Genuinely laughed out loud there when I looked at historic Google Streetview of that photo location (done on a whim after seeing some of @qagggy.bsky.social's before & after posts). Outrageous change.
Mass pedestrianization—across every city in the world—is essential for building a healthy, safe, and sustainable future.
Woonerf on the edge of Groningen city centre.
(I've got several hundred photos in my camera roll, but I can't promise you they're all as exciting as this)
View of the canal, facing the other way (complete with guest appearance from my thumb).
Corner of the canal at Tursingel, just on the edge of Groningen city centre.
Before (2015) & now (2026)
Context: just back from a trip to Groningen for the first time in 10 years, and may have a photo or two hundred to share in the days to come, showing how fantastic a place it is.
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Exclusive: first govt plan for cycling and walking in England since the Johnson era contains some actual targets - including that 60% of all pupils walk/cycle/wheel to school by 2035. Transport sec Heidi Alexander says a lot of the push is based on public health.
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"Yo, paella man, wing one up here!"
Qagggy!
Exclusive: Transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, says cycling and walking plan focuses on ‘everyday travel needs’
