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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More Walking And Cycling Will Decarbonize Transport Faster And Improve Health
Road vehicles account for nearly three-quarters of global transport CO2 emissions, and the percentage is rapidly increasing. But active travel remains a low priority and is under-funded, despite its potential to improve air quality and people’s well-being, according to a new coalition.
As Cars Get Bigger, Bike Lanes Haven’t Adjusted to Protect Cyclists
Have you ever been riding along in the bike lane when the driver of an SUV or truck nearly buzzed you as they rolled past? You’re not alone: As cars have gotten wider and heavier in recent years and SUVs have become the new family vehicle, bike lanes are getting more squeezed and riding is getting more dangerous.
The Average Lot Size in Every U.S. State in 2022
The “American Dream” is often associated with imagery of spacious estates adorned with white picket fences, wrap-around porches, and sprawling green lawns that seem to go on forever.
Read it on visualcapitalist.com
"We Need to Make Our Cities Pedestrian-Friendly. Let’s Get Creative About It."
The mid-20th century urban planners conceived of a radical new way to live in our cities. Their philosophy unconditionally accepted the car as the transport method of the future, and their approach modern city design ensured that cars would face few obstructions. Over half a century later, we feel unforeseen consequences of car-centric design in our every day: traffic jams, air pollution and a lack of cohesion between neighborhoods. As bad as they are, these problems will only worsen as cities grow and climate change increasingly threatens our urban infrastructure.
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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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