Rory Koehler
@rorykoehler.bsky.social
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Bikes, Trains, Walking and Buses ....
Bikes, Trains, Walking and Buses ....
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Leidseplein, Amsterdam in 1972 and today
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Leidseplein, Amsterdam in 1972 and today
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What discourages women 🚴asks @cyclinguk.bsky.social ?
It is no surprise for Eastbourne. It's traffic and poor routes
It is no surprise for Eastbourne. It's traffic and poor routes
November 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
What discourages women 🚴asks @cyclinguk.bsky.social ?
It is no surprise for Eastbourne. It's traffic and poor routes
It is no surprise for Eastbourne. It's traffic and poor routes
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When New Yorkers ask "can I get a triple?", it's not about espresso.
November 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
When New Yorkers ask "can I get a triple?", it's not about espresso.
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Women deserve the freedom to move - yet many still feel unsafe cycling
No one should have to choose between a busy road or a dark path. When cycling’s safer for women, it’s safer for everyone 🚲
👉 Donate or join: cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-right
'My ride. Our right' – supported by Cycle SOS
No one should have to choose between a busy road or a dark path. When cycling’s safer for women, it’s safer for everyone 🚲
👉 Donate or join: cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-right
'My ride. Our right' – supported by Cycle SOS
November 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Women deserve the freedom to move - yet many still feel unsafe cycling
No one should have to choose between a busy road or a dark path. When cycling’s safer for women, it’s safer for everyone 🚲
👉 Donate or join: cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-right
'My ride. Our right' – supported by Cycle SOS
No one should have to choose between a busy road or a dark path. When cycling’s safer for women, it’s safer for everyone 🚲
👉 Donate or join: cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-right
'My ride. Our right' – supported by Cycle SOS
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The thing is, it’s actually blindingly obvious that Zohran Mamdani’s campaign speaks to what Americans all over the country are looking for and even what people around the world are looking for
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The thing is, it’s actually blindingly obvious that Zohran Mamdani’s campaign speaks to what Americans all over the country are looking for and even what people around the world are looking for
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The entire right-wing propaganda machine came after Zohran Mamdani.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The entire right-wing propaganda machine came after Zohran Mamdani.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
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Smart tram in Zhuzhou, China. Follows markings on the road, so construction costs are way lower. Basically bus rapid transit but with the option for huge buses.
November 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Smart tram in Zhuzhou, China. Follows markings on the road, so construction costs are way lower. Basically bus rapid transit but with the option for huge buses.
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So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
'Just getting started': Zack Polanski reacts as Greens SECOND in new poll
ZACK Polanski has welcomed a new poll putting his party in second place at Westminster.
www.thenational.scot
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
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I’m one of many who say emphatically that when it comes to the safe, protected bike & active transport infrastructure our cities need, paint isn’t infrastructure.
It’s a true statement where vulnerable people are surrounded by unsafe vehicles.
But painted bus-only lanes?
Smart & transformative.
It’s a true statement where vulnerable people are surrounded by unsafe vehicles.
But painted bus-only lanes?
Smart & transformative.
October 15, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I’m one of many who say emphatically that when it comes to the safe, protected bike & active transport infrastructure our cities need, paint isn’t infrastructure.
It’s a true statement where vulnerable people are surrounded by unsafe vehicles.
But painted bus-only lanes?
Smart & transformative.
It’s a true statement where vulnerable people are surrounded by unsafe vehicles.
But painted bus-only lanes?
Smart & transformative.
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Thorbeckeplein, Amsterdam in 1983 and today. I can't actually stand in the exact same spot as the photographer did in 1983 or I'd be among the tables between the tree and the buildings on the left!
October 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Thorbeckeplein, Amsterdam in 1983 and today. I can't actually stand in the exact same spot as the photographer did in 1983 or I'd be among the tables between the tree and the buildings on the left!
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Zeedijk, Amsterdam in 1980 and today.
October 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Zeedijk, Amsterdam in 1980 and today.
