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As with most places, we've allowed cars to crush our tiny islands of Trinidad & Tobago. We don't expect everyone to ride a bicycle for transport, but we would like the population to have viable alternatives when it comes to travelling around a tiny place.
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From a few to more than 350, children and parents ride together to school as a 'bike bus'
In the New Jersey township of Montclair, a group bicycle ride to school has become a weekly community ritual.
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“The best way to get to school is by bike because it gives you more exercise. It’s healthier for the Earth,” she added.
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“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.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:18 AM
“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.
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"Daylighting isn’t a culture war issue; it’s a common-sense one. Whether you walk, drive, bike, or push a stroller, we all want to get home safely. And if that means giving up the illusion of one extra parking spot per block, I’d call that a fair trade."
Opinion: Daylighting Isn’t Anti-Driver — It’s Pro-Common Sense - Streetsblog New York City
Listen to a Republican: "The Department of Transportation's negative report on daylighting is like judging the effectiveness of lifeboats on the Titanic by studying the ones that never left the ship."
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November 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
"Daylighting isn’t a culture war issue; it’s a common-sense one. Whether you walk, drive, bike, or push a stroller, we all want to get home safely. And if that means giving up the illusion of one extra parking spot per block, I’d call that a fair trade."
This remarkable reversal in the fortunes of cars and bicycles can be attributed to active promotion of cycling by the Paris city authorities, and by a cultural change spurred on by Covid-19.
#PoliticalWill #MobilityIsEquity
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#PoliticalWill #MobilityIsEquity
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November 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
This remarkable reversal in the fortunes of cars and bicycles can be attributed to active promotion of cycling by the Paris city authorities, and by a cultural change spurred on by Covid-19.
#PoliticalWill #MobilityIsEquity
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#PoliticalWill #MobilityIsEquity
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In a statement, police said the incident had been classified as aggravated manslaughter.
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Several killed after bus crashes into bus stop in Stockholm
Several others have have been injured in the crash in the Swedish capital, police say.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
In a statement, police said the incident had been classified as aggravated manslaughter.
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Additionally, it was noted that Zaytsev did not have any previous convictions and had expressed great sadness at the loss of lives. After hearing the attorney’s submissions, the judge ordered the fines.
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Russian national escapes jail time in death of 4 in motor vehicle crash - Jamaica Observer
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A Russian national who caused the death of four people in a motor vehicle crash along the Port Royal main road in December 2022 was spared prison time in the Home Circuit Court Thu...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Additionally, it was noted that Zaytsev did not have any previous convictions and had expressed great sadness at the loss of lives. After hearing the attorney’s submissions, the judge ordered the fines.
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The reason is simple: active mobility is one of the most cost-effective investments governments can make—not just in transport, but across all sectors. And the benefits extend far beyond those who walk or cycle.
#MobilityIsEquity #PoliticalWill
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#MobilityIsEquity #PoliticalWill
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Why going "all in" on active mobility is a sure bet for sustainable development
Every year on United Nations World Bicycle Day (June 3), we celebrate the transformative benefits of the bicycle. At the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington, DC, staff from across the institut...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The reason is simple: active mobility is one of the most cost-effective investments governments can make—not just in transport, but across all sectors. And the benefits extend far beyond those who walk or cycle.
#MobilityIsEquity #PoliticalWill
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#MobilityIsEquity #PoliticalWill
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The speed limit in some urban locations was planned to be reduced from 50 km/h to 30km/h this year. The reductions were put into law by the previous govt. as part of the Traffic Road Act 2024, but speed limits have not yet changed.
#PoliticalWill #MobilityIsEquity
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#PoliticalWill #MobilityIsEquity
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Road deaths are going down - but more cyclists and pedestrians are being killed. Why?
The number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths is now at the highest level in six years.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The speed limit in some urban locations was planned to be reduced from 50 km/h to 30km/h this year. The reductions were put into law by the previous govt. as part of the Traffic Road Act 2024, but speed limits have not yet changed.
