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I post a lot of links to Mastodon -- basically I use it as a reading list. They are mostly about urbanism, biking, traffic planning, public transportation, equality and climate change. I thought it might be a good idea, to share and archive some of those links here as well. Someone might be interested.
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Saving Christmas—With the Power of Cycling
In Budapest, Hungary, the spirit of Christmas has been saved by bicycles. Seriously. In one neighborhood, Christmas—or at least, the local Christmas tree in the square—was perilously close to being cancelled due to the ongoing energy crisis in the country. Thankfully, bikes came to the rescue. Specifically, bikes that could be pedaled to generate power for the tree’s lights were installed as a fixture in the square, and locals are getting workouts in while maintaining the town’s Christmas spirit.
Turning an office into a home: The city's new idea to get people living downtown
The City of Winnipeg could be eyeing a new way to get more people living downtown – by filling the spaces left vacant by office workers working at home.
Housing costs in some of the most bikeable neighborhoods in the US
While bicycling has been a common pastime, mode of exercise, and transportation method in the U.S. for decades, its popularity skyrocketed during COVID-19. In fact, Americans spent over $1 billion more on bikes and bike accessories in 2021—when pandemic-related lockdowns were in full swing—than they did in 2020. The U.S. also imported about 70% more electric bikes in 2021 than it did in 2020.
TfL Data Report Shows Continued Boom For Active Travel In London With Cycling Increasing By 40%
Transport for London (TfL) has published data from its annual Travel in London report, showing there has been a continued boom in walking and cycling in London, with levels of cycling remaining 40% higher than levels seen before the pandemic.
Hungary: Data Misused for Political Campaigns
The Hungarian government’s misuse of personal data during the 2022 national elections campaign undermined privacy and further tilted an already uneven playing field in favor of the ruling party, Fidesz, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
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If you are interested in topics and reads like the above, check my Mastodon -- link in the footer.
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Comments are welcome -- send them to uptempo07.brines [the usual symbol] icloud.com.
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