Cathy Tuttle
@cathytuttle.bsky.social
Planner of cities for people & other living things. I post on life in SEA PDX Utrecht, women who create cities, bikes, climate. I'm on Boards @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social @sngreenways.bsky.social & volunteer @ BikeFlip + Feitsmeesters in Utrecht. She/her. Dr.
I post so much about how wonderful life is in Utrecht for people outside of cars that you might think cars don't exist here.
They do! But cars are controlled in Utrecht.
Here's a long line of cars waiting to get into an underground parking garage for big fall sales at the shopping mall.
They do! But cars are controlled in Utrecht.
Here's a long line of cars waiting to get into an underground parking garage for big fall sales at the shopping mall.
November 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I post so much about how wonderful life is in Utrecht for people outside of cars that you might think cars don't exist here.
They do! But cars are controlled in Utrecht.
Here's a long line of cars waiting to get into an underground parking garage for big fall sales at the shopping mall.
They do! But cars are controlled in Utrecht.
Here's a long line of cars waiting to get into an underground parking garage for big fall sales at the shopping mall.
For me, the mark of a truly functional city government is a smooth bike path, clear of leaves & debris.
And housed and fed people of course.
#Utrecht
Voor mij is het kenmerk van een echt functioneel stad is een glad fietspad, vrij van bladeren en afval.
En natuurlijk mensen die er wonen en eten
And housed and fed people of course.
#Utrecht
Voor mij is het kenmerk van een echt functioneel stad is een glad fietspad, vrij van bladeren en afval.
En natuurlijk mensen die er wonen en eten
November 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
For me, the mark of a truly functional city government is a smooth bike path, clear of leaves & debris.
And housed and fed people of course.
#Utrecht
Voor mij is het kenmerk van een echt functioneel stad is een glad fietspad, vrij van bladeren en afval.
En natuurlijk mensen die er wonen en eten
And housed and fed people of course.
#Utrecht
Voor mij is het kenmerk van een echt functioneel stad is een glad fietspad, vrij van bladeren en afval.
En natuurlijk mensen die er wonen en eten
Coffee cargo bike, disability trikes, parked bikes & cars, people walking, biking, talking - ordinary quiet city life made possible by choosing to invest in streets for people, not just the cars they drive. #Utrecht
November 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Coffee cargo bike, disability trikes, parked bikes & cars, people walking, biking, talking - ordinary quiet city life made possible by choosing to invest in streets for people, not just the cars they drive. #Utrecht
As a US person coming from a country w just 2 parties (only one that's functional) Dutch multi-party coalitions are both exciting & confusing.
D66 picked up a slim lead over conservative Wilders PVV. The young liberal dynamic D66 leader now has to build a coalition.
www.politico.eu/europe-poll-...
D66 picked up a slim lead over conservative Wilders PVV. The young liberal dynamic D66 leader now has to build a coalition.
www.politico.eu/europe-poll-...
November 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
As a US person coming from a country w just 2 parties (only one that's functional) Dutch multi-party coalitions are both exciting & confusing.
D66 picked up a slim lead over conservative Wilders PVV. The young liberal dynamic D66 leader now has to build a coalition.
www.politico.eu/europe-poll-...
D66 picked up a slim lead over conservative Wilders PVV. The young liberal dynamic D66 leader now has to build a coalition.
www.politico.eu/europe-poll-...
On this beautiful fall day it's easy to imagine old Utrecht from centuries ago. The sounds of shoppers, dogs, churchbells, children, bikes. The Havendienst (port service) barge delivering beer to canal-side taverns.
It's harder to imagine cars here just a few decades ago.
It's harder to imagine cars here just a few decades ago.
October 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
On this beautiful fall day it's easy to imagine old Utrecht from centuries ago. The sounds of shoppers, dogs, churchbells, children, bikes. The Havendienst (port service) barge delivering beer to canal-side taverns.
It's harder to imagine cars here just a few decades ago.
It's harder to imagine cars here just a few decades ago.
Utrecht has a fleet of ~6 of these cars topped with LiDAR. They circle Utrecht making images of parked cars throughout the day.
Since people don't always follow parking rules, Utrecht earns €50-100K a day. All that € goes into street improvements.
All it takes is cars with license plates (+ LiDAR)
Since people don't always follow parking rules, Utrecht earns €50-100K a day. All that € goes into street improvements.
All it takes is cars with license plates (+ LiDAR)
October 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Utrecht has a fleet of ~6 of these cars topped with LiDAR. They circle Utrecht making images of parked cars throughout the day.
Since people don't always follow parking rules, Utrecht earns €50-100K a day. All that € goes into street improvements.
All it takes is cars with license plates (+ LiDAR)
Since people don't always follow parking rules, Utrecht earns €50-100K a day. All that € goes into street improvements.