#PoliticalWill #MobilityIsEquity
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#PoliticalWill #MobilityIsEquity
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Many studies have linked health outcomes such as hypertension, infarction, and deaths from cardiovascular disorders to the exposure to traffic noise.
#MobilityIsEquity
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Effect of cycling development as a non-motorized transport on reducing air and noise pollution-case study: Central districts of Tehran
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible reduction of air and noise pollution due to the substituent of motorcycles and personal vehicles…
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November 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Many studies have linked health outcomes such as hypertension, infarction, and deaths from cardiovascular disorders to the exposure to traffic noise.
#MobilityIsEquity
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Providing better options and opportunities to travel actively are key to improving our nation’s health and wellbeing.
*Trinidad & Tobago!* #PoliticalWill
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*Trinidad & Tobago!* #PoliticalWill
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Investment in active travel is popular: most people want more options for walking, wheeling and cycling - Climate Outreach
A new report by Sport England has found that being active is good for us and good for society – and unequal access to physical activity harms our nation’s health and wellbeing. Addressing this isn’t j...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Providing better options and opportunities to travel actively are key to improving our nation’s health and wellbeing.
*Trinidad & Tobago!* #PoliticalWill
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*Trinidad & Tobago!* #PoliticalWill
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Policing in the capital city is woefully inadequate. Police no longer "walk the beat," and driving by in a SUV isn't effective. Look at implementing a city bicycle patrol unit! It'll be way more effective. This area is also poorly lit!
#RIP
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#RIP
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Man dies at hospital after Promenade attack - CNC3
Photo by Jannelle Bernard. A Port-of-Spain man who was attacked on the Brian Lara Promenade early this morning has died at hospital. The victim has been identified as Brad Guerra of Oxford Street, Por...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Policing in the capital city is woefully inadequate. Police no longer "walk the beat," and driving by in a SUV isn't effective. Look at implementing a city bicycle patrol unit! It'll be way more effective. This area is also poorly lit!
#RIP
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#RIP
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Estimates hold that chronic noise exposure contributes to 48,000 new cases of heart disease in Europe each year and disrupts the sleep of 6.5 million people.
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Noise and Health
Noise pollution is more than a nuisance. It's a health risk.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Estimates hold that chronic noise exposure contributes to 48,000 new cases of heart disease in Europe each year and disrupts the sleep of 6.5 million people.
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Pediatric research confirms that early food introduction is highly effective at preventing common conditions like peanut allergies.
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Early Food Introduction Reduces Paediatric Food Allergy
Discover a study showing how early food introduction lowers the risk of IgE-mediated food allergy in children, improving long-term allergy prevention.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Pediatric research confirms that early food introduction is highly effective at preventing common conditions like peanut allergies.
Read more on EMJ: www.emjreviews.com/allergy-immu...
Read more on EMJ: www.emjreviews.com/allergy-immu...
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This is great for those like me who live on the Lizzie line but one does wonder why can't the rest of the UK have this level of investment.
The Elizabeth line shows how quality transport infrastructure in London can unlock opportunities for people and places across the country.
This vital work in Derby makes clear that investing in the capital’s transport network doesn’t just benefit Londoners but drives wider economic growth.
This vital work in Derby makes clear that investing in the capital’s transport network doesn’t just benefit Londoners but drives wider economic growth.
TfL highlights national supply chain as production of 10 Elizabeth Line trains gets underway
UK: The production of the first of 10 additional electric multiple-units ordered to increase capacity on London's Elizabeth Line is underway at Alstom's Derby factory.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This is great for those like me who live on the Lizzie line but one does wonder why can't the rest of the UK have this level of investment.
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A huge 81% of trips under one mile are now being walked or wheeled with the average distance walked at the highest level since records began - at 230 miles per person in 2024.
Great to see some fantastic walking statistics in today's National Travel Survey results.
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Great to see some fantastic walking statistics in today's National Travel Survey results.