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All I want in life is to persuade everyone, when encountering politics & culture, to ask, "why are we talking about this?" I mean that very literally: anything you encounter on your screens reflects a choice. Someone covered that, talked about that, rather than the many other things out there. Why?
October 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
All I want in life is to persuade everyone, when encountering politics & culture, to ask, "why are we talking about this?" I mean that very literally: anything you encounter on your screens reflects a choice. Someone covered that, talked about that, rather than the many other things out there. Why?
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“Paris is an incredible example of how a city can transform when political will meets smart data,” says one of the report’s lead authors. “We wanted to understand exactly which factors made this happen.”
momentummag.com/new-study-pa...
momentummag.com/new-study-pa...
New Study Shows How Paris Pedaled Its Way to a Cycling Revolution
Cycling through central Paris meant weaving between buses and scooters—a bold choice reserved for the fearless few.
momentummag.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
“Paris is an incredible example of how a city can transform when political will meets smart data,” says one of the report’s lead authors. “We wanted to understand exactly which factors made this happen.”
momentummag.com/new-study-pa...
momentummag.com/new-study-pa...
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Hell yeah, the Rubygems team launched a new community gem server so you can fuck off from using Ruby Central/DHH-supported software: gem.coop
gem.coop
gem.coop
October 6, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Hell yeah, the Rubygems team launched a new community gem server so you can fuck off from using Ruby Central/DHH-supported software: gem.coop
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Frans Halsstraat, Amsterdam in 1983 and today
October 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Frans Halsstraat, Amsterdam in 1983 and today
Former Arsenal and current Betis footballer Hector Bellerin bikes to work and advocates for "greener cities, with fewer cars". Great to see him using his voice for this cause #urbanism #walkable #carsruincities #cardependency #carfree
'With power comes responsibility' - Hector Bellerin wins BBC Green Sports Award
Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin talks about his attempts to live a more sustainable life as he wins the BBC Green Sports Award.
www.bbc.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Former Arsenal and current Betis footballer Hector Bellerin bikes to work and advocates for "greener cities, with fewer cars". Great to see him using his voice for this cause #urbanism #walkable #carsruincities #cardependency #carfree
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📌Urbanism+ Community
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January 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
📌Urbanism+ Community
⚙️Feeds: [Live] | Trending | News | Video
👉Follow @urbanism.plus to join the feed!
🚫Block carbrains with @labeler.urbanism.plus & enjoy cool flair!
🗣️Discord | ☕Donate | 📕Pocketbook
📃Starterpacks | 📜Rules & Info | ♿Use Alt-Text!
⚙️Feeds: [Live] | Trending | News | Video
👉Follow @urbanism.plus to join the feed!
🚫Block carbrains with @labeler.urbanism.plus & enjoy cool flair!
🗣️Discord | ☕Donate | 📕Pocketbook
📃Starterpacks | 📜Rules & Info | ♿Use Alt-Text!
Liberalism assumed markets self-correct and states set boundaries.
Now markets set the boundaries and states chase capital.
The logic that once liberated individuals from monarchy has been hijacked by entities with no civic duty, no mortality, and no constituency.
Now markets set the boundaries and states chase capital.
The logic that once liberated individuals from monarchy has been hijacked by entities with no civic duty, no mortality, and no constituency.
October 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Liberalism assumed markets self-correct and states set boundaries.
Now markets set the boundaries and states chase capital.
The logic that once liberated individuals from monarchy has been hijacked by entities with no civic duty, no mortality, and no constituency.
Now markets set the boundaries and states chase capital.
The logic that once liberated individuals from monarchy has been hijacked by entities with no civic duty, no mortality, and no constituency.
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Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
President Macron: “Europeans, let's wake up!
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
October 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
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I don’t hate cars. Like most North American males I was raised to think cars are cool, and as a design nerd, few objects are more eye-catching.
I hate surrendering our streets, our cities and our lives to them.
Car dependence isn’t freedom.
Great cartoon by @robcowan.bsky.social #CarDependency
I hate surrendering our streets, our cities and our lives to them.
