Stewart Schwartz
@stewartcsg.bsky.social
Executive Director, Coalition for Smarter Growth, www.smartergrowth.net; Navy Veteran; believer in democracy, sustainable, inclusive, walkable communities & fighting climate change
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Here are 12 Amazing Cities to Explore by Bicycle in 2026.
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Here are 12 Amazing Cities to Explore by Bicycle in 2026
Some cities are just better to explore by bicycle. They have a history and a culture, but they also have the infrastructure that makes it safe and easy.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Here are 12 Amazing Cities to Explore by Bicycle in 2026.
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Car-free transit activist and community organizer is the new Seattle Mayor!
Congratulations Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social
Congratulations Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Car-free transit activist and community organizer is the new Seattle Mayor!
Congratulations Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social
Congratulations Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social
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“If you’ve been following recent debates about health, you’ve been hearing a lot about vaccines, diet, measles, Medicaid cuts and health insurance costs – but much less about one of the greatest threats to global public health: climate change.”
v @brenttoderian.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
v @brenttoderian.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
“If you’ve been following recent debates about health, you’ve been hearing a lot about vaccines, diet, measles, Medicaid cuts and health insurance costs – but much less about one of the greatest threats to global public health: climate change.”
v @brenttoderian.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
v @brenttoderian.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
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In Melbourne today. Caught 7 trams and a train and walked 9000 steps to have 6 meetings around the city. What a great place!
November 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
In Melbourne today. Caught 7 trams and a train and walked 9000 steps to have 6 meetings around the city. What a great place!
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I keep noodling on how to pitch low traffic neighborhoods in my town (Olympia, WA), but this video makes the best argument.
Bollards & one-way systems stop through traffic. Play signs tell drivers kids are in the street. Paving, build-outs & planting slow cars. People add benches, hang out, share drinks. The street becomes an extension of home - a social space, not a shortcut. This is what neighbourhoods should feel like
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I keep noodling on how to pitch low traffic neighborhoods in my town (Olympia, WA), but this video makes the best argument.
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Good morning with good news: Global solar grew by 498 TWh (+31%) in Q1-Q3 2025, compared to 2024, "the largest increase ever over a nine-month period."
Global solar output in first 3 quarters of 2025 already surpassed total output in all of 2024.
ember-energy.org/latest-insig... #energysky
Global solar output in first 3 quarters of 2025 already surpassed total output in all of 2024.
ember-energy.org/latest-insig... #energysky
November 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Good morning with good news: Global solar grew by 498 TWh (+31%) in Q1-Q3 2025, compared to 2024, "the largest increase ever over a nine-month period."
Global solar output in first 3 quarters of 2025 already surpassed total output in all of 2024.
ember-energy.org/latest-insig... #energysky
Global solar output in first 3 quarters of 2025 already surpassed total output in all of 2024.
ember-energy.org/latest-insig... #energysky
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Paris Agreement 10 years on: More wins than you may realize – DW – 11/12/2025
Find out more: www.dw.com/en/the-paris-cli...
#ClimateAction
Paris Agreement 10 years on: More wins than you may realize – DW – 11/12/2025
Find out more: www.dw.com/en/the-paris-cli...
#ClimateAction
Paris Agreement 10 years on: More wins than you may realize – DW – 11/12/2025
Global emissions continue to rise a decade after the Paris Agreement. However, solar, wind and EV growth demonstrate that climate action can work. Here's what has been achieved and what remains urgent.
www.dw.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Paris Agreement 10 years on: More wins than you may realize – DW – 11/12/2025
Find out more: www.dw.com/en/the-paris-cli...
#ClimateAction
Paris Agreement 10 years on: More wins than you may realize – DW – 11/12/2025
Find out more: www.dw.com/en/the-paris-cli...
#ClimateAction
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Posting tonight about great city-making books made me realize, to my shock, that I never posted about the deeply sad death this year of one of the greatest urbanists who ever lived— Allan Jacobs. Jake was a big hero of mine in my early life, who became an advisor & friend later on. A GREAT man. #RIP
In memoriam: Professor Emeritus Allan B. Jacobs, influential urban planner and thinker about cities - UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design
Remembering Professor Emeritus Allan B. Jacobs, an influential urban planner and thinker about cities. Jacobs had an outsize impact on the field of urban
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November 11, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Posting tonight about great city-making books made me realize, to my shock, that I never posted about the deeply sad death this year of one of the greatest urbanists who ever lived— Allan Jacobs. Jake was a big hero of mine in my early life, who became an advisor & friend later on. A GREAT man. #RIP
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Can’t get enough of this! While Tokyo cuts down trees and paves over open spaces, Paris is pedestrianising the city and making it greener for everyone. This is what real climate leadership looks like. Thanks for the inspiration @annehidalgo.bsky.social !