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August 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
A huge 81% of trips under one mile are now being walked or wheeled with the average distance walked at the highest level since records began - at 230 miles per person in 2024.
Great to see some fantastic walking statistics in today's National Travel Survey results.
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Great to see some fantastic walking statistics in today's National Travel Survey results.
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Active Travel England has issued guidance around road design dangers:
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Ensuring everyone in England has the choice to get around actively 👩🦽🚶🌳🛴🚲
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November 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Active Travel England has issued guidance around road design dangers:
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“We will soon launch a national campaign which will encourage citizens to Step Into Wellness.”
*Enable active lifestyles! We should be building active travel infrastructure to end car dependency! Give us safe viable options to end our sedentary lifestyles!*
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*Enable active lifestyles! We should be building active travel infrastructure to end car dependency! Give us safe viable options to end our sedentary lifestyles!*
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Bodoe: Include wellness in HSE framework - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe has called for the evolution of the traditional health, safety and the environment framework to become a more holistic framework which would include wellness.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“We will soon launch a national campaign which will encourage citizens to Step Into Wellness.”
*Enable active lifestyles! We should be building active travel infrastructure to end car dependency! Give us safe viable options to end our sedentary lifestyles!*
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*Enable active lifestyles! We should be building active travel infrastructure to end car dependency! Give us safe viable options to end our sedentary lifestyles!*
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We need to do many things that'll take #PoliticalWill to make the roads in Trinidad & Tobago safer!
#MobilityIsEquity
#MobilityIsEquity
November 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
We need to do many things that'll take #PoliticalWill to make the roads in Trinidad & Tobago safer!
#MobilityIsEquity
#MobilityIsEquity
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Was simply riding his bike to school.
What are we doing? Seriously.
What are we doing? Seriously.
This shouldn’t happen. We don’t have to accept it.
November 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Was simply riding his bike to school.
What are we doing? Seriously.
What are we doing? Seriously.
Residents matter too!
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Police promise a safe Christmas in PoS
Port-of-Spain will be safe leading up to the busy Christmas season, but that safety may come with some inconvenience.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Residents matter too!
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How about converting these spaces into something greener by planting trees, or boosting business activity by introducing on-street seating areas for restaurants? Even better, why not a protected bike lane for sustainable cyclists?
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6 Cities That DITCHED On-Street Parking (and Never Looked Back)
See what happened when these cities scratched on-street parking.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
How about converting these spaces into something greener by planting trees, or boosting business activity by introducing on-street seating areas for restaurants? Even better, why not a protected bike lane for sustainable cyclists?
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Rather, many of the positive health outcomes associated with increased physical activity can be reaped from moderate-intensity physical activity - oftentimes the category in which cycling (and walking) falls.
#MobilityIsEquity #PoliticalWill
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How two wheels can help one of the world’s most pressing public health problems
Dylan Power, Senior Researcher at the Urban Cycling Institute explores the role of cycling in combating global physical inactivity.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Rather, many of the positive health outcomes associated with increased physical activity can be reaped from moderate-intensity physical activity - oftentimes the category in which cycling (and walking) falls.
#MobilityIsEquity #PoliticalWill
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#MobilityIsEquity #PoliticalWill
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"We are hopeful that this and the other cameras set to go live here in the near future will reduce the risk of accidents."
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New enforcement camera goes live in Northampton town centre
The camera will catch drivers performing a left turn into a road where it is prohibited.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
"We are hopeful that this and the other cameras set to go live here in the near future will reduce the risk of accidents."
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Let's install traffic enforcement cameras to automatically generate violation notices! They work 24/7 and don't endanger enforcement officers!
#Enforcement #TrafficCameras #SafeStreets
#Enforcement #TrafficCameras #SafeStreets
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Let's install traffic enforcement cameras to automatically generate violation notices! They work 24/7 and don't endanger enforcement officers!
#Enforcement #TrafficCameras #SafeStreets
#Enforcement #TrafficCameras #SafeStreets
