Last couple of days to save 10% off everything in the official The War on Cars store with code BIKEMONTH. Good now through the end of, um, Bike Month.
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NEW EPISODE. We talk with Charles T. Brown about his essential new book, "Arrested Mobility: Overcoming the Threat to Black Movement." We get into how to repair our cities, the importance of Black leadership, and what it truly means to “love thy neighbor.”
Episode 152: Overcoming the Threat to Black Movement with Charles T. Brown – The War on Cars
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"Yet, rather than invest in ways to help people leave their cars at home, America’s typical response to congestion has been to build more lanes and highways. In a nation where cars are king, it’s no surprise that more freeways are often portrayed as the only way."
Opinion | Europe Built Trains. America Built Highways and Regret.
As Europe embraces the night train, the United States seems to be sleepwalking into a transport dead end.
"Maybe Trump’s obsession has to do with his own lack of biking skills."
The Cut
Trump Can’t Stop Talking About Pete Buttigieg’s Bike
And his “nice, loving relationship.”
We were lucky to use bikes from the Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library during our recent visit there. So sorry to hear this news, but also thrilled at the community response. To help, please make a donation! https://www.startribune.com/brooks-donors-ride-to-rescue-after-bandits-strike-minneapolis-bike-library/601350658?utm_source=gift
"When we first published our strategy in 2019, 15 locations across the City exceeded our air quality objective for toxic nitrogen dioxide. Last year this figure was down to two."
BBC News
Cycling in City of London rises by more than 50% - BBC News
Cycling in the Square Mile has increased by more than 50% in two years, official counts say.
NASCAR? More like "Nah, cars." New sticker for Bike Month! Fits perfectly on most bike frames or anywhere you want to stick it. Just added to our store:
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New! We received a lot of requests to release our bonus with Marco te Brömmelstroet, aka “The Fietsprofessor," about a study he co-authored with Ian Walker on where motornomativity comes from... so here it is! Plus, better language for better streets.
EPISODE 151: More Motornormativity with Marco te Brömmelstroet, aka “The Fietsprofessor” – The War on Cars
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"...the biggest negative impact on drivers’ reactions to hazards came when using Apple CarPlay by touch. Reaction times were nearly five times worse than when a driver was at the drink-drive limit, and nearly three times worse than when high on cannabis." [Subscription required]
WIRED
Rejoice! Carmakers Are Embracing Physical Buttons Again
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens ...
We came, we rode, we conquered. Thanks Bike New York for another great Five Boro Bike Tour! image