The Pedestrian of the Future (www.currentaffairs.org)
A satirical article about increasing pedestrian deaths because of cars.
The Disturbing Death Disparity on North American Roads (youtu.be)
The United States seems to always have disproportionately high rates of things that kill people compared to other developed nations. 🤔
How to Escape From the Iron Age? (solar.lowtechmagazine.com)
France: Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it's not stopping (momentummag.com)
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A seat with a view! (hexbear.net)
Waverley Park — Melbourne's car-dependent suburban AFL stadium with a planned seated capacity of over 150,000 (not a typo!)
cross-posted from: aus.social/users/…/112121946640090153...
I always find 'ghost' buildings rather interesting... (hexbear.net)
mastodon.scot/…/112101386191632255
Kayashima: The Japanese Train Station Built Around a 700-Year-Old Tree (www.thisiscolossal.com)
More of America's Lost Metro Systems (www.youtube.com)
Sydney has opened up consultation on a strategy to reduce car traffic and make the city more walkable
cross-posted from: aus.social/users/…/112105256146111201...
The Sunshine State is #1 in fatal crashes at intersections, with more than three times as many deadly intersections (257) as the next highest state, Arizona (82) (stacker.com)
What Urbanists' Doug Burgum Lovefest Reveals About the 'Why' Behind Our Advocacy — Streetsblog USA (usa.streetsblog.org)
What if the problem with cars was not their method of propulsion? Epthinktank | European Parliament
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Can Cities Drive SUVs Off Their Streets? (reasonstobecheerful.world)
The Squamish First Nation are building a big modern development on their land in Vancouver and the neighbors aren't happy (macleans.ca)
Some amazing quotes in this article:...
How Many People Does Car Culture Kill, Exactly? (usa.streetsblog.org)
"I don't want to live in a dense, walkable area. I can't imagine being packed like sardines" (hexbear.net)
Los Angeles Just Proved How Spongy a City Can Be (www.wired.com)
I love systems that turn a problem into an asset. It’s the kind of balanced improvement we’re almost taught is impossible. So cities capturing storm water, effectively turning floodwater into drinking water they can use by allowing it to filter back down into the aquifer, seems like a great move. Especially when it comes...
Many Beverly Hills residents have expressed concerns about "maintaining the city's character," (hexbear.net)
…yahoo.com/…/beverly-hills-residents-arms-over-18…
Today I learn that my neighborhood is a safe space (hexbear.net)
Today is alright for me. Still not a good day because still no Free Palestine.
Rishi Sunak’s report finds low-traffic neighbourhoods work and are popular (www.theguardian.com)
Not fulfill any purpose (hexbear.net)
Health gains of low-traffic schemes up to 100 times greater than costs, study finds (www.theguardian.com)
Bike lanes are good for business, but store owners still hate them (www.businessinsider.com)
