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A city may have the best cycling infrastructure, but without bicycle parking, it still falls short.
Safe, dry, accessible, free, and user-friendly parking options that connect both to the cycling- and public transport networks are essential to encourage people to choose to cycle.
Max, welcome to The War on Cars.
"E-bike ownership and use had the most growth in the 30-39 age bracket, rising from 19.3% in 2024 to 23.2% in 2025. Families with young children revealed an above-average interest in purchasing e-bikes, with almost 9% of such households planning to purchase in the next 12 months..."
And, welcome to @thewaroncars.bsky.social #FML - also entirely relatable as a biker in the city and a parent…
I'm not sure "Local man invents unverified pseudoscientific reason to malign bike infrastructure" merits a news story.
What an incredible group of advocates, planners, and scholars from around the world. I feel so lucky to have been part of this conversation. So grateful to @johnmunro.bsky.social and @yosra999.bsky.social for convening this vital discussion. May the connections continue into the future!
ICYMI, our latest episode is here!
"Though storing cars on the street was eventually legalized, the humble New York City parking spot has been the subject of periodic crackdowns, halfhearted reforms, scandalous monetization schemes and the occasional murderous struggle."
NEW EPISODE: "Changing Lanes."
A new documentary explores the fight to make Brooklyn's McGuinness Blvd safer following the tragic death of a beloved teacher. More than about a bike lane, it's a film very much made for this political and cultural moment.
Listen:
podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/c...
As the Halifax Regional Municipality continues to expand its cycling network, a Dartmouth resident has spent the last two years documenting how many cyclists use a bike lane near his home.
www.ctvnews.ca
From court cases to political scandal to murder, the city has long been racked with conflict over what to do with cars when they’re not being driven.
NEW EPISODE: "Changing Lanes."
A new documentary explores the fight to make Brooklyn's McGuinness Blvd safer following the tragic death of a beloved teacher. More than about a bike lane, it's a film very much made for this political and cultural moment.
Listen:
podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/c...
In other news, I successfully carried my dog Max in his backpack for a short bike ride (~10 minutes). I am hopeful with further training we can go on longer bike trail adventures. I may also invest in a better, more comfortable backpack (The Maxine One).
28% of Germans own an e-bike - up from 15.2% five years ago.
leva-eu.com/over-a-quart...
Grateful to Azbah Ansari, Sadok Damak, @reenamahajan.bsky.social, Gabriela García Portuondo, @sgoodyear.bsky.social, @brooklynspoke.bsky.social, and my wonderful co-host @yosra999.bsky.social for this fantastic conversation about Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile.
Source: SAZ Bike, Bastian Dietz Energy company E.on has recently published survey results indicating that 28% of Germans own an e-bike or speed pedelec, in comparison to 15.2% five years ago. Over 30,...