All it takes is cars with license plates (+ LiDAR)
Here is a chart that shows projected seat share in the parliament from November 2024 to October 2025.
Compared to the US, the Dutch government has a healthy mix of viewpoints and seems quite functional.
www.politico.eu/europe-poll-...
Compared to the US, the Dutch government has a healthy mix of viewpoints and seems quite functional.
www.politico.eu/europe-poll-...
October 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Here is a chart that shows projected seat share in the parliament from November 2024 to October 2025.
Compared to the US, the Dutch government has a healthy mix of viewpoints and seems quite functional.
www.politico.eu/europe-poll-...
Compared to the US, the Dutch government has a healthy mix of viewpoints and seems quite functional.
www.politico.eu/europe-poll-...
America cuts SNAP Saturday November 1
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food benefits to 41 million poor families to help pay for groceries. The US president won't allow contingency funds to keep SNAP going
SNAP mostly helps to feed families with kids, elderly and disabled people.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food benefits to 41 million poor families to help pay for groceries. The US president won't allow contingency funds to keep SNAP going
SNAP mostly helps to feed families with kids, elderly and disabled people.
October 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
America cuts SNAP Saturday November 1
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food benefits to 41 million poor families to help pay for groceries. The US president won't allow contingency funds to keep SNAP going
SNAP mostly helps to feed families with kids, elderly and disabled people.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food benefits to 41 million poor families to help pay for groceries. The US president won't allow contingency funds to keep SNAP going
SNAP mostly helps to feed families with kids, elderly and disabled people.
Most of these 1500+ OV-fiets bikes at Utrecht Centraal are returned at night. They'll ALL be checked out again tomorrow.
Because of high demand, OV-fiets are only available to people who are registered transit users.
*Note the person walking in the background toward a train station entrance.
Because of high demand, OV-fiets are only available to people who are registered transit users.
*Note the person walking in the background toward a train station entrance.
October 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Most of these 1500+ OV-fiets bikes at Utrecht Centraal are returned at night. They'll ALL be checked out again tomorrow.
Because of high demand, OV-fiets are only available to people who are registered transit users.
*Note the person walking in the background toward a train station entrance.
Because of high demand, OV-fiets are only available to people who are registered transit users.
*Note the person walking in the background toward a train station entrance.
Rotterdam BikeFlip is managed by Martin Trcka, who has also managed to shoehorn in a small bike museum, mechanic training program, and the Give A Bike foundation into his small space.
BikeFlip (Swapfiets for kids bikes) is expanding throughout the Netherlands.
BikeFlip (Swapfiets for kids bikes) is expanding throughout the Netherlands.
October 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Rotterdam BikeFlip is managed by Martin Trcka, who has also managed to shoehorn in a small bike museum, mechanic training program, and the Give A Bike foundation into his small space.
BikeFlip (Swapfiets for kids bikes) is expanding throughout the Netherlands.
BikeFlip (Swapfiets for kids bikes) is expanding throughout the Netherlands.
Last week I visited BikeFlip in Rotterdam. They share a warehouse with Buurman, a lumber company that specializes in rescued & reused street tree wood.
Most boards are beautiful hardwood that come from wind-fall trees. Boards each have a description of the location and time they were acquired.
Most boards are beautiful hardwood that come from wind-fall trees. Boards each have a description of the location and time they were acquired.
October 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Last week I visited BikeFlip in Rotterdam. They share a warehouse with Buurman, a lumber company that specializes in rescued & reused street tree wood.
Most boards are beautiful hardwood that come from wind-fall trees. Boards each have a description of the location and time they were acquired.
Most boards are beautiful hardwood that come from wind-fall trees. Boards each have a description of the location and time they were acquired.
Rotterdam has 53 drawbridges within city limits. Here's a poem by city poet Daniël Dee to read while waiting at the Mathenesser Bridge.
Find more info about the Rotterdam Bridge Poetry program here: rotterdammakeithappen.nl/en/stories/p...
Find more info about the Rotterdam Bridge Poetry program here: rotterdammakeithappen.nl/en/stories/p...
October 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Rotterdam has 53 drawbridges within city limits. Here's a poem by city poet Daniël Dee to read while waiting at the Mathenesser Bridge.
Find more info about the Rotterdam Bridge Poetry program here: rotterdammakeithappen.nl/en/stories/p...
Find more info about the Rotterdam Bridge Poetry program here: rotterdammakeithappen.nl/en/stories/p...
Imagine the most thriving, alive parts of your city. Now imagine how much quieter, safer and delightful they'd be without cars.
#Utrecht
Stel je de meest bloeiende, levendige delen van je stad voor. Stel je nu eens voor hoe veel stiller, veiliger en prettiger ze zouden zijn zonder auto's.