November 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Can’t get enough of this! While Tokyo cuts down trees and paves over open spaces, Paris is pedestrianising the city and making it greener for everyone. This is what real climate leadership looks like. Thanks for the inspiration @annehidalgo.bsky.social !
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We need the climate, its fine without us.
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#ClimateChange Myth Buster #video (part1)
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PL RP🩷💚💙
#ClimateAction
@djrock.bsky.social @womanwhorules.bsky.social @otilapadilla.bsky.social @jillschuler.bsky.social
@lglly.bsky.social @bluelaura.bsky.social
@bonniesonder.bsky.social @bronsays.bsky.social
#ClimateChange Myth Buster #video (part1)
Watch▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=XzZl...
PL RP🩷💚💙
#ClimateAction
@djrock.bsky.social @womanwhorules.bsky.social @otilapadilla.bsky.social @jillschuler.bsky.social
@lglly.bsky.social @bluelaura.bsky.social
@bonniesonder.bsky.social @bronsays.bsky.social
Climate Change Myth Buster | My Zero Carbon Climate Action
YouTube video by My Zero Carbon
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November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We need the climate, its fine without us.
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Good morning with good news: "China's CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months!"
Transport CO2 fell 5% & electricity CO2 is flat, despite strong demand growth, in Q3 2025, compared to 2024.
Solar surged 46% & wind 11% in Q3 2025!
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi... #energysky
Transport CO2 fell 5% & electricity CO2 is flat, despite strong demand growth, in Q3 2025, compared to 2024.
Solar surged 46% & wind 11% in Q3 2025!
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi... #energysky
November 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Good morning with good news: "China's CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months!"
Transport CO2 fell 5% & electricity CO2 is flat, despite strong demand growth, in Q3 2025, compared to 2024.
Solar surged 46% & wind 11% in Q3 2025!
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi... #energysky
Transport CO2 fell 5% & electricity CO2 is flat, despite strong demand growth, in Q3 2025, compared to 2024.
Solar surged 46% & wind 11% in Q3 2025!
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi... #energysky
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I'm heading to a certain cycling-friendly European city tonight. Here, from earlier today in Ealing, is a clue to my destination.
November 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I'm heading to a certain cycling-friendly European city tonight. Here, from earlier today in Ealing, is a clue to my destination.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened a gathering of heads of state in Belem, Brazil, with harsh words for world powers who he said “remain captive to the fossil fuel interests, rather than protecting the public interest.” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/n...
At UN climate summit, world leaders say time is running short to stop the worst effects of warming
UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened a gathering of heads of state in Belem, Brazil, with harsh words for world powers who he said “remain captive to the fossil fuel interests, rather than pro...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened a gathering of heads of state in Belem, Brazil, with harsh words for world powers who he said “remain captive to the fossil fuel interests, rather than protecting the public interest.” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/n...
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You love to see a multi-modal council member spotted in the wild! Props to @kirkmcpike.bsky.social who always mixes a stylish blazer with his bike rides.
November 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
You love to see a multi-modal council member spotted in the wild! Props to @kirkmcpike.bsky.social who always mixes a stylish blazer with his bike rides.
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U.S. bishops urge climate action ahead of global conference
We need to take urgent #ClimateAction to avoid the worst of Climate Change!
Read on: angelusnews.com/news/nation...
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U.S. bishops urge climate action ahead of global conference
We need to take urgent #ClimateAction to avoid the worst of Climate Change!
Read on: angelusnews.com/news/nation...
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U.S. bishops urge climate action ahead of global conference
U.S. bishops offered prayers ahead of the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is scheduled for Nov. 10–21 in Belém, Brazil.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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U.S. bishops urge climate action ahead of global conference
We need to take urgent #ClimateAction to avoid the worst of Climate Change!
Read on: angelusnews.com/news/nation...
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U.S. bishops urge climate action ahead of global conference
We need to take urgent #ClimateAction to avoid the worst of Climate Change!
Read on: angelusnews.com/news/nation...
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It’s Election Day in Virginia! Please VOTE. Here is helpful information ftom VPM news: www.vpm.org/elections/20...
