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How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets
Under Anne Hidalgo – mayor for 12 years until last week – the French capital added bike lanes, cut traffic and reclaimed public space, but not without resistance
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www.theguardian.com
How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets
Under Anne Hidalgo – mayor for 12 years until last week – the French capital added bike lanes, cut traffic and reclaimed public space, but not without resistance
For those in the UK and other countries where the lie is called a “war on motorists” rather than a “war on cars,” here’s a poster version for you to use and share. Either way, never forget, if there’s REALLY been any war in cities, it’s been a century-long WAR ON WALKING. #UrbanTruth #WarOnWalking
"Single occupancy vehicles are not the way to continue to move people forward." – @lanrickbennett.bsky.social. How can Toronto's traffic be fixed? Tonight at 8/11pm with Jennifer McKelvie, Giles Gherson (Toronto Region Board of Trade), Baher Abdulhai (uoft.bsky.social) & @spaikin.bsky.social #topoli
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What I’ve Learned from Recording 100 Episodes of Not Necessarily the Automobile
Marking a Milestone
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Your Comeback Guide to all the Anti-Cycling Arguments You’ll Hear This Year
Anti-bike arguments aren’t just frustrating—they’re outdated, inaccurate, and often repeated without a shred of evidence.
citizenportal.ai
Arlington parks staff outline fall plan to pave roughly 2.5 miles of trails
Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation presented a draft fall paving list that staff estimate could total about 2.5 miles; the October–November window, asphalt temperature limits and permitting constraints will shape which segments are completed this year.
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City manager outlines park upgrades and concept to convert stormwater basins into neighborhood green space; introduces Highway 395 bike/ped corridor idea
Adelanto's city manager presented ongoing renovations at Marconi and Richardson parks and proposed converting up to 10 stormwater basins into perimeter green spaces; staff also showed renderings for a pedestrian and bicycle corridor along Highway 395 connecting City Hall to Begonia Road.
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Board advances $215,000 trails master plan; members debate scope, phasing and timing
The board discussed and moved to award the Clifton Park Community Trails connectivity and active transportation plan to Tool Design for up to $215,000. Supporters called the 1999 plan outdated and argued for connectivity and nature-preserve inclusion; critics questioned timing, cost, procurement and recommended a phased approach with an initial $40,000 phase from parkland reserves.
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Board backs ITEP application for Route 59 multiuse underpass; construction eyed for March 2027
Trustees approved resolution 2026‑95 supporting an ITEP grant application to build a Route 59 multiuse underpass path; staff said construction is anticipated to start in March 2027 and that federal funding would supplement existing community project funds.
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Climate Action panel urges map, safe‑routes focus as council backs bike‑project work
The Climate Action Commission presented a bicycle master‑plan update and council directed the commission to inventory bike/ped facilities, prioritize safe‑routes‑to‑school improvements and work with staff on grant proposals for an active‑transportation planning grant.
For those in the UK and other countries where the lie is called a “war on motorists” rather than a “war on cars,” here’s a poster version for you to use and share. Either way, never forget, if there’s REALLY been any war in cities, it’s been a century-long WAR ON WALKING. #UrbanTruth #WarOnWalking
citizenportal.ai
Residents, businesses urge Northwestern and city to prioritize bike infrastructure over Lincoln rideshare staging
Multiple residents and business owners told the Ryan Field Advisory Council that the draft transportation plan sidelines bicycle safety by proposing rideshare pickup and drop-off on Lincoln Street; they asked the city to require explicit bike lanes, bike-valet operations, and a safe Lincoln-to-stadium bike route before approving the plan.
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