#Utrecht
Stel je de meest bloeiende, levendige delen van je stad voor. Stel je nu eens voor hoe veel stiller, veiliger en prettiger ze zouden zijn zonder auto's.
October 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Imagine the most thriving, alive parts of your city. Now imagine how much quieter, safer and delightful they'd be without cars.
#Utrecht
Stel je de meest bloeiende, levendige delen van je stad voor. Stel je nu eens voor hoe veel stiller, veiliger en prettiger ze zouden zijn zonder auto's.
#Utrecht
Stel je de meest bloeiende, levendige delen van je stad voor. Stel je nu eens voor hoe veel stiller, veiliger en prettiger ze zouden zijn zonder auto's.
October 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Yet another view of the Netherlands' busiest bike intersection, made possible, in part, by an extraordinary bus network & no cars.
#Utrecht
Nog een blik op het drukste fietsknooppunt van Nederland, mede mogelijk gemaakt door een buitengewoon busnetwerk en het ontbreken van auto's.
#Utrecht
Nog een blik op het drukste fietsknooppunt van Nederland, mede mogelijk gemaakt door een buitengewoon busnetwerk en het ontbreken van auto's.
October 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Yet another view of the Netherlands' busiest bike intersection, made possible, in part, by an extraordinary bus network & no cars.
#Utrecht
Nog een blik op het drukste fietsknooppunt van Nederland, mede mogelijk gemaakt door een buitengewoon busnetwerk en het ontbreken van auto's.
#Utrecht
Nog een blik op het drukste fietsknooppunt van Nederland, mede mogelijk gemaakt door een buitengewoon busnetwerk en het ontbreken van auto's.
Great bike infrastructure begins with respecting the everyday needs of people to safely get around together.
#Utrecht
Een goede fietsinfrastructuur begint met het respecteren van de dagelijkse behoeften van mensen om zich veilig samen te kunnen verplaatsen.
#Utrecht
Een goede fietsinfrastructuur begint met het respecteren van de dagelijkse behoeften van mensen om zich veilig samen te kunnen verplaatsen.
October 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Great bike infrastructure begins with respecting the everyday needs of people to safely get around together.
#Utrecht
Een goede fietsinfrastructuur begint met het respecteren van de dagelijkse behoeften van mensen om zich veilig samen te kunnen verplaatsen.
#Utrecht
Een goede fietsinfrastructuur begint met het respecteren van de dagelijkse behoeften van mensen om zich veilig samen te kunnen verplaatsen.
When you take a big breath and think about it, it is horrifying how much material we use & then throw away to build mountains of private cars every year.
We strip mine the planet, enslave children and adults, and degrade our souls to feed our endless appetite for cars and more cars. We can change.
We strip mine the planet, enslave children and adults, and degrade our souls to feed our endless appetite for cars and more cars. We can change.
October 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
When you take a big breath and think about it, it is horrifying how much material we use & then throw away to build mountains of private cars every year.
We strip mine the planet, enslave children and adults, and degrade our souls to feed our endless appetite for cars and more cars. We can change.
We strip mine the planet, enslave children and adults, and degrade our souls to feed our endless appetite for cars and more cars. We can change.
A few months ago, a friend visited me in Utrecht. As we biked around to do daily errands, she kept saying, "This is like a dream. This is like a dream."
I do believe all cities the world over to soon come to their senses, limit car movement, and build a dream of safe, abundant streets for people.
I do believe all cities the world over to soon come to their senses, limit car movement, and build a dream of safe, abundant streets for people.
October 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A few months ago, a friend visited me in Utrecht. As we biked around to do daily errands, she kept saying, "This is like a dream. This is like a dream."
I do believe all cities the world over to soon come to their senses, limit car movement, and build a dream of safe, abundant streets for people.
I do believe all cities the world over to soon come to their senses, limit car movement, and build a dream of safe, abundant streets for people.
Hello from Downtown Portland North Park Blocks!
October 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Hello from Downtown Portland North Park Blocks!
I'm volunteering with an organization that teaches adults in the Netherlands how to bike
The 10 women in my group are working hard, and a few have already learned how to balance after just 2 lessons! Still 8 more lessons to learn turning, avoiding obstacles, road signs, etc.
Super-rewarding work!
The 10 women in my group are working hard, and a few have already learned how to balance after just 2 lessons! Still 8 more lessons to learn turning, avoiding obstacles, road signs, etc.
Super-rewarding work!
October 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I'm volunteering with an organization that teaches adults in the Netherlands how to bike
The 10 women in my group are working hard, and a few have already learned how to balance after just 2 lessons! Still 8 more lessons to learn turning, avoiding obstacles, road signs, etc.