Casting your ballot: Answers to frequent questions about voting in Virginia
And what to do if you're turned away at the polls.
www.vpm.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It’s Election Day in Virginia! Please VOTE. Here is helpful information ftom VPM news: www.vpm.org/elections/20...
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REMINDER: Today is the last of early in-person voting. Do you know your satellite early voting locations?
You can find them here: tinyurl.com/3h6hutfp
You can find them here: tinyurl.com/3h6hutfp
November 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
REMINDER: Today is the last of early in-person voting. Do you know your satellite early voting locations?
You can find them here: tinyurl.com/3h6hutfp
You can find them here: tinyurl.com/3h6hutfp
Thank you @alyia4alx.com for your inspirational remarks and for joining the Halloween urbanist costume fun! We were excited to have 200+ advocates, government staff, consultants and elected officials join us @betterdcregion.bsky.social Smart Growth Social!
Grateful to give the keynote at @betterDCregion Smart Growth Social 2025, celebrating the leaders and advocates shaping a more walkable, transit-friendly region. Had fun joining the Halloween theme dressed as a DASH driver alongside an ALX resident dressed as a King St bike lane!
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Thank you @alyia4alx.com for your inspirational remarks and for joining the Halloween urbanist costume fun! We were excited to have 200+ advocates, government staff, consultants and elected officials join us @betterdcregion.bsky.social Smart Growth Social!
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Two hundred New York City groups joined calls to ban parking at corners in order to improve safety and visibility, also known as daylighting.
Hundreds of Community Groups — From the Far Right to the Socialists! — Demand Daylighting - Streetsblog New York City
Two hundred New York City groups joined calls to ban parking at corners in order to improve safety and visibility, also known as daylighting.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Two hundred New York City groups joined calls to ban parking at corners in order to improve safety and visibility, also known as daylighting.
Representing our team @betterdcregion.bsky.social at the @mwcog.bsky.social #DMVMoves meeting on regional rail @amtrak.com VRE & MARC. Hoping to see Maryland match Virginia’s big investment in intercity rail & for MD/DC/VA to increase @wmata.com rail & bus investment. Transit is key to our future!
October 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Representing our team @betterdcregion.bsky.social at the @mwcog.bsky.social #DMVMoves meeting on regional rail @amtrak.com VRE & MARC. Hoping to see Maryland match Virginia’s big investment in intercity rail & for MD/DC/VA to increase @wmata.com rail & bus investment. Transit is key to our future!
On the @wmata D80 bus in DC. Full bus, all ages, all walks of life, but wishing we had more dedicated bus lanes in DC! @ddotdc.bsky.social @mayorbowser.dc.gov @betterdcregion.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
On the @wmata D80 bus in DC. Full bus, all ages, all walks of life, but wishing we had more dedicated bus lanes in DC! @ddotdc.bsky.social @mayorbowser.dc.gov @betterdcregion.bsky.social
Great stats on @wmata.com performance shared by Gen Mgr Randy Clark @wmatagm.bsky.social at the Virginia SJ28 committee meeting. Metro and local transit deserve our support and are key for creating walkable, bikeable, inclusive, transit-oriented communities. @betterdcregion.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Great stats on @wmata.com performance shared by Gen Mgr Randy Clark @wmatagm.bsky.social at the Virginia SJ28 committee meeting. Metro and local transit deserve our support and are key for creating walkable, bikeable, inclusive, transit-oriented communities. @betterdcregion.bsky.social
Back @wmata.com ops center for the Virginia SJ28 funding meeting. Here for @betterdcregion.bsky.social to support more funding for Metro bus and rail and local transit services.
October 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Back @wmata.com ops center for the Virginia SJ28 funding meeting. Here for @betterdcregion.bsky.social to support more funding for Metro bus and rail and local transit services.
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Seriously, what else was I going to do on my first day here in Rome except inventory piazzas?
My simplistic assessment?
Most either had too many tourists (I know, hypocritical), or if less well known, too many vehicles. Most had too little seating, too many ugly fences, too many building ads…
My simplistic assessment?
Most either had too many tourists (I know, hypocritical), or if less well known, too many vehicles. Most had too little seating, too many ugly fences, too many building ads…
October 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Seriously, what else was I going to do on my first day here in Rome except inventory piazzas?
My simplistic assessment?
Most either had too many tourists (I know, hypocritical), or if less well known, too many vehicles. Most had too little seating, too many ugly fences, too many building ads…
My simplistic assessment?
Most either had too many tourists (I know, hypocritical), or if less well known, too many vehicles. Most had too little seating, too many ugly fences, too many building ads…