the dogs no longer with us.
Then it’s off to help the street dogs.
We can’t change all the bad news and gloom in the world but we can do a little bit in our small corner. 💜🙏
Then it’s off to help the street dogs.
We can’t change all the bad news and gloom in the world but we can do a little bit in our small corner. 💜🙏
February 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Myself and Hank get up for the sunrise every day and think about Alba and the dogs no longer with us.
Then it’s off to help the street dogs.
We can’t change all the bad news and gloom in the world but we can do a little bit in our small corner. 💜🙏
Then it’s off to help the street dogs.
We can’t change all the bad news and gloom in the world but we can do a little bit in our small corner. 💜🙏
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It’s time for us Ontarians to vote for our priorities; not for a downtown Toronto MegaSpa! Check out how much your city/riding is chipping in for the Ontario Place MegaSpa, and tell your rep you’ll be voting for someone who puts your priorities first at ontarioplaceforall.com/vote! #topoli #onpoli
January 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It’s time for us Ontarians to vote for our priorities; not for a downtown Toronto MegaSpa! Check out how much your city/riding is chipping in for the Ontario Place MegaSpa, and tell your rep you’ll be voting for someone who puts your priorities first at ontarioplaceforall.com/vote! #topoli #onpoli
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Imagine coming home from school or work, and loudest sound was the sound of birds, getting ready to roost for the night.
Stel je voor dat je thuiskomt van school of werk, en het luidste geluid was het geluid van vogels die zich klaarmaakten om te slapen voor de nacht.
#Utrecht #ThrushHour
Stel je voor dat je thuiskomt van school of werk, en het luidste geluid was het geluid van vogels die zich klaarmaakten om te slapen voor de nacht.
#Utrecht #ThrushHour
January 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Imagine coming home from school or work, and loudest sound was the sound of birds, getting ready to roost for the night.
Stel je voor dat je thuiskomt van school of werk, en het luidste geluid was het geluid van vogels die zich klaarmaakten om te slapen voor de nacht.
#Utrecht #ThrushHour
Stel je voor dat je thuiskomt van school of werk, en het luidste geluid was het geluid van vogels die zich klaarmaakten om te slapen voor de nacht.
#Utrecht #ThrushHour
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Chicago: Act now! Council votes tomorrow on lower speed limits. Your voice can save lives. Contact your alderperson: bit.ly/SlowDownChicago
Take Action: Lower Chicago's Speed Limit to 25 MPH
I just called my alderman to ask them to lower Chicago's speed limit. Will you join me?
bit.ly
January 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Chicago: Act now! Council votes tomorrow on lower speed limits. Your voice can save lives. Contact your alderperson: bit.ly/SlowDownChicago