Car dependence isn’t freedom.
Great cartoon by @robcowan.bsky.social #CarDependency
October 2, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I don’t hate cars. Like most North American males I was raised to think cars are cool, and as a design nerd, few objects are more eye-catching.
I hate surrendering our streets, our cities and our lives to them.
Car dependence isn’t freedom.
Great cartoon by @robcowan.bsky.social #CarDependency
I hate surrendering our streets, our cities and our lives to them.
Car dependence isn’t freedom.
Great cartoon by @robcowan.bsky.social #CarDependency
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Basic principles for the future of the car in cities:
✅ Fewer
✅ Smaller
✅ Slower
✅ Cleaner
This can be achieved with:
✅ Parking controls
✅ LTNs
✅ Road User Pricing
✅ Pedestrianisation
✅ Default 20mph roads
✅ Improved public transport
✅ Segregated cycling
✅ Fewer
✅ Smaller
✅ Slower
✅ Cleaner
This can be achieved with:
✅ Parking controls
✅ LTNs
✅ Road User Pricing
✅ Pedestrianisation
✅ Default 20mph roads
✅ Improved public transport
✅ Segregated cycling
September 24, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Basic principles for the future of the car in cities:
✅ Fewer
✅ Smaller
✅ Slower
✅ Cleaner
This can be achieved with:
✅ Parking controls
✅ LTNs
✅ Road User Pricing
✅ Pedestrianisation
✅ Default 20mph roads
✅ Improved public transport
✅ Segregated cycling
✅ Fewer
✅ Smaller
✅ Slower
✅ Cleaner
This can be achieved with:
✅ Parking controls
✅ LTNs
✅ Road User Pricing
✅ Pedestrianisation
✅ Default 20mph roads
✅ Improved public transport
✅ Segregated cycling
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Cargo bicycle share trial expands to Dublin’s northside with new hub in Stoneybatter
A cargo bike share scheme, which is being run as a pilot project by bike hire company Bleeper for Dublin City Council's Beta Projects, has been expanded to Stoneybatter. The new location in Stoneybatter is on…
A cargo bike share scheme, which is being run as a pilot project by bike hire company Bleeper for Dublin City Council's Beta Projects, has been expanded to Stoneybatter. The new location in Stoneybatter is on…
Cargo bicycle share trial expands to Dublin’s northside with new hub in Stoneybatter
A cargo bike share scheme, which is being run as a pilot project by bike hire company Bleeper for Dublin City Council's Beta Projects, has been expanded to Stoneybatter. The new location in Stoneybatter is on Manor Place, opposite Kerala Kitchen. The cargo bike rental costs €1 per 15 minutes of use, which is capped at €25 per day. Bleeper said: "We're excited to announce the new shared cargo bike in Stoneybatter!
irishcycle.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Cargo bicycle share trial expands to Dublin’s northside with new hub in Stoneybatter
A cargo bike share scheme, which is being run as a pilot project by bike hire company Bleeper for Dublin City Council's Beta Projects, has been expanded to Stoneybatter. The new location in Stoneybatter is on…
A cargo bike share scheme, which is being run as a pilot project by bike hire company Bleeper for Dublin City Council's Beta Projects, has been expanded to Stoneybatter. The new location in Stoneybatter is on…
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Shot, chaser
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
September 14, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Shot, chaser
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
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What a pleasure to see Paris, a city that has become the epicentre of cycling, the most child-friendly city, which is creating urban forests and transforming itself to tackle climate change.
Thank you and well done @annehidalgo.bsky.social 💫🙏🏻💫
Thank you and well done @annehidalgo.bsky.social 💫🙏🏻💫
July 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
What a pleasure to see Paris, a city that has become the epicentre of cycling, the most child-friendly city, which is creating urban forests and transforming itself to tackle climate change.
Thank you and well done @annehidalgo.bsky.social 💫🙏🏻💫
Thank you and well done @annehidalgo.bsky.social 💫🙏🏻💫