Super-rewarding work!
The 10 women in my group are working hard, and a few have already learned how to balance after just 2 lessons! Still 8 more lessons to learn turning, avoiding obstacles, road signs, etc.
Super-rewarding work!
This is the SMALL bike parking garage next to Utrecht Centraal Station. Free for 24 hours. With a bike repair shop, a few hundred OVfiets rental bikes, and a 24/7 secure, staffed parking lot for 4,200 bikes.
The new lot on the other side of the station holds 11,500 bikes.
The new lot on the other side of the station holds 11,500 bikes.
September 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM
This is the SMALL bike parking garage next to Utrecht Centraal Station. Free for 24 hours. With a bike repair shop, a few hundred OVfiets rental bikes, and a 24/7 secure, staffed parking lot for 4,200 bikes.
The new lot on the other side of the station holds 11,500 bikes.
The new lot on the other side of the station holds 11,500 bikes.
Billionaires may lust for yachts.
I'm imagining life on this canal boat that I saw just hanging out today in Utrecht.
I'm imagining life on this canal boat that I saw just hanging out today in Utrecht.
September 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Billionaires may lust for yachts.
I'm imagining life on this canal boat that I saw just hanging out today in Utrecht.
I'm imagining life on this canal boat that I saw just hanging out today in Utrecht.
HOW DOES THE WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING WORK?
1. Every Trip Counts
2. You can ask someone else to drive you
3. Think about Who Has Choices, What Are Your Choices?
4. It’s Okay to Drive – But Reflect What That Means for Nondrivers
Are YOU up for the #WeekWithoutDriving challenge?
➡️ buff.ly/aNtmAhR
1. Every Trip Counts
2. You can ask someone else to drive you
3. Think about Who Has Choices, What Are Your Choices?
4. It’s Okay to Drive – But Reflect What That Means for Nondrivers
Are YOU up for the #WeekWithoutDriving challenge?
➡️ buff.ly/aNtmAhR
September 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
HOW DOES THE WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING WORK?
1. Every Trip Counts
2. You can ask someone else to drive you
3. Think about Who Has Choices, What Are Your Choices?
4. It’s Okay to Drive – But Reflect What That Means for Nondrivers
Are YOU up for the #WeekWithoutDriving challenge?
➡️ buff.ly/aNtmAhR
1. Every Trip Counts
2. You can ask someone else to drive you
3. Think about Who Has Choices, What Are Your Choices?
4. It’s Okay to Drive – But Reflect What That Means for Nondrivers
Are YOU up for the #WeekWithoutDriving challenge?
➡️ buff.ly/aNtmAhR
Not everyone can choose to drive a car.
#WeekWithoutDriving starts next Monday Sep. 29-Oct. 5
Join the national movement❤️ Bring along your friends❤️ Get local leaders involved❤️
And please consider donating in support of @americawalks.bsky.social Accessible Communities For All❤️ ➡️ buff.ly/EO1sMxc
#WeekWithoutDriving starts next Monday Sep. 29-Oct. 5
Join the national movement❤️ Bring along your friends❤️ Get local leaders involved❤️
And please consider donating in support of @americawalks.bsky.social Accessible Communities For All❤️ ➡️ buff.ly/EO1sMxc
September 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Not everyone can choose to drive a car.
#WeekWithoutDriving starts next Monday Sep. 29-Oct. 5
Join the national movement❤️ Bring along your friends❤️ Get local leaders involved❤️
And please consider donating in support of @americawalks.bsky.social Accessible Communities For All❤️ ➡️ buff.ly/EO1sMxc
#WeekWithoutDriving starts next Monday Sep. 29-Oct. 5
Join the national movement❤️ Bring along your friends❤️ Get local leaders involved❤️
And please consider donating in support of @americawalks.bsky.social Accessible Communities For All❤️ ➡️ buff.ly/EO1sMxc
Want to avoid climate catastrophe?
Normalize getting around by walking & biking in cities.
Wil je een klimaatramp voorkomen?
Maak het normaal om je in steden te voet of op de fiets te verplaatsen.
#Utrecht
Normalize getting around by walking & biking in cities.
Wil je een klimaatramp voorkomen?
Maak het normaal om je in steden te voet of op de fiets te verplaatsen.
#Utrecht
September 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Want to avoid climate catastrophe?
Normalize getting around by walking & biking in cities.
Wil je een klimaatramp voorkomen?
Maak het normaal om je in steden te voet of op de fiets te verplaatsen.
#Utrecht
Normalize getting around by walking & biking in cities.
Wil je een klimaatramp voorkomen?
Maak het normaal om je in steden te voet of op de fiets te verplaatsen.
#Utrecht